What Anti Virus?

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Denise

Hi,
can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs well
with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over, not
thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought may
be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior to
installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal,
great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
again the problems began.
Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards

Denise
 
Denise735422 Wrote:
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs
> well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
> not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I
> thought may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
> to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to
> normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and
> once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise

Hi Denise.

I'm currently using Avast!, which is free for home use. It does require
registration, but remains free nonetheless for home users.

Get it here - 'avast! antivirus - high security and protection from
malware with anti-spyware and anti-rootkit software built in'
(http://www.avast.com/)

Peter


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You could give the free version of Avast! anti virus a try (www.avast.com)
The user interface is not as 'user' friendly as AVG but the application
itself has many followers.

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"Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
> not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
> may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
> to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise
>
 
No need to start a new thread

"Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
> not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
> may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
> to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise
>
 
good thing he started a new thread... I saw this one while I didn't see the
other one

"DL" <address@invalid> wrote in message
news:uZzU0haxIHA.5580@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> No need to start a new thread
>
> "Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
>> Hi,
>> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs
>> well
>> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
>> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
>> not
>> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
>> may
>> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
>> to
>> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to
>> normal,
>> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
>> again the problems began.
>> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
>> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>> Kind regards
>>
>> Denise
>>
>
>
 
"Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
> not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
> may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
> to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise

I use AVG Free 8, it's not a problem. Apparently the paid version of AVG8
does have an SP1 incompatibility that is being fixed. If you contact
their support you may be able to get a pre-release version


HTH
-pk
 
Avast.
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three years ago, and since then the number
of cases has been steadily increasing."
 
I do not know about Vista but Avast Home Edition works great with all of
the other versions of Windows.

Denise wrote:
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs
> well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all
> over, not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I
> thought may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good
> prior to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to
> normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise
>
 
Patrick Keenan wrote:
> "Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
>> Hi,
>> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs
>> well
>> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
>> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all
>> over, not
>> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I
>> thought may
>> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good
>> prior to
>> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to
>> normal,
>> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and
>> once
>> again the problems began.
>> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
>> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>> Kind regards
>>
>> Denise
>
> I use AVG Free 8, it's not a problem. Apparently the paid version of
> AVG8 does have an

> SP1 incompatibility
This is the kind of things you have with Windows.
> that is being fixed. If you contact their support you may be able
> to get a pre-release version
>
>
> HTH
> -pk
 
measekite wrote:

>
>
> Patrick Keenan wrote:
>
>> "Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
>>
>>> Hi,
>>> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs
>>> well
>>> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
>>> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all
>>> over, not
>>> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I
>>> thought may
>>> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good
>>> prior to
>>> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to
>>> normal,
>>> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and
>>> once
>>> again the problems began.
>>> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
>>> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>>> Kind regards
>>>
>>> Denise
>>
>>
>> I use AVG Free 8, it's not a problem. Apparently the paid version of
>> AVG8 does have an
>
>
>> SP1 incompatibility
>
> This is the kind of things you have with Windows.
Get lost you fukkin lying linux troll!
>
>> that is being fixed. If you contact their support you may be able
>> to get a pre-release version
>>
>>
>> HTH
>> -pk
 
Denise wrote:
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over, not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
> may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise
>

The best if you want to pay: Kaspersky. If you don't want to pay, Avast
Home Edition. That said, having a hard firewall enabled in your router
will also help along with safe hex.

Alias
 
These are my observations/recommendations. They are based on third party
reviews & my own experiences. A good review compendium is:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/antivirus-software/review.html

Each package has its strengths and weaknesses- no package offers "perfect"
protection.

Eset NOD 32 Antivirus: Excellent protection against a variety of threats,
low foot print. Generally stable under Vista. Recent signature update caused
serious stability issues on some machines. However, Eset quickly addressed
the issue. Recommended.

Bitdefender Antivirus 2008: Very good protection against a variety of
threats Excellent performance (real time protection & scanning). Low
pricing. Stable under Vista- however may have Vista incompatibilities- one
of which I experienced. Poor response time from technical support. Uninstall
may require use of a free, easy to use Bitdefender utility. Not recommended
for Vista due to possible incompatibility.

Kaspersky 7 Antivirus: Excellent protection against a variety of threats,
low foot print. My have stability issues, including potential for
corruption/operating system instability. This may be true of other packages,
but I directly experienced this with K7. Vista compatible- however I
personally will not use it because of issues I encountered.

Avast 4.8 Home edition (freeware). Good protection. Easy to install. Vista
compatible. Was only on my system for a brief period. I concluded, by
reading independent reviews, that its protection may not be as strong as
other non-freeware software packages.


"Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
> not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
> may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
> to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise
>
 
The problem lies with AVG 'not' windows! Who is trying to solve the problem
Microsoft or AVG? Answer AVG therefore it is there problem.

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kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..

"measekite" <inkystinky@oem.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Patrick Keenan wrote:
>> "Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
>>> Hi,
>>> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs
>>> well
>>> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
>>> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
>>> not
>>> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
>>> may
>>> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
>>> to
>>> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to
>>> normal,
>>> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and
>>> once
>>> again the problems began.
>>> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
>>> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>>> Kind regards
>>>
>>> Denise
>>
>> I use AVG Free 8, it's not a problem. Apparently the paid version of
>> AVG8 does have an
>
>> SP1 incompatibility
> This is the kind of things you have with Windows.
>> that is being fixed. If you contact their support you may be able to
>> get a pre-release version
>>
>>
>> HTH
>> -pk
 
Hi,
>
> just wanted to say a big THANKYOU to all that take the time to read and
> answer the questions that are posted by people like me, who have come to
> the end of their tether with problems that are driving us to distraction.
> I now have a great Anti Virus installed that runs beautifully with Vista
> Home Premium and removed Webroot and replaced it with a more user friendly
> Spyware.
> My computer has been restored to harmony!! Runs so much faster too.
> Thank you, for without all the recommendations and advice I received, I
> would no doubt have been sectioned under the mental act, as I was so
> nearly on the verge!!
> Thanks again
>
> Kindest regards
>
> Denise x





Denise" <denise@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4A6C7F18-C918-4C16-98B8-B60F0CDF7CF0@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> can someone please advise of a good free anti virus program that runs well
> with Vista Home Premium. I downloaded the bought version 8.0 and began
> having problems with the computer lagging, and generally slow all over,
> not
> thinking it was AVG, I checked every other possible issue that I thought
> may
> be causing it. Eventually it lead to AVG, as things had been good prior
> to
> installation. I completely removed AVG and everything returned to normal,
> great! But then I done a further download of the program again, and once
> again the problems began.
> Is there a good alternative Anti Virus program that is recommended ?
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Kind regards
>
> Denise
>
 
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