AVG going to expire, temporary free alternative?

TFT · 10-04-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodaggit23

I use Microsoft Security Essentials and I don't have a third party firewall. I use Windows Firewall. I have for years with no issues.

Agreed, it's because I'm still on XP

(waiting for W7)

Windows firewall on XP is not the best and it much improved with Vista.

mightymilk · 10-05-2009, 05:32 PM

NOD32 4 - Best combination of Light on Resources / Powerful Protection.
http://www.eset.com/

kimsland · 10-04-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by linkin93

i won't have any money to renew for a few weeks

So, you might want to advise your parents, that free Antivirus is just as good (and sometimes better) than bought Antivirus.
In my view, replacing bought AVG IS for free Avira would be much better and obviously cheaper for them

TFT · 10-04-2009, 12:25 PM

Remember your AVG paid for probably came with a Firewall protection whereas most free does not include Firewall, you may have to rely on Windows Firewall for that protection unless you get a seperate third party one.

kimsland · 10-04-2009, 12:30 PM

When uninstalling AVG Internet Security, it will either ask if you want Windows Firewall back on; or it will just automatically do it for you

aviation_man · 10-04-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFT

Remember your AVG paid for probably came with a Firewall protection whereas most free does not include Firewall, you may have to rely on Windows Firewall for that protection unless you get a seperate third party one.

Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Some times third party applications, such as a firewall might be better that the one that comes with the AV.

linkin93 · 10-06-2009, 03:20 AM

my parents went ahead of me and bought a 2 year subscription to AVG.

Droogie · 10-06-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by linkin93

my parents went ahead of me and bought a 2 year subscription to AVG.

really, you should consider using something for free next time. it's really all you need.

aviation_man · 10-06-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Droogie

really, you should consider using something for free next time. it's really all you need.

Yeah. I don't buy AV's, cause the free ones are just as good/even better

Droogie · 10-06-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by aviation_man

Yeah. I don't buy AV's, cause the free ones are just as good/even better

yea, a lot of times more lightweight as well.

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10-05-2009, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-04-2009, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
kimsland Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 882	When uninstalling AVG Internet Security, it will either ask if you want Windows Firewall back on; or it will just automatically do it for you