Avast versus Panda

[Dorkenstein]

I use Avast but people recommend Panda over others, why is that?

 

[Schadenfroh]

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Avast! 4, VPS file version: July 29, 2004 - [0431-2]
620 Possible Viruses/malware/Trojans Found in 607 files out of a total of 758 files!
Approximately 80.08% detection. (Based on number of infected files, not number of infections)

Panda Titanium 2004 Anti-Virus, Updated: 07-30-2004:
699 Possible Viruses/malware/Trojans Found in 688 files out of a total of 758 files!
Approximately 90.77% detection. (Based on number of infected files, not number of infections)

 

[Dorkenstein]

That says it all, thanks!

 

[Dorkenstein]

Is Panda free?

 

[Dorkenstein]

Nope, that version of Panda isn't free. Guess I uninstalled Avast for nothing because now I don't have a permanent AV program.

 

[Dorkenstein]

Should I uninstall again and go for the free version or will that screw something up?

 

[Dorkenstein]

Also startup and shutdown have gotten much slower now that I have the trial of Panda Titanium. Anyone else notice this?

 

[Bryan]

Try uninstalling Panda and watch the fun begin....

 

[Dorkenstein]

Fun?

 

[Dorkenstein]

I will admit that after all the AV programs I've been through, Panda is the most annoying with its popups and even though I got the free version I'm still getting pestered to register.

 

[Dorkenstein]

Does it hurt windows to uninstall an AV prog, install a new one, uninstall that one then install a new one? Dumb question I know but I'm a little worried. Panda keeps popping up and saying 'Welcome to Panda' and telling me that its been modified and is trying to access the internet. What does that mean, and what happens when you uninstall it Bryan?

 

[eklass]

do you really need to make 9 out of 12 posts ?

and panda does has a free version

 

[Dorkenstein]

I know, I got it. My last few questions are about that version.

 

[The Green Bean]

Originally posted by: eklass
do you really need to make 9 out of 12 posts ?

and panda does has a free version

where to get that?