AVG Antivirus

[Fred44]

I'm currently running McAfee Internet Security. Yesterday I was talking to my computer tech who said he didn't like McAfee and recommended the free version of AVG and windows Firewall. Any thoughts on this?
Fred

 

[Keitaro Tsugaru]

AVG is very nice Anti Virus which give often updates. Where it can be good at finding many common and older virus. User Friendly interface which allows great navigation for beginners and a advance mode for user with more experience in tech deck geeky stuff. ( jk guys i love you all ) It doesn't all ways do the trick for me, because in the past I've had virus that infected deep into the computer (most likey becuase the stuff i try to test and download). While it's scans can take some time it dose get the job done if your on a tight budget. I've rated it 8/10 overall ^_^ It can become one of those LOVE & Hate kind of things

 

[Fred44]

Thanks for the information. Does anyone know if McAfee is particularly difficult to uninstall (like Norton which is virtually impossible to get rid of), or can you just go to control panel>uninstall program and take it out? Thanks again.

Fred

 

[Glennage]

Hi Fred44,

It can sometimes be a Pain, a bit like Norton. Follow these steps and you will be fine.

http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

The above link is for the Mcafee removal tool. Download and run.

If you dont think it's removed it all, then

1. GO TO c:\program files\windows\ and remove all files in this folder.
2. Return to "Add and Remove Programs" in the Windows Control Panel, highlight McAfee Security Center and click on remove.
3. Close all windows and restart the computer. Insert the CD and reinstall the McAfee security center, if necessary.
4. If this does not work, run "services.msc" and set properties on all McAfee services to disabled and recovery to "none". Reboot computer and remove with "Add and Remove Programs"

Thanks, Glenn

 

[K1K1D33]

Thanks for the information. Does anyone know if McAfee is particularly difficult to uninstall (like Norton which is virtually impossible to get rid of), or can you just go to control panel>uninstall program and take it out? Thanks again.

Fred

---I had NO problems to uninstall Norton's at all---right now I use the a/v free-home-use AVAST Download FREE antivirus software - avast! Home Edition, which also lets you register online for perma-free use---

 

[Fred44]

I just got the message below in my email with a link to this forum, but when I log onto the forum the message is not here! You will also note that "archie" provided me with a link which showed how many viruses were "missed" by various anti-virus applications. Is this spam and was it deleted by a moderator? Just curious.

Fred

Dear Fred44,

archie123 has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - AVG Antivirus - in the System Security forum of Vista Forums.

This thread is located at:
http://www.vistax64.com/showthread.php?t=228763&goto=newpost

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AVG is rubbish , always has been , ive no idea why "tech guys" keep recommending it

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[Fred44]

Hi Fred44,

It can sometimes be a Pain, a bit like Norton. Follow these steps and you will be fine.

http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

The above link is for the Mcafee removal tool. Download and run.

If you dont think it's removed it all, then

1. GO TO c:\program files\windows\ and remove all files in this folder.
2. Return to "Add and Remove Programs" in the Windows Control Panel, highlight McAfee Security Center and click on remove.
3. Close all windows and restart the computer. Insert the CD and reinstall the McAfee security center, if necessary.
4. If this does not work, run "services.msc" and set properties on all McAfee services to disabled and recovery to "none". Reboot computer and remove with "Add and Remove Programs"

Thanks, Glenn

Glenn,
Thanks for the information, but I'm a bit confused. Why would I reinstall McAfee if I'm going to install AVG. Also, are you saying run the removal tool before going to "Add Remove Programs"?

Fred

 

[isaaclopez]

i use avira because i have read that avast and avg dont protect you from some autorun.inf

 

[K1K1D33]

i use avira because i have read that avast and avg dont protect you from some autorun.inf

---I just checked out the Avira.com site, and it does look better---(how long have you been using it? - and is it just the 'spam'/check that is extra with it?)---not sure that I want to keep changing a/v on my pc every week, everytime I hear a new referral, but THANK YOU for posting it! - I do have it in my favs, in case I decide to use it---
peace

 

[archie123]

I just got the message below in my email with a link to this forum, but when I log onto the forum the message is not here! You will also note that "archie" provided me with a link which showed how many viruses were "missed" by various anti-virus applications. Is this spam and was it deleted by a moderator? Just curious.

Fred

Dear Fred44,

archie123 has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - AVG Antivirus - in the System Security forum of Vista Forums.

This thread is located at:
http://www.vistax64.com/showthread.php?t=228763&goto=newpost

Here is the message that has just been posted:
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AVG is rubbish , always has been , ive no idea why "tech guys" keep recommending it

Image: http://premium1.uploadit.org/wibbless//Missed_Viruses.jpg


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it was me mate , i posted then came back to edit it as i had more info from another site , when i added the info and the posted it was blank! i really didnt have time to repeat it all agin at the time so i deleted the post completely.

I forgot about the email thing otherwise i would have added a note , sorry

 

[Fred44]

I just got the message below in my email with a link to this forum, but when I log onto the forum the message is not here! You will also note that "archie" provided me with a link which showed how many viruses were "missed" by various anti-virus applications. Is this spam and was it deleted by a moderator? Just curious.

Fred

Dear Fred44,

archie123 has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - AVG Antivirus - in the System Security forum of Vista Forums.

