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5 stars
Version: Avira AntiVir Personal Free Antivirus 9.0.0.403
"AVComparatives likes it... so do I"
Pros: Dependable even at corporate level. Great value for home users, even premium package.
Cons: The fact that paid-for antivirus solutions are still more popular in America. Free version has one pop-up per update process.
Summary: In short, without the pop-up ad (usually tasteful) that displays when the program updates (once a week, depending on settings), this would be the best AV solution in the world. Fast. Lean. Configurable. Current virus definitions come daily/weekly that really provide coverage against each week's new threats.
Ironically enough, a lot of negative reviews have been written for this product, citing the spotty AVG as a superior product in terms of being more compact (it's not) and offering better protection (I have proof that it doesn't at ArsTechnica or AVComparatives).
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