Windows 10: Avast acquires antivirus maker AVG

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Avast and AVG: A Future Together

At least one question will become meaningless: Which is better, Avast or AVG? Lets call it Avgast. *Nerd

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I think your best bet at this point would be doing a clean install of Win10 Version 1703.

Tip: Avoid Norman, AVG & Avast applications - rely on Windows Defender & Firewall to protect your computer. [1]

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[1] AVG acquired Norman then Avast acquired AVG about a year ago.

 

Feedback hub

Assuming you've done a fresh install of Win10 Version 1703 and Feedback Hub is working now, very good.

TIP: Don't install Avast again, just make sure that the Windows Defender Antivirus and the Windows Firewall are both enabled & working properly.

COMMENT: Avast (and AVG) applications have been fairly "buggy" [IMHO] since Avast acquired AVG last year.

TIP: If you've installed Avast Free again, it will not uninstall properly unless you reboot into Safe Mode and then run the Avast Uninstall Utility (avastclear.exe).

 

Oh the Godzilla Facepalms are incoming .... *Smile

 

I've had no problems with AVG products. It will be interesting how this merger will play out, product-wise.

 

I liked AVG because it would warn the user of PUPs. Now I use Microsoft Defender and Anti-Malware Bytes.

 

Avast = too many ads

AVG = sellling user privacy data

Avast + AVG = Free antivirus will be worse than current right now.

^^^ That is my personal opinion, but these two offer great free av in the market.

 

I think this could be bad for competition but it's too early to know.

 

Not finalized yet - could still fall through

 

Breath of fresh air on a stale subject! it isn't just your opinion... only I would disagree that the two offer anything worthwhile other than system-taxing Placebo Effect for those who still believe in "Viruses".
i hate avg... think of it as grayware.

this is natural consequence of a dying subsegment of dying consumer PC market.... Even Intel has thrown in the towel on consumer PC market. does anyone seriously think that an east european hack outfit like avast is going to be able to attract/retain top talent "best & brightest & most ethical" to a dying despised subchannel?
microsoft has skin in the game: they MUST perform on the defensive front. the other clowns make more from scamming and selling to the blackhats