Vista - antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups"

**t-4-2** · 04-30-2008

Hello everyone,
This question has always been in the back of my mind.
There are a few free antivirus programs available in the web sites, and there are a few we have to pay for. Now, apparently the " freebies " do the job adequately. How then the ones we have to pay for manage to exist. Do I miss something ?

**Brink** · 04-30-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Hello everyone,
This question has always been in the back of my mind.
There are a few free antivirus programs available in the web sites, and there are a few we have to pay for. Now, apparently the " freebies " do the job adequately. How then the ones we have to pay for manage to exist. Do I miss something ?

Hi t-4-2,

The free ones, like Avast or AVG, do a great job. The pay ones usually offer more features and options that the free ones do not. You just need to compare them to see if it is worth paying for the extras.

Shawn

**t-4-2** · 05-01-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Hello everyone,
This question has always been in the back of my mind.
There are a few free antivirus programs available in the web sites, and there are a few we have to pay for. Now, apparently the " freebies " do the job adequately. How then the ones we have to pay for manage to exist. Do I miss something ?

Hi t-4-2,

The free ones, like Avast or AVG, do a great job. The pay ones usually offer more features and options that the free ones do not. You just need to compare them to see if it is worth paying for the extras.

Shawn

Thank you. Next time my McAfee expires, I'll get a freebie. Some said Avast is better than AVG. True ?

**Brink** · 05-01-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Hi t-4-2,

The free ones, like Avast or AVG, do a great job. The pay ones usually offer more features and options that the free ones do not. You just need to compare them to see if it is worth paying for the extras.

Shawn

Thank you. Next time my McAfee expires, I'll get a freebie. Some said Avast is better than AVG. True ?

Avast is what I use, and I think it is better in my opinion. Plus, you can customize the skin for it.

**t-4-2** · 05-01-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2

Thank you. Next time my McAfee expires, I'll get a freebie. Some said Avast is better than AVG. True ?

Avast is what I use, and I think it is better in my opinion. Plus, you can customize the skin for it.

Thank you. Avast it will be.

**Brink** · 05-01-2008

Your welcome. You will need to register Avast though, and it is good for a year. After that, you just need to re-register. It's still completely free.

**t-4-2** · 05-01-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Your welcome. You will need to register Avast though, and it is good for a year. After that, you just need to re-register. It's still completely free.

Thanks for the added info. Didn't know that.

04-30-2008	#1 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups" Hello everyone, This question has always been in the back of my mind. There are a few free antivirus programs available in the web sites, and there are a few we have to pay for. Now, apparently the " freebies " do the job adequately. How then the ones we have to pay for manage to exist. Do I miss something ?
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04-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,023 posts	Re: antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups" Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Hello everyone, This question has always been in the back of my mind. There are a few free antivirus programs available in the web sites, and there are a few we have to pay for. Now, apparently the " freebies " do the job adequately. How then the ones we have to pay for manage to exist. Do I miss something ? Hi t-4-2, The free ones, like Avast or AVG, do a great job. The pay ones usually offer more features and options that the free ones do not. You just need to compare them to see if it is worth paying for the extras. Shawn
My System Specs

05-01-2008	#3 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups" Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Hello everyone, This question has always been in the back of my mind. There are a few free antivirus programs available in the web sites, and there are a few we have to pay for. Now, apparently the " freebies " do the job adequately. How then the ones we have to pay for manage to exist. Do I miss something ? Hi t-4-2, The free ones, like Avast or AVG, do a great job. The pay ones usually offer more features and options that the free ones do not. You just need to compare them to see if it is worth paying for the extras. Shawn Thank you. Next time my McAfee expires, I'll get a freebie. Some said Avast is better than AVG. True ?
My System Specs

05-01-2008	#4 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,023 posts	Re: antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups" Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Hi t-4-2, The free ones, like Avast or AVG, do a great job. The pay ones usually offer more features and options that the free ones do not. You just need to compare them to see if it is worth paying for the extras. Shawn Thank you. Next time my McAfee expires, I'll get a freebie. Some said Avast is better than AVG. True ? Avast is what I use, and I think it is better in my opinion. Plus, you can customize the skin for it.
My System Specs

05-01-2008	#5 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups" Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 Thank you. Next time my McAfee expires, I'll get a freebie. Some said Avast is better than AVG. True ? Avast is what I use, and I think it is better in my opinion. Plus, you can customize the skin for it. Thank you. Avast it will be.
My System Specs

05-01-2008	#6 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,023 posts	Re: antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups" Your welcome. You will need to register Avast though, and it is good for a year. After that, you just need to re-register. It's still completely free.
My System Specs

05-01-2008	#7 (permalink)
t-4-2 Home premium 32 bit, SP1 939 posts	Re: antivirus programs "freebies" vs "payups" Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Your welcome. You will need to register Avast though, and it is good for a year. After that, you just need to re-register. It's still completely free. Thanks for the added info. Didn't know that.
My System Specs

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