AVG anti virus - good or not?

Petnanny · #1 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 12:11

As you all know by now, just had a real crises after being informed that my hard drive is knackered. Just waiting to get it back from the shop, and keeping fingers crossed that something may be retrievable :sad1:

We are now using a laptop which I don't particularly like, but having now installed a mouse, I feel much happier

I have installed a free anti virus called AEG and now have my emails, all 127 of them! Is this free anti virus okay?

CPLTD · #2 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 12:19

I would say AVG is the best solution around at the moment with its very small foot print very small price lol what more could you need Nina

PremierPDS · #3 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 12:36

I had AVG and it was great in all other areas apart from the fact that it started scanning as soon as I booted up the PC every day and I could never find the solution on how to stop this or schedule scans at a more convenient time. It was probably just me though, I'm proper dumb when it comes to that kinda stuff but our Simon will no doubt help you configure it if you have the same problem- he's such a diamond aint he!!!

Petnanny · #4 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 13:13

Absolutely. He may just regret offering to help me !!!

CPLTD · #5 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 13:15

No regrets here Nina im always a sucker for a lovely lady

Pixels Ink · #6 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 13:17

I use AVG here at the office, never had an issue with it. I use it in conjunction with Spybot and Adaware.

CPLTD · #7 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by PremierPDS

I had AVG and it was great in all other areas apart from the fact that it started scanning as soon as I booted up the PC every day and I could never find the solution on how to stop this or schedule scans at a more convenient time. It was probably just me though, I'm proper dumb when it comes to that kinda stuff but our Simon will no doubt help you configure it if you have the same problem- he's such a diamond aint he!!!

With the free version you cannot configure sheduling and the program will always startup on boot hun I know it can be irratating but small sacrafice for good protection as they say,

Petnanny · #8 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 14:13

Sorry Simon, not a clue what you are talking about

stephendoyle · #9 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 14:36

used avg paid version and never had a problem just the damn thing would update first thing in the morning.

as my license ran out changed to avast for free and imo better than avg.

regards
steve doyle

boxby · #10 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 14:44

I am not unconvinced there's not a bit of spyware in AVG at the moment. I get getting pop ups for the new AVG 8. I have the AVG 8 on trial at the moment, the paid version, and there are a few strange things afoot at present, mainly the fact that every now and then all my explorer windows shut down in bulk.