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Here I compare the 3 major free Antiviruses all inside a virtual
machine (same hardware, files, disk)
I added 24 seconds to Avast Virus scan stopwatch because I started the scan and forgot to start the stopwatch and started when i paused the video. Also (thanks for the info robferro) I scanned on medium sensitivity. Total time was 3mins20 for Avast.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
http://www.download.com/3001-2239_4-10788045.html?spi=0bc55e828a
eb9ec4e2f55a77a5b2fc31
- 2nd Most downloaded software at download.com
- 6th Best Detection Rate
- Total of 56,624k RAM when scanning
- Software Scanned 11111 objects, and took 6 mins 28 secs
- Total of 4,344k RAM when idle
- Request for Registration (but not necessary)
AntiVir Personal Edition Classic
http://www.download.com/3001-2239_4-10745467.html?spi=48ccabbb0b
2ecc6c731de5d64f570327
- 15th Most downloaded software at Download.com
- 2nd Best Detection Rate
- Total of 54,780k RAM when scanning
- Software Scanned 35484 objects, and took 4 mins 28 secs
- Total of 8,004k RAM when idle
- Pop-up when Updates
Avast! Home Edition
http://www.download.com/3001-2239_4-10806606.html?spi=15b6002ed0
bba631dd1b44c0b96da1f7
- 5th Most downloaded software at Download.com
- 11th best detection rate
- Total of 74,671k RAM when scanning (including avast.setup)
- Software Scanned 12022 objects, and took 3 mins 20 because I
didnt start the stopwatch when scan started (I realised when I
paused)
- Total of 32,870k RAM when idle
- 60 Day registration, Spinning icon, hard to use software
Duration : 0:9:45
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21 responses so far ↓
1 l33tchris // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Wow, good stuff.
Wow, good stuff.
2 ManteiLoki // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
i find it strange, …
i find it strange, avira antivir personal, maybe has abit of a problem, someone please solve this for me, the task manager, why is it detected as a trojen? and the screen task, is detected as a trojan as well.., why is this so?
3 Podginater23 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
wow thanx im …
wow thanx im currently uninstalling NOD32 as it came further down the list and im going to install Avira thanx again
4 japanesemusic4ever // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I use avast! and …
I use avast! and Avira. I recommend those 2 or either one of those.
5 redneckboy6983 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
its also clear to …
its also clear to me Avira is best freeware Antivirus. I currently have it installed on Vista and on my XP machine, which I used all the time, I have NOD32.
6 dsomoeun // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Yeah AVG is OKay if …
Yeah AVG is OKay if you dont have money Keep on making videos
7 slaterking1000 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I use AVG. Works …
I use AVG. Works well.
8 baldroguy // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
naah i use avast, …
naah i use avast, it can detect the worm and trojan virus, but can’t remove it. I freak out, i try to find other AV, and i find avira, that when it scan my computer, it detect the worms and trojan, and easily delete it.
9 Railroadmaster // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Norton also …
Norton also installs a specic type of virus thats called “riskware” but it wont detect it also adobe does this to on all there products
10 Gameplayer77 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
If i uninstall AVG …
If i uninstall AVG i still have $AVG8.VAULT$ Folder do i need it or can i delete it and the contents in it ?
11 SAPromaster // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Screw Norton heh I …
Screw Norton heh I can’t even install another protection software,without it after I install it. I’m installing Avira or Avast after maybe even Mcafee.
12 zechron4 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
avg sucks avast …
avg sucks avast professinal ftw!
13 MikeJustV3 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the comparison! Keep up these tech video, I’m into computers and your advice really helps! By the way, which one is on your main pc, non of those virtual pcs?
14 dustin4vn // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
avg, sucks, I …
avg, sucks, I install it but stupid pop ups keep appear. very annoying if u’re expecting perfection, to me, I hate pop up software and trials. so. Antivir is good, it have a pretty well interface, much like mcafee or norton. But i use Avast instead. cool interface, it’s very nice.
15 marcel5887 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
It is clear as …
It is clear as Avira Antivir, is the best in the comparative was second, and AVG was below avast! nor looked, and also has been seen that Avira antivir consumes less resources and takes at least scan
Below AVG and avast! top Avira AntiVir Personal!
16 MUHAHAHA555 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Your tests are …
Your tests are inaccurate.
for avast!, you did a standard scan which takes less time and resources than a thorough scan.
17 fuckserbrussians4 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
ive had one of …
ive had one of those false positive detections with avast also on one of my games, which is ridiculous
18 VistaGeek121 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
When Norton came …
When Norton came out people started to get viruses
19 Xtremist82 // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
wow.. take care man …
wow.. take care man i didnt know it was such a big deal to you to give false information about something.
20 adaygamer // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
i use avast and use …
i use avast and use a serial key to get 4.8 pro. its good but it had a false detection.. idk about avira… ive heard its good but its killing me because i can’t decide which to use.. and if i get avira i want the premium suite thing and i can’t find a key for it.
21 triciaslcd // Sep 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
For me, Avast 4.8 …
For me, Avast 4.8 Professional Edition is the best among the rest!
It deleted Malware(Malicious Software),Adware(creates pop-ups,advertisements,etc) on my computer.
I recommend you to download this sofware cuz it’s really worth it, If you just have the 60 day trial version,try using this serial keys:
C39891791R9900Y3198-72F4NSX3
this key works forever!
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