AV for Home Server

Slayer · 12 Jun 2012 at 11:23

Morning All

I am in the middle of a Windows Home Server build and have just installed the OS (Windows Home Server 2011) then it was time to install the Anti-Virus solution. Now as my server will not be used in the same way as my PC it will still be connected to the internet so I wanted a simple AV solution for peace of mind. So went on line to find a suitable (free) solution and it looks like there isn’t one :eek:

I was thinking of Microsoft Security Essentials but that doesn’t work on Servers. So I just wondered what the recommended solution would be?

Cheers

Peter

R.O.S.S.I · 13 Jun 2012 at 15:28

Does AVG not work on servers? That would be a pretty effective solution wouldn't it?

NealR · 13 Jun 2012 at 15:38

Avast is ok, pretty sure there is server build that is free, or their free version will install onto a server regardless

Saundie · 13 Jun 2012 at 15:49

Slayer said:
I was thinking of Microsoft Security Essentials but that doesn’t work on Servers.

I don't have an installation of Home Server to test it on, but it's installed and running on my Server 2008 R2 system, which is what WHS2011 is based on.

jamesfreddie · 13 Jun 2012 at 16:20

NealR said:
Avast is ok, pretty sure there is server build that is free, or their free version will install onto a server regardless

I think you will find avast free will not install on WHS.

You require the Avast WHS edition.

NealR · 13 Jun 2012 at 16:24

Ah, must admit, I haven't yet got my hands on a WHS install, but I am putting one onto my VMWare server for testing purposes :-)

Smoogels · 13 Jun 2012 at 17:09

You could try Comodo. It's quite a powerful anti virus tool.

I only done a quick Google but some people said Comodo Internet Security works in WHS so it might be worth a try.

twe · 13 Jun 2012 at 17:11

Am sure I have Windows Security Essentials on my WHS 2011 install, will check tonight when I mess around with the settings....

edit: I don't have any installed, oops my mistake.... will install Avast as described....

bad_ass_neil · 18 Jun 2012 at 14:03

the new version of Windows Security Essentials now works on server. thats what i have installed.

i believe its not officially supported but it works

Slayer · 18 Jun 2012 at 14:37

Thanks for the replys all, I will give them a try ASAP.

P

Slayer · 18 Jun 2012 at 20:18

Tried Windows Security Essentials and no joy. It told me it would not work on this OS as it was not supported by this program (poo)

nick-fury · 18 Jun 2012 at 22:29

Slayer said:
Tried Windows Security Essentials and no joy. It told me it would not work on this OS as it was not supported by this program (poo)

I've just tried downloading & installing the latest version and I get the same message.