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justinsn95
10-07-2007, 08:36 PM
i have read some bad reviews about the leading guys (norton, mcafee) so i was like "well fuck it then lets just try this one. it auto updates itself and everything". it found like 6 things. but i was wondering if any of you guys had any experience with it. im guessing it sucks for the most part due to the price. it's free. but the big guys charge well for theirs, and I've really only heard complaints about them.
line-em-up
10-07-2007, 08:49 PM
I've used it for 6 years and it's stopped several viruses. My pc has been infected zero times. If you feel bad about it being free, they do have a version you can pay for.
cat4x4
10-07-2007, 09:36 PM
So you are using the FREE version right ?
line-em-up
10-07-2007, 09:37 PM
I am
johnny1999
10-07-2007, 10:11 PM
I read about it in Maximum PC a few years back now it is on every PC at work and both of my home PCs. I use the free at home and we bought the ones for work. Not much missing from the free one.
Stang2be
10-07-2007, 10:16 PM
the new 2008 home version is mcafee is supposed to be much improved. I haven't tried it yet first hand but I can give it a whirl and let you know.

I run the corporate editions on my stuff but I also work for McAfee so I can get the stuff for free :)
momo stallion
10-08-2007, 08:22 AM
i use it exclusively now. both it and CA ez antivirus are good. they run with a small footprint so they dont bog your computer on startup and make you feel like a pile of shit like full featured norton and mcafee do.
WhiteOut
10-08-2007, 08:46 AM
[QUOTE=momo stallion]i use it exclusively now. both it and CA ez antivirus are good. they run with a small footprint so they dont bog your computer on startup and make you feel like a pile of shit like full featured norton and mcafee do.[/QUOTE]

I have the CA security center for all the computers at work. It's pretty nice.
Bobba Fett
10-08-2007, 08:49 AM
I never really cared much for AVG. I use BitDefender Free Edition. No need for an active scan shield...
BP
10-08-2007, 08:53 AM
I use Avast, it's free and works with Vista 64. No problems and it updates every day it seems.
Blue5spd
10-08-2007, 09:09 PM
I have installed this on over 100+ computers and have never had one issue with it. It works really well and doesn't slow the system down.
Shorty
10-08-2007, 09:43 PM
I use it. it's caught a couple things that have been thrown at it. never had an infection.
Sgt Beavis
10-08-2007, 10:43 PM
AVG is one of the best AV products out there. Unlike Norton, they don't tend to write screwed up filter drivers.
mikeb
10-09-2007, 12:13 AM
Our company uses the hell out of AVG, and I use it on my own home systems (free version) and on my laptop (paid version). I also recommend it to my friends. No issues to date with any nasty viruses of any kind on any box.
99MustangGT
10-09-2007, 12:30 AM
I use the free AVG version, Spyware, and Adaware. I haven't had any problems!!
ceyko
10-09-2007, 07:43 AM
Never had a problem with AVG.
dudeitstaylor
10-09-2007, 10:43 AM
Can someone post a link? I would like to install this uber+free antivirus.

Taylor
Tx Redneck
10-09-2007, 09:34 PM
[QUOTE=dudeitstaylor]Can someone post a link? I would like to install this uber+free antivirus.

Taylor[/QUOTE]

http://www.download.com/3001-2239_4-10746390.html?spi=90c87b865eefca51dea0ce0267de219e
mikeb
10-09-2007, 10:17 PM
[QUOTE=dudeitstaylor]Can someone post a link? I would like to install this uber+free antivirus.

Taylor[/QUOTE]

http://free.grisoft.com <--manufacturer's direct link
Neiladin
10-09-2007, 10:41 PM
[QUOTE=dudeitstaylor]Can someone post a link? I would like to install this uber+free antivirus.

Taylor[/QUOTE]
dudeitstaylor = dudeimlazy

a quick google search would yield you hundreds of links to download AVG Free
ceyko
10-10-2007, 07:27 AM
Yup, the Oracle (http://www.google.com) has all the answers.
justinsn95
10-10-2007, 05:08 PM
[QUOTE=Neiladin]dudeitstaylor = dudeimlazy

a quick google search would yield you hundreds of links to download AVG Free[/QUOTE]

and, a couple scammers who intend to try and sell you the free version lol.

but thanks for all the info guys. but i do have one more question. if its so good, why is it free? seems like they could make some money. :confused:
Tx Redneck
10-10-2007, 09:44 PM
[QUOTE=justinsn95]and, a couple scammers who intend to try and sell you the free version lol.

but thanks for all the info guys. but i do have one more question. if its so good, why is it free? seems like they could make some money. :confused:[/QUOTE]

They hope that you will want the unavailable features in the free version and purchase a subscription. ;)
dudeitstaylor
10-11-2007, 12:43 PM
[QUOTE=mikeb]http://free.grisoft.com <--manufacturer's direct link[/QUOTE]

Thanks MikeB.
ram57ta
10-11-2007, 02:14 PM
I use AVG free edition on all my computers and it has caught a few viruses trying to get into my computer. It works great.
[CS]ls1haha
10-11-2007, 02:20 PM
+1 for AVG

but I have had a couple wicked porno trojans, and I ended up just doing a system restore.
ram57ta
10-11-2007, 02:28 PM
[QUOTE='[CS]ls1haha']+1 for AVG

but I have had a couple wicked porno trojans, and I ended up just doing a system restore.[/QUOTE]

Stop looking at gay porn sites :p
justinsn95
10-11-2007, 04:28 PM
[QUOTE=ram57ta]Stop looking at gay porn sites :p[/QUOTE]

yeah, i heard those are the worst about wicked trojans. :D