ntl Netguard - Page 2

bertJ · 13-07-2005, 19:10

Yes, that's the address given by the wireless router. I checked the PC address and it's the same. The PC is connected to the router and the router to the ntl cable modem. If it's any help everything worked perfectly when AVG was the AV program using Microsoft's firewall. Don't worry too much about it as the laptop is working fine with Netguard removed and AVG back.

Toto · 13-07-2005, 19:54

Netguard, been on my PC for a little while now, and I was very impressed to see two updates today, not a bad little program for zero pounds, and certainly not as bulky as my old Norton 2003.

Nice one ntl, a good little package, and not complicated to use.

simbr · 13-07-2005, 21:20

I've got netguard running sucessfully on two different machines simultaneously on this network, both connected through a switch and a router.
I assume the authentication site picks up the public IP address so the address given to the machine should be immaterial.

SLM · 13-07-2005, 21:21

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Originally Posted by andygrif

Good that it's free. Bad they haven't told me about it.

The thing ntl have to work with is that not alot of people use either the
ntlworld email address or visit ntlworld.com which are the easist way to tell people about this, I saw the free upgrade and now this free netgaurd.

People I talk to do not even know about the speed upgrade and how long has that been out, if people used one of the above means there would be no grief.

BarFly · 13-07-2005, 22:30

it is looking quite a good product, the AV will attempt to update every 3 hours for new definitions, so should be quite quick to react to any new viruses.

NOTE : Please Be Very Carefull if you run Thunderbird, & it finds a virus in your mail, due to the way thunderbird stores mail, the program is unable to remove the individual mail, it just takes the whole mail box....hmmm... so if you run this or Netscape Communicator, then set the AV to notify you if it finds a virus & not to auto clean.....

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Originally Posted by From NTL Site

Will Netguard work with Netscape Communicator and Thunderbird) email packages?

If you use Netscape Communicator or Thunderbird email software, you need to be aware that they store all your email in one file. If Netguard finds a virus in that one email file, and cannot disinfect it, it could possibly delete all your email. In general, we would not recommend you to use Netguard Anti-virus if you use these email packages - but if you do wish to use Netguard, we suggest you use it in "Report Only" mode. This way, you will be notified of a virus, and can manually delete the contaminated email.

Also it looks like it will be additional charges for firewalls & spyware protection.

Barfly

marky · 15-07-2005, 19:20

just got back of holiday and saw this is there any more on this? i currently run avg free and zone alarm free with no problems

wicked sunburn (southport)

jtwn · 16-07-2005, 19:04

Netguard will not run on Windows x64. It looks that it attempts to install a 32bit firewall driver, fails but carries on with the installation. When loading the program it just crashes out.

deadite66 · 16-07-2005, 20:47

errghh just started a virus scan and its sooooo slooooooowww

paul11974 · 16-07-2005, 21:58

i have just purchased a new pc which came with norton firewall and antivirus should i still download netguard

maverick · 16-07-2005, 22:00

Dont use netguard with other av software,I would keep the norton untill its free updates run out then think about using another product

paul11974 · 16-07-2005, 22:04

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Originally Posted by maverick

Dont use netguard with other av software,I would keep the norton untill its free updates run out then think about using another product

the norton is one of them freebies for a few months ? but when it runs out will it still cause problems on my pc ?

Mal · 16-07-2005, 22:05

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Originally Posted by paul11974

the norton is one of them freebies for a few months ? but when it runs out will it still cause problems on my pc ?

Uninstall norton before you install netguard

maverick · 16-07-2005, 22:08

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Originally Posted by paul11974

the norton is one of them freebies for a few months ? but when it runs out will it still cause problems on my pc ?

I had norton 2004 for 3 months uninstalled it after it ran out and i am now running netguard with no problems.

Make sure you download the uninstall utility from the norton website to completely and safely get rid of the norton program you have.

paul11974 · 16-07-2005, 22:14

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Originally Posted by maverick

I had norton 2004 for 3 months uninstalled it after it ran out and i am now running netguard with no problems.

Make sure you download the uninstall utility from the norton website to completely and safely get rid of the norton program you have.

thanks maverick very good advice but i notice that there will soon be a small charge for netguard i wonder how small ?

maverick · 16-07-2005, 22:20

They will probably charge for av updates in the near future,no time set for this yet as far as I am aware.
I would expect the charges to be cheaper than other current av software.