AVG Free vs AVG

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Sam

Is there any point in paying for AVG professional version over using AVG
Free. I know the paid-for version has more flexible testing options,
for example, but is there any "killer" reason why the paid-for version
would be a better bet than the free version?
 
R

Roger Wilco

Sam said:
Is there any point in paying for AVG professional version over using AVG
Free. I know the paid-for version has more flexible testing options,
for example, but is there any "killer" reason why the paid-for version
would be a better bet than the free version?

It might be the only real difference is the tech support. For instance,
the next time there's an outbreak and the servers they use to make
updates available are overwhelmed (no matter which of the available
lists you use) - those with the paid for version will be eligible for
the option of clogging the tech support lines up too. :))
 
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Conor

Sam said:
Is there any point in paying for AVG professional version over using AVG
Free. I know the paid-for version has more flexible testing options,
for example, but is there any "killer" reason why the paid-for version
would be a better bet than the free version?
If you're going to pay for AV, look at NOD32.

--
Conor

If Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened
rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic
music.
 
S

Sam

Conor said ...
If you're going to pay for AV, look at NOD32.
Thanks, I will look, but never the less I am hoping someone will be able
to answer my original question.
 
L

louise

Conor said ...
Thanks, I will look, but never the less I am hoping someone will be able
to answer my original question.
I second the kudos for NOD32.

I don't know AVG but before NOD32, I tried Avast. The free version
and the paid version appeared the same until I looked at every item
each covered: the free version did not cover script-blocking while
the paid version did. I suspect there is some similar difference
with AVG.

Louise
 
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badgolferman

Sam, 8/21/2005, 2:23:12 PM,
Is there any point in paying for AVG professional version over using
AVG Free. I know the paid-for version has more flexible testing
options, for example, but is there any "killer" reason why the
paid-for version would be a better bet than the free version?


http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01AVG
Free Edition has the following limitations:

AVG Free Edition cannot be installed on server operating systems (such
as Windows Server 2003), nor can it be used for the scanning of network
drives.
Scheduling options in the AVG Free Edition are very limited (only one
scheduled update per day, one scheduled scan per day etc.).
AVG Free Edition receives updates via a lower priority service.
Priority updating via ultra reliable Akamai servers is only available
for purchased products.
AVG Free Edition does not offer advanced testing options, such as
automatic healing, password-protected archives reporting, adjustment of
scan process priority and many others.
AVG Free Edition has no technical support!
 
S

Sam

badgolferman said ...
Sam, 8/21/2005, 2:23:12 PM,



http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01AVG
Free Edition has the following limitations:

AVG Free Edition cannot be installed on server operating systems (such
as Windows Server 2003), nor can it be used for the scanning of network
drives.
Scheduling options in the AVG Free Edition are very limited (only one
scheduled update per day, one scheduled scan per day etc.).
AVG Free Edition receives updates via a lower priority service.
Priority updating via ultra reliable Akamai servers is only available
for purchased products.
AVG Free Edition does not offer advanced testing options, such as
automatic healing, password-protected archives reporting, adjustment of
scan process priority and many others.
AVG Free Edition has no technical support!
thanks - looks like there's not really a lot in the paid-for version
that I'd desperately need to have.
 

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