Antivirus help needed

[jandal]

I need some advice for a good FREE antivirus software program. I believe I have installed a "bad" copy of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0 that now requires me to manually update on a daily basis, since I get the constant message "You may not be protected!" The older 7.5 version ran automatically. Since I need to change to another antivirus program, I would like some help in choosing a reliable one. What works for you? I use Windows XP Pro and also Windows Vista on my computers.
Thank you.

jandal   

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Try having a look at Avira and Avast.

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

Remember to uninstall AVG first.

[az_shyguy]

hrmmm ... that is odd
I upgraded to avg 8 on 3 xp pro's and a vista computer. Does just as good as 7.5 did, if not better... if you had it before and liked it.. maybe just uninstall and reinstall a fresh copy.  You should be able to get a good copy here, or should I say this is where I downloaded mine from.

http://free.avg.com/

but as suggested by Carbon Dudeoxide I have heard good things about the avast he mentions too! 

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

I'm not too sure, but I think there are some problems with AVG 8.0 on some machines.

[jandal]

What an awful experience it was trying to download and install a good copy of AVG 8.0!! I finally decided on Avira because it has a more user-friendly interface than avast! and it is working just great. Thanks for making the time to give your advice, Carbon. It is much appreciated.

jandal   

Try having a look at Avira and Avast.

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

Remember to uninstall AVG first.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Okay, no problem. Safe computing.