This thread is located at:
http://www.vistax64.com/showthread.php?t=228763&goto=newpost

Here is the message that has just been posted:
***************
AVG is rubbish , always has been , ive no idea why "tech guys" keep recommending it

Image: http://premium1.uploadit.org/wibbless//Missed_Viruses.jpg


***************

it was me mate , i posted then came back to edit it as i had more info from another site , when i added the info and the posted it was blank! i really didnt have time to repeat it all agin at the time so i deleted the post completely.

I forgot about the email thing otherwise i would have added a note , sorry

I have a couple of questions. What is es/et and what is this premium1.uploadit.org site? This question is for archie123 or anyone else who has clicked on this link and read the information about "in the wild" viruses.

 

[archie123]

I just got the message below in my email with a link to this forum, but when I log onto the forum the message is not here! You will also note that "archie" provided me with a link which showed how many viruses were "missed" by various anti-virus applications. Is this spam and was it deleted by a moderator? Just curious.

Fred

Dear Fred44,

archie123 has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - AVG Antivirus - in the System Security forum of Vista Forums.

This thread is located at:
http://www.vistax64.com/showthread.php?t=228763&goto=newpost

Here is the message that has just been posted:
***************
AVG is rubbish , always has been , ive no idea why "tech guys" keep recommending it

Image: http://premium1.uploadit.org/wibbless//Missed_Viruses.jpg


***************

it was me mate , i posted then came back to edit it as i had more info from another site , when i added the info and the posted it was blank! i really didnt have time to repeat it all agin at the time so i deleted the post completely.

I forgot about the email thing otherwise i would have added a note , sorry

I have a couple of questions. What is es/et and what is this premium1.uploadit.org site? This question is for archie123 or anyone else who has clicked on this link and read the information about "in the wild" viruses.

eset ....... Antivirus and Antispyware Software - Download ESET NOD32 Antivirus or ESET Smart Security and eliminate viruses

uploadit.org is just a file storage site i use to store/upload files etc and use them as i see fit .... UploadIt.org - Online Storage and Image Hosting

this site isnt free though , there are good free ones out there

 

[isaaclopez]

ive been using it for about a month and it is very good my cousin was on my laptop and accidently started downloading a virus and avira detected it before it was even all the way saved

 

[JMH]

I'm currently running McAfee Internet Security. Yesterday I was talking to my computer tech who said he didn't like McAfee and recommended the free version of AVG and windows Firewall. Any thoughts on this?
Fred

Your computer tech's recommendation is an opinion only. Many members here will hold different views for a variety of reasons. [However I would second your tech's advice.] Why don't you give AVG free a trial run & see what you think?
Let us all know what you decide.

 

[K1K1D33]

ive been using it for about a month and it is very good my cousin was on my laptop and accidently started downloading a virus and avira detected it before it was even all the way saved

---I'm so confused by all these recommendations---right now I am using 'Avast' on my laptop---but that Avira sound so much better, so do I really need to upgrade to it, or am I just AS protected by what I am using?---(who all in favor for Avast? - we need a poll in here - some one should start a poll-post)---thank you---

peace

 

[JMH]

[quote kikidee ]

--------- we need a poll in here - some one should start a poll-post--------



Polls are no panacea - there were times when a poll would have found that the earth was flat!!!! :eek:

 

[K1K1D33]

[quote kikidee ]

--------- we need a poll in here - some one should start a poll-post--------



Polls are no panacea - there were times when a poll would have found that the earth was flat!!!! :eek:

---thank you for the info---it seems that the saying "different strokes for different folks" kind of also applies to using various a/v depending on one's personal tastes - therefore; personally I will stay with Avast - but will save the other names into my faves/pc---

---thank you all---------------peace---

 

[FLE]

I love AVG, you can get the free version but I suggest you buy the reg version.

 

[tasaholic]

Horses for courses guys...as a Tech I have found most AV progs do the job fine,with the rider that what is great on one will interfere on another. For example..I have never had an issue with Free AVG...have used it on a lot of customers systems...but on two recent XP clean instals..found it to slow the system down like treacle..yet no probs on similar systems. Again, have found a few Vista systems that don't like it for some strange reason. Avira is my current "preferred",closely followed by Avast!.Same thing with anti-spyware ...some set-ups like some ,some don't..no hard and fast rule,however my preferred ones are:SpywareTerminator,SpyBot S&D,MalwareBytes. I don't think one can be definitive on what is generally best,it seems to be a case of researching to find the "best"selection...then trying each until the best-for-the-system is found. Of course,personal preference as far as the level of program-control-of-system also comes in..lots of people prefer to be in full control whilst some programs want to have full control. Some governing factors are : the level of user expertise/knowledge ,user level of tolerance re pop-ups/prompts etc,size of the program "footprint" or level of resource control,e.g.: Nortons and a few other 'big' names are extremely resource hungry leading to less power/speed for actual computing. In short...a veritable mine-field,particularly for the novice or occasional user.

 

[JMH]

Some governing factors are : the level of user expertise/knowledge ,user level of tolerance re pop-ups/prompts etc,size of the program "footprint" or level of resource control,e.g.: Nortons and a few other 'big' names are extremely resource hungry leading to less power/speed for actual computing. In short...a veritable mine-field,particularly for the novice or occasional user.

Hi & welcome to the "apple isle" tasaholic,
Well said. I second these comments.
[Off topic question - how are you weathering the current freezing conditions? Brrrr!!]