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PT9 and firewall/anti-virus
Hello,
I have just installed PT 9 on my Win 7 64-bits system and had to uninstall Comodo to get things running. Does anyone know if there is any good (and preferably free) firewall and antivirus software out there that will not conflict with PT? thanks! best, JackGasoline |
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Re: PT9 and firewall/anti-virus
The best thing you can do is keep the computer off the internet as much as possible. I only connect long enough to update drivers. I have heard that AVG plays nicely with previous versions of PT, so I can't see why it wouldn't be worth a try with 9. Its free, as is Avast. Can't think of a firewall, but someone else probably will
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Re: PT9 and firewall/anti-virus
I just installed AVG and all seems to be working just fine. It's not that I do a lot of surfing on my PT machine, but it is still connected to the net all the time so it's just to be on the safe side.
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Re: PT9 and firewall/anti-virus
My 2 cents. I've had good luck with SuperAntiSpyware free version. Just uncheck all automatic stuff, and manually launch and check for updates before scanning. I run CCleaner and have Acronis C drive backups just in case. This works for me, on both Windows XP and Windows 7. I generally do not use my PT rig for internet; I use a separate computer for that purpose.
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Re: PT9 and firewall/anti-virus
I'm using Microsoft Security Essentials along with the built-in Windows firewall. It doesn't seem to bog my system down, and I haven't fallen victim to any malware yet. It's free.
Then again, I'm a VERY careful person when it comes to Web surfing and e-mail. I ran for many years with absolutely no malware protection of any kind. Just have my Internet through a router. If you don't go to bad sites, and you don't open bad attachments, and you're connected through a router I think you're pretty safe for the most part. |
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To share between PC's I use physical media - removable hdd, flash. For general internet, a second pc. Mike.
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Re: PT9 and firewall/anti-virus
I'm another one that does not run any virus protection or firewall on the computer I use for Pro Tools and other sound-related activities. I tried several and they were always bogging down everything. I run a firewall on my Wi-Fi router so it's not possible for an external computer to actually see any computers on my LAN. I generally use another computer for surfing and email. When I'm away from home, I'm careful to surf only known web sites and use a webmail tool to check email. So far, so good.
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Re: PT9 and firewall/anti-virus
I used OneCare from BETA till it was discontinued. Never had a problem with PT. Great program. I have been running MSSE since it was in BETA also. I can't say as I have noticed any difference with it turned on or off.
My Core 2 Quad machine NEVER had any AV in the actual DAW partition but I routinely downloaded Windows Updates, product updates, answered DUC posts etc since 2006 without any ill adventures. As the other poster mentioned being behind a router makes a huge difference. I'm not advocating connecting to the net without any protection as much as I'm pointing out a little common sense goes a long, long way.
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