just how good is avast anti virus and does it slow your system down much compered to others?
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ive been using it for a year and it doesn't slow the system down. it's good for everyday use, but it's detection of trojans and malware isn't so good. you need other programs to do this. for a free program it's good.
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Microsoft Antispyware is pretty darn good and it removes about 99% of spyware from a Windows PC (ensure it is updated regularly though).\nAdaware & Spybot S&D are very good as well if Microsoft Antispyware does not find anything.\n\nI would STRONGLY advise you install Anti-Virus software as well like AVG it's the best free Anti-Virus right now.\nYou cannot really get round the Anti-virus slowdown problem as they work by scanning each file once they are run to ensure a virus is not launched and infected into your system.\n\nIf you want virus free computing use linux :)\nI use OpenSUSE, it's really good!\n\nHope this helps.\nCheers!
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AVG This is free to home users, needs a licence if used commercially.\n\nreally good backup \nbrilliant anti-virus.\nNorton slows up most comps because it is too efficient and stops good scripts which stops the installation of some legitimate programs
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I use avast! on my three computers.  I haven't had the problems I used to have with Norton or McAphee.  The link below indicates that they are good for Vista 64.  The best part is that it is free!
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for virus prevention and cleaning.....\n   1 AVAST 4 HOME EDITION\n   2 A.V.G FREE EDITION\n   3 C&#92;A  ETRUST ANTI-VIRUS\n   4 BIT DEFENDER\nfor spyware and adware.......\n   1 SPY-BOT (GOLD AWARD)10&#92;10\n   2 AD-AWARE PERSONAL\n   3 SUNBELT COUNTERSPY\n   4 SPYWARE DOCTOR\nfor intrusion detection\n   1 ZONE ALARM\n   2 BIT DEFENDER\nthese are just a selection of what i am and have used,you will notice that i have given spy-bot 10&#92;10 as i rate this very highly mainly because of the way it stops spyware from getting on your p.c in the first place,and also because of its regular updates\n   as for virus protection and detection i would go for avast 4,because its free and because of its easy to use interface\n    stay safe
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Neither program has a very high virus detection rate. Expect them to not detect about 10% of all viruses. Some paid solutions such as Kaspersky miss less than one half of one percent.\n\nThat being said I use Avast (you can't beat the price). And it uses about 15 to 18 mb on my comp.
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I have used them all over time, but for some reason I prefer Avast, there is a free version and one you pay for the one you pay for you get free for 60 days to try it out than switch to the free one if you cannot afford the pay one.remember no matter what you choose keep it updated, for spyware I use spybot its free and adaware its free, another good program thats free is ccleaner, makes your computer run like new again.
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Without getting into so much details...\n\nNo#1 Antivirus for 2005 and Feb2006 was AVAST AntiVirus\n\nI have ben using it for 3 years now...its advantage, other than features and real-time protection is that its a light-weight application that doesn't use a lot of system resources...\n\nThe Antivirus comes Free for personal use, excellent internface with piles of competitive features...\n\nThe Homepage is:\nhttp://www.avast.com/\n\nLatest gained Awatd:\nhttp://www.avast.com/eng/avast_wins_sc_award.html\n\nProduct Information and List of Features:\nhttp://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html\n\nDownload Link:\nhttp://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html\n\nFREE Registration Link:\nhttp://www.avast.com/i_kat_207.php?lang=ENG
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The way I decide weather an ANTI Virus is good or not is with the following criteria...\n\n1) Anti virus definitions are updated FASt..\n2) Doesn't take time to update..\n3) The program doesn't use many Memory or CPU Resources (minimal)\n4) Ease of use\n5) Not complex (straight forward)\n6) Not expensive\n7) Fastest protection\n\n\nAll the above are vouched for AVG Anti virus. The best part that it is FREE... It works like a charm and very little resources.\n\nIf you want internet security as well. I will vouch for Tiny Firewall. That program is so tiny it does the job correctly!\n\nFrom experience I know, get ANTI VIRUS from AVG!!\n\nhope I helped
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It's running constantly, so yes, it will consume some of your system resources.  All Antivirus programs do.  However, AVG is pretty lightweight, so unless you are actively scanning, you shouldn't even notice the difference.\n\nNorton A/V on the other hand, is a total memory hog.  You definitely notice the slowdown with that.
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Well, if you want to buy an anti-virus software, why Avast? Go for reputed ones like Kaspersky or BitDefender. And if you don't want to fish out too many bucks, get the complete AVG Internet Security Suite(anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, firewall; all-in-one) for $40! But there are actually many free anti-viruses available, AVG Free and Avast 4 Home being the popular ones. Here are the links to get any one, I would prefer AVG to Avast:\n1.AVG: \nhttp://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1\n2. Avast: \nhttp://files.avast.com/iavs4pro/setupeng...\n\nDon't keep two anti-viruses on a single system, they will fight each other.
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AVAST is a good program but AVG antivirus is the best I have used.  It is free and uses hardly any resources.  I have had many friends say that it works better than Norton.  McAfee is crap and Norton is too expensive.  go to   http://free.grisoft.com to download AVG Free Edition.  It even automatically updates itself if you have a broadband connection.  I would also recommend a firewall to prevent the trojans allowing people to get into your computer.
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I have tried AVG but alot of the viruses they just tell you about, and dont delete. Go with the gentlemans advise on AVAST that is what I use now and it is fantastic!! You only pay if you are a buisiness, free for home use. Registry key is free also.
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I found EZ Antivirus the best. Why? because it even scans for worms and it doesn't make the computer slow and you can have a trial version of 1 year. After that you can decide if you want to buy. Good luck. :)
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AVG is JUNK. I recommend active virus shield. It is the best one and it is FREE.
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I've been using Avast and it seems to work well so far.\nhttp://www.avast.com
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Among the paid ones, I like Kaspersky and BitDefender. Among the free ones, AVG, Avast, AOL Active Virus Shield, all are good. My advice is that, whatever be your anti-virus, always keep it updated and scan your computer once evry week. Also, never keep two or more anti-viruses on a system bcuz they will fight each other.