AVG antivirus software

[James1234]

At present I'm using AVG 8.0 antivirus software(the free downloadable version) It has largly done it's job and my computer has stopped making a racket as it isn't working overtime due to viruses.

I had heard and read on other forums that it's said to be very effective and good software,however the only trouble is, I'm finding that my computer is now a little slow in doing it's tasks on the internet, could anyone suggest maybe better options for software and offer suggestions for firewalls and various other defences that PCs use as such.

I tend to down load them for free to start with, as I think it would workout to be an expensive exercise if they do not do the job as well as one would of hoped it might.

I'd appreciate any suggestions offers, cheers.

[WillowTheWhisp]

I've got AVG 8 and it doesn't seem to have affected the performance of my PC. Are you sure it isn't something else?

[Neal]

A good anti-virus which lets you trial the FULL version for 30 days is Nod32. No slow down, and always scanning.

Antivirus Software - from ESET

[James1234]

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I've got AVG 8 and it doesn't seem to have affected the performance of my PC. Are you sure it isn't something else?

As far as I can tell there is no other problems that my various 'defence' programmes have thrown up will try another programme if need must, but cheers Willow.

Originally Posted by Neal

A good anti-virus which lets you trial the FULL version for 30 days is Nod32. No slow down, and always scanning.

Antivirus Software - from ESET

Cheers Neal will give it a try at some point, will let you know what's what in time, but cheers anyway, any suggestions are welcome.

[stoopslad]

iv got ... spybot search and destroy ..... it usually picks up on anything what shouldent be there its allways scanning and its free give it a try.....

[James1234]

Originally Posted by stoopslad

iv got ... spybot search and destroy ..... it usually picks up on anything what shouldent be there its allways scanning and its free give it a try.....

Yes I've got that to but found it didn't make much difference, however so far AVG has been more effective, but just slightly slows my pc down, I'm possibly going to try Neal's suggestion soon to see if it makes any difference improvement wise, but cheers anyway Stoopslad for your suggestion.

[James1234]

Originally Posted by Neal

A good anti-virus which lets you trial the FULL version for 30 days is Nod32. No slow down, and always scanning.

Antivirus Software - from ESET

I've just bookmarked the page that you link goes to Neal, as soon as the opportunity arises I'll set up the ESET anti-virus software and try it.

I'd do it sooner but I'm a bit pushed for time the minute, but thanks for your suggestion, it's much appreciated.