Is AVG FREE a good anti-virus program?

Question

If not, could you recommend some that are?

Answer 1

I would not say that it is good, but it is free. Here is a comparison of the free anti-virus applications (install only one):

1. AVG Free

a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)

b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses

Cons: low virus detection

2. Avast!

a. Real-time protection

b. It has an option to delete a virus once found

c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.

Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface

3. Avira AntiVir

a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG

b. It's cute umbrella icon

c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses

Cons: A very sluggish update

I advise against Norton anti-virus, it's bloated software that slows your computer down. The best anti-virus available is Kaspersky or NOD32 (recent tests at av-comparatives.org).

Answer 2

I use it for all my home PCs.. One thing to note is that AVG Free is only allowed for home use, not for commercial, nonprofit, government, etc.  Only home use.

Answer 3

yea we use it at work

Answer 4

i m using this..... i think it is good....

Answer 5

AVG Free is pretty good, but the paid version is a step up from it. I like Norton Internet Security. It picks up and destroys anything but it's not free. The worst thing about it is that it slows down your computer. McAfee is supposed to be terrible. Kapersky, Avast and NOD32 are supposed to be very good. Hope this helped.

Answer 6

I have used it and had no problems!

Answer 7

yeah its pretty good for free

Answer 8

Yes it is