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Which is better - Microsoft Security Essentials or AVG Anti-virus Free?

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  • Felix
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    AVG..

  • 5 years ago

    Microsoft Security Essentials

  • 1 decade ago

    Well if you think about it, what is the name on the software that you are attempting to protect in the first place?

    All the anti virus programs out there are okay. But here's the thing, the newer infections that have been coming out lately, specifically find ways around being blocked or detected by anti virus programs. Also, no one anti virus program can protect you from 100% of the infections out there. So whenever you get a anti virus program, you also need to get additional programs to help deter infection and hackers from bothering you.

    Here's a list of the minimum you should run on your computer to help keep you protected.

    1. Anti Virus Program

    2. Anti Spyware / Adware

    3. Anti Malware

    4. Software Firewall

    These will sometimes be enough to cause a hacker to go to the next, easier to infect computer, and leave you alone.

    Make sure that you keep the programs that I've mention updated, as well as your Windows Operating System. And ALWAYS be aware, and pay attention to where you go on the Internet.

  • 1 decade ago

    Microsoft Security Essentials has rootkit protection AVG does NOT!!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    AVG is much better. It is one of the best anti virus you can use.

    Source(s): I have it on all my computers
  • 1 decade ago

    Only single antivirus cannot help u out in tough situations ,

    You need a combination of softwares to help protect ur PC .

    Here is the combination that I use

    Avast antivirus > Malwarebytes > Super Antispyware > Comodo Firewall .

    u can use AVG or Avira FREE in place of Avast , thats ur choice

    As Far as avast is concerned , u need to register for free , give them ur email address and they will send u a free licence key for avast (i.e. for 1 year ) and u are entitled to use the software for 1 year !

    U can get the above on following addresses -

    Avast - http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

    AVG - http://www.free.avg.com/

    Avira - http://www.free-av.com/

    Malwarebytes - http://www.malwarebytes.org/

    SuperAntispyware - http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

    Comodo Firewall - http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

    These apps work in combo to protect ur PC , and provide rock solid protection against viruses ,and all are free !

    Good Luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Spyware Cease does a great job in anti-virus! I have it on my computer and it really works great!

    http://www.spywarecease.com/

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