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Main Forum => Everything Else => Topic started by: chris635 on February 27, 2012, 12:18:22 pm
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Hi Shane
Is the paid version of avast better than the free version? So far I think the free version is great! Also is the paid version heavier on resources?
Chris
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Up to you if you want the extras.
http://www.avast.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download
Personally I use only the free. And of course the more things running the more resources needed :wink:
Shane
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Okay thanks
Chris
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I use the free version of Avast (V7), updated from V6 no problems. So far I'm impressed, especially by the cloud streaming updates. I like to keep things lightweight, so do not use the WebRep or Autosandbox. In conjunction with my other security, and of course Shane's tweaks :wink: , my system is snappy and safe.
I use Avast 7 (free), MBAM (free) on demand, MVPS Hosts file, Sandboxie, SpywareBlaster and Windows firewall (also behind my Netgear router firewall). My browser is Firefox 3.6.27 with Adblock plus (EasyList & Malware Domains), and Norton DNS....It may look like a lot, but uses very little RAM and all "play nicely" together with no conflicts.
I hope that offers some help.
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Yeah I don't use the web plugin either but I do use the Auto-sandbox feature(thinking about turning that off though). I'm also using version 7 and Malware-bytes (paid version) and Spyware-blaster(paid version), windows firewall behind a Net-gear router and off course Shane's tweaks. Last off all using Open dns. System runs well.
Chris
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Hi Shane
Have you ever set heuristics sensitivity to high in avast? If so, how many false positives?
Chris
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I never have. And you WILL get a lot more false positives. This is true with any antivirus.
They are trying to detect new unknown viruses. Never works like it should.
Shane
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Got it thanks.
Chris
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Hi Shane
Other than avast. Do you run any other real time mal-ware programs for protection?
Chris
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Nope none.
Proper habits and keeping things up to date is key. Java and flash is how a LOT of today's viruses get in. Always keep them up to date. haven't had a virus or infection in 7 years :-)
I never used outlook express which viruses used a security hole to infect by email (I use thunderbird)
I never used IE which is where a lot of older viruses use to come in (IE 6 was horrible)
Shane