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| jo2995 | May 13th, 2007 5:09 pm | |
| Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
I currently use Avast! Free Antivirus as my antivirus. I decided against using McAfee Security Suite 2007 on a new computer when it slowed down the computer too much. Now, I'm worried that freeware antivirus might be insecure compared to paid ones. I do have other freeware antispyware programs and a firewall installed. What is freeware antivirus compared to paid antivirus? Is freeware worse than paid? If so, how so: Are there slower breakout response times? Are there less definition updates? Is there worse proactive protection? Now I'm thinking of possibly buying a version of Kaspersky Antivirus 6 on ebay after it was rated the Best Buy in a PCWORLD article. So, what do you think I should do? Should I go buy a paid antivirus, or should I stick with Avast? Or, should I reinstall McAfee Security Suite 2007? The PCWorld Article is: "http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,129883/article.html" I am considering buying Kaspersky because I trust them. Note: I have never needed technical support for an antivirus product. PCWorld also rated Avast as the best free antivirus. |
| jbennet | May 13th, 2007 5:12 pm | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
I have used AVG free on all my pcs since about 2000. It has caught every virus they have ever had and managed to heal them just as well as any commercial offering. |
| pty | May 13th, 2007 8:13 pm | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
'Costs more money' does not automatically mean better. |
| jbennet | May 14th, 2007 3:13 am | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
Yes, in most cases the onyl differences between the pro and free versions are features such as Network Scanning (as is the case with avg) |
| DimaYasny | May 14th, 2007 4:32 am | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
I use AntiVir by Avira. free, light and a good catcher. Haven't updated my XP since SP1 and still no problems |
| jbennet | May 14th, 2007 4:42 am | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
not getting sp2 is a bad idea |
| DimaYasny | May 14th, 2007 4:48 am | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
Quote:
Originally Posted by jbennet (Post 365894) not getting sp2 is a bad idea
| even behind a router? |
| jbennet | May 14th, 2007 5:31 am | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
yes, there are way to many exploits |
| DimaYasny | May 14th, 2007 5:44 am | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
nothing a firewall can't handle |
| jo2995 | May 15th, 2007 10:26 pm | |
| Re: Freeware Antivirus Compared to Paid Antivirus
=) Thnks everyone! I guess i'll be sticking with Avast for now. =) |
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