Anti-virus

MoBetta wrote on 9/20/2001, 1:11 PM
Since using V.V. on my system, I have disabled Norton’s anti-virus, as suggested by S.F. tech. support for installation purposes. I was having some configuration problems with plug-in and third party applications. Now with the new Mimda virus and other more threatening “worms”, should I consider using an anti-virus application and is there a program out there that will not interfere with V.V.??

Thanks
MoBetta

Comments

SonyEPM wrote on 9/20/2001, 3:11 PM
You could turn Norton off when using Vegas, and then on when connecting to the net- a little bit of a hassle but these new worms are definitely nasty.

A number of pros posting on this forum keep their a/v workstations disconnected from the net- this practice ensures that viruses cannot attack your money making box.
Bisquilis wrote on 9/20/2001, 9:13 PM
I leave Norton running with little or no noticable problem. Some apps have a prob installing with an anti-virus running but it shouldn't really affect the running of most software. If you think it is causing a problem you can easily turn it on and off.
nlamartina wrote on 9/20/2001, 10:26 PM
I can concur with Bisquilis. I've been installing, running, working with, and rendering with Sonic Foundry apps while NAV auto-scanner runs in the background without a hickup, despite the fact my computer's pretty skimpy on horsepower. Being on a LAN, I have to keep my machine protected, as I can't ever know what security breach will pop up next. And since Nimda has been reeking havoc on campus this week, I can't afford to make the mistake of turning it off.

If anything, keep the recommended settings for Bloodhound in tact (medium), and make sure it's only scanning program and document files. Don't turn it off unless neccessary, especially in times like these. If you're using dial-up, you're a bit more safe, but given how nasty Nimba chews on files and system resources, it wouldn't be smart to push it. Bottom line, leave it run until you run into installation or productivity problems. Better to be safe than sorry.

Hope this helps,
Nick LaMartina