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    New Verison of AVG: AVG Free Edition 8.5.386!!!

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Cin', Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey all!

    New version of AVG: AVG Free Edition 8.5.386

    To download click here!

    Change Log:
    • Core: Incremental definition distribution optimization.
    • Kernel: Fixed unnecessary error reporting on license verification when the AVI
    • loader driver is in error state.
    • Kernel: AVG configuration access optimized.
    • Localization: AVG newly localized into Chinese.
    Hope that helps!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 2, 2009
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  2. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    LOL. I guess you're not using it. Avira Antivir Personal 9 would always be your choice right?
    XD!
    Anyway, thanks for sharing.
     
    DarkSilver, Jul 2, 2009
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  3. Cin'

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    Nope, I'm not! :D And, yes on Avira AV 9 ;)

    I just saw it availi, and thought I'd share the update!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 2, 2009
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  4. Baserk

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    Are you Maximus' sister?
     
    Baserk, Jul 3, 2009
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  5. DarkSilver

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    Why you ask so? LOL.
    I doubt they have same kind of behaviour?
     
    DarkSilver, Jul 3, 2009
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  6. Shaythong

    Shaythong Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey Cin'! Long time no talk huh? Thanks for the info but I still use Avast. I've used Avira before, but I don't know how good it is now. :)
     
    Shaythong, Jul 4, 2009
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  7. Cin'

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    Avast, AVG, and Avira..I think they are good :) I think it's personal preference..and what you want to use. ;)

    I think trying them out is a good idea, and sticking with the one that just *works for you* :D

    Personally, I haven't tried AVG....but it has good Forum Member feedback!

    Cin ;) :)

    Sidenote..: (it has been awhile)! ;)
     
    Cin', Jul 4, 2009
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  8. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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    thanks for the heads up im gonna try it out lets see if it runs smooth.....
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, Jul 4, 2009
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  9. Shaythong

    Shaythong Notebook Evangelist

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    The last time I used AVG, it gave me some problems with games that have a security thing on it. I've used Avira once, it seems to be "light" and not taking up lots of resources. :D Avast is cool because I like the fast definition updates, boot-time scanner, and that it found viruses that others couldn't. :D
     
    Shaythong, Jul 4, 2009
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  10. TeeJay 44

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    Avast is a wee bit slower than Avira. I however prefer Avast because....as Cin said, it's a personal thing. I also like and trust Avast's boot time scan as well as password protection (which Avira does not have).

    At work here too, Avast rocks when you are using it to help people clean out old infected systems. That's where the boot time scan really weeds out the buried crap that Avira cant.

    I have used Norton, Avira, Avast and AVG all for extended periods of time.

    And I always come back to Avast.
     
    TeeJay 44, Jul 5, 2009
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