Kylemaul
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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
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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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MarkAW
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you can turn off what ever you don't need or want to use. |
said by McSummation  :Do you mean you want only email scans? Or only manual scans? You might try Avast! You beat me to it i was going to say the same thing.
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Kylemaul
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1 edit | reply to 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?
edit: answer to earlier question: manual scans only |
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FunnyBones
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1 edit | 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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SipSizzurp
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Exaspery has a pretty decent on-demand scanner.You download the whole thing to update it. After it runs it un-installs itself.
»devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/dev···AVPTool/
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dadkins
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| reply to Kylemaul
Why not just use an online scanner then... Housecall maybe?
»housecall.trendmicro.com/?WT.mc_···ouseCall
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jerry666
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bitdefender free is an on demand scanner m no resident scanner no backround processes if you turn off auto update |
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Kylemaul
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Well, ClamWin seems to be compatible--and just about what I'm looking for. I couldn't find a built-in option to disable the system tray (currentversion/run) piece of it, but after unchecking it in autoruns, it hasn't come back. 
Thanks everyone for your input! |
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rabgary
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McAfee Avert Stinger
»vil.nai.com/VIL/stinger/ |
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HA Nut
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CureIt »www.freedrweb.com/cureit/ |
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beatsnpieces
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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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GameGuy369
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+1 on Avira. Even the free version rocks. |
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Indy Sabre
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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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Kylemaul
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Das nein gut?
the links you sent are: 404 - Seite nicht gefunden
No worries, I can find Avira easy enough! |
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SecurityExpert
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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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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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norwegian
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Almost forgot this tool as well, the Kaspersky Removal Tool.
How to-
»support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208279887
Download page-
»support.kaspersky.com/avptool?level=2
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