David B.

No it does not work splendidly, the hit on system performance is
unacceptable, the no end of problems it causes to Windows and other
applications is unacceptable, it is garbage, plain and simple. Feel free to
use what ever you like, but don't bring others down with you.

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"Tony Meloche" <labombarda@i2k.com> wrote in message
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> David B. wrote:
>> Either one is good, I personally wouldn't pay for one while these free
>> options are still available. As long as you stay away from Norton and
>> Mcafee you'll be fine.
>>
>
>
> I feel that statement deserves a bit of clarification, to illuminate both
> the good and the bad.
>
> I use Norton AV as part of System Works, and have for about 6 years now.
> As an AV program, it works splendidly - I have never once been infected
> with a virus while using it, but I have lost count of the number of times
> it has stopped a virus, worm or Trojan *inbound* to my computer.
> It also updates seamlessly and silently - you aren't even aware it was
> updating until a little box momentarily appears telling you it did.
> That said:
>
> It does - no question in my mind - slow down you machine, especially boot.
> It has a few useful features other than the AV, and a number of
> "bloatware" features, too. I am currently studying up on Avast - if I
> feel I can trust it to the extent I can Norton, I may well go to that,
> soon.
>
> As for McAfee, I have to agree - putting up with McAfee's way of doing
> things is almost not worth being safe from virus - almost. I would advise
> avoiding McAfee too. I used it for several years, and got disgusted with
> it's ever-bloating approach in successive versions. Wife still uses it -
> and hates it - she is going to get something else, too.
>
> Tony
>
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PA Bear

I would NOT recommend AVG Anti-Virus to anyone, nor would I recommend any
Norton or McAfee application.

OK (just) freebies: Avira AntiVir; Avast4

Top of the line paid: NOD32; Kaspersky.
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Magnum wrote:
> I have been told that Avast, AVG or Antivir are good free anti virus
> programmes. Which do members think is the best option. They all happen
> to
> be free But I am told that they are all very good and compare favourably
> with the brand leaders. By the way I am quite happy to buy a programme
> and
> would welcome suggestions.

Tom [Pepper] Willett

I would wholeheartedly recommend AVG to anyone.
~Robear, I think you're living in the past ;-)
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"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
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:I would NOT recommend AVG Anti-Virus to anyone, nor would I recommend any
: Norton or McAfee application.
:
: OK (just) freebies: Avira AntiVir; Avast4
:
: Top of the line paid: NOD32; Kaspersky.
: --
: ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
: MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
: AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
: DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
:
:
: Magnum wrote:
: > I have been told that Avast, AVG or Antivir are good free anti virus
: > programmes. Which do members think is the best option. They all happen
: > to
: > be free But I am told that they are all very good and compare favourably
: > with the brand leaders. By the way I am quite happy to buy a programme
: > and
: > would welcome suggestions.
:

Thee Chicago Wolf

>I have been told that Avast, AVG or Antivir are good free anti virus
>programmes. Which do members think is the best option. They all happen to
>be free But I am told that they are all very good and compare favourably with
>the brand leaders. By the way I am quite happy to buy a programme and would
>welcome suggestions.

All three are decent. I've been using AntiVir and it's been really
good to me thus far. Some swear by Avast! and other AVG.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

Thee Chicago Wolf

>I use Norton AV as part of System Works, and have for about 6 years now.
> As an AV program, it works splendidly - I have never once been
>infected with a virus while using it, but I have lost count of the
>number of times it has stopped a virus, worm or Trojan *inbound* to my
>computer.
>It also updates seamlessly and silently - you aren't even aware it was
>updating until a little box momentarily appears telling you it did.
>That said:

I used to be a Norton evangelist in the early 2000s until I found out
just how terribly the system performed with alternatives. I have not
looked back since. Symantec used to be good when they just made an
Antivirus product. It's garbage now.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

Thee Chicago Wolf

>I have been told that Avast, AVG or Antivir are good free anti virus
>programmes. Which do members think is the best option. They all happen to
>be free But I am told that they are all very good and compare favourably with
>the brand leaders. By the way I am quite happy to buy a programme and would
>welcome suggestions.

Read some of the reviews of all three apps on Betanews (by doing a
search) and see what others are saying / rating.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

Newbie Coder

Magnum,

You get what you pay for

AVG 7 + comes with its own adware BHO

McCrappy is just that

Sophos leaves viruses that Norton detected 10 months or more earlier

Avast - enough sad

NOD32 - leave alone

Kapersky has a feature that if enable stops you accessing the Internet & no, it isn't the
firewall but a bug

Personally, I use Symantec Corporate & would highly recommend it, but Enterprise products
not home ones

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(It's just a name)



"Magnum" <Magnum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have been told that Avast, AVG or Antivir are good free anti virus
> programmes. Which do members think is the best option. They all happen to
> be free But I am told that they are all very good and compare favourably with
> the brand leaders. By the way I am quite happy to buy a programme and would
> welcome suggestions.

RalfG

I've used all 3 at different times, over many years. Avast is the most
comprehensive of the three.


"Magnum" <Magnum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have been told that Avast, AVG or Antivir are good free anti virus
> programmes. Which do members think is the best option. They all happen
> to
> be free But I am told that they are all very good and compare favourably
> with
> the brand leaders. By the way I am quite happy to buy a programme and
> would
> welcome suggestions.

PA Bear

The vast majority of HijackThis logs we're seeing at AumHa Forums and
elsewhere *still* show AVG as the installed AV app. Coincidence? I think
not.
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~PA Bear

Tom [Pepper] Willett wrote:
> I would wholeheartedly recommend AVG to anyone.
> ~Robear, I think you're living in the past ;-)
>
>> I would NOT recommend AVG Anti-Virus to anyone, nor would I recommend any
>> Norton or McAfee application.
>>
>> OK (just) freebies: Avira AntiVir; Avast4
>>
>> Top of the line paid: NOD32; Kaspersky.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
>>
>>
>> Magnum wrote:
>>> I have been told that Avast, AVG or Antivir are good free anti virus
>>> programmes. Which do members think is the best option. They all happen
>>> to
>>> be free But I am told that they are all very good and compare favourably
>>> with the brand leaders. By the way I am quite happy to buy a programme
>>> and
>>> would welcome suggestions.

antioch

"David B." <brooks.dj@nomail.com> wrote in message
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