AVG V8.5 Paid is now downloadable

[kdcdq]

I just noticed today that AVG V8.5 paid is now downloadable via AVG's main USA website at: http://www.grisoft.com/us.download.

And, no, I have'nt installed it yet, but I will be doing so before the end of today.

[gery]

thanks for the update
question; did you try it or just found the news

[Green Giant]

My AVG Internet Security licence runs until 1/1/10, but clicking on the 'Update
Now' part of the taskbar icon still shows no update as being available.

The UK AVG web site says that a licence includes program updates, so I have sent a support query to AVG but no reply as yet.

I am unclear as to whether I have to pay for the upgrade to version 8.5 or if I have to remove the current version 8.0.237 first before installing the new software. I cannot find any guidance on the AVG site.

[kdcdq]

Here is what I have found out so far:

1) AVG has not posted an "update" file to migrate/upgrade to V8.5. So, for now, the only way to get from V8 to V8.5, is the uninstall V8 and then install V8.5; that is what I did and it worked great for me.

2) I have upgraded/installed AVG V8.5 Anti-malware paid on one system with no problems encountered so far (V8.5 has only been running an hour or so).

[Green Giant]

Thanks for your posting kdcdq.

Did your licence code for the version you removed work for version 8.5, or did you have to buy a new licence?

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "I just noticed today that AVG V8.5 paid is now downloadable via AVG's main USA website at: http://www.grisoft.com/us.download.

And, no, I have'nt installed it yet, but I will be doing so before the end of today." }-

I noticed today that the free version has also been upgraded to 8.5 and can be downloaded from free.avg.com

[kdcdq]

Hello Green Giant,

No, I didn't have to buy a new license for AVG to upgrade to V8.5.....

[Green Giant]

Thanks to both Victek123 and kdcdq for their postings.

I have had no reply yet from AVG as yet to my support question, but assume that they are very busy with enquiries.

It is a pity though that my question was not dealt with on their website, at least yesterday, as there must be many with version 8.0 on AVG Internet Security wondering how to proceed.

[Graystoke]

-{ Quote: "Thanks to both Victek123 and kdcdq for their postings.

I have had no reply yet from AVG as yet to my support question, but assume that they are very busy with enquiries.

It is a pity though that my question was not dealt with on their website, at least yesterday, as there must be many with version 8.0 on AVG Internet Security wondering how to proceed." }-


I have AVG IS 8.0. I downloaded and installed 8.5 over the top of 8.0. No problems at all. A new ID icon has been added to the taskbar.

[Green Giant]

Many thanks Graystoke for this information!

I will do the same when I return home later today.

[Green Giant]

Grateful thanks to all who have posted under this thread!

Glad to say that the latest AVG IS with ID Protection has just been installed successfully in my PC!

[lodore]

avg looks more untidy everysinle version.
why dont they create their own technology rather than just buying out someone else?
with 8.5 you get two tray icons.
even with a buyout it should still be intergrated in to one interface and there should only be one tray icon.

[m00nbl00d]

-{ Quote: "avg looks more untidy everysinle version.
why dont they create their own technology rather than just buying out someone else?
with 8.5 you get two tray icons.
even with a buyout it should still be intergrated in to one interface and there should only be one tray icon." }-

Why not use what already works just fine?

LinkScanner worked fine, and the problems with slowdowns, while browsing both IE and Firefox, have been fixed long ago, after acquisition by AVG.

I got no complaints.

SANA tool works great. So, in my honest opinion, AVG did right buying it. I just hope, and want to believe, that they didn't rush things out by releasing a version with that protection already. But, let's wait and see and not judge right away. :)


Regards

[progress]

It seems that you can buy AVG Identity Protection (http://www.avg.com/home-and-office-security-comparison) as a standalone tool? ;)

[m00nbl00d]

-{ Quote: "It seems that you can buy AVG Identity Protection (http://www.avg.com/home-and-office-security-comparison) as a standalone tool? ;)" }-

Yes, they have it! ;)

I'm already testing it. So far, I didn't notice any slowdowns. I even think this kinda old system, where I installed it, boots faster. :D Honestly! :)

The interface is not that bad. New colors, etc. But, the main interface, is the one we're used from SANA. It wasn't redesigned, as Norton Antibot wasn't. Why change an interface that works, anyway.

