Hi, does anyone know Anti-virus and Firewall software for windows XP pro 64bit. Norton Internet secuirty 2006 does not support it. does anyone know software that runs and is good???
Heres my set up:
Time of this report: 3/19/2006, 18:17:05
Machine name:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (5.2, Build 3790) Service Pack 1 (3790.srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 380MB used, 3583MB available
Windows Dir: C:WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.3790.1830 64bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
I can't use my Zboard (gaming keyboard) or fingerprint reader for passwords, can't use microsoft sidewinder joystick, or Logitech wingman wheel. I can't download ANY patches for games or program updates. I can't download the critical update for windows explorer (which is designated for 64 bit but ALWAYS fails to install, with or without virus protection running.
All games crash at least once during play, Doom3, Farcry (wont install 64-bit update also), Need for Speed Most Wanted, Fear, Halflife 2 ,Time Shift demo ! Hey ! you asked...
i guess i should just go back to normal xp pro. shame cos this was version that came pre-installed with laptop. and the xp pro i would install would be from my other system. oh well
As antivirus runs at a device driver level it needs to be ported to work with a 64bit o/s. There are a few out there and the list is growing, below are a few I can remember;
For more information, try the Microsoft Windows x64 newagroup. This can be found with a news reader (e.g. outlook express) on microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general
For what its worth, I'm currently running the free (pop-up) version of Avira on my XP PRo x64 rig, and it seems to be doing just fine. All I really do on this rig is game, but it picks up this and that every once in a while anyway.
I'm thinking of switching to Avast! - I've read good things about it.
I know XP comes with a (one-way) firewall, and my router has one as well, but I would love it if someone would come out with a native x64 bit software firewall like Zone Alarm.
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