Re: Is Grisoft AVG FREE adequate protection for my system?

From: Babel17delany (Babel17delany_at_optonline.net)
Date: 05/03/05

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    Does Kaspersky have a free version like Grisoft? Or a trial version?

    nemo_outis wrote:
    > Babel17delany <Babel17delany@optonline.net> wrote in
    > news:_Nwde.4824$FE3.601@fe12.lga:
    >
    >
    >>I will look into Avast.
    >>It appears from Vanguard's list that Norton & McAfee have the best
    >>virus detection rates.
    >>
    >>What's in a Name? wrote:
    >>
    >>>Babel17delany wrote:
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>>I am planning to remove Norton Antivirus 2000 from my Windows 98
    >>>>system because of some problems I believe it is creating.
    >>>>Specifically, I believe NAV is the cause of very delayed loading of
    >>>>certain programs, all of which contain an update option.
    >>>>
    >>>>I would like to know if those of you feel that Grisoft AVG FREE is
    >>>>an adequate protection for my system. If not, how is the paid
    >>>>version?
    >>>>
    >>>>Thank you.
    >>>>
    >>>
    >>>You should look into using Avast-I have been using it for 3 years now
    >>>with good results-no infection,ever. I can't say the same for AVG
    >>>which I used before switching. There are some other tools you need to
    >>>keep your computer safe besides an AV. I have info and links on my
    >>>pages. One other thing,you should make a backup of important files
    >>>and then do a complete format and install of win98 to get rid of any
    >>>traces of Norton. -max
    >>
    >
    >
    > Kaspersky hammers them all. Moreover, Kaspersky is particularly good for
    > those who indulge in "high risk internetting" since it is excellent at
    > unravelling most packing schemes and other slimy tricks used to conceal
    > viruses.
    >
    > Regards,
    >
    > PS Kaspersky does have a clumsy interface but I can live with a few warts
    > since the engine is so powerful (and the updates are so frequent).
    >
    >
    >
    > 

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