Anyone have experience with AVG-Anti Virus? - GoFuckYourself.com

Evil Chris · 12-22-2009, 08:11 AM

It's free right? Pros? Cons?

Thanks.

TheDoc · 12-22-2009, 08:21 AM

Free, I like it... it takes up a chunk of resources, but overall no complaints or problems that I can recall.

v4 media · 12-22-2009, 08:25 AM

yep it does a good job, catches alot of crap

Chosen · 12-22-2009, 08:41 AM

It's free but it's not as good as Avast which is free as well

Evil Chris · 12-22-2009, 08:59 AM

OK... so if Avast and AVG are so good, why would anyone pay for Norton?

Andy CHOOPA · 12-22-2009, 09:11 AM

I use it, seems pretty good

Chosen · 12-22-2009, 09:46 AM

Evil Chris, Norton sucks big time...

Raf1 · 12-22-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

OK... so if Avast and AVG are so good, why would anyone pay for Norton?

Norton is a waste of money in my opinion. I've had two versions over the years and both were shit

Theo · 12-22-2009, 10:02 AM

Norton is target for many viruses that will destroy it upon their attack.

Way3 · 12-22-2009, 10:03 AM

+1 for AVG! Never had any issues with it!

Evil Chris · 12-22-2009, 10:07 AM

Interesting. I'm not sure how Norton can be called a bad product though. I have used it for years with no issues. However, if AVG is equally good (and free!), then I really should give it a chance.

Chosen · 12-22-2009, 10:37 AM

Evil Chris, you're probably the lucky one.
I know people who had many issues with Norton...

directfiesta · 12-22-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Chris

OK... so if Avast and AVG are so good, why would anyone pay for Norton?

Corporation pays for Norton .... So when shit happens, nobody is to blame .

_Richard_ · 12-22-2009, 11:10 AM

i had issues with it's email scan.. eventually disabled it

this was a couple years ago tho

Juicy D. Links · 12-22-2009, 11:17 AM

Kaspersky all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Va2k · 12-22-2009, 11:20 AM

I use to love avg had all my family on it, then I tried avast and fell out of love with avg very fast! It isn't a resource hog like avg and it catches way more things.

Evil Chris · 12-22-2009, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the good info and feedback. I'm going to give AVG a try soon.

CaroMark · 12-22-2009, 11:23 AM

AVG has been very good for me but I have also heard good things recently about AVAST. In the hosting world I know at least two dozen System Admins around the country that originally directed me to AVG.

okny · 12-22-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Kaspersky all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AVG don't even waste you time Kaspersky blocks all the attacks avg is a joke.

JJSLIMM · 12-22-2009, 11:26 AM

AVG has gone way downhill over the last couple years.. Your asking for trouble with that free version or even the paid version, Get Trend Micro Pro....its worth the money

Chosen · 12-22-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Fungus

I use to love avg had all my family on it, then I tried avast and fell out of love with avg very fast! It isn't a resource hog like avg and it catches way more things.

janosik · 12-22-2009, 11:32 AM

-1 for AVG ... you should rather try NOD antivirus from eset

Evil Chris · 12-22-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janosik

-1 for AVG ... you should rather try NOD antivirus from eset

Thanks. I know someone who uses that and I should look into it as well.

2012 · 12-22-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

OK... so if Avast and AVG are so good, why would anyone pay for Norton?

exactly

stevo · 12-22-2009, 01:48 PM

AVG was okay... I'm trying out Comodo right now. I like their firewall protection program, so I decided to give their antivirus a try. So far so good...

Deej · 12-22-2009, 03:54 PM

Kapersky and avast are far better than AVG...

Lets not even mention the most fucked up yet default "anti virus" software out there... Norton. Norton is the biggest fucking pile of shit joke out there.

Go with the paid Avast version.

Jey p · 12-22-2009, 05:32 PM

I used to be an AVG user unitl I got a virus

AVG couldnt find it so I installed Avast. It founded and deleted it completely. Now I am a happy Avast user !

dmg44 · 12-22-2009, 05:47 PM

I used AVG and it was good but when i noticed that when you use Avast you oly have to sign up on the website and they give you full protection.

GrouchyAdmin · 12-22-2009, 06:06 PM

It's OK. It's no NOD32, but it's OK.

HomerSimpson · 12-22-2009, 06:10 PM

Free: Avast, Avira, AVG
Paid - Fast: Nod32
Paid - Secure: Kaspersky
Paid - Waste of money: Norton, McAfee

ronin · 12-22-2009, 06:15 PM

it's ok imo

dav3 · 12-22-2009, 06:33 PM

AVG blows.

Avira and Avast are good free ones that do not blow.

kektex · 12-22-2009, 08:35 PM

I used to recommend Kaspersky and NOD32 (both paid) a lot, but lately I've read a lot of good press for Microsoft Security Essentials and apparently it does a pretty good job and it's free.

One review from ARS Technica

I still have time left on my Kaspersky licence, but I installed MS SE on some other computers and I think I might stick with it.

Big Chad · 12-22-2009, 08:40 PM

AVG Is a system resource hog, it slowed my computer down so bad at work I uninstalled it.

baddog · 12-22-2009, 09:22 PM

I use it, but don't turn on all the features as it is too resource intensive.

tiger · 12-23-2009, 01:18 AM

Used to be good, now it sucks use avast instead it's free too.

Startzone · 12-23-2009, 03:40 AM

Avast is much better.........picks up any virus around

Chosen · 12-23-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dav3

AVG blows.

Avira and Avast are good free ones that do not blow.

Avira blows a bit as well

NBBCash Matze · 12-23-2009, 03:56 AM

never had a problem with AVG but I prefer Avast. Both are good I think.

