Avast! vs. AVG

vanishinghopes · 10-29-2006, 09:58 PM

Which anti-virus software is better? I'm considering reformatting my entire computer so I need to replace my anti-virus also. (It's a very depressing day for me.

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**Glaswegian** · 10-30-2006, 06:21 AM

Hi

There are various options - have a look at this article for some suggestions.

**8210GUY** · 10-30-2006, 07:55 AM

I used AVG years ago and it was good for what it was, I now use Avast and have no real complaints either, I would say they are fairly comparable to each other, although a pro may be able to give a definitive answer after solid testing, but no one A\V can catch everything, it's probably personal preference at the end of the day between them, but whichever you go for I suggest backing it up with online scans once in a while just to be safe, the big names provide these free such as Trend, Panda and McAfee to mention a couple, give each a try and see what you feel.

honesy · 11-12-2006, 07:16 PM

Avg Is The Best Free A/v Out There No Comment!!!

SpySentinel · 11-13-2006, 05:31 PM

I like the new AVG Free Edition 7.5

vanishinghopes · 11-14-2006, 04:12 PM

Neat-o thanks for the opinions, I guess I'll stick with AVG

10-29-2006, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
vanishinghopes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 52 OS: WinXP	Avast! vs. AVG Which anti-virus software is better? I'm considering reformatting my entire computer so I need to replace my anti-virus also. (It's a very depressing day for me. )

10-30-2006, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-30-2006, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
8210GUY TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,558 OS: xp Pro	I used AVG years ago and it was good for what it was, I now use Avast and have no real complaints either, I would say they are fairly comparable to each other, although a pro may be able to give a definitive answer after solid testing, but no one A\V can catch everything, it's probably personal preference at the end of the day between them, but whichever you go for I suggest backing it up with online scans once in a while just to be safe, the big names provide these free such as Trend, Panda and McAfee to mention a couple, give each a try and see what you feel.

11-12-2006, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
honesy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 19 OS: Windows Xp	Avg Is The Best Free A/v Out There No Comment!!!

11-13-2006, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpySentinel Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The United States Posts: 378 OS: Windows XP SP2	I like the new AVG Free Edition 7.5

11-14-2006, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
vanishinghopes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 52 OS: WinXP	Neat-o thanks for the opinions, I guess I'll stick with AVG