AVG vs McAfee Anti-Virus Programs

[shamrock838]

AVG vs McAfee Anti-Virus Programs:

I've had both the AVG and Comcast McAfee anti-virus programs installed on my Dell Vostro 420 desktop (WIN Vista Business) for some months now.

Since mid-month the Vostro has begun crashing during boot-up with error messages suggesting one or more other causes – one being a USB connection problem. [I can provide details if interested.]

So, I'm wondering if I should delete either of these anti-virus programs in case they may be aggravating the situation. Which would you choose to keep and why?

Thanks.

 

[Hefemeister]

Between those 2 I would keep AVG. Definitely uninstall McAfee. Always best practice to just have one AV installed although there are combinations that can work generally it is not recommended.

Having been a avid AVG user for many years I would uninstall that as well and install Microsoft Security Essentials.
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

 

[joelm3103]

Agreed with what is said above ^. You can also check out this thread on rating of AV's according to the members http://www.techist.com/forums/f51/tech-forums-top-rated-antivirus-167005/.

 

[Hefemeister]

^^Keeping in mind that thread was started well before mse was released and you cannot change your vote so it is heavily skewed.

 

[Fat.Clown]

^^ how about a new poll?

 

[Hefemeister]

Already suggested

 

[Osiris]

New poll created


http://www.techist.com/forums/f51/tech-forums-top-rated-antivirus-2010-a-226526/#post1779975