Virus Scanners in XP SP1

**Kirby** · December 7th, 2002

I've just noticed in Windows XP SP1 that a real-time virus scanner hangs the computer sometimes in certain applications. Like ePSXeCutor, for an example. The splash screen stays on for 10 seconds, being unable to click anything in the window. I also noticed this in Nero, Dreamweaver, and WMP9. So I downgraded back to the 2002 version, and it all went away.

It both happened with Norton Antivirus and Trend Micro's engine. Is this actually a known bug with SP1?

Esturk · December 7th, 2002

Which virus scanner are you using?

**Kirby** · December 7th, 2002

I've used Norton Antivirus 2003 and Trend Micro's engine that is used in VCom Systemsuite 4.0 (by the way, it's not Ontrack anymore

) NAV doesn't seem to have it as bad, but it does take a long time for the proggy to reach the taskbar.

RF · December 7th, 2002

Im using NAV2003 PE and have had no troubles. One problem u could be having is with the M$ firewall. Turn that pile off and then try it.

**Kirby** · December 7th, 2002

is it on by default?

RF · December 7th, 2002

I assume...

EDIT: The reason being that its slowing down ccapp.exe (or whatever its called) from accessing the network. That thing needs to have access to the net in order to provide email/messenger scannings

**Kirby** · December 7th, 2002

network? I'm not on one. It's just a computer with no internet access

Esturk · December 7th, 2002

You could try McAfee VS. It works fine with the XP firewall.

RF · December 7th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Kirby
network? I'm not on one. It's just a computer with no internet access

Um, then whats the use of a virus scanner? If you plan to copy files over to that comp via disk/cd etc, then just scan them first on the comp u had them on.

network, the internet. Sorry i didnt mean a LAN (Local area network)

Gamer1 · December 7th, 2002

The best virus scanner is PC cillin. Also the fact that it has free updates forever.

I can't believe the people who buys virus protectors that needs for you to pay in order to upgrade.

Player-X · December 9th, 2002

Use the one I posted or PC Cillin(I use both)

RF · December 9th, 2002

does PC Cillin have email/IM scanning?

Mad · December 10th, 2002

i use avg.
its free, and has support for mail/virus sacnning.even for crap M$ Outlook

RF · December 10th, 2002

Why do you hate m$ outlook?

Gamer1 · December 10th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Reichfuher
does PC Cillin have email/IM scanning?

yes, pc cillin does that, it also has parental control (if you want to restrict your siblings to access the interent)

Esturk · December 10th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Reichfuher
Why do you hate m$ outlook?

I actually prefer Outlook Express since it isn't full of extra crap I don't need like Outlook is. I can check my ISP mail and hotmail all at once by opening OE.

RF · December 10th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Gamer1

yes, pc cillin does that, it also has parental control (if you want to restrict your siblings to access the interent)

well when my subscription runs out or I reformat I will keep pc cillin in mind

thanks.

Mad · December 11th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Reichfuher
Why do you hate m$ outlook?

BAD personal experience. i dont recommend anyone using it.

RF · December 11th, 2002

Works good for me.

Esturk · December 11th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Mad

BAD personal experience. i dont recommend anyone using it.

So because YOU had a bad experience means that nobody should use it? I think not.

December 7th, 2002	#1 (permalink)
Kirby Politically incorrect FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 8,445	Virus Scanners in XP SP1 I've just noticed in Windows XP SP1 that a real-time virus scanner hangs the computer sometimes in certain applications. Like ePSXeCutor, for an example. The splash screen stays on for 10 seconds, being unable to click anything in the window. I also noticed this in Nero, Dreamweaver, and WMP9. So I downgraded back to the 2002 version, and it all went away. It both happened with Norton Antivirus and Trend Micro's engine. Is this actually a known bug with SP1? __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ Toledo, Nvidia GeForce 7950GT SLi, 2GB PC3200 2-3-2-5, ABit AN8-SLi, Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic

December 7th, 2002	#2 (permalink)
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,957	Which virus scanner are you using? __________________ Necrosaro: Windows XP Pro x64 Edition SP2 \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB L2 Cache \| Asus P5K Deluxe, Intel P35 Chipset, Socket 775 \| 4GB Kingston PC5300 DDR2 \| Nvidia GeForce 8800GT, 1024MB \| Creative SB X-Fi Fatality Edition \| Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD, 150Gb, SATA, Western Digital WD5000AAKS, 500GB, SATA \| LG 16x DVD-RWx2 SATA.

