Candoo3
join:2005-01-24
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
| Which Free A/V ?
Don't want to start a debate on this one. 
I have a box sitting on my desk from a lady who can't afford jack right now. Scanning thru her files, her A/V subscription has expired, so I was going to toss a freebie version on for her. It's a newer box with XP sp2 on it. I don't want to be constantly helping her with it, so hoping you could recommend which free A/V to use, that is simple and easy to use. I was looking at AVG or Avira, tho I have never used either. Is there better reliability and less cons, to one or the other? Thanks |
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amysheehan
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:1999-12-21
Huntington Beach, CA | reply to Candoo3
Re: Which Free A/V ?
You may want to look thru this topic for answers:
»AntiVirus Poll 2008
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Agent Smith
join:2008-07-07
New York
2 edits | reply to Candoo3
Wow who took out my post? |
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Candoo3
join:2005-01-24 | reply to amysheehan
Thanks Amy, I did. I was just hoping to get an impartial opinion, for ease of use.
When I posted above, I was under the impression that AVG had a free version, not just a trial. Seems that has changed? |
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TheJoker
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2001-04-26
Alexandria, VA
| reply to Candoo3
On tests I recall, Avira tested slightly ahead of AVG. Here's the morst recent I have a saved link to:
»www.wilderssecurity.com/showthre···t=205507
There is an excellent tutorial available for Avira on it's installation and use here:
»www.techsupportforum.com/content···/64.html.
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Candoo3
join:2005-01-24 | reply to Agent Smith
Probably the mod. KAV doesn't have a free version that I know, and your post may have been considered a pirate version. |
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TheJoker
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:2001-04-26
Alexandria, VA
| reply to Candoo3
Re: Which Free A/V ?
There is a free Kaspersky AntiVirus Removal Tool, but it's not an antivirus replacement as it doesn't provide real-time scanning. To emphasise that, after running it asks if you want to uninstall it.
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Candoo3
join:2005-01-24
·TekSavvy Solutions..
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Cool, thanks. Added Wilders to my bookmarks. |
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Agent Smith
join:2008-07-07
New York | reply to Candoo3
Well i didnt know that |
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Anav
Sarcastic Llama? Naw, Just Acerbic
Premium
join:2001-07-16
Dartmouth, NS | reply to Candoo3
I use AVG and AVAST, happy with AVAST. |
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amysheehan
Premium,VIP,MVM
join:1999-12-21
Huntington Beach, CA
 ·RoadRunner Cable
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said by Candoo3  :Thanks Amy, I did. I was just hoping to get an impartial opinion, for ease of use. When I posted above, I was under the impression that AVG had a free version, not just a trial. Seems that has changed? Another link that may be of interest : »Software Forum Member Choice »(Archived) Preferred Anti-Virus Programs - 2008 Member Choice
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jadinolf
I love you Fred
Premium
join:2005-07-09
Ojai, CA
·DSL EXTREME
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said by Anav :I use AVG and AVAST, happy with AVAST. I am prejudiced. 
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peter_m
Premium
join:2005-07-13
Canada, QC
2 edits | reply to Candoo3
Until version 7 came along, Avira used to be tested on a Pentium I, so they go out of their way to keep it light and fast. I never had a problem with Avira, I heard AVG has gotten heavy and clunky, Avast I've tried and found a little annoying and the registration requirement was also a turn off. According to the AV test/comparisons, Avira is coming out better then AVG and Avast.
My vote is for Avira! But since they are all fee... try them all! |
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bemmyCrane
@covad.net | reply to Candoo3
I like to install AVG Free version for people who aren't too bright, since it is almost completely automatic.
I have it installed on 2 of mine, no problems with version 8. Nobody called me either to complain that their computer doesn't work. |
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Candoo3
join:2005-01-24
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| reply to peter_m
I've installed Avira and it *seems* ok, less the initial nag screen. It seemed to scan the drives fairly quick. It found nothing but there was 1 warning, but I couldn't figure out how to see what it was for. It didn't specify in the log either. As long as it does what it's suppose to, that will probably work.
I finally was able to find the free AVG, at least I guess it was legit. I couldn't find it directly on the Grisoft site. I'm going to install that one tomorrow, and try a few nasties, to see if it catches them.
Avast looks cool, as long as she figures out how to use it with the interface. She's good people, just very computer illiterate.
Thanks for the suggestions. |
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mens rea
Premium
join:2002-01-31
Canada
·Shaw
2 edits | reply to Candoo3
Edit: Was going to recommend Avira, but I see the choice has been made. Candoo3 if you search the Wilders forums you can find info about the nag screen and how to make it less intrusive. |
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yuutomo
The Wonder Kitter
Premium
join:2001-08-27
Missoula, MT | reply to Candoo3
AVG. has been free for as long as I have used it. |
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