And, about the two icons someone talked about in the antivirus... I only got one. But, I only installed the component LinkScanner, along side with the antivirus and antispyware modules, and anti-rootkit.

Perhaps, due to the fact I upgraded from 8.0 to 8.5, rather than a clean install?


Regards

[Graystoke]

I just booted up for the first time today about 20 minutes ago with AVG IS 8.5 installed. Boot up seemed to take quite a bit longer then it did with AVG IS 8.0. I'm not sure if the reason is the new Identity Protection, but it sure seems to be leaning in that direction.

[robinb]

i have avg 8.0 Pro with firewall- I am in the midst of downloading the 8.5 now. After reading the new manual i do not see the new tool on the manual at all. I am wondering if it is only in the IS version. I will let you know when i install it. I am also suprised it is not coming via the uploader or at least to get an email from avg telling me to upgrade and how.

robin

[robinb]

ok i decided to put it ontop of 8.0. The only way to do this was to do a repair because there was no option to "install new version". I also noticed this on the free 8.5 version. I will tell you there is no id protection in avg antivirus Pro with firewall. I am again assuming it is ONLY in the IS version.

Everything seems to be working fine so far, I had a glitch with a website but when i turned off webshield and turned it back on and restarted Firefox it now is working ok so far.

I am still wondering if this is going to be for the other pro versions other than the internet security Pro version an upgrader via the updater because i really do not see any changes from 8.0 to 8.5. The user face is exactly the same as in 8.0 so what are the changes from going to 8.0-8.5 in these additions if I do not see any?

robin

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "I am still wondering if this is going to be for the other pro versions other than the internet security Pro version an upgrader via the updater because i really do not see any changes from 8.0 to 8.5.
robin" }-
robinb, the Product Comparison (http://www.avg.com/home-and-office-security-comparison) link that ance provided shows only the Paid IS version getting the Identity Protection. Your AVG Paid, with Firewall, is missing that feature plus the Anti-Spam feature.

Yes, from my Free perspective, the 8.5 looks the same as the 8.0, except the Resident Shield is nosier and more active now in every thing the PC does.

[GES/POR]

-{ Quote: " the Resident Shield is nosier and more active now in every thing the PC does." }-

Wich things please

[JRViejo]

GES/POR, the Resident Shield (avgrsx.exe) seems to be engaged more so in this version than previous ones.

For starters, I'm experiencing a slow boot of Zone Alarm Firewall initialization at startup, with a steady CPU Usage of about 40% until the ZA tray icon appears. A couple of posters have complained about the same thing in their Free forum.

During downloads, the RS uses between 20-30% CPU. Windows Defender scans makes the RS go wild, with spikes up to 97% CPU. Opening files and/or folders engages the RS as well, but not as much: 10-20% CPU spikes.

None of these were evident in the 8.0.237 version. However, the good thing is that RS always does quiet down to 0% CPU so I guess it's doing its job. At the moment, my avgrsx.exe sits at 0% CPU, 188K Mem Usage, 68,616K Peak Usage as seen in the Task Manager, while using Firefox 3.0.7 replying to you.

[robinb]

-{ Quote: "robinb, the Product Comparison (http://www.avg.com/home-and-office-security-comparison) link that ance provided shows only the Paid IS version getting the Identity Protection. Your AVG Paid, with Firewall, is missing that feature plus the Anti-Spam feature.

Yes, from my Free perspective, the 8.5 looks the same as the 8.0, except the Resident Shield is nosier and more active now in every thing the PC does." }-

amazing- why bother doing a 8.5 version if they did nothing for the AVG pro and AVG Pro with firewall?

