Avg 2011?

[jimbouk]

AVG (free) is now hassling me every time I start my computer to upgrade. I wouldn't mind, but after downloading the installer it still wants to get another 130MB from the internet for the install - seems a bit heavy weight for my taste.

Anyone done the upgrade and does it become more intrusive/annoying than the current version? Happy to switch to a different (free) anti-virus as I'm going to go a re-install at some point soon.

[jim]

Just grab Microsoft Security Essentials. It's one of the best things I've ever done for my PC, seriously!

[smargh]

Microsoft Security Essentials.

The next version, currently in beta, will offer some excellent features in addition to the current non-bloated set.

[Legthigh]

Just grab Microsoft Security Essentials. It's one of the best things I've ever done for my PC, seriously!

This.

[jimbouk]

Wow, I didn't expect Microsoft software to come so highly recommended! Cheers

[Legria]

I like Avast myself

[Blitzen]

I like Avast myself

Me too.
On my daughters laptop it runs like a dream.

[tomhigs]

I have to admin, Im very happy after dumping AVG in favor of Msofts security essentials

[g8ina]

still running avg 2011 here, quite happy.

[3galarm]

still running avg 2011 here, quite happy.

yeah i'm also running Avg 2011 and not getting that problem i wonder why

[ComputingData]

I used to use AVG - but now Microsoft Security Essentials - much better.

If I suspect that something might be up then I go to pack.google.com and install Spyware Doctor (free edition), then after it has done it's check I uninstall it.

[tomhigs]

anyone had the problem mentioned a few days ago about the infiate reboot loop update?

[MikeCorruption]

Hmm i convertered myself from AVG to Avast the pc runs alot faster with Avast instead of AVG, plus the internet security seems tighter on Avast

[garin94]

I'm using AVG 8.5 here, works a beauty.

[Zadock]

I was getting Mcafee for free from O2 but since I have just shifted to VM cable (moved to Cardiff and penarth exchange is rubbish )... bit confused as to what to switch to virus guard wise? I already have Spybot, spyware blaster and malware bytes at hand if I have any problems.

So what is the concensus? AVG, Avast, MS essentials other free or paid? (not a problem if I get piece of mind). What about firewalls... I've gotten a bit out of the loop with this stuff.

[jim]

Personally?

MSSE + Windows Firewall + Router Firewall

Easy and free.