Czech · 12-23-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Kaspersky all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have to agree with Juicy I have tried all of them, AVG is ok for someone who only uses their PC as a hobby. Nod32 is for the average PC user. Norton and McAfee absolute rubbish waste of good money and time. Kaspersky Internet Security is great for someone who does a lot of work on the net.

tranza · 12-23-2009, 09:02 AM

AVG is ok, but I prefer avast!

12-22-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
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12-22-2009, 08:21 AM	#2
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12-22-2009, 08:59 AM	#5
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,232	OK... so if Avast and AVG are so good, why would anyone pay for Norton? __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

12-22-2009, 09:11 AM	#6
Andy CHOOPA Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Red Bank NJ Posts: 1,156	I use it, seems pretty good __________________ Andy Choopa ICQ: 412-203-056 DUAL XEONS W/100 Mbps UNMETERED- $199/ month!!

12-22-2009, 10:03 AM	#10
Way3 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,725	+1 for AVG! Never had any issues with it! __________________ FULLY Managed! FREE Control Panel! FREE Month on ALL Shared Accounts!!! ICQ: 169-554-261 Email: info[at]way3{dot}com

12-22-2009, 08:25 AM	#3
v4 media Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 2,934	yep it does a good job, catches alot of crap

12-22-2009, 08:41 AM	#4
Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	It's free but it's not as good as Avast which is free as well

12-22-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	Evil Chris, Norton sucks big time...

12-22-2009, 10:02 AM	#9
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,524	Norton is target for many viruses that will destroy it upon their attack.

12-22-2009, 10:07 AM	#11
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,232	Interesting. I'm not sure how Norton can be called a bad product though. I have used it for years with no issues. However, if AVG is equally good (and free!), then I really should give it a chance. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

12-22-2009, 10:37 AM	#12
Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	Evil Chris, you're probably the lucky one. I know people who had many issues with Norton...

12-22-2009, 11:10 AM	#14
_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 30,986	i had issues with it's email scan.. eventually disabled it this was a couple years ago tho

12-22-2009, 11:17 AM	#15
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Kaspersky all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-22-2009, 11:20 AM	#16
Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	I use to love avg had all my family on it, then I tried avast and fell out of love with avg very fast! It isn't a resource hog like avg and it catches way more things. __________________

12-22-2009, 11:22 AM	#17
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,232	Thanks for the good info and feedback. I'm going to give AVG a try soon. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

12-22-2009, 11:23 AM	#18
CaroMark Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,357	AVG has been very good for me but I have also heard good things recently about AVAST. In the hosting world I know at least two dozen System Admins around the country that originally directed me to AVG. __________________ Mark M, 727-433-0745 [email protected] Support is everything! ICQ# 40467849, AIM MMemmer333

12-22-2009, 11:26 AM	#20
JJSLIMM Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,414	AVG has gone way downhill over the last couple years.. Your asking for trouble with that free version or even the paid version, Get Trend Micro Pro....its worth the money __________________ Email [email protected] \| Skype: jjslimm

12-22-2009, 11:32 AM	#22
janosik Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 754	-1 for AVG ... you should rather try NOD antivirus from eset

12-22-2009, 01:48 PM	#25
stevo Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,051	AVG was okay... I'm trying out Comodo right now. I like their firewall protection program, so I decided to give their antivirus a try. So far so good...

12-22-2009, 03:54 PM	#26
Deej I make pixels work Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I live here... Posts: 24,386	Kapersky and avast are far better than AVG... Lets not even mention the most fucked up yet default "anti virus" software out there... Norton. Norton is the biggest fucking pile of shit joke out there. Go with the paid Avast version. __________________ Deej's Designs n' What Not Hit me up for Design, CSS & Photo Retouching Icq#30096880

12-22-2009, 05:32 PM	#27
Jey p Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ARGENTINA Posts: 1,810	I used to be an AVG user unitl I got a virus AVG couldnt find it so I installed Avast. It founded and deleted it completely. Now I am a happy Avast user ! __________________ Premium Web Design

12-22-2009, 05:47 PM	#28
dmg44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 27	I used AVG and it was good but when i noticed that when you use Avast you oly have to sign up on the website and they give you full protection. __________________ Free traffic on blogs in www.post2blogs.com. Sign up for free, over 100 premiun blogs to post

12-22-2009, 06:06 PM	#29
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	It's OK. It's no NOD32, but it's OK. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

12-22-2009, 06:10 PM	#30
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12-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#31
ronin Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Main St. Posts: 1,300	it's ok imo

12-22-2009, 06:33 PM	#32
dav3 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,348	AVG blows. Avira and Avast are good free ones that do not blow. __________________ Webmasters :: Juicy Ads :: ACWM :: Crak Revenue :: Money Tree

12-22-2009, 08:35 PM	#33
kektex Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: elkektex at gmail Posts: 1,813	I used to recommend Kaspersky and NOD32 (both paid) a lot, but lately I've read a lot of good press for Microsoft Security Essentials and apparently it does a pretty good job and it's free. One review from ARS Technica I still have time left on my Kaspersky licence, but I installed MS SE on some other computers and I think I might stick with it.

12-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#34
Big Chad Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 206	AVG Is a system resource hog, it slowed my computer down so bad at work I uninstalled it.

12-22-2009, 09:22 PM	#35
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	I use it, but don't turn on all the features as it is too resource intensive.

12-23-2009, 01:18 AM	#36
tiger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,986	Used to be good, now it sucks use avast instead it's free too. __________________

12-23-2009, 03:40 AM	#37
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12-23-2009, 03:56 AM	#39
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12-23-2009, 09:02 AM	#41
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	AVG is ok, but I prefer avast! __________________ I'm just a newbie.