Windows Server 2008 x64 Antivirus?

Porkford · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:23

Hi guys, is there any free antivirus software out there that will work with Server 2008 x64? Im currently using the RC1 as a download server so will require antivirus software installing.

Cheers guys any help is greatly appreciated

PhillyDee · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:25

I would try the ones for server 2003, i doubt there is any specifically made for this as its still a RC.

Porkford · 11 Dec 2007 at 11:36

PhillyDee said:
I would try the ones for server 2003, i doubt there is any specifically made for this as its still a RC.

Cheers

do you know of any free ones? Dont really wanna fork out yet when im only testing it.

Cheers

greeny_fastcar · 11 Dec 2007 at 12:30

Does Microsoft Forefront Security work with x64?

marc2003 · 11 Dec 2007 at 12:49

PhillyDee said:
I would try the ones for server 2003, i doubt there is any specifically made for this as its still a RC.

unlikely to work. windows 2008->2003 is like vista->xp: completely different as far as anti virus software is concerned.

you'll need a vista compatible av program and see if it works. i'd imagine nod32 will but that's not free....

Porkford · 11 Dec 2007 at 13:43

Tried my nod32 installer but that didnt work (have a subscription to nod32) whats this microsoft forefront?

PhillyDee · 11 Dec 2007 at 14:08

marc2003 said:
unlikely to work. windows 2008->2003 is like vista->xp: completely different as far as anti virus software is concerned.

you'll need a vista compatible av program and see if it works. i'd imagine nod32 will but that's not free....

Fair enough. I use Avast! Home free edition, this is compatible with Vista x64. Might work on your server.