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| | | Friday, December 05, 2008 |  | AVG Free - Should You Pay for Anti-Virus Software?
By Roshi @ 8:57 AM :: 9608 Views :: 6 Comments ::  :: Internet, Google & Online Software Guides |  | Is Anti-Virus Software Really Necessary? Now why do you need anti-virus software on your computer? If you surf the Internet, you need an anti-virus program. If you download movies or music on your computer you need anti-virus software. And if you have kids or even worse, teenagers, their browsing habits will probably risk an onslaught of pop ups or ads you can’t get rid of so, you need anti-virus software. It can offer you peace of mind every time you connect your system to Internet. Anti-virus software works in two different ways. On the first hand they have a huge database of information about viruses, which allows the software to scan files on a system and flag any suspected files which may be contaminated by viruses. Secondly, the software keeps an eye on the system for any type of doubtful activity and if some illegal file or address is found then it will detect it as virus. The three biggest players of the anti-virus industry are McAfee, Norton and AVG. While the first two are purely commercial software, based on yearly subscriptions, the latter one has a free edition for home users along with the paid version for commercial users. Norton and McAfee are both quite expensive, especially if you buy them as part of their complete security suite. The benefits of AVG are that it’s a simple, uncomplicated and effective program. It’s also free and well known for using few system resources to run—it therefore works well even on older computers. About AVG Grisoft, now known as AVG Technologies (or just AVG), is the creator of AVG Anti-virus. This Czech giant was formed by Jan Gritzbach and Tomas Hofer in 1991and since then has earned an excellent name among professional and home computer users in the field of Internet security. The name AVG is taken from their first product, Anti Virus Guard, now simply known as AVG. AVG produces world class products in both free and commercial editions, suitable for Windows 2000 and later Microsoft OS versions. AVG software is especially developed for Microsoft Windows but they do supply versions for Linux and Max OS X too. 
The latest Internet security software from AVG is AVG Anti-virus 8.0. The AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0 includes AVG Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware protection, plus the AVG Search-Shield component of the patent pending LinkScanner technology. However, the commercial edition consists of AVG Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, LinkScanner, Anti-Rootkit, Web Shield and Security Toolbar protection technologies. AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall 8.0 adds integrated firewall protection. The full Internet suite comprises of AVG Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, LinkScanner, Anti-Rootkit, Web Shield, Security Toolbar, Firewall, Anti-Spam and System Tools protection technologies. Overview The Anti-virus Free edition consist of the following components: anti-virus, anti-spyware, email scanner, link scanner, resident shield and update manager. 
AVG scans outgoing and incoming email as well as files and documents on a system for any kind of viruses, worms and Trojan horses, as well as executable files or DLL libraries. When this type of potentially harmful hazard is detected it will remove them to safeguard the system. 
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rahusel @
Saturday, December 06, 2008 6:31 PM | |
nueva mente graxias ya por la informacion muy bueno pa los juego y donde puedo descargar saludos |
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samuel @
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:30 AM |
"I participated in a recent debate about which paid-for anti-virus software is better, Norton Anti-virus or McAfee? However, my question was, do we really need to pay for anti-virus software at all? In my opinion, I don’t think so. First of all, both Norton and McAfee comprise of almost the same features as AVG Anti-Virus Free"
Very well said. Being a student I also firmly believe on the same. I have been using AVG from last 2 years and found it as good as Symantec's Norton & McAfee. |
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RWB @
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11:59 AM | |
I used AVG up till very recently, but since 8 came out it started detecting bogus files as viruses, removing files without asking, and once it has blocked a file, its blocked. you actually need to shut down avg before you can access the file(specifically keygens and trainers which AVG loves to detect as trojans) i tried out avira free recently and am very happy with it, none of the above mentioned problems and so far its keeping everything neat and tidy. |
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Paul @
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:12 PM | |
I think the reviewer neglected to mention the number of viruses AVG does not detect. The answer is simple. Yes you do need to buy Anti-Virus (even if it is the only thing you do pay for). Do your research to find the best product (detection rates and the speed of the responce to new threts) get a 12 month subscription, then relax for 12 months. Then....do it again! |
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cragarz @
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:27 AM | |
I have used all three antivirus programs, and they have all failed, but only due to the user, usually failing to update their software when it expires. I also repair infected machines and have found Norton to be the boat anchor. I myself run McAfee on my home computer and spouses laptop. I also run AVG on my kids computer and my laptop. AVG by far does not chew up as much memory as McAfee, but both have proven to be as effective as each other. Update always!! Why do I run both? To allow my customers a choice of getting a free and effective antivirus!! |
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Chocobollz @
Monday, February 09, 2009 11:21 AM |
As a Norton AV user for 8 years (starting from Norton AV 2000), I had never got virus infections so I'm pretty satisfied with Norton products though yeah Norton AV surely hog my system but at least I'm safe. About AVG, I've seen many peoples who asking me to help them to get rid of viruses on their system, actually using AVG as their antivirus. And they're usually are up-to-date, so I was thinking, is it AVG is really bad? I don't know because so many peoples were saying that AVG is a good antivirus yet I found it to be on the contrary. I had once using AVG and from my own opinions, it isn't a good product. The UI feels sluggish and looks amateur. Now I'm using Avast! as my antivirus (on my notebook) and have nothing to complaint. It's doing its job very well, even detecting viruses which AVG failed to detect. On my desktop, I'm still using Norton AV 2005 for secondary antivirus, in case the Avast! failed to detect a virus(es). I've always trusted Norton AV, despite many peoples saying that it's crap, junk, etc. but from my own experiences, it always give me secureness I need.
Cheers! |
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