[SOLVED] Recommended AV?

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:08:22 am

Hi there,

Which is the most recommended on demand anti virus for Zorin?

Preferably one that is free & not a hogger.

Is Avast for Linux on demand & how does one download it?

Thanks.

kengator

Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:22:30 am

ClamTk works great for me. It doesn't actively scan in the background; you have to perform a scan. Fortunately, I've never had a virus on a Linux (or unix) system.

Also search the Zorin "How to" thread. Wolfman posted instructions there on how to install Bitdefender for free on your Linux system.

kengator

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:36:09 am

I want to install this http://www.avast.com/de-ch/linux-home-edition how do I do it?

madvinegar

Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:24:25 am

Click on the download button and selecet the deb package.
After it is downloaded, just double click it, the software center will open and you can click on "install" to install it.

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:54:27 am

Thanks again GENIUS............

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:07:25 am

madvinegar

Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:12:49 am

I have not used avast before. Since it is a 3rd party software (and not a canonical or canonical partner software) is up to you to take the risk to install it or not.

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:24:24 am

I use Avast for windows it's great ..........what do you use for Linux AV?

madvinegar

Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:38:58 am

I don't use any AV for linux!

Wolfman

Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:42:33 am

H Chris,

avast is only for 32 Bit PC's so bear that in mind!!.

See also:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1948

Regards Wolfman

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:54:58 am

Wolfman I have 32 bit Zorin 6 Ultimate.

Gives a message during install............

madvinegar

Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:11:57 am

As I told you, if you feel safe installing AVAST, click on ignore and proceed at your own risk. You get this message because avast is not a recognised partner of canonical.

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:50:05 pm

True. I downloaded the deb package & installed it. Now it wants registration or a license key?

Thought it was free..........

What do i do now?

How do I uninstall it completely like using Revo in windows........

Thanks.

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:24:51 pm

Tried all 3 but failed......any other suggestions?

Code:: vaio@VGC-LS1:~$ sudo apt-get purge avast-antivirus [sudo] password for vaio: Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package avast-antivirus vaio@VGC-LS1:~$

Chris2030

Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:18:30 pm

It's FREE, they just mailed me the licence key #.

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