Avira Antivir free, Avast or CA's E-trust

Just a question: what's wrong with Avast?

Harry.


"Art" <null.RemoveThis@zilch.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:10:38 -0600, choiceAV.RemoveThis@whatsthebestxyz.org
> wrote:
>
> >I've read that A-Vcomparatives.org now rates the premium version of Avira
> >as tops. However, the free version doesn't seem to give the same
> >protection against spyware. Would Avast be a better choice than the free
> >version of Avira? How about E-trust's home version (not free). Some
ISP's
> >give that away as a bonus.
>
> If you want a free-for-personal-use av that isn't crippled in that
> particular way, I suggest the AOL AVS product:
> http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
>
> It's based on KAV 6 and it uses the same data bases as the paid
> products. It lacks the proactive defense (PDM) and web
> protection modules, and just includes the file and email modules.
>
> I've been using it for some time now, and I like it very much.
> It's very configurable and flexible for experienced users. Just
> don't opt for the Toolbar during installation.
>
> Art
> http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg
>
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On Sat, 9 Dec 2006 19:48:24 -0500, "webster72n" <webster72n.RemoveThis@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Just a question: what's wrong with Avast?

Have you seen this?
http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/freeav.htm

If the requirement is for free av, this article points out that the
usual three talked about ... AntiVir, Avast and AVG ... are
particularly weak in the spyware/adware category and not as
good as their premium paid-for counterparts. Not that AVS is
as good as the paid for KAV 6 product either, but as I
pointed out, it at least uses the same data bases and scan
engine.

Art
http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg
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On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:10:38 -0600, choiceAV.RemoveThis@whatsthebestxyz.org
wrote:

>I've read that A-Vcomparatives.org now rates the premium version of Avira
>as tops. However, the free version doesn't seem to give the same
>protection against spyware. Would Avast be a better choice than the free
>version of Avira? How about E-trust's home version (not free). Some ISP's
>give that away as a bonus.


You can get e-Trust antivirus free for one year here:
http://home3.ca.com/Microsoft/Default.aspx?lang=en-US
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On 12/8/2006 9:10 PM, something possessed choiceAV.RemoveThis@whatsthebestxyz.org
to write:
> I've read that A-Vcomparatives.org now rates the premium version of Avira
> as tops. However, the free version doesn't seem to give the same
> protection against spyware. Would Avast be a better choice than the free
> version of Avira? How about E-trust's home version (not free). Some ISP's
> give that away as a bonus.
Personally, I'd be concerned about a product sponsored by AOL if I
didn't want the occasional AOL advert (or jabber advert, etc.). Who
knows, if this isn't an issue yet, maybe it'll become one. AOL is not
unknown to sell advertising space (just look at their "updated" instant
messenger client). Now, I'm not hating on AOL, since it is their right
to seek some sort of compensation for their services, even if it's
through adverts. Just be aware that they may be in the future if
they're not already there.

--
Will

Please remove all your clothes to reply directly. Thanks.
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For AOL AVS testers, just make sure you do not install the Security
Toolbar. That's the "dirty" part.

More details:
http://goodfreeware.blogspot.com/2006/08/welcome-and-best-antivirus-fr...are.htm

Chris
--
We review the best freeware (SM)
http://goodfreeware.blogspot.com/

On Dec 20, 6:19 am, William
<starrwarz@g_~-clothes-~_m~more_clothes~ail.com> wrote:
> On 12/8/2006 9:10 PM, something possessed choic....DeleteThis@whatsthebestxyz.org
> to write:> I've read that A-Vcomparatives.org now rates the premium version of Avira
> > as tops. However, the free version doesn't seem to give the same
> > protection against spyware. Would Avast be a better choice than the free
> > version of Avira? How about E-trust's home version (not free). Some ISP's
> > give that away as a bonus.Personally, I'd be concerned about a product sponsored by AOL if I
> didn't want the occasional AOL advert (or jabber advert, etc.). Who
> knows, if this isn't an issue yet, maybe it'll become one. AOL is not
> unknown to sell advertising space (just look at their "updated" instant
> messenger client). Now, I'm not hating on AOL, since it is their right
> to seek some sort of compensation for their services, even if it's
> through adverts. Just be aware that they may be in the future if
> they're not already there.
>
> --
> Will
>
> Please remove all your clothes to reply directly. Thanks.
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