Windows 7 AVG problems

[Alf]

Ive been having problems with AVG free since it updated some time ago. (lots of BSODs)

A quick search on the internet shows that AVG apparently broke something with its latest patch.


http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/35298/AVG-apologises-for-Windows-7-crash


Just a heads up.

 

[Reefsmoka]

I havent had a problem with it so far but Avira is said to be pretty good for a free alternative:

http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

 

[EvanDavis]

Avira
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

Or

Avast
http://www.avast.com/en-gb/index

AVG in my opinion is a pile of p**

 

[Alf]

Used Avira some time ago - But Ive also been hearing lots of good things about the Microsoft security essentials.

So that warrants a look see as well.

 

[Taffycat]

Used Avira some time ago - But Ive also been hearing lots of good things about the Microsoft security essentials.

So that warrants a look see as well.

I've been using Microsoft Security Essentials since earlier this year. It seems to work fine, my only minor criticism would be that if you happen to be in a video game when it updates.... it will cause very bad lag. (Only lasts for a few minutes, but not good if you've reached a critical part of a mission )

It can, of course, be set to update at a specific time (I set mine to update at 5 am.... however, it will still sometimes update itself late afternoon, or during the evening.) Other than that, it's fine

 

[muckshifter]

Microsoft security essentials here ... never had a problem with update "lagging" my system, and I play online games. Your mileage may vary

Users of Windows 7 64-bit that use AVG Antivirus received a rather unpleasant surprise earlier this week. A recent AVG security update reportedly bricked these systems, presenting users with the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), thus making their PCs virtually unusable.

The update was automatically distributed to AVG Antivirus users on Wednesday night. Those who downloaded the update found their systems caught in a repetitive reboot loop. Users of both free and paid versions of the software have been affected.

http://www.infopackets.com/news/sec...ntivirus_update_bricks_windows_7_machines.htm

 

[floppybootstomp]

I'd recommend Avira or Avast amongst the freebies.

My opinion based on what I've read, various reviews and 'league tables' and having personally tried both those two, AVG and MS Security Essentials.

 

[bootneck02]

I have put MS Security Essentials on the wife's PC and she has had no problems with it in fact when my subscription runs out on my pay for Internet security I will be changing to the MS security Essentials