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From: JPARR1@UA1VM.ua.edu (Mark Parr)
Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: FPROT vs SCAN (PC)
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Date: 22 Mar 91 17:46:24 GMT
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>I am looking for some info regarding FPROT114 vs. SCANV75.  What are
>the advantages disadvantages of each. I would also like some info on
>FPROT114 vs. NETSCAN75. Please respond directly to me. Thanks in
>advance.

>Jeff
>usgjej@gsuvm1
>usgjej@gsuvm1.gsu.edu

I've just started using FPROT in order to determine what I want to
use as virus-protection:  Scan/McAfee products or FPROT.

I've not used FPROT enough to give you an "experienced" comparison,
but there is one major plus in FPROT's favor: F-DRIVER.SYS

I like the "security" that both VSHIELD and F-DRIVER provide against
know viruses.  However, VSHIELD slows the system down (at least mine --
an XT clone) a considerable amount.  I'm tempted to CTRL-BREAK out of
it before gets loaded.  Since F-DRIVER is loaded in CONFIG.SYS, I can't
do that now. :)   Furthermore, programs seem to load faster using
F-DRIVER.  (The problem with VSHIELD's speed probably was related to
me using the /SWAP switch.)

Still, both are quality products.....

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