Best free antivirus....Avast vs. AVG

[tubby_mcgee 700]

Anyone here tried both? Opinions?

 

Is the free version sufficient?

 

Thanks

[TheBlade 3]

Anyone here tried both? Opinions?

 

Is the free version sufficient?

 

Thanks

I've used AVG in the past without any issues. I currently use Microsoft Security Essentials. It's very easy and seems to do an excellent job.

[mobb_deep 920]

Same

 

Yes

 

I use AVG.

[Snuff 10]

I use Avast. Have done so for many years now, and never had any kind of virus.

 

ETA: I use the free version.

[tubby_mcgee 700]

I've used AVG in the past without any issues. I currently use Microsoft Security Essentials. It's very easy and seems to do an excellent job.

 

 

I used to think Security Essentials was great. It seemed to find and remove stuff that others didn't. The other day, I searched "Avast vs. MSE" ... wow...multiple reviews and message board posts said how much better Avast was.

 

I've always used AVG in the past...but have heard Avast is very good also.

 

 

 

I basically have ONE antivirus, CCleaner (very lightweight, safe registry cleaner), and every now and again I run hijackthis. I got McAfee free when I bought this computer...and am looking to uninstall and get AVG or Avast. Prolly go with AVG.

 

You guys have paid or free version?

[NorthernVike 2,083]

I used AVG free for a long time and it sucked so bad I finaly spent money and got Webroot. No problems since.

[Strike 5,171]

I use Avast. Have done so for many years now, and never had any kind of virus.

 

ETA: I use the free version.

 

This.

[hdaddy 18]

Have been using free AVG in addition to free Spybot. I also use CCleaner. Have not had any problems since using all three. It's been years

[Blitzen 0]

I used AVG free for a long time and it sucked so bad I finaly spent money and got Webroot. No problems since.

 

Ditto but I went with Eset Nod 32. AVG sucked but that was a long time ago. I actually tried the Eset Security Suite but that created firewall problems for me and I know I'm not alone. The AV rocks though.

 

Every time I've looked at free versions, Avast seems to be the best rated. All the hatred for Security Essentials may be from people who would loathe Microsoft no matter what. What I've heard has been pretty good.

[JackARoot 2]

I use Avast. Have done so for many years now, and never had any kind of virus.

 

ETA: I use the free version.

+1

[Jeff Garcia 8]

Quit going to PORN SITES! Then you should be ok.

[TheBlade 3]

I used to think Security Essentials was great. It seemed to find and remove stuff that others didn't. The other day, I searched "Avast vs. MSE" ... wow...multiple reviews and message board posts said how much better Avast was.

 

I've always used AVG in the past...but have heard Avast is very good also.

 

 

 

I basically have ONE antivirus, CCleaner (very lightweight, safe registry cleaner), and every now and again I run hijackthis. I got McAfee free when I bought this computer...and am looking to uninstall and get AVG or Avast. Prolly go with AVG.

 

You guys have paid or free version?

I also have CCleaner installed and run it on occasion. I think it does an outstanding job and am always amazed at the small registry issues it finds and repairs.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

Quit going to PORN SITES! Then you should be ok.

 

Ghey porn sites have viruses too Mr. Garthia.

 

 

Or so I've heard, anyway

[Frozenbeernuts 2,101]

Quit going to PORN SITES! Then you should be ok.

It's PRON, not PORN.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

I use avast on my phone and tablet, never had a problem.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

I prefer McAfee. It murders the hell out of viruses

[BLS 314]

Microsoft Security Essentials with Malwarebytes and CCCleaner.

[SUXBNME 1,454]

Comcast gives us free Norton. Never had a problem

[posty 2,595]

I used to use AVG free but it became a memory hog... I switched to the free version of Avast and like it much much better...