I have to get a virus Checker it is between advast and AVG Anti-Virus which is better I also want to know if their is a Link advisor in either of them ?
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Hi, I assume you mean Avast not advast.
I would personally never go for AVG antivirus, due to its awful virus recognition record, it does however have a link advisor compatible with FF and IE.
I have never used Avast and can't comment to much on it but from the feedback from other members of this forum I think it's ok, not sure if it has a link advisor.
I offer you a third option which is always the option I would go for if using free antivirus; Microsoft Security Essentials.
MSE has one of the smallest footprints and highest virus protection rates of all the free antivirus software out there. It does not come with a link advisor (I think) but I think if you use FF you can download AVG link checker without having AVG Free installed.
Oli
I would personally never go for AVG antivirus, due to its awful virus recognition record, it does however have a link advisor compatible with FF and IE.
I have never used Avast and can't comment to much on it but from the feedback from other members of this forum I think it's ok, not sure if it has a link advisor.
I offer you a third option which is always the option I would go for if using free antivirus; Microsoft Security Essentials.
MSE has one of the smallest footprints and highest virus protection rates of all the free antivirus software out there. It does not come with a link advisor (I think) but I think if you use FF you can download AVG link checker without having AVG Free installed.
Oli
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Dose AVG9 has a Link Scanner.work this way? CallingID: Know who you are dealing with on the Internet
Dose AVG9 has a Link Scanner.work this way? CallingID: Know who you are dealing with on the Internet
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Hello brightsun,
Yes AVG {free & paid version} does have a LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield
that they claim ensures every web page you visit is safe – even before you go there.
Should you decide on AVG I suggest you download the program from their site.
FYI - I use AVG & would recommend it.
Refer the AVG link below to see exactly what is included -
Compare AVG Antivirus, Internet Security & Identity Protection Software
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I also use AVG antivirus with no problems.
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Anti Virus Checker ?
Dose CallingID link http://callingid.com/Default.aspx work like a link scanner with other Anti Virus Software
Dose CallingID link http://callingid.com/Default.aspx work like a link scanner with other Anti Virus Software
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That URL I am not familiar with.
My advice would be to avoid it.
My advice would be to avoid it.
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Yes, it does have a link scanner but I have seen it only supported IE cause I still don't have Firefox installed when I installed AVG 9.
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I use McAfee site advisor for the purpose. Although I am not a big fan of the McAfee security suite, but that bit works pretty well and is completely stand-alone.
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I suggest you read the question again that was asked.
To the best of my knowledge the AVG LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield is AVG's registered product & is thus not a "stand alone" product.
Therefore - The correct answer to the question asked was "No."
If you have other evidence please supply it.
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AVG LinkScanner - Free Internet Security
Edit: It may not be considered 'standalone' because it is basically AVG9 with all but one shield disabled.
Edit: It may not be considered 'standalone' because it is basically AVG9 with all but one shield disabled.
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