Re: [LUG] AVG replacement

On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 9:10 AM, Henry Bremridge <henry.bremridge@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 08:55:11AM +0100, Tom Potts wrote:
> I've just been searching on the archives for some postings we had recently re
> AV packages for windows. A replacement for AVG was suggested but I cant find
> it. Anyone with a functioning memory remember please?

Was looking for that as well. In googling came across www.free-av.com (avira). Was recommended in pcpro

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I use antivir and while it does have a reported higher catch-rate than the other freebies avg clam or avast, it does have an annoying 'buy the pro version' pop reminder about once a week.

However, it does have one major thing over AVG in that you can configure the scheduled scanning in the free version so it doesn't grind things to a halt.

So as long as your peeps don't mind getting hit with some freebie shameless advert, it is a very good (German) product.

Regards,

Kevin