2007-03-07 11:27:06 · 14 answers · asked by Cotton N 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
well long ago i used to use Avg but i dont think Avg is bettter then Norton or Mcafee Personally myself i use mcafee.. Norton eats up to much memory and really slows ur comp down and takes up to much sources.. Unlike mcafee it wont slow your comp down and it is really good but thats my Input but to asnwer your question avg is a good anti-virus also and u might wanna try avg anti-spyware also
2007-03-07 11:32:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sean S 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-27 19:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG outperforms McAfee and Norton by a thousand miles.
2007-03-08 08:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by cppgenius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG 7.5 is the highest rated antivirus program today. Norton has not had a new version in years, and both Norton and McAfee are resource hogs, that will slow your computer down until you get rid of them. So, yes, AVG is good enough to get rid of both Norton and McAfee.
2007-03-07 12:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is "good enough" - if you stay away from questionable sites, dont click email attachments, dont use limewire, also have antispy, also have firewall, also have system monitor.
Dont get me wrong. My point is that dont get all caught up on ONE aspect of security. You can get caught with Norton as well. AVG is good, and has lots of updates.
Norton and McAfee are resource (memory/CPU/tasks) hogs.
Avast is another good free one (I've been using for years - never a virus).
2007-03-07 11:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
AVG is absolutely the best anti virus program and it is FREE. Get it at MajorGeeks.com. You will also find some other great programs there. This is the website that my computer group, Tampa bay Computer society uses when they need an honest great program for something or another.
2007-03-07 11:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by imanonni 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES,, get this I am not positive on how it works,, A virus scanner is only as good as its updated database of virus files. So AVG has a large database of customers paying and cheapskates like me, and guru's who hate the way companie's software highjacks your whole system.. Anyway i believe the smart guys who push the envelope in websurfing,downloading,hacking and cracking come acrossed things that arent classified of virus yet.. until they submit them to the experts at AVG then they do whatwever they do,, and a new virus definition is made.. Amen,, I would think $XX for a virus scan then they want you to upgrade,, They just want money... AVG is the Shiz and the nit... Good bless em
John Q Public doesnt need to pay for a firewall, virus scan, or popup blocker,, Oh ya why in the heck pay for AOL? that is for people who arent resourceful, AOL is for another question ....
2007-03-07 11:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
AVG is not good. RUN!!!! Stay away from anything FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they are free. They are not good!! McAfee is not that good either, but is better than AVG. Norton is better than AVG and McAfee. But only get Norton Systemworks, it's the only good software from norton. Norton is not a system hog like people say. If you want the Elite software out there then get Spysweeper with Antivirus. It catches and removes everything. It covers over 170,600 threats. It's in a league of its own. I've used and tested them all, Spysweeper is 2nd to none.
2007-03-07 12:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
avg is shitty norton and mcafee are a lot better and even those suck try using antivir personal :D completely free and works like a pay for program :D
2007-03-07 11:30:24 · answer #9 · answered by Brandon W 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the free version, nearly. but avg pro is better, about $20 a year, what does nortons cost?
2007-03-07 12:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