I would like to know what they updated since only the IS version has the Identity Protection. You would think if you are going to have a Pro version all that would be included since you are paying for the program to begin with.
robin

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "I would like to know what they updated since only the IS version has the Identity Protection." }-
robinb, this is the only info I have been able to find (2nd post): AVG 8.5 Free - Any speciific improvements? (http://freeforum.avg.com/read.php?12,175780,backpage=,sv=), which is from the Pro version out of the Beta forum, according to Randy (rdsok).

The AVG Press Releases & News (http://www.avg.com/press-releases-news) page still does not state anything about the new Paid 8.5 version as of today.

[robinb]

ok I just got off the phone with AVG. Since I am a reseller for them I would like to settle this confusion.
they told me that the 8.5 Pro versions will come through the updater on 8.0. At this time they are still testing this process and in a few weeks we will see it come through.
As for the new identification protection part- this is only for AVG 8.5 Internet Security and those who have it now will have an option to download this component separately and it will install inside their AVG.

As for the rest if you want it you will have to pay for it. That is why you see it on their website as a separate installation.

I hope this helps everyone now.

robin

[JRViejo]

robinb, thanks for the heads-up! :) Take care.

[robinb]

For those who have AVG Internet Security 8.0
this is how to upgrade it and get the identity protection (it is ONLY in the Internet Security Program)

You can add AVG Identity Protection to your currently installed AVG
Internet Security by using the AVG 8.5 installation package:
- Download the latest AVG Internet Security 8.5 installation file
from:


http://www.avg.com/download?prd=ais


- Click on "Download AVG now (paid version)". The installation file
corresponding to your AVG product will be shown, save this file to
your Desktop.
- Double-click the file on your desktop and follow the steps indicated
in the setup program to begin installing your AVG 8.5.
- When prompted, select option Add or remove components.
- On the Component Selection screen tick all the components you wish
to install, including AVG Identity Protection.
- Restart your computer.

robin

[mantra]

i'm interested to buy it

is this version fast i mean the real time engine? now i'm using nod32

[Kas]

-{ Quote: "I just noticed today that AVG V8.5 paid is now downloadable via AVG's main USA website at: http://www.grisoft.com/us.download.

And, no, I have'nt installed it yet, but I will be doing so before the end of today." }-

Well, OK for those who love doling out unnecessary cash. There are countless millions of satisfied users who use AVG FREE edition with outstanding success. This also goes for ALL the creditable freebie software available.

Unless one has a specific need for the ultimate or is paranoid about security, bugs and thugs etc., shelving out cash on some dubious obscure benefit is neither an economic or technically advisable thing to do.

Having proudly stated that AVG 8.5 PAID has been released, two questions ;-

1) Where is the AVG 8.5 FREE version for millions of users who have NO wish to PAY ? I know 8.5 FREE is there for the taking IF you can find it without being tricked. Rather like knowing a $100 bill is laying out there somewhere, but where ?

2) EXACTLY WHAT advantages does 8.5 have over 8.0 which works perfectly well ? Not much at all from my web checks.

For starters, AVG always advise us when an updated version is available and should be downloaded. THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO YET. This fact alone should be paramount in making any personal decision to move from AVG 8.0 to 8.5, i.e WAIT UNTIL AVG TELL YOU TO. AVG 8.5 FREE will still be there when they do.

Comments from everybody please.
KAS

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "1) Where is the AVG 8.5 FREE version for millions of users who have NO wish to PAY ? I know 8.5 FREE is there for the taking IF you can find it without being tricked. Rather like knowing a $100 bill is laying out there somewhere, but where?" }-
Kas, here you will find the AVG Free 8.5 Installation File (http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe#tba2).
-{ Quote: "2) EXACTLY WHAT advantages does 8.5 have over 8.0 which works perfectly well ? Not much at all from my web checks." }-
Kas, if you are referring to the AVG Paid 8.5 (as well as the AVG Free 8.5), versus the 8.0, I don't find any difference between the two, except for some fixes (http://freeforum.avg.com/read.php?12,175780,backpage=,sv=), as detailed in the only available info at the AVG Free Forum.

