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Subj: Vista and AVG
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I'm not in the market for Vista, and I don't use AVG, so this infor is of
no direct relvvance to me, but I thought it might be of passing interest
to a few on here.
Computeractive - a UK computer mag, has reported that users of AVG's
Firewall and Anti-spyware programs are being warned that they're not yet
Vista compatible, as security software makers ensure their products work
with the new operating system.
While other elements of AVG's security software are Vista compliant, such
as its anti-virus and anti-spam, the firewall and anti-spyware still need
work.
Larry Bridwell, Grisoft's global security strategist and AVG rep, said:
"At this time all products except the firewall and anti-spyware are Vista
compatible and they will be soon. We are working with Microsoft diligently
to have it ready for the primary release."
However, in the meantime, he advises the public to use a "Windows firewall
built into Vista".
Many other security software makers have revealed that their products are
Vista-ready, as Microsoft's latest operating system hits the streets. And
those with existing licences will not be charged for a Vista compatible
upgrade.
Bridwell said: "Of course [people] won't have to pay, since the products
they are now using already are Vista compatible."
However, he said this was not Vista specific as "licensed users never pay
for an update or upgrade to a product while under valid licence".
Lavasoft, makers of the Ad-aware anti-spyware program, said free updates
are available to “those with valid licences".
Spybot said that while its products are Vista compatible, those wanting to
run its Search and Destroy anti-spyware program on the operating system
will need 'administrative rights to install and run' it. This will change
when the company brings out its Certified for Vista version in later this
year.
Certified for Vista is Microsoft's scheme to ensure that products are
fully compatible with its operating system, giving them a stamp of
approval. But not having the certificate does not mean a product will not
work properly with Vista.
Spybot said that altough upgrades will be available from today, home users
will have to wait up to three months for the Certified for Vista version
of Search and Destroy.
A beta version of Lavasoft's Vista compliant Ad-aware 2007 will be
available for download on 8th March 2007. A Lavasoft spokeswoman
explained: 'Companies need to provide a range of documents on their
products and send them across to Microsoft before they can become
certified'.
Spybot aims to release its certified "Works with Vista" products later in
2007.
Source of this and other info:
http://www.pcw.co.uk/computeractive/news/2173743/security-products-compatib
le
Issued on a fair use basis - Computeractive copyright acknowledged.
Best wishes
David, G4EBT @ GB7FCR
British Vintage Wireless Society Member
G-QRP Club Member, No: 1339
Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
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