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  1. August 13, 2007, 06:38 PM #1
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    Default AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    Which one is more effective?
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  2. August 13, 2007, 07:22 PM #2
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    I use AVG free and have had no problems at all...
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  3. August 13, 2007, 07:22 PM #3
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    AVG has been excellent for me
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  4. August 13, 2007, 07:24 PM #4
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    AVG, although, sometimes it really kills my comp on login.
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  5. August 13, 2007, 07:40 PM #5
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    I use AVG too, no problems so far.
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  6. August 13, 2007, 10:04 PM #6
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    AVG

    It's been effective thus far and better looking interface IMO.
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  7. August 15, 2007, 05:24 AM #7
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    AVG 4 life! Seriously, I have had both, and avast! is not as good. It's worth a try though, but I would go with AVG.
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  8. August 15, 2007, 05:50 AM #8
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    I use both, but I prefer AVG - Avast is just a backup.
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  9. August 15, 2007, 11:24 AM #9
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    Get a 64bit system, and it narrows your choices by 1. Unless AVG have finally got their heads out of their.......
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  10. August 15, 2007, 11:50 AM #10
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    Avast supports x64 bit so i use it for that reason.(its free)

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  11. August 15, 2007, 11:53 AM #11
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    I dont use anti virus software, I think its akin to hiring some badgers to guard my garden from rabbits, even though the badgers make a mess, when all I really need to do is not let anyone in the gate who has rabbit shaped parcels
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  12. August 15, 2007, 06:17 PM #12
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    I trust you're joking? If not, you really are asking for trouble, not using AV software.
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  13. August 16, 2007, 08:27 AM #13
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    Quote Originally Posted by SonOfCrusader76 View Post
    I trust you're joking? If not, you really are asking for trouble, not using AV software.
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  14. August 16, 2007, 08:34 AM #14
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    AVG is a good lightweight anti-virus but sometimes I do have a problem with subscription and update service.

    I still use Norton because it's also free from my IP
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  15. August 16, 2007, 05:44 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Portent View Post
    I still use Norton because it's also free from my IP
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  16. August 15, 2007, 08:15 PM #16
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulusCliftus View Post
    I dont use anti virus software, I think its akin to hiring some badgers to guard my garden from rabbits, even though the badgers make a mess, when all I really need to do is not let anyone in the gate who has rabbit shaped parcels
    You Know, Hackers have tools to detect the most unprotected systems out there, And even just leaving your computer on with the internet connected even though no browsers are open, you can still get infected.
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  17. August 15, 2007, 06:43 PM #17
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    Default Re: AVG v Avast! (both free editions)

    I have used both and have had no problems with either.

    I think though that the best AV software I've ever used is one called 'Bullguard'
    Kind of obscure but very fancy and very effective. Had kind of a heartbeat line in the bottom corner that tracked in coming viruses.
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  18. August 16, 2007, 05:29 PM #18
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    AVG free edition, for the win!
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