ISTech Support Forum

ISTech Support Forum
http://www.istechforum.com/YaBB.pl
Windows & Network Issues >> General Windows & Network Issues >> Windows Server 2008 R2 Anti Virus
http://www.istechforum.com/YaBB.pl?num=1407348562

Message started by Charlie Klihr on 08/06/14 at 11:09:22

Title: Windows Server 2008 R2 Anti Virus
Post by Charlie Klihr on 08/06/14 at 11:09:22

I have just switched from Novell to a Windows Server, and had been using AVG Business Anti Virus software. After many problems with both DBA, Network, PSQL and other programs, I was told by a consultant that AVG makes Windows unstable, and I should use Symantec Cloud Service. This turned out to be a nightmare of problems with no help from Symantec support. I have tried to uninstall AVG, and still have not been successful. For DBA to function, I have had to disable AVG The uninstall program just locks up the server, and I had to hold in the power button to shut down. What do some of you use for virus protection that doesn't cause problems?

Title: Re: Windows Server 2008 R2 Anti Virus
Post by Dave Miller on 08/07/14 at 08:28:34

We use Trend Micro with no issues.

Title: Re: Windows Server 2008 R2 Anti Virus
Post by Kelloggs on 08/07/14 at 12:29:46

We have been using AVG for several years now (6 or 7?) No issues at all. We have the Business Edition as well.

;)

Kelloggs

Title: Re: Windows Server 2008 R2 Anti Virus
Post by TimZ on 08/27/14 at 14:53:35

We use Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition and haven't had any problems with it. I do recall we added .RWN and .RUN file extensions to the exceptions list in Symantec.

Title: Re: Windows Server 2008 R2 Anti Virus
Post by Charlie Klihr on 08/28/14 at 06:42:00

Thanks to all for feedback on this issue. I finally discovered how to use the AVG Business AV software on a 2008R@ server. I uninstalled the firewall and E-mail protection (Not needed) and all is working fine.