Yes, there was recent Consumer Reports review that said this (AVG is very good, as good if not better than Norton and McAffee)
-----Original Message----- From: web kracked [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 2:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [users] Anti-virus Application Stoppage Last INDEPENDANT source of information about Anti-Virus software stated that AVG was an overall better choice than all but the most expensive corporate AV's But everyone has their own opinions to the best software for whatever the need Even Open office has people who think it is a bad solution, and many say that it is the best. That is up to your own choice. Best is to find independant sources to find out what is best ----- Original Message ----- From: "semaj3000" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:50 PM Subject: RE: [users] Anti-virus Application Stoppage > Lets keep it real. Symantec Norton and mcafee are better but it is a > very > good free version. The free and pay for antivirus software are in two > different categories. Try getting the newest version of all of the > software > and reinstalling them. Start with the av. Mcafee is a resource hog. > Just > like firefox open office does take a little bit to start up > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: web kracked [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:20 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [users] Anti-virus Application Stoppage > > Problems with AVG???? > > Been using AVG on laptop and desktops for years > Win 98, XP home, and Pro > > Never had the problem(s) you are having is very strange. > > I have been using Open Office since the earlist version > and have no problem with AVG or Open Office. > > Just for the record > I have been told by the "experts" > that AVG is better at finding virus and other problems > then McAfee or Nortins, and its free as well. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "tumaghap" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 11:08 PM > Subject: Re: [users] Anti-virus Application Stoppage > > >> CPHennessy: >> >> I think you're right. I'll try my best to contact McAfee about this. >> Also, >> I downloaded AVG before but it was a big disappointment. The AVG is very >> intrusive, taking over the control of my PC. My computer ran very slow, >> so >> many prompts and messages would pop up, and would not allow all of my >> programs to work. This McAfee VirusScan 7.0 that I have now seems to be >> a >> marvel. However, like anything else, it probably is not perfect also. >> So >> I'll contact McAfee again but this will require a lot of effort and time >> on >> my part. I tried downloading McAfee's VirusScan Updates in the hope that >> this will resolve the problem however my VirusScan locked up in the >> middle >> of the download process. Therefore nothing was downloaded as a result. >> So >> maybe there is something wrong with the McAfee system. Thanks for the >> advice. >> >> Tumaghap >> >> P. S. >> >> I removed OpenOffice.org from my PC the previous evening. Now my >> computer >> seems to operate flawlessly. But I'll check out how it will perform at >> startups, restarts, and shutdowns. >> >> Same >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: CPHennessy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]>; tumaghap <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 5:57 AM >> Subject: Re: [users] Anti-virus Application Stoppage >> >> >>> Hi Tumaghap, >>> Sorry we cannot help. OpenOffice.org works correctly. It is your virus >>> scanning software that does not work correctly. >>> there are several other free virus scanning packages (AVG I think) >>> whoich >> may >>> work better for you. >>> >>> Also this list is public, we have no control over the visibility of your >> email >>> address. >>> >>> Please reply to [email protected] only >>> >>> CPH >>> >>> On Fri September 15 2006 00:15, + tumaghap wrote: >>> > [ MODERATED ] *********************** >>> > Daniel: >>> > >>> > My McAfee VirusScan 7.0 Home Edition always stops and locks up in the >>> > middle of scanning OpenOffice.org. This is the reason why I contacted >> your >>> > office for advice on this problem because VirusScan 7.0 locks up when >>> > scanning your OpenOffice.org program only. Since OpenOffice.org is >>> > the >>> > only program VirusScan has a problem with I highly suspected that the >>> > problem is in your OpenOffice.org program. With this regard your >>> > advice >>> > would be helpful. I can't obtain help from McAfee about this issue >> because >>> > they have no free support and their online troubleshooting application >>> > can't fix this problem. Now, does this make sense? Once again your >> advice >>> > on this matter would be helpful. If you can't offer a resolution to >> this >>> > problem I have no choice but to remove OpenOffice.org from my PC. >>> > >>> > Tumaghap >>> > >>> > >>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>> > From: CPHennessy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> > To: <[email protected]>; tumaghap <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 5:08 PM >>> > Subject: Re: [users] Anti-virus Application Stoppage >>> > >>> > > On Tue September 12 2006 19:04, + tumaghap wrote: >>> > > > [ MODERATED ] ******************** >>> > > > My anti-virus application always stops in the middle of scanning >>> > > > OpenOffice.org and scanning freezes or stops there leaving my >>> > > > other >>> > >>> > folders >>> > >>> > > > and files unscanned. Please respond with an advice on how to >> resolve >>> > >>> > this >>> > >>> > > > problem. >>> > > >>> > > As you are not subscribed you may not have seen that: >>> > > >>> > > On Tue September 12 2006 23:36, Daniel Kasak wrote: >>> > > > You're reporting a problem with your anti-virus software in the >> wrong >>> > > > place. You should tell the people who made the anti-virus >>> > > > software. >>> > > > What's more, you haven't even told us what anti-virus software you >>> > > > have. >>> > > >>> > > Please reply to [email protected] only. >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > -- >>> > > CPH : openoffice.org contributor >>> > > >>> > > Maybe your question has been answered already? >>> > > http://user-faq.openoffice.org/#FAQ >>> > >>> > --------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> -- >>> CPH : openoffice.org contributor >>> >>> Maybe your question has been answered already? >>> http://user-faq.openoffice.org/#FAQ >>> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 >> >> > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. 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