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LesleyON,
No Virus Software can catch every virus out there and their only as good as
their definitions. It's not that NIS is bad for missing Viruses, it's the
total integration with the system and the fact NIS has messed up thousands
of systems. You are one of the lucky ones and if it works for you go for it.
I used AVG for years and not long ago I switched to Avast because AVG is
getting bloated and more and more we are seeing threads about the newest
version messing up more systems. So far Avast IMO is written very good, it
has on demand options to turn off certain features without having to
uninstall and re-install. The biggest problem I see with some of these Virus
Software Company's is they are integrating to much junk in a package deal
and it's becoming pathetic. From a business standpoint I can see their side,
but not from a user standpoint. These total package's that include Virus,
Spyware, Firewall and who knows what else IMO is going to be the downfall to
many of these company's. I work and have worked of thousands of machines and
the first thing I tell any new customer is if you have Norton or MacAfee on
their system it's coming off or they can take it elsewhere. I know that's
sounds blunt, but I refuse to clean up this mess before I get into other
problems these systems have.
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SG
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Since you have decided to install a different anti-virus, you can just skip
this step.
I prefer AVG, mainly because of the interface and configuration options, but
they are both decent programs. You can give them both a try (just not at the
same time) and decide for yourself.
They won't conflixct with Windows Firewall?
No. They are anti-virus programs that coexist just fine with Windows
Firewall.
Charlie42
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You say "comprehensive" Onecare's db lags by most standards. I have a second
computer i use just to go check out the sights that hackers and other
unsavory types like to set up. Onecare found 2 Trosions, Norton found a
couple (sorry about spelling) I ran AVG on the same computer after running
those 2 and the FREE version found all and cleaned the system along with the
spyware and adware these sights installed.
I do not in anyway work for AVG (or grisoft the publishers)
This is my own opinon only, and i think people should know if there is a
better choice.
now ver. 8 has a firewall.
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Like SG mentioned, no anti-virus has a 100% detection rate. Generally, the
free AV solutions perform surprisingly well in tests. Symantec products also
have ok test results. Take a look at these sites:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/
The major Norton criticisms are related to stability and footprint, the most
common problem being slow-downs because of the massive system resources
Norton hogs. There are products on the market with equal or better test
results than Symantec's products, consuming less resources at a lower price
(even free ones).
Charlie42
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I'd like to visit some of these sites to check out current trojans and viruses.
Can you list a few urls here please ?
Thanks very much.
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My wife's computer came with a free trial of Norton.
When it expired, I removed it and installed AVG.
The initial scan found 4 viruses that Norton had missed.
Just because Norton says you're OK doesn't make it so.
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Your enthusiasm is admirable but your statement is IMO exaggerated and does
not reflect the (independent) reports I've been reading.
The reports (admittedly) are somewhat dated and you may be privileged to
the latest evaluation results of WOC. Would you please submit these results
to this newsgroup?
TIA.
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hello
thank you for all that info on this tread
my AVG free 7.5 all so expires on May the 31 st
and there is a avg 8 free available that I will install
2 questions
Do I need to uninstall avg 7.5 first?
I guess so, if so
Do I need to down load a Removal tool ?
to remove it properly
if so, where can I find it?
guess there are 3 questions here
I appreciate a responce
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sorry, forgot
I don't need a firewall
my Vista security and firewall that came whit the system works just fine
guess I can download the AVG 8 without that firewall
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| | | | | Post in reply to: silver hair
I installed AVG 8 free on a Vista machine yesterday.
It uninstalls the older version as part of the install process.
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