Re: antivirus software

Okay, here is my .02

I've only been in the IT industry for 16 years with a focus on security for
15 of them. I remember the days when we disabled AV for installations,
upgrades and updates but in today's world of threats and vulnerabilites it is
highly discouraged. Especially if the update or upgrade is done over the
network or internet. I don't care if it is a "trusted" site or not. There
is such a thing as application hooking. Look it up and then tell me if you
still think it is okay to disable AV for a download.

The only time I would ever recommend disabling AV is when you are installing
from a known clean disc and the machine you are installing to is disconnected
from the network.

I will gladly argue this further if you would like. But you better arm
yourself with facts about network threats and vulnerabilites, application
hooking, viruses and worms.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

Whether you agree or not is not relevant.
I have seen this many times.
The fact is AV applications sometimes cause issues while installing
updates.
Whether it is the AV application alone or a combination with other
applications is elusive.
Most likely the second since not all users of an AV application have
the issues.

Since updates are from a known trusted source, there is no problem
disabling the applications unnecessary for the task...this includes
AV.
A great many Windows Update installation issues are prevented by
simply disabling the AV.
My self and others have recommended disabling AV and I will continue
to do so as long as there are no ill effects.

Since Windows update issues can be a problem and the risk from
temporarily disabling AV is minimal, it makes sense to prevent an
issue before it starts.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Greetings --

I'd have to disagree in the strongest possible terms. I know of
no instance in which a properly designed antivirus application
interfered with an update.

Bruce Chambers
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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Yes, in fact it is a good idea.
Also disable all other unnecessary applications.
Be sure to enable anti virus when completed.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"wendy" <wendy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Should a person ever briefly disable their antivirus when they
down
load security updates...
wendy







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