Avira AntiVir good/bad?

Question

I would like to know if Avira AntiVir (free edition) is good for safety and protection for my Pc, or not. and if anyone else uses it, plz help.

Answer 1

hi cheese...  Avira Antivir is a good antivirus but the thing is its not that good enough to handle those viruses out there... Im using it before thats why i know =)

Ok then, instead of using Avira free edtion, my suggestion is try installing avast 4.8 home edtion. you can download it here www.avast.com. Its one of the best free antivirus that satifiy my needs protecting my pc.

In addtion to that, you can also install spyboy search&destroy...

Or install windows defender... Good luck....

Answer 2

Avira AntiVir is the best , reliable and compatible with my PC.

It is number 2 best detection after Kaspersky.

Pros : high detection of viruses , worms and trojans



          very fast scanning.

          easy installation

          does not hog memory

Cons : update sometimes slow , but still the best for me :)

Answer 3

It is rated the best of the free anti-virus out there as far as detection rates.

I have used it for a while and highly recommend it. I used to have a paid subscription to Norton but I much prefer the free edition of Avira.

I have tried many of the free ones AVG, Avast etc. and a few trial versions, but I have found that AVIRA is definately the best there is.

Answer 4

It's a wonderful program if configured properly, and if you make slight tweaks to it so that you don't get the upgrade ad. I've attached a link on how to do just that. As for the settings...

Your computer should only have one antivirus program installed (The exception being if you have a fake trojan claiming to be an antivirus. These often pester you with popups and refuse to clean infections unless you pay). If you have an old/outdated/expired antivirus, make sure to remove it before installing Avira. Launch the installer, do a Full Install, and let it update. This update will install the latest virus definitions on your computer. No launch the program, click on Update in the menu bar, and choose "Start Product Update". This will update the actual program to the latest version. Now click Extras in the menu bar and choose "Configuration". First thing to do is make sure that "Expert Mode" is checked in, and then click all the plus signs on the list of option categories. This is what you should change at each Level:

    * SCANNER

          o Scan: Files = All Files; Scan Process = Uncheck "Allow stopping the scanner" and change priority to low; Additional Settings = All checked in.

                + Action for concerning files: Switch to "Automatic"; Check in "Copy file to quarantine before action", Primary Action = Repair, Secondary Action = Delete.

                + Further actions: You can change the sound if you want, default one is fine.

                + Archives: All check boxed checked in, Recursion depth = 99.

                + Exceptions: Leave as is.

                + Heuristic: Both check boxes should be checked in, change bubble to "High detection level"

          o Report: If you needed to change these settings, you would know. Default is fine.

    * GUARD

          o Scan: Check in the box for "Scan archive", change the recursion depth to 20, change max. number of file to 99, and Max size to 9999; Files = All Files; Scan mode = Scan when reading and writing.

                + Action for concerning files: Leave as is.

                + Exception: Leave as is.

                + Heuristic: Both check boxes should be checked in, change bubble to "High detection level"

          o Report: If you needed to change these settings, you would know. Default is fine.

    * GENERAL

          o Extended threat categories: This section is really up to you. I personally have them all checked in except for "Games". If you are unsure, keep the Default values OR check more in and turn them off if you have undesired results.

          o Security: All check boxes checked in.

Click OK, and you are done with these settings. On the main screen click on Administration, then Scheduler. Right click on Daily Update and select Edit Job. Click next a few times until you see "Display mode". Switch the mode to invisible and then click Finish. When you get around to doing a scan with this program (Not yet), you will click on "Local Protection" on the main screen, select "Complete system scan", and then click on Start Scan as Administrator (If this option is not available, then just click Start Scan).