Best 64-bit Windows Vista Anti-Virus Vista News Discuss Best 64-bit Windows Vista Anti-Virus in the Windows Vista forums; Windows Vista comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit flavors. Unlike Windows Server 2008, formerly codenamed Longhorn, which is the last server operating system from the Redmond company, the ...

[Snuffy]

Windows Vista comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit flavors. Unlike Windows Server 2008, formerly codenamed Longhorn, which is the last server operating system from the Redmond company, the 32-bit client platform will live long after Windows Vista. At this point in time, the Redmond company plans to deliver Windows Seven, Vista's successor in both x86 and x64 versions. But focusing on the x64 editions of Windows Vista, security is without a doubt a key aspect. Microsoft did applaud Vista as the securest Windows operating system available, and in this context, x64 Vista is the apex. The paroxysm is of course delivered by additional security mitigations implemented into x64 Vista such as PatchGurard or the Kernel Patch protection technology and mandatory data signing.

Still, it is important to be well aware of the fact that neither the 32-bit nor the 64-bit editions of Vista are silver bullets, or panaceas for the security problem. Users should continue to deploy antivirus software in tandem with Vista, just as they did with older versions of Windows. On January 30 2007, when Vista hit the shelves, there was little choice in terms of security measures, even for the x86 versions of the operating, not to mention the x64 editions. But in the six months that have passed since then, the security market matured sufficiently around Vista in order to produce a healthy offering of solutions to safeguard the operating system. The security products enumerated bellow are not part of a ranking. They are in alphabetical order, and they all have a common aspect. All the products have been tested on a 64-bit edition of Windows Vista Business and are recommended for the operating system by the VB100 award.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Best-...us-61789.shtml

Another point of view rated as best with details.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,130869/article.html#
A MUST READ
detail include;
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PS: I will be changing my AV on these recommendations.

[felix8406]

According to the article, Windows Live OneCare "works quietly in the background on your computer..".

Well, maybe it works to quietly as mine completely disappear. I cannot reinstall it because the setup detects the file already installed. I cannot uninstall it because it's not on the list of installed programs. It's completely running in stealth mode. Microsoft support is working the issue trying to find a solution and I want then to pinpoint the bug. However, if they don't find a solution, that will be the end of my testing and trying Live OneCare.

[Wiggles]

According to this article, it looks like Symantec and McAfee are the favourites for Vista's 64 Bit Antivirus.

[felix8406]

For your info; MS is still looking for Beta tester to test its latest release of Live OneCare. Use this link if interested: http://get.live.com/betas/onecare_betas.

[Snuffy]

Sorry, I was testing the first version, and had soooooooooooooooooooo mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny problems, I'm scared of the rest of them, but then I also tested Ad-Ware 2007 and it is (still) not working in Vista.
Don't get me wrong I LOVE B.S.O.D., coping all the numbers by hand, submitting info, and waiting for the program to work....
but it takes away from my coffee calls, Fryed Chicken on Thursday Nites, etc etc
Currently, I just do not have time for any more (programs) to Beta test.

[felix8406]

I had many problems as well, but there has been many improvements since. I'm testing it along with SP1 and it's really performing well. There's a feature that let users monitor all Live OneCare PCs from one single PC. Tuneup has been improved and let user easily configure start up programs. I think it's worth another look, and for those who have not try it, this is a good time to do so.

Here's the link again just in case: http://get.live.com/betas/onecare_betas