The advantage in the AVG 8.5 Internet Security Suite, versus the 8.0, is the addition of the Identity Protection feature, yet IMO beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "i'm interested to buy it
is this version fast i mean the real time engine? now i'm using nod32" }-
mantra, you can download AVG 30 Day Trial Versions (http://www.avg.com/download-trial) instead of buying right away.

[mantra]

-{ Quote: "mantra, you can download AVG 30 Day Trial Versions (http://www.avg.com/download-trial) instead of buying right away." }-
yes thanks
but i don't like to install an av after uninstall and install another av

i have never used AVG
i would like to know if it 's fast

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "i have never used AVG
i would like to know if it 's fast" }-
mantra, if by fast you mean scanning a whole computer, it takes my AVG Free 8.5 about 1 hour and 20 minutes average (652,000+ total objects), even on their fast scan setting, to perform a scan. However, since every PC's configuration is different, only by testing it in your computer will you know.

Perhaps other AVG users will post their times so you can get an idea.

[mantra]

-{ Quote: "mantra, if by fast you mean scanning a whole computer, it takes my AVG Free 8.5 about 1 hour and 20 minutes average (652,000+ total objects), even on their fast scan setting, to perform a scan. However, since every PC's configuration is different, only by testing it in your computer will you know.

Perhaps other AVG users will post their times so you can get an idea." }-
thanks for the answer

but outside the hardware is undeniable, indisputable that some av are very fast (like nod or avira) apart from the hardware

[Kas]

-{ Quote: "mantra, if by fast you mean scanning a whole computer, it takes my AVG Free 8.5 about 1 hour and 20 minutes average (652,000+ total objects), even on their fast scan setting, to perform a scan. However, since every PC's configuration is different, only by testing it in your computer will you know.

Perhaps other AVG users will post their times so you can get an idea." }-

I have found that AVG on a full scan takes around 1.1/2 hours, but then so does Spybot and ST. Comodo IS takes about 45-50 mins. Well, I guess that when these things have to scan huge volumes of bytes, you must expect this.

I am very impressed with Malwarebytes, which I downloaded as a result of this thread on recommendation. A quick scan takes perhaps 20+ mins. and a full scan again about 1.1/2 hours. But it is GOOD, I like it.

In fact I find ALL my unpaid cops GOOD - Comodo IS, Spybot, Spyware Terminator, Spywareblaster, AVG 8.0 and now Malwarebytes. I also have CCleaner, Easyclean and Vundofix.

Don`t believe in paying for something when you can get a perfectly good product free. Some say you only get what you pay for - well, could be true, but who wants to fight an uneconomic battle of diminishing returns ? I sure don`t. You pay 10 bucks for the first 90% and then pay 1,000 bucks for the last 10% - no way !

I use Windows XP Home with SP3, IE7 (don`t even mention Firefox - I don`t want it near my PC) and Outlook Express 6. I do not absorb huge amounts of disc space. At present my free space is 64 GB.

KAS

[robinb]

just another fyi
I received an email from avg. I wanted to know for sure if AVG 8.5 for AVG Antivirus Pro and AVG antivirus with firewall will come through the "updater" in the 8.0 program and they re affirmed it will but could not give me a time period when it will happen.


Again, the AVG Identity Protection will be
available for AVG Internet Security editions only and can be downloaded at their website and the instructions on how to do this is on my other post.

They told me once the pro is updated, the free version will follow.

robin

[Firecat]

Well, I downloaded and installed AVG Internet Security 8.5 and my impression is that it is one of the better releases AVG has done since the launch of the 8.0 series. As far as system load goes it is pretty much the same as always (not bad) but the resident shield's responsiveness has increased very noticeably. The PRSC module from the AVG-acquired Sana Security is working just fine too! :D

[Zeena]

Hi :)

My AVG 8 .. Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware ( Paid Version ) ... Updated to 8.5 last night.

