Which is the better anti-virus: Avast or AVG?

15 years ago

I use avast because I feel it is not as resource intensive as some other programs (including AVG).

You can always try both and just pick the one you like better.

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Clyde Dennis

15 years ago

I've been using AVG for a few years now and it has been completely worry and trouble free for me. Can't really compare it to Avast as I've never tested it.

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cypherslock

15 years ago

I've used both and prefer Avast as it is less resource intensive and catches more.

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kevin campbelle 15 years ago

Avast for a long time now. No problems for me and it uses little resources.
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AverageGuy

15 years ago

well, it is really difficult to compare them. it depends on what websites you browse and what kind of virus these websites may have. no anti-virus software can do everything.

I use norton + avast + spy sweeper at the same time. Yes, sometimes, spy sweeper uses too much resources.

david

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InternetMarketingIQ

15 years ago

I have used both, I currently use Avast.

Why? Because when I did get a Virus ... Avast was able to fix it and AVG was not. I was running AVG at the time.

Perhaps not the best logic, could have been in isolated incident. But AVG did not protect me from the virus so I moved on. No viruses since and it's been over a year. I don't really visit the "type" of sites that harbor viruses... but who knows you could get one anywhere.

Just my opinion and why.

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Gene Pimentel

15 years ago

I used to use AVG, but installed Avast a few months ago and like it a whole lot better. It seems to catch more and is less intrusive.

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alanm88 15 years ago

the best antivirus for a few years now is bitdefender.. it does everything firewall, spam, antivirus, etc.
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Mmfh

15 years ago

Been using Avast for years because it works great and has spyware protection built into it.

Mm

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rosetrees 15 years ago

The other great thing about Avast is that the first time you run it, it does a boot sector scan of your computer.

If you are ever asked to sort out a computer that is struggling, Avast will sometimes catch enough malware in that initial scan to allow the computer to run well enough for you to run the necessary software/antispyware.
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tj

15 years ago

Here you can find some reviews regarding Internet Security Software (not only AVG and Avast) at zdnet.com Maybe that helps you also.

Software - Security | ZDNet: Reviews

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15 years ago

NOD32 is in my opinion, better than either of those.

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dotcomdesigns

15 years ago

I was an AVG user but when it got updated to version (sorry can't remember now!) it slowed my pc down every day during the update process. I switched to Avast because of reviews on CNet and I've been very happy with it. I do see me going back to AVG in the near future..

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viralim

15 years ago

I've used both - started out using AVG but switched over to avast. The latest version of AVG took too long to load at startup and is a memory hog.

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KD Marketing

15 years ago

I have been using avast for couple years now and it has been great, nothing gets through this bad boy

KD

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SteelDanno

15 years ago

I used to be a big fan of AVG.

On Mac now so ...

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rparikh

15 years ago

I think avast is one the best anti virus i have ever used . I try lots of like avg,kaspersky,quick heal , macefee,notron but i like avast becoz it is very user freindly and have great virus database so try it i dont think so and be relax from virus and spaywares .

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Ryan6

15 years ago

Avast wiped all the trojans I had, AVG couldn't even find them.

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OPLeads

15 years ago

We were using Avast until they couldn't find one of the "problems" we had on a test computer. Nowadays we only use Kaspersky Internet Security together with Malewarebytes - and we have never looked back....

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theultimate1

15 years ago

Avast! all the way. As cypherslock mentioned, it catches a lot more worms than the other one does.

If I could, however, recommend another name, you should try Kaspersky. It's fantastic, but is resource intensive and bugs you with keylogger alerts when you wanna load games on your system.

So, beating all those odds, Avast! still wins

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TelegramSam

15 years ago

One of the best things to do to avoid viruses via email, is to also use a little mail server, such as officemail by burrotech.

All of your emails come in their first. You can then review them easily before downloading them to your normal email programs such as outlook or outlook express.

If you have more than one computer officemail also directs the emails to the right computer or you can copy them or whatever.

They have a free version or a $30 or so version without a message on your emails.

Definitely worth it and it means 99% of viruses don't even get downloaded to your computer in the first place and if one does, then your anti virus program should pick it up.

Sam

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skippybosco

15 years ago

Another shout out for NOD32. Very low resource usage but one of the best detection engines around. Very happy with it!

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markov

15 years ago

NOD32 is a good option. But I would recommend Kaspersky Anti virus software. It uses very less resources on your PC and gives solid protection against online threats.

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babushka99

Banned 15 years ago

I second Kaspersky. I use to use PC-cillin (by Trend micro, until it started hogging). Then I switched to NOD32, very lightweight, but lacked things like firewal, IDS, etc. Switched to Kaspersky - been with it ever since. Don't regret it one bit. Lightweight, thorough and protects very well.

