Earlier this month we covered the release of the professional – in other words commercial – edition of AVG 9 and mentioned that the free version of the antivirus software would be released in a couple of days from the time of the review. AVG today has released the new version called AVG 9 Free which can be downloaded from the main AVG website and download portals like Betanews. The free version comes with a size of more than 70 Megabytes and can be downloaded as one big setup file or a web installer.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0 is compatible with the three latest generations of the Windows operating system (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7). It not only features an antivirus module but also modules for detecting spyware, basic rootkit protection, email and phishing protection as well as the AVG Linkscanner to provide safety ratings for websites.
Windows users who do not need some of the components should select the custom installation option which allows them to prevent the installation from some of the modules (like the link scanner, AVG security toolbar and email or Microsoft Office plugins).
The main interface of the program displays the available security components in an overview upon startup.
From there on the usual options are provided to perform scans, schedule scans, update the antivirus software or tweak a few settings in the advanced options. The scan speed has been increased and the resource usage lowered according to the developers at AVG. Users who want to delve deeper can download a 3 Megabyte user manual that explains the installation and program in detail.
AVG 9 Free is available for download at the AVG website.
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Martin,
The article explains that the resource usage has been lowered. Do you know how much memory it takes up and how its resource usage compares with other anti-virus programs?
Andy it’s a bit hard to tell. AVG 9 Free uses up to eight (!!) different processes when running and scanning and it seems six when running in the background. These six processes use roughly 20+ MB of computer memory which looks fairly acceptable to me. Two processes are started during scans which use never less than 16 MB in addition to the other processes. I have seen it go up to 50+ MB during scans. CPU usage goes up as well but never to a point where the system felt unresponsive but this could depend on the system.
I really do not have any data at hand to compare it to other antivirus programs. Maybe some readers could post the resource usage of their program to compare the results.
I have been a big fan of AVG. It is a pretty good antivirus despite the fact that it is free. Good to know that they have come up with a new and improved version.
i would like to get a free protection on my pc.
thanks
whats the next step
@Taimoor Bhatti: I run the university computers btw!! #antivirus
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@UnderLoK: Are you paid for defending Norton? Norton 2006 and onwards are a failure! I’ve had to recently rescue my windows because Norton wasn’t any good.
I’m trying Avast Professional these days. I’ve been a fan of Kaspersky though but its quite expensive!! #antivirus
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The reason people get Viruses on their computers is because they download anything and also because they never run the scans. My customers have AVG Free, Malwarebytes, and Spybot and they still manage to get some sort of malware. They simply don’t run the scans and download anything that says "download". #antivirus
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I installed AVG Free 9 2 days ago and so far in terms of resource usage, it has improved over 8.5. I’ve not scanned my whole computer but I assume it’ll scan faster due to the caching done right after installing. 9 also doesn’t lock my application(.exe, etc) files for long like before when you open a folder. If you’re getting false positives or undetected malware, mail them to virus@avg.com , instead of whining and not doing anything about it. :)
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AVG was my Antivirus for many years. Many times I thought of replacing it but, well, I never got around to it. AVG 8 was the last straw and I finally took the big leap and traded it in. The minute it was gone it was like I had a brand new speedy machine again! Getting rid of it – which wasn’t easy – was the best thing I ever did for my system. I don’t much care what they claim to have done with AVG 9. It could never be enough. There are better, leaner, faster, and more polite Antivirus programs out there that also start with the letter A. AVG will never reside on a computer of mine again.
I work at Best Buy for Geek Squad, and the computers that come in with the most viruses, etc. normally have two things on them: AVG as their virus protection software, and Limewire. Not bashing freeware or telling you to go and buy (god forbid) Norton or Webroot, but there are better alternatives to AVG.
Just my friendly advice :) #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: Though you’re still basing this on people who go to geek squad (no offence meant to you yourself, of course) :P #antivirus
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I also used to have AVG and some viruses sadly got trought…changed to avast and never looked back.
