AntiVirus and installing X3?

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2013/12/13 13:01:19 (permalink)

AntiVirus and installing X3?

So I'm getting my new rig set up, and am planning on it being used only for DAW work; no internet.  Having said that, I obviously need to have it connected for the inital X3 download, updates, and any other software downloads I may want/need.  As I've heard of bad things arising due to conflicts with antivirus software and audio software, what do you all recommend?  Should I install AVG or Avast before downloading X3?  Should I not bother, and take a small chance of getting something nasty during the time it takes to download what I need?  Or should I install the Antivirus software but disable it before installing any DAW related software?  Not sure how easy AV software is to disable; I've never done it before.  Thanks in advance!
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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 13:10:44 (permalink)
    I would recommend AV during download. During install you will need to turn it off so at that point I would disable any web connections.
     
    I use MS Security Essentials for AV
     
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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 13:11:40 (permalink)
     I strongly recommend installing antivirus software, there really is no reason not to nowadays.
    If you are running realtime antivirus scan (recommended) MS suggests exclusion of the following folders:
     
    C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Datastore\Logs\res*.log
    C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Datastore\Logs\res*.jrs
    C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Datastore\Logs\edb.chk
    C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Datastore\Logs\Tmp.edb
    c:\windows\Security\Database\*.edb
    c:\windows\Security\Database\*.sdb
    c:\windows\Security\Database\*.log
    c:\windows\Security\Database\*.chk
    c:\windows\Security\Database\*.jrs
    C:\ProgramData\NTUser.pol
    C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy\Registry.pol
     
    In addition I exclude the Cakewalk Content and the Cakewalk Project folders and:
    C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR X3 Producer\SONARPDR.exe
     
    When it comes to antivirus software there are tons of opinions, so rather  than rehash the same thread please read:
    http://forum.cakewalk.com/Microsoft-Securtiy-Essentials-m2947912.aspx
     
    I never turnoff antivirus except when I get a troublesome software installation.
     
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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 13:29:26 (permalink)
    If you choose to run AVast while downloading X3 you may have issues with it blocking files, unless the AV software has been fixed http://forum.cakewalk.com...nd-part3-m2896340.aspx
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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 13:32:12 (permalink)
    One last thing, here is a useful utility which shows how your system is accessing files:
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/sysinternals/bb896645
     
     

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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 13:43:00 (permalink)
    I happen to use Avast's free version of antivirus.
     
    I have had issue downloading from the Cakewalk site in the past with Avast runnung, so I suspend it when downloading Sonar versions/updates.
     
    I also have it suspended when installing Sonar, but I DO have it on at all other times.
     
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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 13:45:40 (permalink)
    Very helpful info, everyone!  I checked out a couple of those other threads, and I have to say, I'm leaning toward NOT installing AV software (Avast) until AFTER I download X3.  I just don't want to risk the AV not being fully disabled and blocking a file or files that I need.  And I honestly have the confidence that I won't get anything nasty from the Cakewalk or XLN sites, the only 2 I plan on visiting before disconnecting the internet cable.  Don't even need to download Firefox, as I have the install .exe on an external drive.
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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 14:09:02 (permalink)
    If it worries you that much just disable it when you are installing the software (certainly don't disable when you are downloading).
    Antivirus is probably the first thing I install. NB the only issue I've personally had with installations and antivirus is Native Instruments which insist on virtually mounting ISOs.
     
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    Re: AntiVirus and installing X3? 2013/12/13 15:47:00 (permalink)
    If you have another internet connected computer you could download the files from there and transfer them to your DAW on a flash drive.

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