Kylemaul
Lovin' My Firefox 1.5.x
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join:2001-03-30
North Port, FL
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| [Need Info] Does an anti-virus 'scanner only' exist for XPsp3? Bizarre question I know, but every one I've used installs some kind of background checker. AVG was close, I could disable its background programs in a 'friendly' way, but I'm looking for one that works with Windows XP service pack 3, which AVG doesn't specifically list. Used AVG 7.x before, does 8.x (free) allow full disable of background programs? Just want a decent file virus-scanner for XPsp3, really don't want the 'super-security'. My philosophy is that it is better to be proactive than reactive, and slightly paranoid otherwise.  Please don't judge -my- philosophy, as I'm quite satisfied with it-- tia! 
Oh, I've tried the web scanners--what a pain! (takes WAY too long for a single file scan) | |
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McSummation
Mmmm, Zeebas Are Tastee.
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join:2003-08-13
Round Rock, TX | Re: [Need Info] Does an anti-virus 'scanner only' exist for XPsp Do you mean you want only email scans? Or only manual scans?
You might try Avast! | |
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FunnyBones
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usa
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1 edit | Re: [Need Info] Does an anti-virus 'scanner only' exist for XPsp said by Kylemaul  :Thanks for your responses so far. I have tried Avast and it is exactly NOT what I'm after. (It installed pieces that ran in the background, and was terrible at uninstalling itself.  I'm looking at ClamWin--anyone that can verify no background processes and uninstallability [sic] on this one? Sounds like your looking for an older program like antidote »www.antidote.ua/en/download_free
»www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/···ee.shtml
Hope it helps.....
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jerry666
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join:2002-12-12
Sainte-Anne-Des-Lacs, QC
clubs: | bitdefender free is an on demand scanner m no resident scanner no backround processes if you turn off auto update | |
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Sabre Rider From Indianapolis
join:2003-10-02
| Re: [Need Info] Does an anti-virus 'scanner only' exist for XPsp said by jerry666 :bitdefender free is an on demand scanner m no resident scanner no backround processes if you turn off auto update Same thought here...... have used it before and it is only an on demand scanner not resident, it can be installed and ran on demand with other real time resident AVs installed. | |
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beatsnpieces
join:2007-12-17
| I have been using Avira Anti-Virus Premium for a few months now and couldn't be happier. It may be what you are looking for as it lets you pick and choose exactly which components to install, is very light weight on system resources and does a full system scan on my PC (150gb WD Raptor X and a 750gb Seagate 7200rpm) in 25 minutes.
»www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/e···8_05.php
»www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/e···8_08.php
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Kylemaul
Lovin' My Firefox 1.5.x
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join:2001-03-30
North Port, FL
clubs: | Re: [Need Info] Does an anti-virus 'scanner only' exist for XPsp Das nein gut?
the links you sent are: 404 - Seite nicht gefunden
No worries, I can find Avira easy enough!  | |
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GameGuy369
join:2004-07-09
Olathe, KS
clubs: | +1 on Avira. Even the free version rocks. | |
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SecurityExpert
@hathway.com
| You can consider running a free online scanner from XBlock which is compatible with xp service pack3. This online scanner was developed in partnership with FaceTime Security Labs, makers of X-Cleaner Spyware Remover. It scans for all supported "adwares" and many of the "spywares", keyloggers, and trojans that the downloadable trial version of X-Cleaner also targets. Checkout »www.xblock.com/onlinescan.php to run an free online scanner.
You can also consider downloading ParetoLogic Anti-Virus from »www.geeksjunction.com/malware/ma···val.html.
ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS provides you with powerful protection from countless threats. This sophisticated software offers progressive virus protection combined with the anti-spyware technology that has established ParetoLogic as one of the industry’s leaders. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS’ advanced scanning and cleaning engine tirelessly locates and completely removes even the most deeply rooted viruses, spyware, adware and even rootkits, which attempt to cover the tracks of potentially damaging malware. | |
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norwegian
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join:2005-02-15
Outback
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| Have you tried something like AVZ? It is a part of Kaspersky now, but as a stand alone tool, quite good. You can find a download in this link.
»Non-Installed Anti-Virus Software?
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