But it’s still a got AV specially it’s a free one. :) #antivirus
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@Phoshi: Well, I had every PC in my home network "protected" with AVG, and felt pretty happy with it. Every so often, it would notify me that it had identified and quarantined a virus, so I knew it was doing its job.
Then one day, a Trojan came knocking on one of the PCs, AVG failed to recognize the threat, and it infected every stinkin’ workstation in my house. Had to download a special tool to remove it. Once the network was clean, I uninstalled AVG and installed Avira AntiVir. Remains to be seen whether it’s any better, but so far so good. #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: And the similarities probably don’t end there. In my experience, it doesn’t matter what antivirus someone has installed if someone doesn’t have the knowledge or "common" sense to protect their computer from malicious software. No offense, but they are bringing their computer to Geek Squad for cleansing. #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: *cough cough* Avast *cough cough* ;)
It’s what I use on all my home computers, works like a charm.
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@Dylan Boom Photography:
While most regular commenters probably know by now that I’m no fan of AVG, it’d pretty much be an act of God to keep from getting infected while using Limewire, regardless of your a/v. #antivirus
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Microsoft Security Essentials – also free. No "upgrade to pro" nag screens.
That plus common sense should be about all I need. #antivirus
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@Jim Fletcher: A "Me Too" for MSE #antivirus
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I’m still goning to be recommending Avast, Antivir (with no-nag tweaks), or even MSE. #antivirus
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I have been using Avast (free) for years on a number of machines and have never had any issues. It updates frequently and seems to catch all of the nastys that happen to come my way. #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: No AV software is effective if you don’t update / allow it to update and I doubt that the typical Geek Squad customer pays much attention to such things. #antivirus
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AVG turned to crap mid august when they started to disable the resident shield 2 months after installation. I install Microsoft Security Essentials now, it seems to pick up more anyway.
I’ll probably never forgive them for screwing me over and pissing off several customers because I guaranteed them "a very good free anti-virus"
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Anyone have any thoughts on version 9’s performance yet?
I recently got tired of 8.5 deleting my utilities at random and switched to BitDefender; I’m curious about 9, but hesitant to go back. #antivirus
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Has it finally removed the bloat and gone back to pre-8.0 status? #antivirus
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Hi: I use AVG-9 in my laptop. My friend too. She got 240 infections, and AVG rapaired only 20 !!! I did not notice this, because I never was infected… Did you know that AVG need to resort to paid, in order to clean or delete more than 20 of your infected files? I never knew that. It is not so clearly stated anyhow.
So, begining today we are using Microsoft Free Antivirus: “MS Security Essentials” Not the best MHI, but I dont foresee MS letting me down, not now that Windows-7 is begining to sell…
Thanks a lot, Microsoft. Kiss goodby Norton in my DELL, AVG in my laptops.
Regards, G. Uribe
I downloaded this for my w7, and bloody thing crashed in the middle of installing. #antivirus
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AVG had become so bloated, I’d rather install McAfee at this point. Avira is where it’s at these days. #antivirus
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I hate to post-crap, but Avira’s still the best (legitimately) free AV on the market … #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: By that same logic, most computers that come into you run windows and have Microsoft office I’ll bet, and there are better alternatives to those too. #antivirus
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These comments make me think a hive-five is in order… #antivirus
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Free AV software is for people who know their way around computers, software and the internet.
The folks that need super good protection are the one’s that ultimately would take their computer to Best Buy to have it repaired. People in this category need to pay for good AV software to protect them from themselves and save’em a trip to the mall. #antivirus
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I work at the senior level in the IT department of a successful company that deals with 6-10 PCs in each of its 170 locations across the country. We chose to go with AVG just prior to the release of version 8. I can honestly say that we have had more problems with either AVG itself or the viruses it misses than if we’d not installed it at all. Our licenses expire end of this year – needless to say, we will not be going with the same company. #antivirus
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I have used AVG free for years. My son once had a virus that Norton said was there, but could not isolate. He downloaded AVG which immediately isolated and cleaned the virus. We have tried others, including Avast & Avira, and keep coming back to AVG. #antivirus
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@Phoshi: Stole the words right out of my mouth… only yours didn’t come of as offensive as mine might have.
