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[Closed] AVG antivirus - alternative

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I've had AVG a long time, it's previously been fine. For over a week it's had a new habit, it falls into a hole and drags the lappy with it.

What alternatives are there? I really CBA to continue, despite having 18 months' subscription still to run.


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 9:20 am
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If you're running something newer than XP, then use Microsoft Security Essentials. XP or older, I'd use Avast


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 9:24 am
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^This.


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 9:29 am
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Windows 7 = MSE
Windows 8 = Windows Defender

Make sure AVG is totally uninstalled first - there's a removal tool on their website.


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 10:05 am
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Bullguard Ive used for the last few years but Ive used Avast in the past and never had any issues with either.


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 10:07 am
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AVG used to be my go to AV prog, but its got more and more bloated and more resource hungry and I havent used it for 6 years now.
Uninstalling is a PITA as well.
MSE would be my choice as long as you're not using XP.


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 10:11 am
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avira - had the free version for years with no issues.


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 10:35 am
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Avast!


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 10:37 am
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Thanks all. AVG removed itself without dramas, and I'm trusting MS for the first time ever.


 
Posted : 12/06/2014 1:41 pm
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Security essentials here too!


 
Posted : 13/06/2014 8:48 pm
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Avast user here -

But just of late, it's begun to get a bit "sales happy" with its detections and offers of the full paid for package. It seems good, but going in the wrong direction.


 
Posted : 13/06/2014 8:57 pm
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Bit defender, I've found pretty good


 
Posted : 27/06/2014 6:41 am

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