Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks

"cefvbg" <cefvbg@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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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.)

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.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience



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On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:44:48 +0530, cefvbg <cefvbg@xxxxxx> 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

If free is whats wanted, one would be better of with Avast.
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Charles Richmond
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/



"Nilesh Kumar" wrote:

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

There isn't much to choose between either with the exception that AVG has a
much more user friendly interface. I've used both, but I have to say I much
prefer AVG.

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"cefvbg" <cefvbg@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks

On Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:14:48 -0600, cefvbg <cefvbg@xxxxxx> wrote:

>Which is better: AVG or Avast? Thanks

Avast gives audio and visual warning .

"THE C. [MS MVP]" <THEC.@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> If free is whats wanted, one would be better of with Avast.
> --
> Computer/Software Tech.
>
>
> Charles Richmond
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>
>
>
> "Nilesh Kumar" wrote:
>

>> On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:44:48 +0530, cefvbg <cefvbg@xxxxxx> 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

A lot of it has to do with personal preference and personally I prefer
Avast.

Harry.

>>

On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:52:35 +0100, "wilburt" <wilburt@xxxxxx>
wrote:

>I'm a beginner and simply ask: what is AVG and Avast. Anyone knows?

Antivirus programs : to "stop" bugs getting into the system .