Kaspersky Anti Virus?

[James_Goku]

Currently I have been at my mate’s house vigorously tearing through his computer and adding programs to deal with different situations. (Currently I have installed SpyBot search and destroy, Windows Washer and Zone Alarm firewall.) When it came to anti virus my mate refused me to touch it. He stuck with his uncle's decision of Kaspersky anti virus, which I have never heard of. This and the fact that his computer is riddled with problems that is most likely caused by Virus’ makes me suspicious. Is it reliable and trustworthy? Does it have anything on AVG. Quite frankly I don't think it's doing its job and should be replaced immediately with AVG free.

Best Regards
                   Jamez.

[Broni]

It's an excellent program. Some of me friends use it, and they are very happy.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/124475-1/article.html

[James_Goku]

Must be something else with my mates computer then. Is it better than AVG in your opinion though? From what I've heard on these forums its the best free one out there.

Jamez.

[Broni]

Kaspersky is not free.
As for free AV programs, I use AVG myself, and I'm happy with it.
Never had a virus, and what I like about AVG, it's quiet (some others will pop-up often with some stupid warnings), it's small, it doesn't interfere with other programs, it's easy to remove, etc.

[patio]

If he has issues trust me it's not Kaspersky's fault...
Maybe you could talk him into letting you install AVG Anti-Spyware if you take the time to explain it does a completely different job as it searches for Trojans and keyloggers...two things most AV programs don't always catch or deal properly with...

[James_Goku]

Thanks Patio. I'm on it ASAP.

Jamez.