Comments on: Why do so many prefer AVG 8 Free than avast 4 free? (IMPROVED & CHALLENGING FOR AVG FREE LOVERS)?

By: Grizzly

Grizzly — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:42:51 +0000

and where’s Kaspersky, the highest scoring Anti Virus on the recent leak tests?

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 8.0.0.454 87% / 73 10+

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Norton Internet Security 2009 16.0.0.125 71% / 73 7 Good Not recommended

Lavasoft Personal Firewall 3.0.2293.8822 70% / 73 7 Good Not recommended

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G DATA InternetSecurity 2008 19% / 73 3 None Not recommended

iFortKnox Personal Firewall 2008 3.0.195.0 16% / 62 2 None Not recommended

Look ‘n’ Stop 2.06 15% / 62 2 None Not recommended

McAfee Internet Security 2009 10.0.209 12% / 73 2 None Not recommended

F-Secure Internet Security 2008 8.00.101 12% / 73 2 None Not recommended

Panda Internet Security 2008 12.01.00 12% / 73 2 None Not recommended

Avira Premium Security Suite 8.1.00.206 11% / 70 2 None Not recommended

Rising Personal Firewall 2008 20.59.10 11% / 73 2 None Not recommended

BitDefender Internet Security 2009 12.0.10.2 7% / 73 1 None Not recommended

Sunbelt Personal Firewall 4.6.1839.0 7% / 73 1 None Not recommended

AVG Internet Security 8.0.93 6% / 62 1 None Not recommended

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ESET Smart Security 3.0.621.0 5% / 62 1 None Not recommended

Windows Live OneCare 2.0.2500.22 5% / 62 1
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By: freebsd-unix.sg

freebsd-unix.sg — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:01:24 +0000

Actually the best alternative is to switch to an OS that have little virus eg ( GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris etc) They are all free of charge
I have both Windows and UNIX (BSD) on my system
In my Windows I just use any Free Anti Virus i can get my hands on to shut up Windows Security make the silly taskbar icon disappear
Chances of getting virus depends on how savy you are with your computer

By: cotojo

cotojo — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:22:51 +0000

AVG was very popular up to V7,5, when it was simpler GUI, separate anti-spyware, anti-rootkit etc. Along comes the all new shiny V8, with all whistles and bells, less functionality and lower detection rates.

Avira is good as an AV BUT it lacks the fuller functionality of Avast, which has so many features added into it at no cost, and without draining resources, unlike AVG which is a resource hog.

People are creatures of habit, and there are still many who advocate the use of AVG….but I will say that I prefer Avast as it offers the all round protection that others do not. It is now a case of educating users to give them a more informed decision on what actually works better.

I need good protection, as I import malware and viruses and Avast has never let me down, and I use the free version with no problems whatsoever.

There are many choices and for reference I use the following:
AV Comparison:

Edit: I should also mention that I do ALL of my browsing and open malware etc within a sandbox, therefore when I close it there can be no infection unless I specifically ‘recover’ it

By: golfer2

golfer2 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:52:45 +0000

Basically,I’d say lack of knowledge.They know their friend has it so they use it and swear by it, but most have never used anything but AVG.I’ve used Avast for over 3 years and will never use anything but it.I’ve actually seen some idiots on here say they don’t like the looks of the Avast program interface.I don’t know about you, but i surely don’t choose my programs by the way they look,I do it by the way they perform.

By: Sly_Old_Mole

Sly_Old_Mole — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:52:27 +0000

The truth about AVG:

AVG detection rate only 82% this is very poor.
AVG stands for Anti Virus Guard however AVG does not guard
AVG fails a simple virus test namely this one:
AVG 8 eats memory this will slow down your PC.
AVG is well known for missing viruses because of it poor detection rate.

is avg free the best antivirus software to have on my computer at home? NO

Both Free Avast or Free Avira are better, if you look at detection rates Free Avast 86%, Free Avira over 94%, both free Avast & Free Avira guard, both free Avast & Free Avira pass the virus test, both free Avast & Free Avira use less memory than AVG.

I would like to know why people use AVG.

By: oni-kun ^^

oni-kun ^^ — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:30:51 +0000

And what is the point of all of this?AVG has the highest detection rate of IN THE WILD spyware, not millions of malware we will never see except if we go to some Russian web torrent server.

AVG will be the one who will defend the greatest against active malware.