AVG vs Avast

[RaptorCock]

I need an AV because I dont have one. I can't download Malwarebytes I keep getting an internal error. So, AVG or Avast, or both in one PC?

OS: win 10

[alexhelvetica]

Windows Defender!

[Bogica]

I'll just leave this here, it should give you the answer.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2984639/privacy/avg-s-new-privacy-policy-is-uncomfortably-honest-about-tracking-users.html

[DimasRMDO]

I might say Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials instead, they aren't the best but it's light.

Your head is the best Anti-Virus.

If I have to choose one of those, I might say Avast, but again I prefer Windows Defender.

Do NOT install 2 anti-virus in one computer as it can cause trouble in the future.

[Bittenfleax]

Please have a "none" option. Or "other" option.

[manikyath]

so, i ended up uninstalling both of them over something i REALLY wasnt okay with... cant remember what tho.

 

there was a topic on the forum about AVG's privacy policy stating they have the right to (and will) sell your browser history to third parties.

heres the candy: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/448780-avgs-update-to-their-privacy-policy/

 

make from it what you want, i'm considering picking up a copy of bullguard again at this point...

[Sakkura]

Avira.

[RaptorCock]

I might say Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials instead, they aren't the best but it's light.

Your head is the best Anti-Virus.

If I have to choose one of those, I might say Avast, but again I prefer Windows Defender.

Do NOT install 2 anti-virus in one computer as it can cause trouble in the future.

 

I cant get Microsoft Security Essentials, I got win 10

[RaptorCock]

k I have a other option

[DimasRMDO]

I cant get Microsoft Security Essentials, I got win 10

Windows 10 has Windows Defender, it's like Microsoft Security Essential already, unless you've got Windows 7 or lower then you need to download it.

[Pool]

Windows Defender!

 

I laughed so hard thank you !

[RaptorCock]

I laughed so hard thank you !

 

What?

[VioDuskar]

I need an AV because I dont have one. I can't download Malwarebytes I keep getting an internal error. So, AVG or Avast, or both in one PC?

OS: win 10

 

honestly, i don't think you need one. most people just need to be protected from themselves. adblock and reading the extra download smalltext will save you loads of heart ache. 

[SImoHayha]

Bitdefender. Bitdefender is easy and light weight it scans in the background without taking resources.

 

I like it it's easy to use just let it do it's thing lel.

[Pool]

What?

 

Oh shit, dont tell me you guys were serious ?

 

It's like the worse free AV out there even in term of lightness http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-free-antivirus_round-up_Page-1

[RaptorCock]

Oh shit, dont tell me you guys were serious ?

 

It's like the worse free AV out there even in term of lightness http://www.trustedreviews.com/best-free-antivirus_round-up_Page-1

 

LOL

[DimasRMDO]

snip

BitDefender, yeah it's another choice.

It's light, although it has less option compared with the others, but it works like "Install it then leave it".

It does the job for you.

[RaptorCock]

BitDefender, yeah it's another choice.

It's light, although it has less option compared with the others, but it works like "Install it then leave it".

It does the job for you.

OK ill get it

[DimasRMDO]

OK ill get it

It's "BitDefender Free" not the paid one.

[RaptorCock]

It's "BitDefender Free" not the paid one.

I got it and some other free software like the USB immunizer.

Thank you!

[Kiyuubi]

I think we really need a sticky on this, or recommend software in general. This question is asked too much. This thread should be a sticky, but of course, should be audited for errors and such beforehand..

That aside:

For free AV you should either get Avira or Bitdefender. Bitdefender is more lightweight, but it doesn't give you many options in terms of control or how it works.

If you want a paid one then either Bitdefender or Kaspersky. I would probably go with Kaspersky just for the fact that their team has found a lot of security issues in the past. You can also check out AVTEST, a third-party company that rates AVs. (Bitdefender and Kaspersky are the top 2)

Do not get Avast!, as it is complete shit. Go to this link to find out why.

You will also want to scan your computer weekly, or whatever amount of time you are comfortable with, with Malwarebytes. Just to be clear, Malwarebytes is NOT an AV, nor should it be used like one. So do not run it along side your AV, only use it is a scanner. Make sure to not accept the trial it offers, and to disable it on startup.

 

Or just use Windows 10's built-in one.