Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-08-01 Thread Goodsounds
I spent many years of bouncing between free choices with varying luck (AVG once bricked a PC after quarantining a key Win file). About six months ago I bought Norton with multi-PC licenses and can't believe the difference. I'm very happy with the resulting performance and capabilities. Their

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-08-01 Thread Soulkeeper
Norton? H-H-Happy with ... ? Well, I guess you learn something new every day. :) I've steered clear of Norton products for at least the last ten years, but I suppose they had to get their act together some day. Maybe that day has come. -- Soulkeeper -that is not dead which can eternal lie.

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-08-01 Thread andynormancx
I used to use AVG, until a newer version seemed to slow things down. I switched to Microsoft Security Essentials, which seems fine (I never notice it doing anything, which is good for an AV product). -- andynormancx Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes, SoftSqueeze as well. What ? I SAID ALL

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-29 Thread slimderegi
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Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-27 Thread Labarum
mmm http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/utilities/anti-malware-software/microsoft-security-essentials-640587/review If I had read that a few days ago I might not have bothered with Kapersky - but I have three free copies of that installed on laptops provided by Barclay's Bank.

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-26 Thread jfalk
I used AVG Free for years, but noticed the increased resource usage mentioned above, and also read a very persuasive article to the effect that Microsoft Security Essentials, now bundled with Windows 7 for free, is now clearly better than any of the free or pay 3rd party virus programs. Has

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-24 Thread spile
The last review I read in PCPro showed AVG to trap more virus's and worms than all other comparable products. It was awarded a best buy. -- spile spile's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37780 View

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-24 Thread Labarum
As a Barclays online Banker I have found I have three full subscriptions tp Kapersky - I will uses those. http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/barclays_faq -- Labarum Brian In Southampton: Quad 77 Integrated Amp - AVI Neutron 4 In Nicosia: Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man - Quart 980s German Tower

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-23 Thread w3wilkes
I have to agree with aubuti. I've used free AVG, paid Norton and McAfee. I find the free avast! to be a excellent product. -- w3wilkes 2 Duets - 1 for upstairs and 1 for downstairs w3wilkes's Profile:

[slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-22 Thread Labarum
How do folk rate this free basic service against options that have to be paid for? I guess this free product reduces most risks, especially for someone like me who has email and attachements scanned by www.fastmail.fm before ever I see them. -- Labarum Brian In Southampton: Quad 77

Re: [slim] Free AVG Anti Virus Software

2011-07-22 Thread aubuti
I used free AVG for a couple years, but then there was one particular version upgrade that seemed to turn it into a resource hog. So I dropped it and have been using the free version of Avast, which seems to have a much lighter footprint. -- aubuti