I have downloaded AVG anti-virus through a site. Will this software function like Norton Anti Virus and Firewall? Can I use this permanently in my computer?
2007-04-12 08:43:02 · 12 answers · asked by Raj 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
yes it is I been using AVG for years now goto www.girsoft.com and from there yo can download it it has a paid version and a free version used the free version.
you well have to uninstall norton anti virus software and firewall but you can used zonalarm at www.zonelabs.com and then get the free edition you can only run one antivirus software and one firewall at a time.
I trust it 100%
2007-04-12 08:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 20:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is a good free anti virus. Program but you will need other protection too.. Go to www.download.com and also get spybot search and destroy. Then look for a free firewall too. I like ZoneAlarm. It runs itself...then go to www.lavasoft.com and get Ad_awareSE personal. Download them and then update them. AVG can be set up to update and run its self but you'll have to do the other two manually. Just click search for updates.. In Spybot after you download updates click on immunize on the main Spybot page and there may be a window that pops up saying so many things have been blocked or can be blocked.. If it does then click immunize at the top this loads the definitions.
2007-04-12 08:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Iknowalittle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEs, it is one of the most trusted Anti-virus software right now. I would trust an AVG Anti-virus on my PC more than I would Norton. Norton downloads its own viruses during software updates that cant be Quarantined. I use it myself and have been for years!
2007-04-12 08:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by Clock Watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have use the free version of AVG Anti-Virus for years without a hitch. Updates are frequent to keep the virus database up-to-date but these take only a few seconds on DSL. Grisoft is the company that has provided this great tool and their website is at http://www.grisoft.com. I find that AVG is one of the few anti-virus programs that DOESN'T muck your system up and slow it down noticeably.
2007-04-12 09:00:53 · answer #5 · answered by slobsinger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a firewall, and cannot replace a firewall. The Windows firewall should meet your basic needs, but if you need something more sophisticated, I'd recommend one from the website listed below.
However, as an anti-virus program, it's one of the best out there, and in my experience has a higher detection rate than Notron's software. You can - and should - use it permanently.
2007-04-12 08:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Download Norton, AVG , Avast which are free antivirus software. They do protect your computer and you can keep updating them once in three days or so. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-04-16 04:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Geresemi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it on my computer, so far it has not had any conflict with the apps I use. As for downloading from their site no problem (have had it on my computer for about 4 years now).
If you have a firewall I would recommend Zone Labs Zone Alarm.
2007-04-12 08:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by dick_bee_bad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can permanently use it on your computer. it works really well and doesn't take long to scan your computer. i have been using it for a year and my computer is still virus free
2007-04-13 01:48:04 · answer #9 · answered by James M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
^ Yup. You just have to not be confused by all the links to their pay software. Keep aiming for the free one! :D
2016-04-01 11:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