 amark
join:2001-02-09
94045 | AVG Free vs Avast Free. Narrowing Down Best Anti Virus So confused. Looks like I might have narrowed the best anti-virus progams down to 2?
What are you opinions-always respected DSL reviews and advice, thanks.
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 CajunTekInsane CajunPremium,MVM
join:2003-08-08
Arlington, TX | If it were me, and I was going for free.... I vote Avast.
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jerry666Premium
join:2002-12-12
Sainte-Anne-Des-Lacs, QC | reply to amark
Avast between those 2 . |
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 La LunaSurvived AshrafulPremium
join:2001-07-12
Warwick, NY
kudos:3 | reply to amark
IMO, Avast. |
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I have been using both Avast 5 and AVG 9 the last couple weeks. At this point I can't pick a winner. At times AVG seems lighter, at least in terms of memory usage. I am really anxious to test Avast 5 once the behavior blocker is working. I suspect it will provide better protection than AVG once it is final, though possibly at the cost of some ram usage. |
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 DownTheShoreTag, you're itPremium
join:2003-12-02
Beautiful NJ
kudos:11 | reply to amark
You're not going to know which one works best with your computer setup and software until you actually try it. Try one, see how you like it, then remove it and try the other one.  |
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 MarkAWBarry WhitePremium
join:2001-08-27
Canada
kudos:16 | said by DownTheShore:You're not going to know which one works best with your computer setup and software until you actually try it. Try one, see how you like it, then remove it and try the other one. Best answer and post yet.
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Mele20Premium
join:2001-06-05
Hilo, HI
kudos:4 | reply to DownTheShore
said by DownTheShore:You're not going to know which one works best with your computer setup and software until you actually try it. Try one, see how you like it, then remove it and try the other one. But Avast 5 is still in beta isn't it? I try beta products on virtual machines especially antivirus products. And making a decision between AVG and Avast 4.8 is not the same as making a decision between AVG and Avast 5.
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amark
join:2001-02-09
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The free download home version(4.8). I could not find on their site if it is compatible with Windows 7. Anyone know for sure? Thxs.
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 Santa FeXfce MePremium,ExMod 2002-7
join:2000-08-22
Freight Yard
kudos:2 | Seems to work fine on my brothers Win 7 box. Until Avast 5 comes out I'm sticking with MSE.  |
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DownTheShoreTag, you're itPremium
join:2003-12-02
Beautiful NJ
kudos:11 | reply to amark
said by amark:The free download home version(4.8). I could not find on their site if it is compatible with Windows 7. Anyone know for sure? Thxs. »www.avast.com/eng/news-windows-7-logo.html
Google is your friend.
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amark
join:2001-02-09
94045 | reply to amark
Perfect-thanks.
Trying it and boot scan takes a long time. 48% done and 20 mintes. Normal?
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DownTheShoreTag, you're itPremium
join:2003-12-02
Beautiful NJ
kudos:11 | reply to Mele20
said by Mele20:said by DownTheShore:You're not going to know which one works best with your computer setup and software until you actually try it. Try one, see how you like it, then remove it and try the other one. But Avast 5 is still in beta isn't it? I try beta products on virtual machines especially antivirus products. And making a decision between AVG and Avast 4.8 is not the same as making a decision between AVG and Avast 5. I didn't suggest using a beta version. I don't usually do that.
Amark should test what's already out in stable forms, and see what plays well with his/her computer right now, because the AV is needed right now. When Avast 5 comes out in stable form, it can be tested then, if so inclined.
It all really comes down to gut response in the end, though, as far as I'm concerned. I've tested AV's that other people have raved about, but if it triggers annoyances or problems with my computer set-up, then all the praise in world, or the highest testing scores in the world aren't going to make me keep that AV on my computer. If I find the interface awkward or non-intuitive to me, then that's a mark against it. If it turns out to be a resource hog, or slows down my computer, ditto.
One particular AV program doesn't have to be the make-or-break security program, which was what I meant about the high test score remarks. We all would like to use an AV that's the highest-rated, but with a layered security approach, there is redundancies that can make up for any one program's less than stellar performance in a certain area.
I've always found that while recommendations are helpful, it always comes down to testing the program on my actual computer. For example, I would love to use Threatfire instead of paying for Mamutu, but I always have problems every time I try out TF, and Mamutu works flawlessly for me.
Just remember to do a Restore point before installing any AV, amark.
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DownTheShoreTag, you're itPremium
join:2003-12-02
Beautiful NJ
kudos:11 | reply to amark
Can't advise you on the time frames, because I'm using NIS on my laptop, and NAV on my desktop.
It really depends on how loaded your HD is. I've always found full scans to take a long time, no matter which AV I've used in the past. I'm talking over an hour and a half. Others have posted much shorter times in other threads, but I haven't experienced it.
Norton Internet Security (NIS) does full scans (504.000+ items) weekly for me during idle computer times, so it takes longer to accomplish (the last one took 3 hours, but again, it was only doing that while the computer was idle and since I don't leave the computer on and running when I'm not going to be using it, that means it was scanning during my pauses of use). It also does multiple Idle Quick Scans of about 8000 particular files daily.
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MarkAWBarry WhitePremium
join:2001-08-27
Canada
kudos:16 | reply to amark
said by amark:Perfect-thanks. Trying it and boot scan takes a long time. 48% done and 20 mintes. Normal? How big is your hard drive? The bigger it is the longer it takes. |
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My personal experience has caused me to choose Avast. I have used it and AVG and only Avast has been problem free for me. YMMV |
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amark
join:2001-02-09
94045 | reply to amark
Is Pro worth a try over Home?
Thxs.
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MarkAWBarry WhitePremium
join:2001-08-27
Canada
kudos:16
2 edits | No real difference between Avast home or Avast pro besides scheduled scans and a few other things. |
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 Smokey Bearveritas odium paritPremium
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kudos:4 | reply to MarkAW
said by MarkAW:said by DownTheShore:You're not going to know which one works best with your computer setup and software until you actually try it. Try one, see how you like it, then remove it and try the other one. Best answer and post yet. +1 
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 onDvineDon't litter. Spay-neuter.Premium
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Never mind.  |
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