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@Dylan Boom Photography: My thought exactly. The elders in my family (sorry dad, grandad) have insane computer problems from hell while running the same AV software and OS as I, and I have none of the same issues. I think skillset has as much to do with it as anything. Geeksquad customer = no skillset.
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How much memory does it use when idle? I used to use AVG, then recently switched to Microsoft Security Essentials to try it out.
Reformatting my computer and installing Windows 7 tonight. I read Norton AntiVirus 2010 uses only 10MB of memory, so I might pay the $25 and get it.
What are other people using on Windows 7?
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@Phoshi: Seriously. AVG has caught viruses for me, and I feel secure using that backed up with MalwareBytes/Spybot to help with sneaky malware/adware crap. #antivirus
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@Janglesatwest: My vote would go to Clam. #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: I think it has more to do with the people who take their computers to Geek Squad than the software itself. As an aside, while standing in line at Best Buy to return something, I saw a couple of Geek Squad geeks tell an older gentleman (who obviously was not very knowledgeable about computers) that it would cost him about $450 (don’t know how much was hardware and how much was services) to get his 3 year old laptop (I heard him say that) back to working condition, knowing full well that the money would be better spent towards a new one. #antivirus
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@rkor123: Who cares how much memory it uses? This is 2009 and computers now have gigs of ram. #antivirus
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Vaddafack?
I was just searching for AVG Free last weekend for my mom’s computer, couldn’t find it anywhere… #antivirus
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AVG Free has kept my computer virus-free for years… But then, I don’t use Limewire… #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: I would never let anyone in the know or computer savvy in on the fact that I worked for the Geek Squad crooks! #antivirus
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I have a network running AVG8 and I had to go through every computer after the installation and change the default search engine back to Google (which the antivirus attempts to block until you change an option in it). When I’ve paid for a large number of licenses for your product then I normally don’t expect it to act like malware. #antivirus
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I run Avira, AVG, and Comodo, but honestly, I don’t need to run one at all. All they are good for is deleting Cain/Able and every other testing utility I have :P
I haven’t had a virus on "my computer" since Monkey B. My places of work on the other hand were hit by all the big boys (i love you, nimda, sql worm, CIH, etc), but Norton and or McAfee were always quick to the rescue.
Was it CIH that made AVG a household name? If not anyone remember who it was?
Man, what a PITA I Love You was to clean out of sendmail… #antivirus
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@Eric Woodward: Haha, Limewire is the quickest way to load down a computer with malware and viruses. Right next to searching for free pr0n and not having a clue what you’re getting into. #antivirus
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@5h17h34d: Lol…right, and that’s like Bill Gates saying nobody will ever need more than 512 kilobytes of ram. We do still care how much memory AND processor usage an antivirus uses.
Best bet: know how to be safe, and don’t use a resident antivirus app. #antivirus
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Cool going to update on my WinXP machine! #antivirus
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@rkor123: I use nothing as far as a protective resident anti-virus app goes. I’ve been doing this for a few years now and haven’t run into any problems. In fact most of the antivirus apps out there are targeted by many viruses designed to disable them anyway. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across somebody’s infected computer where their antivirus was even up to date and it was totally ineffective.
