Posts Tagged ‘home’

how do i manually install avg updates to my computer?

i installed an AVG free version anti0-virus on my home pc but there is no internet connection. my option to download updates is only through internet shops. how do i install them manually to my computer? Chosen Answer: Is it Avg 7.5? I don’t know if the interface of avg is the same as this [...]

Are the Free anit-virus downloads really as good as the paid-for ones?

AVG, Avast etc Norton 360 has other things to help with the running of the PC, optimising the speed etc. So are these extra things that the free downloads don’t come with? Also, do the free downloads have the very latest updates, like the paid-for versions? Chosen Answer: There are a few components that protect [...]

Is it better to go in for AVG or to subscribe for Norton?

I have been advised to uninstall Norton or not to renew it and go in for free download of AVG. I am also told that while uninstlling Norton it will leave some “foot prints”. What do I do? Chosen Answer: Neither. I recommend: Avast Home Edition 4.8 http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html It does more than AVG can (root [...]

Problem with AVG 2011 free edition?

So a few days ago AVG (free edition) had an update for 2011… Ever since i installed it my Internet Explorer will not load, the spinner just keeps going and nothing loads… I CANNOT click on my desktop icons, so i have to get on IE using the start menu… DO NOT tell me i [...]

Want to know if AVG Antivirus free download is a good antivirus to use or no?

Want to know how AVG Antivirus stacks up and if it is a good one to use on my home pc?? Chosen Answer: AVG is one of the Worst AVs, if you are willing to pay for anti-virus software than Spyware Doctor 2010 is unbeatable, the best free anti-virus is Avast 5 miles above any [...]

Can i download AVG ANtivirus free edition and save it on my USB then copy it on my laptop later?

Can i download AVG ANtivirus free edition and save it on my USB then copy it on my laptop later? coz i dont have net connection at home now and i plan to download the software in a internet cafe somewhere. how do i do it? thanks! Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

Will avg free 2011 work with Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)?

Will avg free 2011 work with Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM Processor. Im getting new vaio f series 3d & just wondering will avg free work on it like all windows 7 Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

What free virus software removes viruses that AVG cannot?

I have virus’s that AVG cannot remove. Can you recommend any other free virus scan that would remove them? Or something I must buy? Problem with buying is I paid for Norton and another virus scan I bought from Best Buy and both of them were less effective than free AVG. I appreciate any suggestions [...]

Does the AVG Free Edition have the ability to remove/disinfect infected files?

I have the Avast 4.8 Home Edition and the AVG Free Antivirus.Should I keep both of them on my PC or uninstall one of them? If so, which one should I remove? Chosen Answer: Only use one realtime engine. Avira is better than AVG. If you have Avast already, keep Avast and remove AVG. AVG [...]

Is AVG Free a good enough virus protection for everyday home use?

I am getting my parents a desktop Dell computer. (i switched to Mac a couple years ago). I have to set up the computer for them. Is AVG Free safe enough or should I buy Norton or something? They just use the computer for email, facebook, and ebay. Chosen Answer: AVG is fine for basic [...]