December 7th, 2002	#3 (permalink)
Kirby Politically incorrect FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 8,445	I've used Norton Antivirus 2003 and Trend Micro's engine that is used in VCom Systemsuite 4.0 (by the way, it's not Ontrack anymore ) NAV doesn't seem to have it as bad, but it does take a long time for the proggy to reach the taskbar. __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ Toledo, Nvidia GeForce 7950GT SLi, 2GB PC3200 2-3-2-5, ABit AN8-SLi, Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic

December 7th, 2002	#4 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,594	Im using NAV2003 PE and have had no troubles. One problem u could be having is with the M$ firewall. Turn that pile off and then try it. __________________

December 7th, 2002	#5 (permalink)
Kirby Politically incorrect FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 8,445	is it on by default? __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ Toledo, Nvidia GeForce 7950GT SLi, 2GB PC3200 2-3-2-5, ABit AN8-SLi, Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic

December 7th, 2002	#6 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,594	I assume... EDIT: The reason being that its slowing down ccapp.exe (or whatever its called) from accessing the network. That thing needs to have access to the net in order to provide email/messenger scannings __________________

December 7th, 2002	#7 (permalink)
Kirby Politically incorrect FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 8,445	network? I'm not on one. It's just a computer with no internet access __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ Toledo, Nvidia GeForce 7950GT SLi, 2GB PC3200 2-3-2-5, ABit AN8-SLi, Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic

December 7th, 2002	#8 (permalink)
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,957	You could try McAfee VS. It works fine with the XP firewall. __________________ Necrosaro: Windows XP Pro x64 Edition SP2 \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB L2 Cache \| Asus P5K Deluxe, Intel P35 Chipset, Socket 775 \| 4GB Kingston PC5300 DDR2 \| Nvidia GeForce 8800GT, 1024MB \| Creative SB X-Fi Fatality Edition \| Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD, 150Gb, SATA, Western Digital WD5000AAKS, 500GB, SATA \| LG 16x DVD-RWx2 SATA.

December 7th, 2002	#10 (permalink)
Gamer1 Anti-Brand Loyalist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Its too dark to tell... Posts: 3,237	The best virus scanner is PC cillin. Also the fact that it has free updates forever. I can't believe the people who buys virus protectors that needs for you to pay in order to upgrade. __________________ Iris: (Proc:Intel Pentium4 2.8Ghz w/ HT UNLOCKED @ 15x200) (Mobo: Asus P4C800-E) (RAM: Corsair XMS 2x512MB DDR400) (HDD 1: Seagate 80GB, 8MB Buffer, 7200 RPM) (Disk Drive 1: Lite-On 16x DVD Burner 1673S) (GFX Card: Radeon 9800 All-In-Wonder Pro 128MB) (Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy) Morrigan: (Proc:AMD Athlon 2500+ @ 11x200) (Mobo: Asrock K7V88) (RAM: Corsair XMS 512MB DDR400) (HDD 1: Seagate 80GB, 8MB Buffer, 7200 RPM) (Disk Drive 1: NEC 16x DVD Burner 3200AG) (GFX Card: Radeon 920064MB) (Sound Card: Sound Blaster Live! 5.1)

December 9th, 2002	#11 (permalink)
Player-X Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: From Kuching in Malaysia now stuck in Houston Texas Posts: 9,110	Use the one I posted or PC Cillin(I use both)

December 9th, 2002	#12 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,594	does PC Cillin have email/IM scanning? __________________

December 10th, 2002	#13 (permalink)
Mad AKA snkmad Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brazil, Fortaleza-Ceará Posts: 2,944	i use avg. its free, and has support for mail/virus sacnning.even for crap M$ Outlook __________________ [WinXP SP3] [Gigabyte GA-M61PM-S2] [Athlon64 X2 3800+ @2.00Ghz] [XFX Geforce 8600GT XxX 256MB DDR3] [17" SyncMaster 753v] [Samsung SATA II HD250HJ 250GB] [Kingston 2x1GB DDR2 6400@800MHz CL6] [Samsung CDDVDW SH-S203B] [NVIDIA nForce Networking] [Realtek HD Audio ALC883] Baldurs Gate Dumps

December 10th, 2002	#14 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,594	Why do you hate m$ outlook? __________________

December 11th, 2002	#19 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,594	Works good for me. __________________

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