Windows 7 security has always received much attention. In many theme websites on Windows 7, users are using Windows 7 applications, which security software can be used and which cannot be used. Here we will sort out the feedback from netizens.
Anti-virus software compatible with the Windows 7 standard, in addition to normal real-time monitoring and scanning in Windows 7, should also be able to use the API and Windows 7 "Activity Center) communication to enable the "activity center" of Windows 7 to obtain the status of anti-virus software.
Since the RC version has not been released, these are only temporary.
Compatible Anti-Virus Software published by Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx:
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG is a few antivirus software vendors recognized by Microsoft and compatible with Windows 7. the activity center of Windows 7 can get the status of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition.
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition
Avira was tested quickly without any compatibility issues. You can also view the status of anti-virus software in the activity center.
Norton AntiVirus 2009
Norton is also one of the few anti-virus software brands officially published by Microsoft that are compatible with Windows 7. In the same way, the Windows 7 activity center can get the Norton AntiVirus 2009 status.
Avast! AntiVirus Home
Avast! Working on Windows 7 is also good, and the activity center can also get its status
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare
Microsoft's OneCare have not been tested by Windows 7 because Windows 7 is not supported at all and cannot be installed again:
Kapersky Anti-Antivirus 2009
Kapersky is one of the few anti-virus software brands officially published by Microsoft that are compatible with Windows 7. So far, only three anti-virus software brands have been officially recognized by Microsoft. Naturally, Kapersky Anti-Virus 2009 works well and the activity center can know its status.
McAfee VirusScan
The official compatibility list is available, but some forum users report that they cannot work in Windows 7.
Security Software abroad is basically compatible with Windows 7. What about domestic security software?
Jiangmin anti-virus software 2009
Jiangmin anti-virus software 2009 can work normally under windows7.com/"> Windows 7. After the installation is complete, the activity center will immediately get the status of Jiangmin anti-virus software 2009, however, Jiangmin anti-virus software cannot report the latest virus database to the activity center because the pop-up bubble prompts that the virus database has not been updated for 50 days but has not been reported to the activity center. Basically, Jiangmin anti-virus software 2009 can be considered compatible with Windows 7.
Rising antivirus software 2009 (Vista)
Other anti-virus software supports both XP and Vista. If you do not know which version of rising Vista is to be downloaded separately, it may be because the underlying driver writes differently. After rising has been installed in Windows 7, the activity center fails to identify Rising Star immediately and needs to be restarted. After restarting, a rising Logo is displayed in the upper left corner of the welcome screen. However, starting from Windows 7, the input method button is placed in the upper left corner, and the rising Logo is blocked. In addition to declaring that the host has been installed with rising, this Logo is not particularly necessary. After entering the desktop, Windows 7 will report that the virus library of Rising antivirus software has expired and needs to be updated. This indicates that rising can communicate with the Win7 activity center and report that the virus library has expired and needs to be updated, this is better than Jiangmin. Rising will also take over the Firewall, so the "Network Firewall" will show rising full-featured software installation. Rising antivirus software 2009 (Vista) is compatible with Windows 7!
Kingsoft drug overlord 2009
After the installation is complete, the activity center will immediately be able to get the status of Kingsoft drug overlord 2009, and Kingsoft drug overlord 2009 will be able to report to the activity center that the virus database has expired and needs to be updated. Kingsoft drug overlord 2009 real-time file monitoring can be started, but mail monitoring cannot be started, and malicious behavior interception cannot be started. Basically, Kingsoft drug overlord 2009 can only be partially compatible with Windows 7.
Micro-point active defense Software
After the micropoints are installed, they need to be updated online. After the update is complete, a bubble pops up in the activity center, prompting that the "micropoints active defense software" is disabled and needs to be started. The micropoints prompt that the computer needs to be restarted, unfortunately, after the restart, the blue screen is displayed, prompting the mp110010.sys file to cause a blue screen error. The defense software is not compatible with Windows 7. The underlying driver may cause a blue screen error. Do not install or use the software on Windows 7.
Ferthost Security V7
Ferthost is named foreign, but it is a good seller and belongs to the security software of the small community. After installing fethost in Windows 7, the system prompts you to restart the computer. A bubble pops up in the activity center, prompting you that fethost has been disabled and needs to be restarted. After the restart, the activity center will be able to obtain the ferthost Security V7 status, which can basically be determined to be compatible with Windows 7.
Guanghua antivirus software
Guanghua anti-virus software is a Microsoft-certified anti-virus software and also has received Vista compatibility certification. After the Guanghua antivirus software is installed, you do not need to restart the activity center of Windows 7 to identify Guanghua, and Guanghua antivirus software sends more information to the activity center through APIS than the antivirus software name, there are also the main program version number and virus database date. Guanghua antivirus software is compatible with Windows 7.