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Old 08-27-2007   #5 (permalink)
Bob


 
 

Re: Avast with Vista Ultimate

"Malke" <notreally@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
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>> Based on my own personal experience, if you uninstall
>> Avast! and install Windows OneCare, your computer will
>> perform faster. OneCare is optimized for Windows Vista.
>>
>> Windows OneCare...you can try it FREE for 90 days!
>> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
>>
>
> Unfortunately, the antivirus component of OneCare has one of the lowest
> catch rates in the industry.
>
> To the OP: We use Avast on a lot of machines and don't see the slow-down
> you are experiencing. You could see if Avast has any user forums or try a
> different antivirus. NOD32 and Kaspersky are recommended.
>
>
> Malke
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I have used Kaspersky for years and IMHO it has no equal. No slowdowns even
playing games...new version 7.0.0.125 is great! detection rate is one of the
best in the industry.
Bob


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