Avg anti-spyware OR windows defender?

Question

I have pose another question asking to compare Avg anti-spyware and Ad-adware SE, and now i will keep Ad-adware for sure, but going to pick another install also, so gonna be one between Avg anti-spyware and Windows defender, so please give me your opinions? ( i am using AVG antivirus)

Answer 1

I would go with Windows Defender. AVG (formerly Ewido) Antispyware does not come with real time protection, unless you are willing to spend money to purchase a license. PC Magazine reviewed the program and found it to be subpar. It did poorly in detecting and removing spyware. PC Magazine gave it a 2 out of a possible 5. You can read their review at:

"ewido anti-spyware 4.0" (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1993995,00.asp)

On the other hand, both PC World and PC Magazine have glowing reviews for Windows Defender - though the final version has not undergone rigorous testing.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Go with "Defender". It has real-time protection that does not expire when the trial period is over like AVG A-S does.

Defender will scan and give you real-time protection for life. AVG will only be an on-demand scanner after 15 days unless you pay!

Answer 4

yer not compareing apples to apples here. windows defender is pretty good, just dont try to uninstall it. also if adware is from a ms friend defender wont see it. spybot is a better program for spyware. spysweeper is better, pest patrol is better all have real time to some degree. the last two cost.

Answer 5

i have both because they are both excellent. also i have avast aswell which is free and good.
plus my avg is and not a trial, forgot were i got it from tho sorry

Answer 6

adaware se is a great ne so keep that, i would choose defender for your second