Is AVG a good anti-virus?

yeah its good currently having it
jst abt 17-18 mb and better than norton as big as 200-300mb& less efficient

2006-06-20 00:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Avast is better and the home version is free.
If you are using windows xp it will install and do a reboot and scan for virus before windows loads.
You can also do the reboot scan anytime later, it also will run in safe mode where most anti-virus programs dont.
Also a Anti-Virus is just a preventer not a protector and is only good if it has the current updates, windows is updated, and you have a good anti-spyware program.
I recommend Spysweeper also

2006-06-20 07:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I agree with bill, use Avast. It's free just requires registering for the home version which lasts 14 months before you have to register again.
I've heard really good things about AVG in the past but lately I've heard a lot of bad things. Such as knowing a lot of people who have gotten viruses with it.

2006-07-01 23:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Chris B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I used to use AVG but I prefer AntiVir PersonalEdition classic which is free. It runs on many platforms and i don't think it's well known (hint: the virus writers won't think of making a work around for it, etc).

Very effective and clean interface.

2006-06-20 08:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The free version doesn't include a Heuristics scanner, which means it can't find viruses that aren't in its database.

The paid version is ok and will suit your protection needs but if your going to pay you should rather go with Kaspersky

2006-07-01 04:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by jorlwind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you have DSL.. NO!!!.. if you have dialup and don't spend much time on the internet.. it's ok

for my DSL computers.. I prefer ZoneAlarm Security Suite...

or.. you can download several other freeware virus detectors but you need to keep them updated all of the time yourself!!

2006-06-27 17:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

welll.. as one of our friends suggested earlier, it depends on the System and what kindda OS u wanna use for...

In ma oppinion, i would say its good for Windows Server 2003, and am really happy with it , and if u noticed they use AVG in uni's network computers...
But for XP OS and normal use PCs i would recomend Norton is the best...;)

Good luck;)

yes sure . I am using it for past 24 to26 months and i have not faced any problem since then.

2006-06-20 07:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes yes and yes
it found viruses that other anti virus program didn't

2006-06-20 07:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it depends on the system

for the system with internet connectins it doesnt work actively
for PCs it is suitable

2006-06-20 07:33:28 · answer #10 · answered by victory 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Is AVG a good anti-virus?

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