Re: AVG in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19678777 en Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:27:56 EDT Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:27:56 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19716455 Bluethunder : If an AV does it's job on the real time scanners, auto scheduling is useless. I see that as a useless "feature". If the virus isn't detected when it's introduced to the PC, it's probably not going to find it when it run a full scan that is scheduled. FWIW, Avast will constantly run a full scan when the screen saver is active. If "after the fact" scanning is what you prefer to trust, that would find it quicker anyway (of course if it missed it once, it's likely going to miss it again).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19716455 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:45:19 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19716008 BinaryXtreme : I've been using AVG for years now and love it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19716008 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:10:18 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19692095 anon : Avast can't even do autoscheduling. (I wouldn't use any antivirus that can't do that) ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19692095 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:32:03 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19691348 hammerz : Many of the latest reviews give BitDefender the edge these days...and they have a free version. I'm actually using a trial of the paid version right now while I try to make up my mind which way to go. I think I like BDAV very much! And the paid version can be found for less than US$25. It has added protection (real time scanning of files and internet access) that the free version lacks. AVG was pretty far down on the list...like 9th out of 10 top choices, but it was still very good. Another thing I think I'm liking about BDAV is that is has a SUPER small CPU and resource footprint-- which is the reason I just dumped Zonealarm Security Suite. I now use a combination of my router's firewall, Windows Defender, BitDefender, Advanced Windows Protection Pro and Secunia PSI. Oh, yeah, and OpenDNS and Calling ID Link Advisor.
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Hammerz]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19691348 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:27:04 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19685755 jmorlan :
said by ztmike See Profile :

I'm using AVG free edition

Is there something better out there thats free?
For a limited time, you can get AVG Pro version for free. It's a one-year license:

»AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional + Spy Sweeper 5.5 - FREE

It installs fine over your AVG free version. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19685755 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:11:33 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19683172 Bluethunder :
said by bjbrock See Profile :

I've had AVG find viruses Avast, Nortons and McAfee's all have missed.

When repairing customers PC's, the first thing I do is uninstall their current AV and install AVG. If it's a business machine I make them pay for it. AVG has found viruses left behind by most other AV's. Avast is probably the worst.
Odd ... I have had the exact opposite experience. I never uninstall their current AV and replace it with Avast without their permission, unless it is another free AV (especially AVG). I will, however, use Avast's boot time scan to clean up what others have missed, even if I leave their current one on the system. Besides the poor detection rate, the lack of a boot time scanner (BIG negative) or the ability to disinfect nested archives keeps me away from AVG. The lack of a boot time scanner alone makes AVG useless in cleaning many strains. There are some viruses that simply cannot be cleaned from within the windows environment.

AVG is actually the worst in most tests (such as this: »wiki.castlecops.com/AntiVirus_Comparison ). I have yet to use AntiVir, so can't vouch for it, but it appears in that test to be the best of the three. My main reason for excluding it is it's lack of a boot scanner. For me and my clients, I will stick with what I know works, and stay away from what I have seen has problems (and lacks needed functionality to fully clean the system).

»www.consumersearch.com/www/softw···iew.html
»www.jhoodsoft.org/av.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19683172 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:24:50 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19683001 bjbrock : I've had AVG find viruses Avast, Nortons and McAfee's all have missed.

When repairing customers PC's, the first thing I do is uninstall their current AV and install AVG. If it's a business machine I make them pay for it. AVG has found viruses left behind by most other AV's. Avast is probably the worst.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19683001 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:23:31 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19681864 NgtFlyer : This is a big reason why laptops are outselling desktops these days. No cables other than the power cord to connect up. Many of these same people buy a router and become an instant member of what is known as the "Linksys community network".. or the Default community network.. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19681864 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:33:18 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19681465 ltjordan : I can also vouch for Anti-Vir. I've been using it for years on my computer and on the computers of friends and family members. But in the end, it doesn't matter how good or bad, cheap or expensive, your anti-virus software is, it really all depends on the user. Just be careful of what programs you open on your computer and what websites you visit. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19681465 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:56:45 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19679789 tc1uscg :
said by cbiggers See Profile :

said by ztmike See Profile :

I'm using AVG free edition

Is there something better out there thats free?
AVG is all around very good for a free product. However, the best way to protect yourself from a virus is still the same as it was 10 years ago. Avoid the situation in the first place. Don't open unfamiliar emails, use SBL's in your email, and use DNS blocking/filtering like the Netcraft toolbar or OpenDNS. Don't go looking for cracks on shady websites. Then for the random time you DO encounter a virus, chances are it's something mundane your anti virus or spyware program will pick up. It's really that simple.
I agree. I hardly use/turn on my PC anymore.. :uhh: That's a sure way to stay safe. ;) Now, to be realistic, the majority of users don't have a clue to what your talking about. They come home with a new PC. Almost unable to hook it up and not willing to pay some moron in a white shirt and tie to do it for 100 bucks, they start surfing away. When I get called about a PC running slow from family or a friend, first thing I due is run CLEANUP!. I want to see just what I'm walking into. It amazes me how a PC that's 3 months old can have over a gig of junk from a normal user. So, there will be people willing to shell out 30 or 60 bucks for a suite and feel they are safe and most do a good job keeping them safe if set up correctly. Nothing wrong with that. But, if Symantec, Zonelabs (owned by someone else who will no doubt screw it up) and Mcrappies are failing the grade. Maybe it's time to shut the box of chips down and take the family out to a movie instead of surfing porn. :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19679789 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:30:03 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19679112 Bluethunder :
said by ztmike See Profile :

I'm using AVG free edition

Is there something better out there thats free?
I switched from AVG to Avast for good a while back. I thought AVG was doing it's job. When trying Avast out on one of my machines when I was bored one day, it found a virus (trojan actually) that AVG had no clue about. That was enough to make me dump AVG for good. I swing by and do an occasional "housecall" also ( »housecall.trendmicro.com/ ), but have never needed to. Avast has done it's job.

I also use Avast frequently when I get an infected computer in for cleaning. The option of a boot time scan is a big plus. AVG was unable to perform a boot time scan last I checked.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19679112 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:06:24 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678800 cbiggers :
said by ztmike See Profile :

I'm using AVG free edition

Is there something better out there thats free?
AVG is all around very good for a free product. However, the best way to protect yourself from a virus is still the same as it was 10 years ago. Avoid the situation in the first place. Don't open unfamiliar emails, use SBL's in your email, and use DNS blocking/filtering like the Netcraft toolbar or OpenDNS. Don't go looking for cracks on shady websites. Then for the random time you DO encounter a virus, chances are it's something mundane your anti virus or spyware program will pick up. It's really that simple.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678800 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:00:36 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678777 Stem Bolt :
said by ztmike See Profile :

I'm using AVG free edition

Is there something better out there thats free?
AVAST Anti-virus: »www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

AntiVir: »www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html

Both have free versions and have better detection then AVG free.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678777 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:55:26 EDT Re: AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678697 backfeed : I Like AVG...Works for me!!...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678697 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:37:05 EDT AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678628 ztmike : I'm using AVG free edition

Is there something better out there thats free?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19678628 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:21:02 EDT