I've heard good things about both. Please help me choose between them, with your own list of opinions thank you.

I just need a good solid Anti Virus program, and my computer will be set : )Well, I've always been partial to AVG. The newest version has been having a lot of issues, though. I still use it as my primary anti-virus, but I don't recommend it nearly as often. I think your best bet is to try out each program for a few days (don't have them installed at the same time) and see which one you like better. Either way, you should have a decent amount of protection.Sorry Chris we were posting at the same time.


My views....

AVG

It's been around for a long time and is trusted to do a good job but with the recent version 8.0 there have been, for some users, multiple problems that aren't easily fixed. It can be HEAVY on resources for some and does use more than Avast.

Avast!

Light weight and does a good job in detecting and cleaning malware. The argument goes both ways for which is best. It ALSO has the option of doing a memory scan which is very good. On a personal level I like that it has skins. http://www.avast.com/eng/skins.html

You also can't count out Avira. I've seen a few people whos opinions matter say that it is now the best. But the TABLES always turn when it comes to AV's. One month one is better and the next it is RUNNING in second or third place.

Below is a list of the few free AV's that are trustworthy.

Remember to only install one antivirus!

1) Avast! Home Free Edition
2) AVG Free Edition
3) Avira AntiVir Personal
4) Comodo Antivirus
5) PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition

While you are at it you may as well install a good free firewall as well.


1) Comodo (Uncheck during INSTALLATION "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" if you choose this one)
2) Online Armor
3) Sunbelt/Kerio
4) Agnitum
5) PC Tools Firewall Plus