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Question

AVG/Glary/McAfee/etc.

Oct 18, 2015 2:54PM PDT

I'm currently running Windows Home Premium 7, version 6.1, build 7601, service pack 1. I also have AVG anti-virus, AVG PC tune-up, and Glary Utilities installed - which in retrospect I think may be like suspenders and belt. The last two of these are up for renewal shortly, so I asked a friend whose profession is tech support for his recommendation. He told me to forget about all of them, and get the free version of McAfee. ??!?!?

I think we may be in part talking apples and oranges, but if I were certain, I wouldn't be asking. I've trusted AVG products for years, and know that Glary has a good reputation, but things do change. Suggestions? Recommendations? Comic relief?

Seriously...will be grateful for any pointers. Thanks.

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You can skip tune up and glary.
Oct 18, 2015 3:05PM PDT

Just get yourself a free AV, after all, the best security is you.
Dafydd.

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AVG, etc.
Oct 18, 2015 5:08PM PDT

Thanks for your comments!

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Thing is if you...
Oct 18, 2015 5:37PM PDT

.. torrent, use dodgy download sites, or "naughty sites", you may get burned. I use free AV and have been OK 'till now.
Dafydd. Ninite is a worry free download site. https://ninite.com/

Edited to include link.

Post was last edited on October 18, 2015 5:45 PM PDT

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you dont need all
Oct 18, 2015 3:13PM PDT

no real reason t0 have tune up and glary. you do need an antivirus. If you like mcafee, keep it, but there are plenty of free alternatives. I use microsoft security essentials. I would also suggest a companion utility such as the free version of malwarebytes.

both tuneup and glary can do more harm than good if used at the wrong time and for the wrong reason.

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AVG, Glary, etc.
Oct 18, 2015 5:07PM PDT

Great to know...I may just keep AVG anti-virus until it expires, then go to a free version. Thanks for your comments.

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McAfee vs AVG
Oct 28, 2015 2:41AM PDT

Previously I use to have different antivirus software. In my point of view AVG is better than McAfee.

Post was last edited on October 29, 2015 5:16 PM PDT