By Al West on December 18th, 2009
ClamAV Antivirus Add-In?
A few months back I was tinkering with creating Windows Home Server Add-Ins in Visual Studio. I started work on an Anti-Virus Add-In based around ClamAV, the open source (GPL) anti-virus toolkit. I’m considering continuing the project and I’m interested to know how much interest there would be in such an Add-In. If you would use such an Add-In then please leave a comment below.
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Hi Al,
That sounds like a great idea – what kind of functionality are you planning for your Add-In?
Richard.
Hi,
I would definitely be interested in such an add-in!
Al, I have taken the liberty of putting up a post on We Got Served asking for anyone there who is interested to head here and add themselves to the list. I would also like to see this happen.
I too would like to see such an add in
Of course there will be very much interessts.
I think its the first open source and that definitily will be cool.
Especially with special features like: Scanning clients before a backup automatically at night.
would be interested in trying add-in out. im looking at AV app to use and have not decided which to use. maybe clamav would be a good app to try out.
I would definitely use such an add-in – great idea!
Just starting with HP EX490, this will definetely be a very important point …
Big interest here for such addin!!
More importantly for non-profit environments where WHSes are used for computer lab environments this would be a boon. FYI – Anyone using Symantec Endpoint Protection software you should install an unmanaged client with just AV chosen.
We would use such an add-in as a back up for the Security Essentials running on the machines being backed up.
Yes, I think there would be a lot of interest in an open source AV solution to compete with other COTS options…
would be nice.
Most certainly! I think the community can benefit from the open source aspect of this – especially running as a service on WHS.
Hi !
I’m very interesting by a WHS version of clamAV !
currently running clamAV on whs with RDC to scan new stuff on my server
Ti nicO
Hell yeah, there is no free antivirus for WHS right now, it would be a great thing for the community
+1 to all the above. Do it!
I currently has installed and using WinClam 0.95.3 but the problem with it is you need to use the console (either remote or local) to update & run scans. I would love to use ClamAV via plug-in to do all my updates and schedule scans!!!!
Another thing would be a TSR/Realtime scanner for ClamAV!!!!
I’ve used it for a few years now and I have never had a problem with it.
Hi,
I’m very interesting by a WHS version of clamAV
+1 for me to – great to see a WHS version of clamAV – Specially if it designed to run on your WHS box without hindering performance and WHS integrity.
it’s great to hear all the positive responses. Be on the lookout for updates and a public beta in the 2010.
Wow – great idea! I’ve had good success with ClamAV and would love to run it on my WHS.
I have been using and advocating Clamwin on WHS for some time. I’ve used ofr about 2 years without a glitch.
So – yes an addin would make life a little easier.
Yeah, sounds good. And would be great to see the source & contribute too!
I have been using clamav on my ubuntu server and another Unix SA from a previous job used it on our solaris server. I have been looking for a free solution at the moment since I am unemployed and am a security nut. I would definitely be interested. Please do and thank you if you do.
Yes, i already thought about testing ClamAV several times but didn’t make it for different reasons. An add-in version would be very interesting!!
I’d use it if it’s done
I would definitely be interested in a Clam AV add in. Thanks for taking the time to do something like this.
You kidding? Great idea!
I need this..
Would also be interested in the plugin, good luck
Very interested. Thanks for asking. Please let me know when it is ready!
Just remember to exclude c:\fs\*\de\, d:\de\ and D:\folders\{00008086-058D-4C89-AB57-A7F909A47AB4}
Certainly!
This would be very interesting to have.
definitely looking for one.
That would be awesome actually. Would definitely install if one was made.
I would like to have that add-in if you make it.
1. It should have in one of its tabs the current version of the software install on the machine.
2. Run the virus scan (remotly – I do not schedule)
With the log of progress and findings.
Regards
Zola
I have tried the McAfee version and am totally disgusted with its operation (or lack thereof). I wiould support you in this endeavor .
With the installation of hmailserver which uses ClamAV antivirus I think it would be a big plus as I have installed but have to use either the Admin addin or drop to the desktop on WHS.
Sounds interesting…I would be interested!! Looking forward to a great AV-add-in…
Yes, it is what I need. While it is done, I won’t need to log-in my WHS by remote control to check the ClamAV status any more.
This would be a great add-in to have.
Currently I am running Avast trial on my WHS which is going to expire next month and I am planning on purchasing it even though you posted a link in the past couple of weeks about false positives…..
I didn’t experience the issue though… I don’t run backups on my systems though. I use WHS as a repository.
That would be a great thing to have. I’v got Clamwin installed on my WHS server but sure could use an add-in to control it.
That would definitely be a great add-in for the home server!
Count me in!
Agree with all above. Is an excellent option. If a time table for runtime is included (suggestion), would be a ‘must have’ add-in. Thanks for providing!
Yes, Yes… YES
This would be a GREAT addin
A great idea!