However!
I can't actually Visibly see any difference in the two versions :-[
To Be Honest Though...
I've always found AVG a bit too complicated for me .. To go poking around in the settings.
So maybe there is a difference that I'll never notice.

The only thing I've noticed is IE7 and Firefox hanging ever so slightly :(
But as I only got AVG 8.5 last night...
Could be that it's still settling in :-\

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "My AVG 8 .. Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware ( Paid Version ) ... Updated to 8.5 last night." }-
Zeena, as robinb stated, it looks like AVG is slowly releasing 8.5 via the updater. If you look at the Installation Files (http://www.avg.com/download?prd=aav#tba2), at the moment, AVG still has the 8.0.237 download link plus the newer version, yet the Update downloads (http://www.avg.com/download?prd=aav#tba4) shows the same 8.0 version only.

Like you, my AVG Free version 8.5.278 does not look any different than the previous 8.0, yet I find the Resident Shield more engaged in this newer version, like Firecat said, thus perhaps your perceived browsers' delay.

[Zeena]

Hi JRViejo :)

-{ Quote: "Like you, my AVG Free version 8.5.278 does not look any different than the previous 8.0, yet I find the Resident Shield more engaged in this newer version, like Firecat said, thus perhaps your perceived browsers' delay." }-

The hang seems to be more noticeable when I open a browser for the first time after boot up.

Firefox Hangs when Opening ... Like it's struggling to connect with the Internet :(

IE7 - Hangs when Closing ::)


Thanks! ;)

[Green Giant]

I see that a program update of AVG Internet Security is available
(avg_ipw_stf_en_85_281a1448), but does this mean downloading this and installing it over the top of 8.5.276?

It is not yet available through update when right clicking on the AVG taskbar icon, yet it has been around for two days at least.

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "I see that a program update of AVG Internet Security is available
(avg_ipw_stf_en_85_281a1448), but does this mean downloading this and installing it over the top of 8.5.276?

It is not yet available through update when right clicking on the AVG taskbar icon, yet it has been around for two days at least." }-
Green Giant, although you can install it over the previous version, I would wait until receiving it via the normal update. Unlike the Free, IS has more features that could complicate the installation process. That's just my opinion.

[Green Giant]

Thanks for your posting JRViejo! I will do as you advise.

[JRViejo]

Green Giant, you are welcome! It shouldn't be long before you see that 8.5.281 update. AVG has just updated to version 8.0.238 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=236395) improving communications with their update servers. Hang in there. Take care.

[Green Giant]

I had an e-mail from AVG a few moments ago.

They advised downloading the latest AVG Internet Security 8.5 from their web site, saving the file to Desktop, installing this but choosing the Repair option (one of three choices which appear shortly after the start of the installation process), rebooting after installation and then updating via the taskbar icon.

I have now done this twice, because after AVG IS 8.5 281a1448 was installed successfully, I saw from the MajorGeeks' site that there was another program update: AVG IS 8.5 Build 283a1450, so I have now carried out the same procedure with this latest program update and all appears to be well.

[JRViejo]

Green Giant, you should be fine. The AVG Installation Files (http://www.avg.com/download?prd=aav#tba2) page today, shows the same 8.5.283 version you downloaded from MajorGeeks.

That Repair Option install is what's throwing some AVG users for a loop and why I recommended to wait until the normal update, however, since you were able to figure it out and all is well, kudos to you! :thumb:

[Green Giant]

No disrespect intended to your original advice, JR Viejo!

It was the detailed e-mail from AVG today which encouraged me to try the procedure which I outlined above. Thankfully it worked!

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "No disrespect intended to your original advice, JR Viejo!" }-
Perish the thought, Green Giant. I'm glad you have the newest version on board. Take care.

