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jasonreg · 2011-04-03, 12:13 PM

I have been using Avast WHS edition for the last 3 years and it has worked as advertised. As my licence is up for renewal I am wondering if there are better or more recommended options out there.

I did a quick Google search but there is not much out there that isn’t a few years old. I did not find anything recent in this forum either. There were a remarkable number of folks espousing the concept of no AV on WHS as well….not really looking to debate this concept as I will either replace Avast with something newer or renew the licence.

Appreciate any inputs.

DavidT · 2011-04-03, 12:20 PM

I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials.

It's what I use on all my systems and it's what I recommend to all my friends and family.

- Very lightweight
- Simple interface
- Very quiet/unintrusive
- Top of the chart detection rates
- Very low percentage of false-positives
- It's free

http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/secur...s/default.aspx

JohnnyCanuck · 2011-04-03, 12:35 PM

IIRC, Security Essentials does not work on WHS.

I use ESET NOD32 on my WHS (I have the three pack license for ESET Smart Security and use the suite on my desktop and laptop). The suite isn't compatible with WHS and is overkill, NOD32 is compatible and has a very small footprint.

TechieFreak · 2011-04-03, 12:44 PM

MSE cannot be installed on WHS. If only it could, I would have done it long ago.

DavidT · 2011-04-03, 01:31 PM

Heh, learn something new every day! Didn't know that, thanks

Coop · 2011-04-03, 01:36 PM

I renewed my Avast licence back in December and use the free version on my clients. The only thing I missed out on this time was a promo code to get it at a cheaper rate. I do love the way the server notifies me one of my clients are out of date.

CyberStorm · 2011-04-05, 11:49 AM

I'm a big fan of Avira and I can't confirm, but I do believe it can be installed on WHS.

Coop · 2011-04-05, 10:12 PM

You could also try whsclamav its free

2011-04-03, 12:13 PM	#1
jasonreg Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 233	AntiVirus for WHS I have been using Avast WHS edition for the last 3 years and it has worked as advertised. As my licence is up for renewal I am wondering if there are better or more recommended options out there. I did a quick Google search but there is not much out there that isn’t a few years old. I did not find anything recent in this forum either. There were a remarkable number of folks espousing the concept of no AV on WHS as well….not really looking to debate this concept as I will either replace Avast with something newer or renew the licence. Appreciate any inputs.

2011-04-03, 01:36 PM	#6
Coop Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Bell Posts: 828	I renewed my Avast licence back in December and use the free version on my clients. The only thing I missed out on this time was a promo code to get it at a cheaper rate. I do love the way the server notifies me one of my clients are out of date. __________________ Pioneer PDP-6020FD, Denon 3808CI, OPPO BDP-83, HB HTPC, HP MSS, Mirage FRx 7, S10 Sub

2011-04-05, 11:49 AM	#7
CyberStorm Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: K-W Posts: 67	I'm a big fan of Avira and I can't confirm, but I do believe it can be installed on WHS. __________________ .: Panasonic TH-46PZ800 + DMP-BD35 : Rogers 8642 : Nintendo Wii : Xbox 360 : Harmony One :.

2011-04-05, 10:12 PM	#8
Coop Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Bell Posts: 828	You could also try whsclamav its free __________________ Pioneer PDP-6020FD, Denon 3808CI, OPPO BDP-83, HB HTPC, HP MSS, Mirage FRx 7, S10 Sub

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2011-04-03, 12:20 PM	#2
DavidT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 438	I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials. It's what I use on all my systems and it's what I recommend to all my friends and family. - Very lightweight - Simple interface - Very quiet/unintrusive - Top of the chart detection rates - Very low percentage of false-positives - It's free http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/secur...s/default.aspx

2011-04-03, 12:35 PM	#3
JohnnyCanuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,645	IIRC, Security Essentials does not work on WHS. I use ESET NOD32 on my WHS (I have the three pack license for ESET Smart Security and use the suite on my desktop and laptop). The suite isn't compatible with WHS and is overkill, NOD32 is compatible and has a very small footprint.

2011-04-03, 12:44 PM	#4
TechieFreak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 265	MSE cannot be installed on WHS. If only it could, I would have done it long ago.

2011-04-03, 01:31 PM	#5
DavidT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 438	Heh, learn something new every day! Didn't know that, thanks