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    AVG Free vs AVIRA free anti-virus

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Krait, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. Krait

    Krait Notebook Guru

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    Hey, was just wondering what everyone's opinion was of these two free anti-virus software. I've never used AVG Free, and use Avira on my GF's notebook. I see AVG Free has anti-spyware in their free version, vs none in Avira. Is either one better than the other, or are they similar enough to not worry about it?

    Just curious on everyone's opinion.

    Thanks
     
    Krait, Nov 9, 2008
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  2. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    I know AVG Free is more popular and widely used.

    Ive used it before, it was pretty good, but not as good as NIS 09, but thats not free. ;)
     
    ahl395, Nov 9, 2008
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  3. son of powerpack

    son of powerpack Notebook Enthusiast

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    I like AVG I use I have no comment on the other as have not used.
     
    son of powerpack, Nov 9, 2008
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  4. entropy.cz

    entropy.cz Notebook Evangelist

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    yes it is true that anti-spyware is inside in the newest version. i have used the free version for ages and it was good (now i've switched to the paid version), i have not used avira though.
    i guess that none of them is bad.
     
    entropy.cz, Nov 9, 2008
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  5. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    Both are good free anti-viruses. I've used both in the past and have had little complaints about either if not simply that Avira usually bugs me to buy the pair version lol :p
     
    Melody, Nov 9, 2008
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  6. Brickmen

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    I use avast on my pc and it works great, also free, as for spyware, take a look at spybot search and destroy also free. Avast is better protection than AVG normally (at least it used to be), however i've never used avira.
     
    Brickmen, Nov 9, 2008
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  7. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Easily Avira. It has a better scanning engine, it's lighter on the resources, and there haven't been too many complaints about it. When AVG 8.0 came out, there were tons of problems reported on here and many people switched.

    In terms of ranks: Avira > Avast > AVG
     
    jin07, Nov 9, 2008
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  8. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    avira is far better than avg is.. any day of the week
     
    zfactor, Nov 9, 2008
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  9. son of powerpack

    son of powerpack Notebook Enthusiast

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    User actions are far more important than any anti virus. Truth is if you have a clue as to what you are doing you do not need anti-virus. I ran for 8 years no virus, have run two years with AVG no virus's found. Be smart not stupid.
     
    son of powerpack, Nov 9, 2008
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  10. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    AVG served me pretty well for a year or two while I was between Norton Symantec and something better. Eventually I settled on NOD32 antivirus, which I find to be extremely robust while light on resources. It costs money, yes, but you get what you pay for in this case.
     
    StormEffect, Nov 9, 2008
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I haven't used AVG...I am happy with Avira since I switched over from Trend Micro :)eek :).

    As long as Avira works fine for me, I will continue using it! :D :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 9, 2008
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  12. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Avira, I lost faith with AVG after the whole 8.0 10,000 false positives debacle. :)
     
    booboo12, Nov 9, 2008
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  13. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Avira definitely.

    Disable that nag screen.

    AVG became a system hog when it became that all-in-one-ish security system. Avira is light yet reliable.
     
    scythie, Nov 10, 2008
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  14. TeeJay 44

    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    Used AVG for a long time. Disliked the new AVG 8 and switched to Avast and then to Avira. I find Avira to be the best all rounder.
     
    TeeJay 44, Nov 10, 2008
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  15. Guntraitor Sagara

    Guntraitor Sagara Notebook Evangelist

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    i never thought there's a way to disable that NAG screen. :D You people are really brilliant. thanks.

    Oh, did i say AviRa FtW ? :D
     
    Guntraitor Sagara, Nov 10, 2008
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  16. lokster

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    Avira FTW!

    i used AVG before and it couldnt get rid of this one virus that avira did. and that was enough for me. + avira is lighter and works better paired with threatfire :D
     
    lokster, Nov 10, 2008
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  17. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I've used both. I like the feel of AVG better; I can't comment on the performance differences, as I've never had Avira actually find any viruses. :rolleyes:
     
    pixelot, Nov 10, 2008
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  18. Qwakrz

    Qwakrz Notebook Consultant

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    Qwakrz, Nov 11, 2008
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  19. bulik

    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    avira. good AV even when gamin g
     
    bulik, Nov 14, 2008
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  20. Cheffy

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    I switched to Avira from AVG - AVG was getting too bloated and demanding. I like it better overall, and now that I can turn off that stupid nagging I like it even more.
     
    Cheffy, Nov 14, 2008
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  21. Renegade0721

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    Avira FTW lightweight and reliable
     
    Renegade0721, Nov 15, 2008
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  22. 401402

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    do you guys consider McAFEE a waste off space on your computers
    i was told for my new laptop vostro 1700 to add it on the machine?

    i was looking for freeware that actualy works on this dell machine???????
     
    401402, Nov 15, 2008
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  23. jin07

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    Yeah, McAfee is pretty bad. It's a lousy firewall and anti-virus program.
     
    jin07, Nov 15, 2008
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  24. visiom88

    visiom88 Notebook Evangelist

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    Avira is way better than AVG nowadays. Also put Avast! in your consideration.
     
    visiom88, Nov 15, 2008
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  25. Pranalien

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    AVG 8.0 tries to delete Crysis.exe and other executable flash files. That problem was there in version 7.5. Even on the latest version they have not corrected it. Because of this irritating problem, I switched over to Avira Free 8.2. At least it asks my permission before doing anything.
     
    Pranalien, Nov 16, 2008
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