** The main thing whether having an antivirus app or not is to know how to be safe and careful with what you’re getting into. **
If you suspect a file, scan it with an online scanner like http://www.virustotal.com (you can even check it against other scans by using the hash code from your file). You could always download freeware antivirus apps that don’t install themselves, and do one-off scans from those. I’d recommend Dr. Web’s free Cure-It. #antivirus
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I prefer Avast to AVG. AVG seemed to have lost it’s way on the 8.0 release. #antivirus
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I just uninstalled AVG and installed the Microsoft Security Essentials to give that a try. Seems to be working fine so far. #antivirus
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I’ve been working fixing computers (home and business) for years, freelance, and the computers that I see with the most virus and spyware problems on them are all running Norton or McAfee. When I run a scan with AVG Free on them it finds all the threats these top commercial programs didn’t. Norton and McAfee also seem to really slow down computers – and when I remove these and install AVG Free, the computers run much faster.
AVG Free is easy to use, update and great at finding and removing threats. And, they keep improving the program.
As a second program for scanning for spyware, I use Malwarebytes. I used to use Ad Aware, Spybot, and then SuperAntiSpyware, but I found Malwarebytes better than all of these combined. #antivirus
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@Dylan Boom Photography: I think the AVG is just a coincidence, the real culprit is Limewire. I have been running AVG free for a number of years (although, see my comment above and I just installed the Microsoft Security Essentials to see how it works out) and have never had any problems or gotten any viruses. Then again, I’m not stupid enough to download stuff with Limewire, either. #antivirus
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Yes, perhaps AVG has gotten better at detecting and eliminating viruses with this new version, however, my experience has been that this free version of AVG does not detect many viruses and spyware that frequently infect Windows-based computers. Personally, I have had a better experience with Avast with the exception of the annoying registration popups. #antivirus
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@Janglesatwest: I was just thinking the same thing! #antivirus
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@UmpityGrumpity: 640k of BASE ram, and he’s correct. Except he isn’t because he never said it, it’s a myth :) #antivirus
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@FrancesTheMute: @Janglesatwest:
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(AVG won).
Personally, I use Symantec Norton AV, because it’s free (for me from University), and I used to use Avast! I’ve also used kaspersky, which is very good, but not free, and I didn’t get enough benefit for the extra cost. #antivirus
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I am currently not using any antivirus software. I used to run AVG, but it slowed down my boot up time so much I got rid of it. I used Avast for a while, but when I installed the RTM, I just never got around to installing antivirus, and I have not had a problem. #antivirus
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I don’t really trust AVG, I tried it once, and the first thing it did was disable a System32 file, which disabled basically everything on my PC, so I won’t get this :D #antivirus
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@KFJ: Your fears are unfounded. You are citing an event which would have caused catastrophic failure on a computer. Do you really think that everyone who uses it has run into this issue? Even if only a few had, you would hear about it non-stop, and AVG would be out of business. #antivirus
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I’ve found that Vista x64 + UAC + NoScript = No Viruses.
A few years back, I would have said it’s irresponsible *not* to run antivirus. But nowadays, with Vista actually being reasonably secure if you don’t go to great lengths to make it insecure, antivirus apps are just a way to kill your PC’s performance.
Most trojans nowadays disable AV software before activating, and pretty much permanently mangle or neuter it. And the malware writers work way faster than the AV writers ever could. If you know what you’re doing, and don’t run mysterious executables, antivirus software is a waste.
With that said, please install AV software for your mom, grandpa, etc. – pretty much anyone still running XP, and anyone who’s not exactly computer-proficient. I’ll look into AVG9 for this. #antivirus
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Hmm, when I try to install it says I need to uninstall Comodo. I’ve never had a problem running Comodo with AVG 8. Anyone install AVG 9 while running Comodo? #antivirus
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@Izkata: Then … they [the viruses]‘re already here…
Seriously, lots of smart nasty viruses will play with your web results/block virus scans/etc. #antivirus
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@winkydink: I’m with you. MUCH happier with Avast. #antivirus
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@rkor123: I’m using Microsoft’s security essentials. I never notice it running and that’s just perfect to me. #antivirus
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I’m pretty happy with my ZoneAlarm security suite. zero complaints whatsoever. It was rather hectic the first few days, though…. #antivirus
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@UnderLoK: "Quick" is not an adjective I’d use to describe Norton or McAfee. #antivirus
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@rkor123: It’ll be a long cold day in hell before I every pay to use a Norton security product. The number of machines I’ve seen bogged down with Norton has created endless headaches for me. #antivirus
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@chrisp: Unfortunatly the folks you mention usually end up buying Norton Antivirus ’cause that’s what Geek squad is pimping, and the machine still comes into some computer shop bogged down with Viruses (and Norton). Their money would be much better spent with ESET NOD32. #antivirus
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@Swizzler121: it seems to pick up more anyway.
