why so many people are use AVG antivirus ??
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Forget Kapersky - no better that the two you mentioned, and seeing as a couple of new viruses are USING Kapersky to knock of the completion, especially avoid!\n\nWhy AVG - both because it is free and because it is one of the few to be able to run properly on Vista (you may be surprised how many of us are actually using Vista already).\n\nPersonally my first choice has always been Symantec Corporate. Being a corporate version means it is both smaller/lighter by way of the footprint it leaves on your system (not a resource hog at all), but also tends to provide better coverage than basically ALL the AV's marketed for home usage - and yes home users can still purchase it from Symatecs website... cheaper than the Norton products too :)
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for any operating system-AVG  is the best
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The problem with most anti-virus programs is the user. If you down load a virus most of the time it's because you told Norton's, Mcafee, whoever, to except the program. I good example is most file sharing programs. You tell Norton's to let the program down load and bang, a virus pops up. Some say 90% of the virus come that way even if you have Norton's, or mcafee, or who ever. the other 9% is email, and 1% is keeping your system on line all the time. (the more time you give a hacker, the more likely he has you). I can not say one is better then the other because you can run one and find nothing and run the other and find a 100 things on your system. Then next week its the other way around. I use PC-cillin, as the main Anti-virus with mcafee and Norton web find as back ups. Same is true with any other helper program. (spy-ware removers, registry booster,Etc) You have to have more then one to stay safe. You do not run them all at the same time, but use one and use web site scanning to back up with the rest.   Sorry so long.
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I don't know, but I had the SAME problem, so I went and had a guy put AVG Free Edition on my computer, and it works great. I deleted all that Symantec crap..AND MCAFEE SUCKS TOO
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I have to say I was very surprised by the list of top 25 AV.  I've had AVG and Avast both pick up numerous infections that many of the others rated higher than them failed to spot.  \n\nI personally love AVG, because it's free and have a very minimal impact on performance.  Although NOD32 and Kaspersky, paid versions, are very good as well.  I would rate them above AVG if I made a list that included both pay for use and free solutions.\n\nI can't fully recommend Avast, as on more than one occassion on seperate machines it somehow managed to replicate the entire hard drive.  No explanation, no weird infection, just some software glitch.\n\nSpybot is a must, as well as Adaware.  There are also some paid solutions, like Sunbelt's Counterspy that I love and think works fantastically.
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If you want free use AVAST or AVG for Antivirus (completely free)\n\nIf you want spyware use AdAware SE or Spybot S&E (completely free)
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Trend is good, but not great.  You would really be better off with a better known antivirus like Symantec or McAfee.  These get updated definitions and patches much faster than Trend.
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Hi there,\n\nSimply put, I would avoid Norton and possibly even McAfee. They have amassed a huge reputation, yet their products are falling by the wayside over the last 2 years or so. Many malicious files are now getting through their defences.\n\nEveryone also seems to rate AVG highly - although I have a feeling this purely based on the fact it is free, AND NOT because of it's protection skills (if you perform some quick research on security vendors and blocking of malware you will find AVG scores pretty much the lowest of all).\n\nOne Security suite I have been increasingly impressed with of late and would strongly recommend at least trialing, is a relatively new program called Prevx1. This is continuing to prove that they detect, protect and remove more malware (virii, spyware, adware, trojans, etc) than all other leading security vendors.\n\nIt also works in a completely new way to all other security programs. Instead of catching a virus, creating a fix (or signature) and then making that available for their userbase to download as an update - Prevx1 works in real-time. This means that if a new piece of malware is detected - a fix is created automatically and the entire userbase of Prevx1 users are then protected instantly - no need for downloads. Pretty cool in my opinion.\n\nLastly, Prevx1 is an All-in-one solution, meaning you no longer need 3 or 4 separate programs installed on your machine (which can also conflict and slow your PC down) to deal with each type of threat.\n\nYou can read more information about Prevx1 and/or download a Free Trial here:\nhttp://www.prevx.com
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Again... what OS are you running?\nComputer Associates have a free,1year trial version,\n This is probly the best AV program around.\nTry it for a year. If you like it? I think all you have to purcahse is the annual updates. (After the 1year trial)\n But what is wrong with AVG?\n I do not approve of Norton(System hog)...\n Or McAfee (28 pages of uninstall proceedings)
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Hands down the best free antivirus program that I have used is AVG free, by Grisoft. Great updates, quick action too.
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You can download the FREE version of AVG virus Scanner here http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1. Norton is such a system hog. I would get rid of it and use the free version of AVG. Have not had any issues.
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I also have Trend Micro and it's very good for Antivirus.  I suggest Adware, Spybot or Microsoft's Antispyware.  Try the link below to PCWorl.com where you can choose which one you wan to use.
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AVAST is a good program but AVG antivirus is the best I have used.  It is free and uses hardly any resources.  I have had many friends say that it works better than Norton.  McAfee is crap and Norton is too expensive.  go to   http://free.grisoft.com to download AVG Free Edition.  It even automatically updates itself if you have a broadband connection.  I would also recommend a firewall to prevent the trojans allowing people to get into your computer.
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There is no antivirus that can solve all problems ( In my opinion =)  )\nDepends on how vulnerable your PC is, you can run different programs periodically to detect malware.\nI personally used all of the free online scanner below.\nKapersky, Activescan Panda, Trend-Micro, Norton security response. AVG is pretty good as well.\nLast thing is, use firewall, anti-spyware program if necessary.
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I disagree with the AVG recommendation.  It is good but the advanced heuristics found in their commercial program is not nearly as advanced in their free version.\n\nI would recommend Avast:\n\nhttp://www.avast.com/
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It is great and it also uses less memory than Norton. I stopped using Norton and Use AVG. It's a good choice. The virus signatures are updated daily so you will be protected well. I've been using the free version for about a year now and am virus free.\n\nUninstall Norton Antivirus and reboot the PC before loading AVG. \n\nI also use Microsofts free spyware preventer. It is in beta. Load this program, too.
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Avg antivirus can be downloaded for free.\nhttp://free.grisoft.com