[Khurkris]

Any comments on how this compares to Norton Anti-Virus. My Norton subscription has just expired and I am considering this prog instead of paying for another year of Norton. I have been very happy with Norton for the last 4 years. Thanks for yr feedback.

[TomGuy]

I used to have McAfee, but even on a 1.8 mhz Pentium 4 it got sluggish with glut-ware.

I switched to a version of Trend Micro. I still use it, but it has changed ownership and a new version is coming soon. I'm not sure what the cost will be.

I recently started using AVG. It seems to work pretty well. I haven't had any problems, and it doesn't take over the system resources to run. [I have it set to auto update and run daily during a time I am away from the pc.]

I like it (ver 6). I just downloaded 7.289 and will check it out.

[Wooly]

Although the free version of AVG is good, a better free AV program is Anti-Vir at the link below. Both programs have a small footprint, but the update system, along with the reminder is better with AntiVir and their update servers are very fast. With AVG the free update server can be really slow sometimes or not even available.
AntiVir is also really great at stopping dialers and trojans.
I have used both on over 100 computers that I have built for people and even the lamers managed to keep the AntiVir Program updated unlike the AVG installs.

http://www.free-av.com/

[Calvin Locke]

...how this compares to Norton Anti-Virus.

I just saw a ZDnet Anchordesk article on Norton/McAfee/PC-cillin last Friday.

Here's the link: Why you should ditch Norton AntiVirus

I've never tried PC-cillin myself.

I've been using Norton AV/Firewall for years, and it is a dog.

I used McAfee's Guard Dog years ago, and liked the interface for what it did at the time.

I'm more likely to go with PC-cillin or McAfee after my Norton expires, depending on the rebates offered.

[George W. Bush]

Any comments on how this compares to Norton Anti-Virus.

I've switched over a dozen people in the last year.

I really can't find any difference. They're just as safe as with Norton thus far.

Norton makes more sense if you buy the suite and get the firewall and antivirus integrated. I own ZoneAlarm but there are elements of the Norton firewall that offer much better reporting. The parental controls and spam blocking and antispyware features in the suite are only okay but need to get better. Norton offers a lot in the suite but if you're only after antivirus, I'd say go with the freebie.

I'm going to uninstall my Norton and go with this new AVG personally.

I saw a recent special on Norton AV 2005 for only $15 shipped from Amazon. Look around and see if they still offer it. So you might look for some specials if you want all the features and integration.

[pollywog]

I had Norton's antivirus and installed the AVG program when it expired. I love AVG and would pay for it over Nortons.Easy to install and use.

[wouldilie]

I've been using AVG on my machines and on a lot of friend's machines for several years. I think the stuff is great. It finds problems that Norton and McAfee don't. I'm gonna upgrade for sure.

[2nd amendment mama]

I have used AVG for quite a while now and have been extremely pleased with it. In fact, I recommend it to all of my customers. It uses far fewer resources than Norton and isn't half as intrusive on your computer. I highly recommend it. Stop wasting your money on Norton.

[FranApple]

AVG is the best and it is still free Yahoo

[Salvation]

I'll take AVG over Norton any day.