I want to uninstall Trend Micro and install AVG Free is that a good desicion? I wanna use ZoneAlarm firewall as well. I think Trend Micro is kinda buggy and I dont think it has a good scanner...help me choose
2006-10-21 08:15:59 · 9 answers · asked by jim 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes, a wise decision.
For good, free and recommended security programs, please go here
http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat...
I recommend AVG as an anti virus, although eTrust's 12 month free trial is excellent (I'm using it and am extremely impressed).
If you need other programs, go for Zone Alarm firewall, AVG anti spyware (formerly Ewido) and SpywareBlaster.
If you click on the names in that list I gave you and it will take you to the official download site.
Please ensure that you keep them all updated for full protection
2006-10-21 08:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Carella 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I'd forget about AVG if I were you... I used to have AVG and the viruses literally ate my HD. I've been using AntiVir for quite a while now (also the free version) and I'm satisfied.
As for ZoneAlarm, I find it good but very intrusive.
2006-10-21 15:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
AVG sucks. It has horrible virus detection rates. From a recent test:
The top 25 in virus detection rates from a recent test at
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82
Those with a link are free versions.
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1. Kaspersky version 6.0.0.303 - 99.62%
2. Active Virus Shield by AOL version 6.0.0.299 - 99.62%
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
3. F-Secure 2006 version 6.12.90 - 96.86%
4. BitDefender Professional version 9 - 96.63%
5. CyberScrub version 1.0 - 95.98%
6. eScan version 8.0.671.1 - 95.82%
7. BitDefender freeware version 8.0.202 - 95.57%
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
8. BullGuard version 6.1 - 95.57%
9. AntiVir Premium version 7.01.01.02 - 95.45%
10. Nod32 version 2.51.30 - 95.14%
11. AntiVir Classic version 7.01.01.02 - 94.26%
http://www.free-av.com/
12. ViruScape 2006 version 1.02.0935.0137 - 93.87%
13. McAfee version 10.0.27 - 93.03%
14. McAfee Enterprise version 8.0.0 - 91.76%
15. F-Prot version 6.0.4.3 beta - 87.88%
16. Avast Professional version 4.7.871 - 87.46%
17. Avast freeware version 4.7.871 - 87.46%
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
18. Dr. Web version 4.33.2 - 86.03%
19. Norman version 5.90.23 - 85.65%
20. F-Prot version 3.16f - 85.14%
21. ArcaVir 2006 - 83.44%
22. Norton Professional 2006 - 83.18%
23. AVG Professional version 7.1.405 - 82.82%
24. AVG freeware version 7.1.405 - 82.82%
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
25. Panda 2007 version 2.00.01 - 82.23%
2006-10-21 15:23:15 · answer #3 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep trend micro. AVG is totally worthless. It is JUNK.
2006-10-21 15:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go ahead. I have AVG with no problems and ZoneAlarm.
2006-10-21 15:18:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
go for avg free its a good antivirus works fast and reliabl. im also using it for 5-6 months no problems yet also try ewido antispyware from grisoft.com its free.
2006-10-21 15:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by GoLd E 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i use avg free and zone alarm and they work for me go 4 it
2006-10-21 15:23:32 · answer #7 · answered by pinaylover 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know much about firewalls but go for AVGfree.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
2006-10-21 15:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by Jegis H. Corbet 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
AVG
2006-10-21 15:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by babe19 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