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Old November 9th, 2006 Top | #1
 
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I'm curious as to whether or not someone from here has actually bothered trying this program yet?
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if it's avg I'm trying it.
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been running it since before avg bought it. it was then called ewido anti malware. it is a very good app, and even better now IMO. go for it!
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ewido is the friggin bomb
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I tried it out. Didn't work as well as ad-aware or spybot, seemed to only pick up cookies.
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Old November 18th, 2006 Top | #6
 
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Hi,

AVG is an anti virus protection, so you should also have an anti adware.
I tried AVG, but prefer AVAST, they have more updates, and although free as well it will soon be updated.

Avast has also a forum, for support.

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Not everyone is in love with Ewido.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1993995,00.asp
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Originally Posted by smithkarl View Post
Hi,

AVG is an anti virus protection, so you should also have an anti adware.
I tried AVG, but prefer AVAST, they have more updates, and although free as well it will soon be updated.
Someone didn't read the topic properly. AVG Anti-Spyware Free

AVG Anti-Spyware Free is a free anti-spyware protection tool developed by GRISOFT for home use. We invite you to join the millions of satisfied customers worldwide who have downloaded the software and now enjoy the benefits of AVG Anti-Spyware Free.
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Well, Back on topic, sort of... I got an advertisement from AVG a week ago that made it cound like they were going to a pay only version starting next year. Did I miss-read this? Shame if they do. I'll have to find a new AV.
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AFAIK the app has always been subscription based, but you can use the scanning function for free, real-time protection has to be paid for.
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