[Firecat]

I just received the 8.5.283 update through the AVG updater and everything's fine over here........:)

[gery]

Yes that is true here also. running fine up to now

[Zeena]

Hi JRViejo :)

-{ Quote: "Green Giant, you are welcome! It shouldn't be long before you see that 8.5.281 update. AVG has just updated to version 8.0.238 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=236395) improving communications with their update servers. Hang in there. Take care." }-

Thanks For The - Tip Off! ;)

While my little lad had left the Desktop - To go and play with his PS3 .. I Seized My Chance!
Rather than wait for him to be back on the Desktop ... Then hear.. :argh: " Mum " .. As the update arrived by itself.
I decided to give - Update Now .. a Go!

8.5.283 ... Came Straight To Me :thumb:

Thanks!

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "Hi JRViejo :)
Thanks For The - Tip Off! ;)" }-
Zeena, you are welcome! Take care.

[robinb]

-{ Quote: "Well, I downloaded and installed AVG Internet Security 8.5 and my impression is that it is one of the better releases AVG has done since the launch of the 8.0 series. As far as system load goes it is pretty much the same as always (not bad) but the resident shield's responsiveness has increased very noticeably. The PRSC module from the AVG-acquired Sana Security is working just fine too! :D" }-

I actually agree with you. I put it on one of my computers running xp pro sp3 and it seems to be much better than 8.0. it runs faster on a scan, it moves from page to page faster with webshield and link scanner installed (I did not install the toolbar) and i like this identity protection so far.

I also have a liscense for the Pro Antivirus and the Antivirus Pro with firewall and they are doing nicely too.

The free version is also running smoothly on vista home premium sp1 and xp pro sp3.
they finally got it right!
robin

[Zeena]

Hi Guys :)

Just To Let You Know...

I started up my desktop computer this morning.. Another Big AVG Update ::)

Just after the computer had started up...
AVG popped up telling me to click OK to Restart .. For an update to take affect.
I clicked OK .. But it didn't Restart ???
And the AVG 8.5 icon in my Taskbar .. Had a ! on it :(
In the end.. I just Restarted the computer myself.

Just like last time... The Restart Took Ages!
When the computer finally came back on... AVG 8.5.284

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "I started up my desktop computer this morning.. Another Big AVG Update ::)
Just like last time... The Restart Took Ages!
When the computer finally came back on... AVG 8.5.284" }-
Zeena, FYI - Program update AVG 8.5.284 SP3 Fixes & Improvements (http://www.avg.com/223026).

[Zeena]

Hi JRViejo :)


Thanks! :thumb:

But I actually uninstalled AVG 8.5 from my Desktop Computer yesterday.
Why?
1/ Coz.. I was absolutely fed up with all the big updates requiring a reboot.
I think it was 3 version number changes in the last 2 weeks.
2/ Yesterday morning I got the dreaded... " Connection to the update server failed "
To Be Fair..
That could have been caused by the Internet problems I've been having for the last 5 days :-\
Massive DOS Attacks
Neighbours nicking my channel
And maybe even 1 neighbour trying to hack me ::)
3/ My AVG subscription was almost up anyway.
So!
I guess I thought... May as well get it over with ;)

Thanks!

[Firecat]

It is funny; AVG has not asked me to reboot after an update in a long time........The recent 8.5.283, 284 and 285 installed seamlessly with no reboots asked whatsoever. :-\

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "It is funny; AVG has not asked me to reboot after an update in a long time........The recent 8.5.283, 284 and 285 installed seamlessly with no reboots asked whatsoever. :-\" }-
Firecat, go to Tools > Advanced settings.. > Update > When to update files section. Is the dot on Complete at next computer restart under Update immediately - If computer start is required:? If so, that's why you are not asked to reboot.

