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    Avira vs Spybot

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by agusman, Jun 24, 2010.

  1. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    Is Avira worth the upgrade from free version to premium?

    How does its AntiSpyware compare with Spybot's teatimer?
     
    agusman, Jun 24, 2010
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  2. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I can't answer the above since I stopped using Avira a long time ago but I can tell you that Avast Free comes with a solid AV and Anti-Spyware all built into one. :)
     
    Rodster, Jun 24, 2010
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  3. Eugene91

    Eugene91 Notebook Consultant

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    Both are different...

    Dont use Spybot teatimer.. its heavy on resource..

    Ur better of with Avira 10 Free or Avast! 5 Free :D
     
    Eugene91, Jun 25, 2010
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  4. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Or, you could try MSE.
     
    lineS of flight, Jun 26, 2010
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