On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:11:56 +0100, "John Barnett MVP"
<freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote:
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>I've used the free version of AVG and Avast and found them both to be good
>at their job. AVG does, however, have a much more user friendly interface.[/color]

But AVG is a pig - Avast isn't.

AVG (Free) is a brilliant anti-virus program considering it is free.
Used it for five years in conjunction with SpyBotSD - no virus attacks
succeeded.

--

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.


"John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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> I've used the free version of AVG and Avast and found them both to be good
> at their job. AVG does, however, have a much more user friendly interface.
>
> As Planters has already suggested NOD32 is also a good all rounder. I'm
> currently running Eset's Smart Security which includes NOD32 on my Windows
> 7 system partition.
>
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> "Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
> news:#L2CphPxJHA.496@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>
>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot of
>> system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
>> Antivirus does.
>>
>> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
>> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]
>[/color]

Jane A Taber wrote:[color=blue]
> Planters wrote:[color=green]
>> Jane A Taber wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>>
>>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a
>>> lot of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or
>>> Norman Antivirus does.
>>>
>>> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
>>> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]
>>
>> NOD32 at [url]www.eset.com[/url] and you can try the full-version trial for 25 days.[/color]
>
> I am not sure yet I is probably going to be one of there Avast/AVG/NOD32[/color]


Jane, I used AVG for years but recent versions on XP slowed things down
to a crawl and on Vista also slowed it down but of course it's a faster
machine so the slowdown was less obvious until I removed AVG.

Some people / machines seem okay with it, I certainly wasn't and if I'd
left it on this machine I'm using at work right now you'd probably get
this next week :)

Sorry, I think they have tried to do too much with it and it shows. By
all means try it, the protection is good, but it's probably not going to
be the fastest or least noticeable.

On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:11:42 +0200, Jane A Taber <jane@taber.com>
wrote:
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> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.[/color]


You'll get different answers from different people, but here's my
view:

1. The best is NOD32 (which you have to pay for)

2. If you want a free one, get Avast. It's not quite as good as NOD32,
but still very good.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

I remember not long ago Avira was being recommended as a very good antivirus
program - I don't know whether that is still the case, and I am very happy
with ESET Smart Security. But if I were to be wanting a free AV I would try
Avira from:
[url]http://www.avira.com/[/url]
where there is a link, at the top of their list, to the free version at:
[url]http://www.free-av.com/[/url]
Doug

"Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
news:%23L2CphPxJHA.496@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot of
> system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url]
>
> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus
> signature database 4034 (20090424) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security.
>
> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url][/color]


__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4034 (20090424) __________

The message was checked by ESET Smart Security.

[url]http://www.eset.com[/url]

On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:40:34 +0100, "Doug"
<doug@FAKEpleasereplytogroup.com> wrote:
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>I remember not long ago Avira was being recommended as a very good antivirus
>program - I don't know whether that is still the case, and I am very happy
>with ESET Smart Security. But if I were to be wanting a free AV I would try
>Avira from:
>[url]http://www.avira.com/[/url]
>where there is a link, at the top of their list, to the free version at:
>[url]http://www.free-av.com/[/url]
>Doug[/color]

Avira is one of the best:
[url]http://www.av-comparatives.org/[/url]
[url]http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse/summary2008.pdf[/url]
[url]http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/overview.html[/url]

Avira Antivir can be downloaded here:
[url]http://www.free-av.com/en/download/download_servers.php[/url]



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>
>__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4034 (20090424) __________
>
>The message was checked by ESET Smart Security.
>
>[url]http://www.eset.com[/url][/color]


This message can be switched off:
- Advanced setup
- Email client protection
- Append tag messages ......
- To infected mail only (or Never)

--
Fred W. (NL)

Speed is not the most important factor
in determining which product is the best.
It's the AV software's ability to stop and
detect.

See:
[url]http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02[/url]

--
JS
[url]http://www.pagestart.com[/url]


"Jane A Taber" <jane@taber.com> wrote in message
news:%23L2CphPxJHA.496@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot of
> system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Antivirus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]

"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
news:2284v4tbjic5p72sqjviqd2au2mvic8ito@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:11:42 +0200, Jane A Taber <jane@taber.com>
> wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
>>
>> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
>> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
>> Antivirus does.[/color]
>
>
> You'll get different answers from different people, but here's my
> view:
>
> 1. The best is NOD32 (which you have to pay for)
>
> 2. If you want a free one, get Avast. It's not quite as good as NOD32,
> but still very good.[/color]

It is installed on my machine and working to my satisfaction.
I hear they will withdraw support for the free Avast at the end of the year.
What is the best alternative? <H>.
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>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup[/color]

On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:57:12 -0400, "webster72n"
<webster72n******.com> wrote:
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>> You'll get different answers from different people, but here's my
>> view:
>>
>> 1. The best is NOD32 (which you have to pay for)
>>
>> 2. If you want a free one, get Avast. It's not quite as good as NOD32,
>> but still very good.[/color]
>
>It is installed on my machine and working to my satisfaction.
>I hear they will withdraw support for the free Avast at the end of the year.
>What is the best alternative? <H>.[/color]

Avira. I liked it so much, I decided to pop for the registered
version. The newest version also has real-time malware protection.