What the hell are you doing with your computer? Using safe browsing practices you shouldn’t ever have your antivirus pick up anything. #antivirus
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@dwarf74: I run XP as a limited access user, and only run as admin to do admin tasks, giving me much of the advantage of UAC.
Safe browsing habits go a long way to avoiding infection.
I now recommend AdBlockPlus for security reasons since a lot of malware comes through legitimate ad networks in the form of "scareware" (XP antivirus2010, etc) and a lot of people are too stupid to tell it’s an ad.
Firefox+adblock+PDF-Xchange seems to lesson most of the risk of a driveby.
If XP is going to be run under admin, I at least recommend using "dropmyrights" for Firefox, IM, mail client, etc.
I agree on still installing AV software on mom, Grandma, etc’s computer. I recommend Antivir with nags disabled. #antivirus
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am i the only one thats not able to get it to actually scan? #antivirus
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@1112: I agree. I’ve seen my fare share of systems "supposedly" protected by Norton, McAfee and the like, that are infected. It’s a mine field out there.
I just hate it for the average user trying to get with it on the internet. Too often they end up with senseless junk on a system that makes them frustrated and renders their system unusable. #antivirus
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@1112: Not surprising, if your a home user that has no idea what it takes to clean up an ad or exchange sure… Go ahead and download a copy of Avira and see how much good it does you on Exchange the day or a new major virus hits (unless you one of the companies that release said virus and have the fix in your pocket like AVG or FPROT beflore it).
Unlike those other free companies McAfee and Norton have an army of guys to solve the problem on the spot rather than a couple guys who get around to it when they have time off of their other job,
Sorry man, at home these other apps are great for people that know what they are doing, but when you company relies on it, you’re better off with one of the big boys.
On a daily basis I wouldn’t say they are better, but when the shit hits the fan you are far better off being with one of the two (McAfee or Norton) and if you aren’t have fun with servers that are down for days rather than hours.
I’m not trying to be a dick, but obviously you haven’t been through the major viruses of our time otherwise you wouldn’t say something so rediculous.
CIH, I Love You, Nimda, SQL Worm, and the rest were all cured within domains/ad/exchange/etc from McAfee or Norton FIRST.
As far as my home pc goes, I don’t get viruses because I don’t download every POS i run across on the interenet.
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I like avast coupled with spybot better myself. #antivirus
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I had AVG Free installed on my computer before, until Microsoft Security Essentials was released and I installed that because of its ease and simplicity. What features would make me switch back? #antivirus
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@UnderLoK: I could never recommend Nortons or McAffee to anyone I like with a straight face. Both of them miss entirely too many items to be trusted and both are total utter bloatware.
NOD32 Nortons/McAffee #antivirus
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@UnderLoK: Free antivirus is like free healthcare. There is no such thing.
AVG, Avira and Avast are not free. They are however free*. You forgot the asterick in the reply. Most of the free companies charge for commercial users and allow home users free use of the product. Avast is free because people pay for it.
Therefore they have an "army" of engineers working on any outbreaks.
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beware of the yahoo toolbar install and the change AVG makes to your "New Tab" settings.
not very cool AVG. #antivirus
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@UnderLoK: I’ve seen Norton and McAfee bog down and fuck up corporate machines too. For business use NOD32 is the best option.
