Newbie needs help.

Hi, I was looking around for a free antivirus program, and I was recommended CAVS. I have some easy questions to answer:

  1. The latest version is 2.0.17.58, correct?

  2. I am planning to reinstall Windows XP, and get a fresh start on 2008. Is there anything I must do when I’m done reinstalling, like updates?

  3. Can I use your other products in conjunction with CAVS, such as the firewall?

Thanks

Hi & welcome :slight_smile:

  1. Yes.
  2. As for CAVS, you just have to let the automatic updater download the latest malware signatures. As for Windows, unless you have integrated the latest updates on a CD you’ll get like 80 hotfixes from Microsoft, via Windows Update. :wink:
  3. They should work together, but I think you should disable the HIPS function in CAVS because Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0 has Defense+ which is a more advanced HIPS than the HIPS that CAVS uses. (in the next version of CAVS, 3.0, the HIPS system will be shared if you have both programs. See this thread if you’re interested.)

Hope that helped,
/LA

Yes.

It’s an good idea to put all installers for your firewall, AV and other security products on a CD or other removable storage and unplug the network cable your computer during installation, as this is when your computer is most vulnerable. After installation, install all security softwares, then plug your network cable back in, and then install all available updates from Windows Updates. Remember to keep your softwares up-to-date. Might get Opera or Firefox (with Adblock Plus and NoScript) for your own safety.

What LA said.

Cheers,
Ragwing