login123 0 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Isn't too hard to uninstall the unwanted things, if they got past you at first. Google knows how so check there first, but I think it is no more than Add/Remove programs, then click on "change" or "modify" for the Avast program. Still I agree, some of that stuff is annoying. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted November 17, 2016 Moderators Share Posted November 17, 2016 Could be because AVG has bought them out Other way around, Avast bought AVG: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3092808/security/antivirus-merger-avast-offers-1-3-billion-for-avg.html Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators mta 0 Posted November 17, 2016 Moderators Share Posted November 17, 2016 whoops, sorry, I knew it was one or the other. (details, details) Link to post Share on other sites
paul_rchardson 0 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Avast. Windows defender in windows 10 itself enough to protect from some malware though I use Avast for extra security. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators TwistedMetal 0 Posted January 24, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have always used and liked Avast for a long time now. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators DennisD 0 Posted January 24, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 24, 2017 Avast. Windows defender in windows 10 itself enough to protect from some malware though I use Avast for extra security. I've never used Windows Defender and neither do I have Win10, but WD is an "active" AntiVirus, isn't it? If so, and if nothing has changed recently, then you shouldn't be running it with Avast, which is also an "active" AntiVirus. I'm sure if I'm wrong someone will put me right, but if not, then you could be causing serious issues with your system having two "active" A/V's running at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators nukecad 2 Posted January 25, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 25, 2017 Windows Defender (a full AV on Windows 8 and later) will automatically turn itself off if you have a 3rd party AV running. It will turn itself back on if you uninstall the other AV. Since the Win10 aniversary update WD will now still perform a file scan occasionally (if you set it to) even if you have another AV running. http://www.windowscentral.com/whats-new-windows-defender-windows-10-anniversary-update There is also a major update to WD due this year as part of the Win10 'Creators Update',(due in April?) which among other things will mean that WD will automatically turn itself back on if your 3rd party AV subscription/licence expires. https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/01/23/introducing-windows-defender-security-center/#ziXpqq4gWsieM3uZ.97 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted January 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 26, 2017 WD will automatically turn itself back on if your 3rd party AV subscription/licence expires. That's good. It's the active AV on my mother's Win10 laptop, but even for Win10 they really need to optimize the scanning speed when selecting Full Scan. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators DennisD 0 Posted January 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks nc. That's a cool feature. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators nukecad 2 Posted January 27, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks nc. That's a cool feature. As long as it works as they are saying it will then these changes sound good and WD is becoming a 'grown up' AV. THB since I moved to Win 8.1 and then Win 10 I have left my AV requirements up to WD (with MBAE running as well plus a weekly scan with MBAMv2), no 3rd party AV at all. Never had any problem, the one time I was 'attacked', by a drive-by on a website, WD spotted it and stopped it before the page had fully loaded. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted January 30, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 30, 2017 the one time I was 'attacked', by a drive-by on a website, WD spotted it and stopped it I hope you're also using something like the MVPS.org HOSTS file. Even popular legit sites can cause a drive-by via an infected advertisement, hence the reason to block ads and rubbish using a HOSTS file. Link to post Share on other sites
Pennsy_Nut 0 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Since I have Windows 10, I was using Defender per recommendation. From who? I don't remember, it's been 6 years. I sent an eMail message to someone who told me I gave him a Trojan. Since I don't know nothing, as in, Computers and software, I asked for advice from friends. My girl friend/future wife, has a guru she's used for 15 years. He recommended Avast for her XP, the Vista laptop and for my W.10. He also recommended MalWareBytes. And stated that's all we need. She mentioned C Cleaner and he said yes, also the other Piriform software. So, I'm glad to express my opinion here and hope I don't miss lead anyone. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators hazelnut 3 Posted March 17, 2017 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2017 I had changed many antivirus software for my laptop. Initially it was Bitdefender, then Mcafee, Avast. And Now I am using a free antivirus; something new I guess. Its name is protegent. Found it at softpedia. It isn't free (30 day trial) I don't like the webpage http://www.protegent360.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted March 17, 2017 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2017 At least Protegent is legit. Although for a mere $5 more I'd buy a Norton Antivirus Basic license - that is if I had to use a paid antivirus. Link to post Share on other sites
Corona 0 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 "I don't like the webpage" Yeah, it's a little too Spongebob Squarepants for me, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted March 17, 2017 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2017 Yeah, it's a little too Spongebob Squarepants for me, too. Then you should look at the Demo Review by them on YouTube, having not heard of it before that's where I went to see it and I don't like the very Windows 8ish looking GUI. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators mta 0 Posted March 18, 2017 Moderators Share Posted March 18, 2017 I really don't care about webpages....Do anybody care ? Its the thing your are getting. And I am just using a trial product which works well in good. very true, the program doesn't (shouldn't) reflect the web site. BUT... it puts that first impression in your mind - if they create a comical, childish web site, what is their attitude towards programming? I'm guessing more than one potential user would see the site and go, "WTF!" and continue looking. Their site certainly didn't hook me into downloading a trail is all I'm saying. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted May 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2017 Today I switched back to Avira Free Antivirus v15.0.9.504 found on OldApps.com here, it's the last version that works for Windows XP, and although it will update the program files it remains compatible. Now I'm not having to put up with all the bugs I was encountering with Panda Free Antivirus, good riddance to it. Link to post Share on other sites
WB2DX 0 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Avast here I used AVG for many years but after trying Avast I will never go back. avg is a weak program at best i would recommend that you ditch it and go with immunet. much better program . will not slow your pc down . works with windows xp . windows 7 and up. it is a free download and works well with ccleaner Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators hazelnut 3 Posted June 21, 2017 Moderators Share Posted June 21, 2017 avg is a weak program at best i would recommend that you ditch it and go with immunet. much better program . will not slow your pc down . works with windows xp . windows 7 and up. it is a free download and works well with ccleaner See comments here http://support.immunet.com/index.php?/topic/3192-when-is-new-version-expected/ Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted June 23, 2017 Moderators Share Posted June 23, 2017 See comments here http://support.immunet.com/index.php?/topic/3192-when-is-new-version-expected/ Immunet in my opinion was bleh from the get go. I remember when it was first released and it was impossible to register to even use it and allot of people had the same issue, which was why I never bothered attempting to get it to work ever again. Link to post Share on other sites
bob3160 0 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Avast since 2003. (Welcome to the family.) Link to post Share on other sites
Umrk 0 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I used Norton for years until I realized that MS's Security Essentials does the same job with one important difference... a payment of $40 to $60 a year is not required. So, between MBAM and MSSE, I have not had any issues since I made the switch two years ago. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators mta 0 Posted August 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2017 good to know @Umrk, my Norton's was down to it's last 2 months of subscription and I also ditched it and went to MS Defender at the start of this month. no probs so far. after reading all the results from various AV test sites, Defender has finally matured into a product that only am I comfortable in recommending to others, but that I'm confident enough to use myself. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted September 24, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 24, 2017 As of today I'm using Kaspersky Free Antivirus which comes with a 365 days license. Too early to tell if I'll keep it installed or not however it seems to be running good on WinXP. Link to post Share on other sites
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