[gui-talk] Accessible Alternative to MSE

[Mike Freeman]

VIPRE Antivirus and VIPRE Internet Security (an enhanced version of the
antivirus program) are quite accessible. I used them for over a year but
finally uninstalled them when they began to do too much analysis every time
I selected a file. I'm still using MS Security essentials and haven't had
any difficult despite the cybercontempt of those touting other programs.

I ultimately don't think there's a satisfactory solution other than
eschewing computer use. (smile)

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: gui-talk [mailto:gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 5:22 AM
To: gui-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [gui-talk] Accessible Alternative to MSE


Recently, Microsoft created an uproar when it admitted that Microsoft
Security Essentials was not up to snuff and recommended that users switch to
a third-party anti-virus program for better protection against malware
threats.  But feedback on other lists suggests that none of the other free
anti-virus programs -AVG, Avast or Avira-is especially screen reader
friendly, and in their most recent versions, they are apparently
inaccessible and thus unusable altogether.  And some of the paid anti-virus
programs aren't much better.  Some of them either have inaccessible
interfaces or else require sighted assistance to uninstall or remove or
require solving an image captcha to complete the purchase process that is
not solvbable with Webvisum.  So has anyone found an anti-virus program,
preferabley free,  that is just as accessible and easy to use as MSE and
that is not a hassle to remove in the event that it doesn't work out?
Thanks.

Gerald 

 
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