[url]http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AntiVir-Personal-Edition.shtml[/url]

There IS a "nag screen" in the free version (trying to "nag" you into
upgrading) but it can be disabled - along with the startup screen.

[url]http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm[/url]

"Steve McGarrett" <smcgarret@bookem.com> wrote in message
news:riv4v4pkj5pv36k16afs5ev2klujkvo0me@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:57:12 -0400, "webster72n"
> <webster72n******.com> wrote:
>[color=green][color=darkred]
>>> You'll get different answers from different people, but here's my
>>> view:
>>>
>>> 1. The best is NOD32 (which you have to pay for)
>>>
>>> 2. If you want a free one, get Avast. It's not quite as good as NOD32,
>>> but still very good.[/color]
>>
>>It is installed on my machine and working to my satisfaction.
>>I hear they will withdraw support for the free Avast at the end of the
>>year.
>>What is the best alternative? <H>.[/color]
>
> Avira. I liked it so much, I decided to pop for the registered
> version. The newest version also has real-time malware protection.
>
> [url]http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AntiVir-Personal-Edition.shtml[/url]
>
> There IS a "nag screen" in the free version (trying to "nag" you into
> upgrading) but it can be disabled - along with the startup screen.
>
> [url]http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm[/url][/color]

Thanks much,

Harry.

On 24-Apr-2009, Jane A Taber <jane@taber.com> wrote:
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> Can someone suggest a good anti virus program for Windows Vista?
>
> It is VERY important that the anti virus program does not consume a lot
> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> Anti virus does.
>
> I also did read the post below but did'nt get any clear suggestion here:
> [url]http://www.hd720i.com/free-edition-anti-virus-programs-156719.aspx[/url][/color]

Avira Premium is my favorite.

On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:57:12 -0400, "webster72n"
<webster72n******.com> wrote:
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>I hear they will withdraw support for the free Avast at the end of the year.
>What is the best alternative?[/color]

Where did you hear that?

On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:57:12 -0400, "webster72n"
<webster72n******.com> wrote:
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>
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:2284v4tbjic5p72sqjviqd2au2mvic8ito@4ax.com...[color=green]
> > On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:11:42 +0200, Jane A Taber <jane@taber.com>
> > wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> >> Can someone suggest a good antivirus program for Windows Vista?
> >>
> >> It is VERY important that the antivirus program does not consume a lot
> >> of system resources and slow down the computer like Norton- or Norman
> >> Antivirus does.[/color]
> >
> >
> > You'll get different answers from different people, but here's my
> > view:
> >
> > 1. The best is NOD32 (which you have to pay for)
> >
> > 2. If you want a free one, get Avast. It's not quite as good as NOD32,
> > but still very good.[/color]
>
> It is installed on my machine and working to my satisfaction.
> I hear they will withdraw support for the free Avast at the end of the year.
> What is the best alternative? <H>.[/color]


As I said, NOD32. If you want a free one, Avira.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

I parrot Ken's answer. I use Avast Free version with Vista 32 bit
Home Premium (as does my wife on her XP machine) and we have had
no trouble. As well Avast does score very high on AV tests year
after year. I also in the past purchased Nod 32 and it ran well
also. I switched to Avast after my Nod 32 license expired. I have
heard that Microsoft will offer a free AV sometime in 2009. I
expect if and when Avast Free is no longer supported I will switch
to the upcoming MS AV product. FYI the new Norton 2009 security
products (which I have also run) are very good on resource usage ,
detection etc. They are of course not free except for the trial
versions.

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>> >
>> > You'll get different answers from different people, but
>> > here's my
>> > view:
>> >
>> > 1. The best is NOD32 (which you have to pay for)
>> >
>> > 2. If you want a free one, get Avast. It's not quite as good
>> > as NOD32,
>> > but still very good.[/color]
>>
>> It is installed on my machine and working to my satisfaction.
>> I hear they will withdraw support for the free Avast at the end
>> of the year.
>> What is the best alternative? <H>.[/color]
>
>
> As I said, NOD32. If you want a free one, Avira.
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup[/color]

"+Bob+" <nomailplease@example.com> wrote in message
news:j886v4projhutgte9vim8uh0pmsl0p2s8v@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:57:12 -0400, "webster72n"
> <webster72n******.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>I hear they will withdraw support for the free Avast at the end of the
>>year.
>>What is the best alternative?[/color]
>
> Where did you hear that?[/color]

In the ME NG and quite recently.