Rather than speculate over the effectiveness of the products, why not check with someone like AV-Comparatives who actually compares the effectiveness of products:
[www.av-comparatives.org] #antivirus
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So what are the system requirements for AVG? Not the ones on the website or in the documentation, but the real requirements. I have avoided AVG because it has memory conflicts with Open Office, as explained by John Haller (the man behind PortableApps.com) here on Lifehacker a few months ago.
I’ve stopped using free-AV and considered changing because AV rudely changed the system requirements for their programs while telling people that they haven’t. First their software tells users "you must have all current windows updates" and claims it will work with any windows OS from 2000 onward. But only then after you ensure all those are installed, do they tell you that AV "requires" the web louser Infernal Exploder 7. If you don’t install IE7, free-AV won’t install. What, exactly, does an anti-virus program need IE for?
I would hope AVG doesn’t pull the same stunt. For the record, AVG’s documentation for AVG 9 says this:
2.2. Minimum & Recommended HW Requirements
Minimum hardware requirements for AVG 9 Free:
- Intel Pentium CPU 1,5 GHz
- 512 MB of RAM memory
- 450 MB of free hard drive space (for installation purposes)
Recommended hardware requirements for AVG 9 Free:
- Intel Pentium CPU 1,8 GHz
- 512 MB of RAM memory
- 550 MB of free hard drive space (for installation purposes)
Are they going to provide updates of older AVG versions for users of older hardware? Or do they expect users to buy new systems? #antivirus
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The fact that MSE doesn’t have any sort of upsell in play is the main reason I won’t switch back to AVG. The "If you upgrade to the REAL version you’ll be so much happier!" element is the worst part of free antiviruses. #antivirus
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@UnderLoK: I agree, Norton and Mcafee’s corporate solutions are much better and efficient then their home ones.
I feel your pain as well, nothing beats running cleanup tools to remove Blaster worm variants. That was fun in school, but a nice little GPO script took care of the grunt work ;)
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@KFJ: Did it ever dawn on you that your system32.dll file might have been infected? #antivirus
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Sadly, AVG 9 clashes with Comodo (again) … Going to have to wait to upgrade until they sort out that issue #antivirus
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Clamwin. ‘Nuff said. #antivirus
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Has there been a Hive Five for free antivirus solutions? #antivirus
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@1112: I totally agree with you. McAfee is one of the must memory using anti-virus I have ever used. It literally caused one of my older computers to go twice as slow. NOD32 works much better; it provides just as effective protection (possibly even better) and a lot less obese memory usage. #antivirus
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@1112: thanks #antivirus
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I’m a Clam sorta guy. Much much less intrusive, simpler, only runs when you tell it.
The trouble I see with AV software including AVG, is how they exhibit virus-like behavior in that they usurp the whole system, slow it down, up boot times, and render systems into used chewing gum.
"Viruses", "trojans" and "worms" have gotten this mythic mystique about them…. been so long since one has threatened my system (knock on wood). I almost think I should contract a few, just so I don’t feel left out of what others are going through. Then maybe I’d have more to talk about when I go out for coffee…. a computer trauma that my technophobe friends could relate to. #antivirus
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@Jason Comely: Clam! Clam! Clam!!! Yay!!!!!!!! #antivirus
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@UnderLoK: I am not sure where you get your information, but Grisoft (makers of AVG) IS an honest to goodness company. The free version is available for home use, but corporate use requires a license purchase. Once the companies I support moved from McAfee and Norton to AVG, they had far few system problems and NO virus issues. Things I couldn’t say about McAfee and Norton.
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I am always looking for free antivirus software that’s best and safe to use. This information is really helpful. Thanks for the sharing your AVG experience!
Geek Squad bashing AVG? You clowns charge my customers $85 just to show up, then charge your hourly rate – and guess what? They call me because you made their system worse!
I am using the free version of AVG anitirus, but I have the big problem of memory because I use AVG, It uses lot of memory. I want to for that AniVirus that can give the best performence.
very nice and ultra strong product