David,
I took AVG off my system because even though it is a good free choice,
Avast is infinitely superior - easy to use, faster scanning than AVG, fully
automated new virus definitions are automatically installed every few days,
the full version is free for home use, and it finds more viruses (I have
tested with sample (safe) attack viruses to prove it was the best - it
detected viruses that AVG couldn't.)
I also use Trend Micro's anti-virus as a second viral checking method. (It
came with another program so I do not pay for it. probably not necessary
though! as Avast AV does the job) Get it at:
http://www.avast.com/i_idt_153.html
J. Dent
At 05:17 AM 4/23/2004, you wrote:
> I am trying to develop a standard protocol for
>virus/trojan/adware/popup detection and removal. I have been trying a
>slew of different antivirus programs (I prefer Trend Micro for cost
>based and AVG for free based), but want to get an opinion on the best
>combination of programs and window settings to best avoid viruses,
>trojans, popup ads, etc. What does everybody use normally? I have
>quieted down my system considerably - this is what I am running...
>
>Trend Micro Internet Security - antivirus and spam filter
>Cloudmark Anti-Spam
>Trojan Hunter
>Meaya Adware Remover
>Meaya Popup Ad Filter
>
>Only 2 of these remain resident - Trojan Hunter and Trend Micro - I also
>have my security settings at Medium, ,and have all the current XP Pro
>updates.
>
>Anything I am missing? And again, what does everyone else use? My goal
>is to go to my customers sites with one CD with everything they need to
>filter and protect their systems.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>David R Enberg
>
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