"romanom" <romanom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FE406611-490C-46E6-94D9-4DDD9B87118D@microsoft.com...
> In another thread I posted my rant about McAfee and Norton, now I need a
> replacement and want to try one of the free programs.
>
> It seems that AVG and Avast are the front-runners in this category. I've
> done a search and gathered much info, but I'm still undecided.
>
> I've downloaded both and tried both on my HP and both seem very good, but
> I
> don't want to wait until one of them screws up my system to find I choose
> the
> wrong program.
>
> For anyone that has used either for awhile could post their experience it
> would be useful (to many people I think).
>
> Info that maybe helpful:
>
> HP Pavilion dv9500t
> Vista Home Premium
> 2.2 Intel Centrino Duo
> 2 GB RAM (2 cards)
> Intel 4965AGN wireless
> Bluetooth
> Office Professional 2007 (heavy use of Outlook)
> IE7 used heavily
> ISP: Verizon DSL
>
> Information on PC is private but not sensitive, no financial stuff, etc.
>
> Any other recommendations for upgrading firewall and spyware protection
> would also be welcome.
>
> Thanks!!!!

I used AVG for a couple of years and only changed to Avast because it was
Vista compatible - the way I look at it free is a bargain which ever one you
use!
James