[Firecat]

-{ Quote: "Firecat, go to Tools > Advanced settings.. > Update > When to update files section. Is the dot on Complete at next computer restart under Update immediately - If computer start is required:? If so, that's why you are not asked to reboot." }-
The option you speak of is set to require confirmation from the user in my program; and yet I have never been asked to reboot the computer for an AVG program update at least for the recent 3 updates and everything still works just fine. Maybe Windows Vista has something to do with it?

[Zeena]

Hi Firecat :)


My computer is - Vista

When I first got AVG almost 12 months ago... Updates never seemed to require a Restart.
However!
AVG asking me to Restart my computer after a version number update..
Seemed to have become more and more common over the last 3 months :dry:

-{ Quote: "1/ Coz.. I was absolutely fed up with all the big updates requiring a reboot.
I think it was 3 version number changes in the last 2 weeks." }-

-{ Quote: "The recent 8.5.283, 284 and 285 installed seamlessly with no reboots asked whatsoever." }-

See! ... 285 .. Another One Already! ... In just 2 days! ::)

I just got sick of them in the end :thumbd:

To Be Fair Like!
Everything & Anything ... Seems to constantly want to update these days :wacko:

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "The option you speak of is set to require confirmation from the user in my program; and yet I have never been asked to reboot the computer for an AVG program update at least for the recent 3 updates and everything still works just fine. Maybe Windows Vista has something to do with it?" }-
Firecat, that's weird, yet, for as long as AVG updates without any problems, consider yourself blessed! :)

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "See! ... 285 .. Another One Already! ... In just 2 days! ::)
I just got sick of them in the end :thumbd:
To Be Fair Like!
Everything & Anything ... Seems to constantly want to update these days :wacko:" }-
Zeena, I rather have a program that's frequently updated to one that is not and I'll tell you why.

Yesterday, I received an unknown email, with an zipped file attachment, similar to others in the past, yet this time, AVG did not flag it. Thinking that it was new virus, I ran the file by Jotti (5/20) and VirusTotal (8/40), and the results showed only minimal detection, plus brand new as of yesterday. I sent it to AVG for analysis.

In less than hour, AVG had issued a Virus DB update and upon scanning, my zipped file was placed in its Virus Vault. The file was infected with the Trojan horse Pakes.CZX. Mind you, I use the Free version and for AVG to react so quickly, IMO they are a winner in my book.

Now, what works for me, might not work for others, and if Avast works better in your 2 systems, then all I can say is: more power to you! :)

[Zeena]

Hi JRViejo :)

-{ Quote: "Now, what works for me, might not work for others, and if Avast works better in your 2 systems, then all I can say is: more power to you!" }-

I'm certainly not trying to suggest that Avast is better than AVG.
Just That... For Me .. At This Moment In Time .. I'm Happier With Avast ;)


To be Honest!
I think any security software is only as good as it's last update .. or .. Last Version Release.

For Instance...
Even though N360 v1 killed my much loved first computer ( XP - Just 12 months old ) :'(
I absolutely loved N360 v1 on my new Vista computer.
Then I made the mistake of upgrading to N360 v2 :thumbd: ... And ... That's when I ended up installing AVG :thumb:
Never liked the trial of NIS 08 that came on my new Vista laptop.
And I absolutely hated NIS 09 >:(

I never hated AVG like I hated NIS 09
But I do prefer Avast ... At The Moment!
However!
Everything changes over time :)
When Avast Home v5 comes out ... I don't know what it will be like .. I might not like it :-\
AVG 9 might come out .. & .. I might think that's the best thing for me :D
Who Knows!

That's why It makes me laugh ( I can't understand ) when ...
People get themselves so worked up about which one is the best one ::)
Note : Not talking about you!

I like Avast Home .. For Now! .. That doesn't mean I'll always like it ;)

I'm Not A Fanboy!
Couldn't be anyway - Coz... I'm a Girl ;D

[JRViejo]

FYI. Noticed that the AVG Paid Update Downloads (http://www.avg.com/download?prd=aav#tba4) page, is now showing the 8.0.285 version, with a March 25th date, possibly meaning that AVG has released it via normal update channels.