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.
jo2995
1
Junior Poster in Training
Recommended Answers
Jump to PostI 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.
Jump to Post'Costs more money' does not automatically mean better.
Jump to PostYes, in most cases the onyl differences between the pro and free versions are features such as Network Scanning (as is the case with avg)
All 9 Replies
jbennet
1,618
Most Valuable Poster
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
pty
882
Posting Pro
jbennet
1,618
Most Valuable Poster
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
DimaYasny
180
Godmode enabled
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
jbennet
1,618
Most Valuable Poster
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
DimaYasny
180
Godmode enabled
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
jbennet
1,618
Most Valuable Poster
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
DimaYasny
180
Godmode enabled
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
jo2995
1
Junior Poster in Training
Be a part of the DaniWeb community
We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.