Avg?

[vincevega]

I was using Pc-cillin 2003 and my subscription has run out so I decided to try a few of the free AV programs. I tried Avast, Eztrust and AVG. I like AVG the best. Does anybody have any complaints about them? When there is an outbreak, do they offer updates quickly?

Thanks

[doctorgonzo]

AVG is the most recommended free anti-virus program here, so it must be pretty good.

I use it as a backup for Norton AV. No complaints.

[glc]

I have no complaints about AVG, but I feel that the free EZTrust is a better program.

[vincevega]

Im running a P3 450 with 640meg of RAM and eztrust slowed my machine down more than AVG. AVG zaps almost nothing for system resources.

[SARGE]

Originally posted by glc
I have no complaints about AVG, but I feel that the free EZTrust is a better program.

The former InoculateIt, right? I don't see a freebie over there, just a 30-day trial.

[vincevega]

You can get eztrust armor that includes a firewall for free for a year. You have the option of just installing only the AV program.

[Brown Hornet]

i have tried lots of software,the worst is mcafee.AVG is a great weapon.not because it is free,heck if it wasnt free i would gladly buy it.

[kstatefan40]

I am running AVG and love it, and for the price difference, i like it better than Norton.

[Kov-Ice]

I like PC-Cillin on my main computer, but when the subscription runs out I'll be putting AVG on that box as well.

[vincevega]

Anybody know how Grifsoft is during an outbreak? Are they quick with updates?

[vincevega]

Looks like I might switch to etrust or avast. Check this out from virus bulletin:

http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/products.xml?avg.xml

Too bad too because I really liked AVG.

[glc]

Originally posted by SARGE
The former InoculateIt, right? I don't see a freebie over there, just a 30-day trial.

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?&threadid=80641

[oddjob]

Originally posted by vincevega
Looks like I might switch to etrust or avast. Check this out from virus bulletin:

http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/products.xml?avg.xml

Too bad too because I really liked AVG. What do you mean? Both the last tests with Win 2003 Server and WinXP Pro respectively show a 100% PASS! That means they've really improved it from their past short-comings, and hopefully will keep getting better. Personally, I've had no problems with it. Also, I installed it on a friend's machine and it tagged 5 virii that Norton didn't catch. Now let's start talking about failure rates...

[vincevega]

You have a point. I was specificaly looking at the Windows XP. But you are correct they have gotten better. I might have jumped the gun a little. You seem to have had some experience with AVG. Are they quick to provide updates during an outbreak?

Thanks

[LittleGhoti]

PcWorld has a good comparison of free antivirus programs:
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,113462,00.asp

[oddjob]

Originally posted by vincevega
Are they quick to provide updates during an outbreak?

Thanks I haven't used it too long, and don't think I had it during the last outbreak. In general, they seem to keep updated quite well. I just use it to back up Norton, I figure it's free and can't hurt to have a backup. I have lots of hard drive space and resources to spare, so what the heck. I'm not paranoid, nor do I frequent questionable websites, but I am fastidious about keeping my machine safe.