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AVG Virus Security Software (Read 621 times)

Jun 29^th, 2008 at 9:12pm

Plugpennyshadow Offline
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Does anyone on the board use the AVG security software?

My dad uses it on both his PC and laptop. He swears by it as effective and very little intrusion into his everyday computing.

Any Pros & Cons would be welcome as to how this software will behave on a dedicated FSX gaming machine as regards not dragging performance down.

Thanks.

(BTW, I have seen ,somewhere in the boards, an anti-virus recommended by Dr. Nick. Have'nt found the thread again...Should've wrote it down...Someone hit me with the make and model of that AV software, please.)

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Reply #1 - Jun 29^th, 2008 at 10:08pm

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AVG anti virus free and pay versions are one of the best out there. I have the pay version and it does not affect my gaming at all. Effectiveness is at the top. Great virus scanner and removal. Will do whatever you ask. It is just much better than Norton. Wink

Get the free version and try it out.

Now regarding clean uninstall i do not know as I have never tried it. But i hear it is clean to get rid of.

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Reply #2 - Jun 30^th, 2008 at 2:35am

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A believer and user of AVG Cool

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Reply #3 - Jun 30^th, 2008 at 3:36am

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I work in a small pc shop. every computer goes out with a copy of AVG installed. The ones that come back with viruses (costs $99 to remove Cheesy

) have removed their AVG lol.

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Reply #4 - Jun 30^th, 2008 at 5:01am

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I use AVG free 8.0.
Is good Wink

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Reply #5 - Jun 30^th, 2008 at 6:42am

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ozzy72 wrote on Jun 30^th, 2008 at 2:35am:

A believer and user of AVG Cool

I felt a song coming on there....

"then i saw her face...." Grin

Been using AVG for years, brilliant piece of freeware

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Reply #6 - Jun 30^th, 2008 at 10:58am

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Thanks for the snappy replies and the affirms from all. You guys responding always seem to have the bestest advice.

Think I'll go for the entire AVG security suite. Am currently running Microsoft LiveOne Care suite. I had a bad virus attack a few months ago. I know it is not LiveOne's fault or Microsoft's, but I am not pleased with the mechanics of LiveOne...can't really explain it any other way...just a general dissatisfaction.

I have seen references to a security software recommended in some of the threads associated with Nick's advice and tweaks. Anyone know the name of this software?

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Reply #7 - Jul 1^st, 2008 at 8:55pm

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(BTW, I have seen ,somewhere in the boards, an anti-virus recommended by Dr. Nick. Have'nt found the thread again...Should've wrote it down...Someone hit me with the make and model of that AV software, please.)

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Reply #8 - Jul 9^th, 2008 at 2:54pm

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i have used avg for years and have not had one problem or infection that is didnt catch

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