Av's that don't nag

[tekkaman]

I think I started a topic like this before and it got deleted. This is not a VS b thread. I just want to know what free avs don't nag to buy a full version that's all.

[trjam]

MSE and Avast 5

[tekkaman]

Wasn't Avast using a popup to buy full version while updating ?

[RejZoR]

-{ Quote: "Wasn't Avast using a popup to buy full version while updating ?" }-

No, AVIRA does that. avast! doesn't nag about anything.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "No, AVIRA does that. avast! doesn't nag about anything." }-

very true and awesome.

[progress]

-{ Quote: "MSE and Avast 5" }-

I agree :)

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "Wasn't Avast using a popup to buy full version while updating ?" }-

The only pop up you will see from Avast when updating, is a small pop up window in the sys tray area, informing you that it performed its automatic update of signatures and it will auto-hide in a few seconds.

Avast is great because:

1) has no nag screens , even if it's free.
2) Runs very light (specially if you use just standard shield).
3) It's very good at its job.

[thanatos_theos]

Although in Avast Home 4.8 there is an advert on the Shield options window. It is not nagging but is implying/offering you to upgrade to Pro. The advert disappears for a short time after a program update though.

[RejZoR]

That ad banner was just a test.

[simisg]

comodo not nag
spyware terminator with clam antivirus not nag

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "comodo not nag
spyware terminator with clam antivirus not nag" }-

lol i think the TS wuld like at least a competent AV though...

[MatDE]

-{ Quote: "No, AVIRA does that." }-

Yes but no. :) - Not if you ask your best friend (Google or something ;)) how to avoid that! ;D

[tipstir]

Just a couple of tweaks and nags are gone in Avira PE. Outpost, AVG they have nags or ads or whatever.

[Boost]

-{ Quote: "Just a couple of tweaks and nags are gone in Avira PE. Outpost, AVG they have nags or ads or whatever." }-

Agree,takes a whopping 3 minutes to disable it ;D

[Saraceno]

You could always go with one of the above mentioned, and a-squared free.

Doesn't scan real-time, but it can right-click scan for a second scanning option (or first in my case :) ). You can update it manually, but Kees has posted before how to update it automatically when logging on, or through Windows task manager.

[tipstir]

-{ Quote: "Agree,takes a whopping 3 minutes to disable it ;D" }-

Also that splash screen when it boots up too! ;D

[rogervernon]

Yep, I'm happy with Avira free, with splash and nags disabled AND set to update very two hours!

[tekkaman]

Thanks for your replies ^^ I can install Avast on my clients and they won't feel unprotected. I have a question about Avira. Does the free version still have update problems. I heard they were slower. And the other question is. How to disable the ads in Avira ? And I guess the method changes everytime there's a new version right ?

[progress]

-{ Quote: "Does the free version still have update problems." }-

Here (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=255787) you can find the poll :)

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "MSE and Avast 5" }-
Sorry but you and ance are at least partially wrong as you cannot purchase MSE.;)

[Fajo]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for your replies ^^ I can install Avast on my clients and they won't feel unprotected. I have a question about Avira. Does the free version still have update problems. I heard they were slower. And the other question is. How to disable the ads in Avira ? And I guess the method changes everytime there's a new version right ?" }-


Google my friend Google.

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "I think I started a topic like this before and it got deleted. This is not a VS b thread. I just want to know what free avs don't nag to buy a full version that's all." }-
-{ Quote: "Thanks for your replies ^^ I can install Avast on my clients and they won't feel unprotected. I have a question about Avira. Does the free version still have update problems. I heard they were slower. And the other question is. How to disable the ads in Avira ? And I guess the method changes everytime there's a new version right ?" }-
tekkaman, you started this thread with a valid question and now you have changed the subject, asking about Avira while mentioning Avast.

I'm not going to close this thread, but if it veers away from your original question, it will end up closed as per Policy (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=180128). You are in control of your thread, don't let it happen.

JR

[thanatos_theos]

-{ Quote: "That ad banner was just a test." }-
You're right. The ad has not returned. I though it will re-appear sometime after the update to build 1356. Thanks for the info.

[Xander_Tan]

NOD32 cant remove Trojan/agent/Gen!U,Trojan/agent/Gen!D?Only Window Defender dectect it

[thanatos_theos]

Hi there Xander and welcome to Wilders!

No AV detect 100% of threats. I suggest you create a thread here (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15).

[ingem64]

-{ Quote: "Yep, I'm happy with Avira free, with splash and nags disabled AND set to update very two hours!" }-

I can not disable nag screen in Avira 9. My system is WinXP Home.
How to set update for period two hours???
Thanks.

[mm79k]

-{ Quote: "f-secure doesnt nag." }-


f-secure has a "free" version?! :doubt:

[lodore]

-{ Quote: "f-secure has a "free" version?! :doubt:" }-
oops didnt think it said free.

[thanatos_theos]

@RejZoR
The advert is back. I thought it was just a test?

IMO, Alwil should have issued an Avast iNews regarding the FP fiasco. The iNews should have links to vlk's forum post or the CEO's blog post and to the solution knowledgebase.