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yooozy

15 years ago

I used both of them both of them are great

I prefer AVG as it is free

~yoozy

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Banned 15 years ago

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John_Paduchak 15 years ago

I use avast because it seems to catch everything. I also like their boot up option to check your disk on restart. In the avast forum they say to have malwarebytes and superantispyware on your system just in case you get a virus.

I had a computer that did get a virus. Viruses, like ogres and onions need to be peeled away in layers. So between using the 3 programs was able to clean my system.
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- staffelseo 15 years ago
  
  Avast is much better the free one, and it has his updates everytime you turn on your comp!
  
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Tomwood

15 years ago

I use AVG I have not tried anything else AVG seems to work fine for me

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15 years ago

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Johnny12345

15 years ago

I use Avast. It's excellent. It's not a memory hog.

Johnny

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niklasgroup

15 years ago

both of the two are useful with our computer to perform such action so i would say that no one is better.

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Braveheart37

15 years ago

In my experience AVG doesnt slow your computer so much as Avast

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Sophia Elise

15 years ago

NAV has always protected my computer but strongly I dislike the constant popups to renew even when I am already renewed customer.

Sophia Elise

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tsnedyalkov 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Sophia Elise

NAV has always protected my computer but strongly I dislike the constant popups to renew even when I am already renewed customer.

Sophia Elise

This is one of the best programs in my view, but unfortunately, very severe. Over 70 percent of PC resources to run full antivirus .. I think that it worth it, unless it is used for serious PC bank transfers or corporate accounting, as in other major industries, which require maximum security ..
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BlackHatGuide31

15 years ago

Put me in the avast camp and i've used both quite a bit.

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Poglia

15 years ago

Best free antivirus: Avira Free
Best paid antivirus: Kaspersky, Avira Premium, Nod32

Avast and AVG are average, nothing special. Norton used to be the worst, but now it's a little better than before.

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tsnedyalkov

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Poglia

Best free antivirus: Avira Free
Best paid antivirus: Kaspersky, Avira Premium, Nod32

Avast and AVG are average, nothing special. Norton used to be the worst, but now it's a little better than before.

Kaspersky is very hard work and makes a slow PC, Avira is turned off every 2-3 months and creates problems, but NOD32 did not check - an I tests compared with Avast, Nod32 like not working. Many customers purchased a computer with Nod32, after my visit, and install Avast, opens many viruses, some of which are too dangerous for the security of personal information ..

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slovatt

15 years ago

I use both. They work well together and what one doesn't catch the other should so I feel I'm fully covered. I've long since stopped using McAfee or Norton.

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LA Grouch

15 years ago

Avast runs in "real time" so any virus is headed off BEFORE it gets into your PC.

AVG, and most others, need to run a dedicated scan to see if you are infected.

I've used Avast for about 2 years and have had zero problems.

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mydavis3

15 years ago

I'll have to look into Avast. I'm using AVG and I'm not happy, it slows down my PC. I have the Paid (2 yr version).

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tsnedyalkov

15 years ago

avast for a long time now - in light work, while very reliable. work of individual modules, unlike most anti-virus packages, which allows optimization according to its own needs, even the exclusion of unnecessary modules. Constantly updated. I am very happy and recommend it to all my clients. for many years until now, no customer has complained to me to block or self-ban antiviral. I do not have any comments to it

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Cashman

15 years ago

I have used just about all of them. NAV, McAfee, Kaspersky, AVG and Avast. I am definitely sold on Avast. AVG was good as well but I like Avast better. Most AV progams are serious system hogs. People at work and friends come to me when they get new laptops because I eliminate all the foo foo crap that comes packaged with a lot of new pc's. Many times McAfee (60 day trial) is installed. It's like having a new pc when you go from McAfee or NAV to Avast. Avast is truly the most user friendly program available IMO.

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irishmoment

15 years ago

I was a die hard avast user for a few years. When I had an issue with stumbleupon and avast, I tried avg. I now LOVE avg...it just rocks.

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ves_00

15 years ago

Used both, Avast came out better. The latest AVG version slowed down my computer to snail speed.

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frdsmth9

15 years ago

Avast has a higher rating than AVG, or at least has two independent pass ratings compared to AVG's one.

I have used AVG as a back up / second AV. It is fine, and has found viruses and trojans, but has missed the occasional whereas my paid AV nabbed them.

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Punkaj Dube

15 years ago

This seems to be off-topic, but, I prefer Kaspersky IS suite.

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teleam

15 years ago

I have been using AVG for three years now. I admit it slows my computer down when I am doing a full scan, but other wise it works fine checks my emails as well as warning me about danger sites.

Tom

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firstpagewebsearch

15 years ago

avast!! , i've been using it for a year now.

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