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Avast, is definitely a top contender for one of the best antiviruses. Most people, don't have the money for a paid antivirus, so that eliminates most antiviruses, leaving three main contenders, Avast, AVG and Avira. All three of these have pro's and con's. So to make this as simple as possible here are the pro's and con's of each.
Avast pro's =
has built in antispyware, antivirus and heuristics engines.
Has multiple shields including behavior, network, instant messaging, peer-to-peer, and Web shields
a silent-gaming mode
a sleek UI that new users should find far more manageable
Good detection rate
Auto updates
Avast con's =
Some users with slower computer's claim it uses a lot of system resources, though this has been improved
Hang ups on slower machines
Some complaines of slow scan, but the new version is drastically improved
AVG pro's =
included antivirus and antimalware engine, LinkScanner, and e-mail scanning
Efficient scanner
Easy to use
Solid protection
AVG con's =
Some complaints of hang ups
Some bugs
Some complaints of internet slowdowns
Some complaints of difficulty to remove
Some complaints of interface bugs
Complaints of older computer slow downs
Complaints of trouble installing
Avira Pro's =
One of the highest detection rates
Flexible scans
Can opens locked files
Flexible options
Efficient scans
Rootkit scan
doesn't require baby sitting
Fast scan
Powerful scan
Avira Con's =
Numerous complaints of excessive and invasive popups
Complaints of weak malware protection
Lacks some features, like email coverage
Some complaints of update errors
Complaints of over sensitivity
Lack of support
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IS Avg short for avast anti virus?
No. Avast is a separate company from AVG.
Which is better AVG anti-virus or AVAST anti-virus?
AnswerThe idea of better is subjective. Just because a program is better for you doesn't mean it is better for me. In order to recieve sound advice you source must have used both of this programs. Fortunately I have used both these programs and more. Both AVG and Avast have free versions but Avast is superior for a number of reasons. 1. AVG engine is very slow. On one occasion it took AVG over 24 hours to scan a computer with less than 90 gigabytes of data. That is unbelievably slow. 2. In my experience AVG failed to detect all the malware. No program is perfect but on many occasions AVG failed to get rid of the entire malware infection and I had to use Avast to get rid of the infection. 3. AVG user interface is not as easy to use. The Avast user interface is better organized, setting are more easily changed and its much easier to understand. Remember I am an Advanced computer user and I have used many antimalware programs. Avast is the best program I've used and especially the best free antivirus program. You can download Avast herehttp://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3001-2239_4-10019223.html?spi=98aad812936f631f322aef561d9feb95I hope this helped. If you have any questions feel free to write on my message board.
Which free antivirus is better and why - NOD32 or AVG?
For the reason of being faster and better at finding viruses NOD32, but I would pick Avast Antivirus if I were you.
Can you use avg and avast together?
No, they are not compatible well.
What program is better for virus Microsoft or avg?
there both pretty weak to be honest - try avast, its free and a bit stonger
Is AVG an antivirus of free sotware?
Yes AVG has a free anti-virus program and also a paid for version. Another alternative which I personally use is Avast Home Free. IMO, it is better than AVG, which I have also used. Go to www.download .com and search for Free anti-virus programs.
Is avast is better than quick heal?
for many years i am using quickheal its gud but i think avast is much better than it quickheal is last in rating also so now i am using avast
Is there an antivirus software for free?
There are a number of free antivirus programs present on the web. Here is a list of some of the best ones: Avast Immunet Plus Comodo Kaspersky Avira MSE AVG
Which is the best antivirus for a laptop?
avast anti virus or avg 2015
What are some good free anti virus programs?
AVG and avast.
Is AVG better than Bitdefender?
NO
Do you think Kaspersky is really the best Internet security program?
Not the best, but one of the better ones; other good ones are Avast, AVG, and BitDefender.
