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Alternative to AVG

Started by jacktro , Jun 17 2013 08:00 AM

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jacktro

Posted 17 June 2013 - 08:00 AM

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Just looking for a less power hungry alternative for AVG on my old 2003 warhorse.
was thinking....Avast
any ideas most welcome

Thx

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rshaffer61

Posted 21 June 2013 - 06:58 AM

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Avast or MSE would be the two I would suggest. :ph34r:

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Machiavelli

Posted 21 June 2013 - 08:24 AM

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.Avast

Avast is a good one.

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Jayzeee

Posted 24 June 2013 - 03:09 PM

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Good post here regarding free anti-virus.

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barryherne

Posted 27 June 2013 - 03:22 AM

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There are several free AntiVirus Software worth to try on.
I would recommend MSE or Avira as they are rather lightweight and work well. Avast is also a good option though personally I don't like it.