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26-Oct-2009, 11:47 AM #1
Free alternative to Avast?
Is there another good, free anti-virus, other than Avast out there? User friendly would be nice too.
Thanks, help is always greatly appreciated.
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26-Oct-2009, 11:52 AM #2
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26-Oct-2009, 12:39 PM #3
WHY, whats wrong with AVAST? it is user friendly, easy to use and does what it is supposed to do and does it well, doesnt hog system resources like others I could name either, its free too, what more do you want?
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26-Oct-2009, 12:42 PM #4
i also like the fact that it works unattended - so updates automatically and when you do need to upgrade to a new version - its clear on how to install the free version - ideal for my friends and family who dont want to know anything about managing a PC
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26-Oct-2009, 01:18 PM #5
problems with computer
I'm having problems with a neophyte's computer, and the way she registered Avast. Updating is very problematic, and just switching to another free anti virus program was something I would at least consider. This is not blasphemy is it? I'm just trying to consider my alternatives.
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26-Oct-2009, 01:52 PM #6
no problem at all - I was going to mention it when I posted my first post - but decided to just answer the question, however, following jack hackett post - i thought i would support ....
I have two very elderly people in 80s using PCs and this seemed the best option...

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and the way she registered Avast. Updating is very problematic
Normally you just load the homeuse free version, register for a key, which is emailed (you have to do this annually ) and it updates...
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26-Oct-2009, 10:35 PM #7
I just removed AVG from my wife's laptop, because it was hogging resources and rendered it almost impossible to use during a scan. Avast is a good one. I used it before, and should've just left it in place. Avira is also a nice free one, but every time it updates, it give you a dialogue box to buy the pay version. That gets tiresome.
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27-Oct-2009, 12:03 AM #8
I use Avira free edition and it has helped me with critters..
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27-Oct-2009, 11:01 AM #9
I used Avira for the past three weeks and it has been good but I gotta switch back to the new version of AVG (9.0), Avira pops up everyday in many instances prompting you to purchase the software premium version, how irritating......
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