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      03-27-2009
Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks
 
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I like Avast.


 
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> Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks


Some like AVG better than Avast and others the other way around.

Personally I use AVG as I have had issues with Avast updating properly on
one computer in the past. AVG on the same computer has had no issues. I
have never had a virus get past AVG yet. I will continue to use the free
AVG product on all my machines (Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate, 2 XP
Pro, and 3 XP Home machines.)

 
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      03-27-2009
I like Avast. Do you like a Ford or a Chevy.

It's all about opinions. They (Avast and AVG) are both free. Try them both
and decide on their merits and what you feel most comfortable with.

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      03-27-2009
cefvbg wrote:
> Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks


A router with a NAT firewall and www.ubuntu.com

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      03-27-2009
On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:44:48 +0530, cefvbg <> wrote:

> Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks


Avast is better than AVG. Yes, AVG is very popular but the virus detection
for AVG is far less than Avast. Moreover, if you would try to find it
yourself and look into software reviews on AVG and Avast, you would come
to know that Avast is better. On the other hand, Avast and Avira Antivir
Personal - Free Antivirus come in close on the top spot and are much
better than AVG. I had made a review of free antiviruses sometime back.
And I zeroed in on Avira Antivir Personal - Free Antivirus, though Avast
is also good. Here are links to some of the reviews, you may like to read
(At the end of the day, it is personal experience of a software that also
counts and to decide on a better software takes time and research. So, you
must be prepared to be patient and analyse yourself.) :

1. Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Review -
http://news.helpero.com/article/Avir...Review_94.html
2. List of antivirus software -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_antivirus_software
3. Review : Free Antivirus Software -
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivi...s/a/freeav.htm
4. Review: Free Antivirus Software 2 -
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivi...a/freeav_2.htm
5. Top Windows Antivirus -
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivi.../aatpavwin.htm

Regards,
Nilesh
 
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      03-27-2009
If free is whats wanted, one would be better of with Avast.
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"Nilesh Kumar" wrote:

> On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:44:48 +0530, cefvbg <> wrote:
>
> > Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks

>
> Avast is better than AVG. Yes, AVG is very popular but the virus detection
> for AVG is far less than Avast. Moreover, if you would try to find it
> yourself and look into software reviews on AVG and Avast, you would come
> to know that Avast is better. On the other hand, Avast and Avira Antivir
> Personal - Free Antivirus come in close on the top spot and are much
> better than AVG. I had made a review of free antiviruses sometime back.
> And I zeroed in on Avira Antivir Personal - Free Antivirus, though Avast
> is also good. Here are links to some of the reviews, you may like to read
> (At the end of the day, it is personal experience of a software that also
> counts and to decide on a better software takes time and research. So, you
> must be prepared to be patient and analyse yourself.) :
>
> 1. Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Review -
> http://news.helpero.com/article/Avir...Review_94.html
> 2. List of antivirus software -
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_antivirus_software
> 3. Review : Free Antivirus Software -
> http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivi...s/a/freeav.htm
> 4. Review: Free Antivirus Software 2 -
> http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivi...a/freeav_2.htm
> 5. Top Windows Antivirus -
> http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivi.../aatpavwin.htm
>
> Regards,
> Nilesh
>

 
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      03-27-2009
Cat-In-A-Flat wrote:
> "Alias" <> wrote in message
> news:gqhfl1$ipi$...
>> cefvbg wrote:
>>> Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks

>>
>> A router with a NAT firewall and www.uguntu.com
>>
>>

>
> Eek!
> What moron would want to do that?


We know you're a moron. You don't have to keep reminding us.

> Might as well pitch the PC in the garbage.


Afraid of getting hit in the head when someone throws their Vista PC in
the garbage?

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Cat-In-A-Flat wrote:
> "Alias" <> wrote in message
> news:gqie6e$d3a$...
>> Cat-In-A-Flat wrote:
>>> "Alias" <> wrote in message
>>> news:gqhfl1$ipi$...
>>>> cefvbg wrote:
>>>>> Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks
>>>>
>>>> A router with a NAT firewall and www.uguntu.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Eek!
>>> What moron would want to do that?

>>
>> We know you're a moron. You don't have to keep reminding us.
>>
>>> Might as well pitch the PC in the garbage.

>>
>> Afraid of getting hit in the head when someone throws their Vista PC
>> in the garbage?
>>
>>

>
> Hehe.
> No, I'm not worried.
> I wear a helmet all the time.


Good thing.

>
> I'm surprised you're posting already.


Why?

> The latest udungtu updates broke compiz .... AGAIN!


Not here, but I use Ubuntu, not "udungtu". My Compiz is the same as it
was before the updates.

>
> Tried re-installing the nvidia drivers...broke the whole friggen system.
> Can't even boot into recovery mode.
> Its like McDonalds makes that uduntu or something.
> Think I'll just give up on that POS udungtu.


I think your lying but that's to be expected from you.

Alias
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      03-27-2009
Cat-In-A-Flat wrote:
> "Alias" <> wrote in message
> news:gqiffi$kfm$...
>> Cat-In-A-Flat wrote:
>>> "Alias" <> wrote in message
>>> news:gqie6e$d3a$...
>>>> Cat-In-A-Flat wrote:
>>>>> "Alias" <> wrote in message
>>>>> news:gqhfl1$ipi$...
>>>>>> cefvbg wrote:
>>>>>>> Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A router with a NAT firewall and www.uguntu.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Eek!
>>>>> What moron would want to do that?
>>>>
>>>> We know you're a moron. You don't have to keep reminding us.
>>>>
>>>>> Might as well pitch the PC in the garbage.
>>>>
>>>> Afraid of getting hit in the head when someone throws their Vista PC
>>>> in the garbage?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Hehe.
>>> No, I'm not worried.
>>> I wear a helmet all the time.

>>
>> Good thing.
>>
>>>
>>> I'm surprised you're posting already.

>>
>> Why?
>>
>>> The latest udungtu updates broke compiz .... AGAIN!

>>
>> Not here, but I use Ubuntu, not "udungtu". My Compiz is the same as it
>> was before the updates.
>>
>>>
>>> Tried re-installing the nvidia drivers...broke the whole friggen system.
>>> Can't even boot into recovery mode.
>>> Its like McDonalds makes that uduntu or something.
>>> Think I'll just give up on that POS udungtu.

>>
>> I think your lying but that's to be expected from you.
>>
>>

>
> I never lie.
> Ever.


You just did.

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