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  • Home / Windows / User reviews by AdIyhc

    User reviews by AdIyhc


    AVG Internet Security 7.5.426a815
    Reviewer: AdIyhc


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    Date: 12 Oct 2006, 08:22 GMT
    Overall rating:
    GUI:    Features:    Ease of use:    Value:

    The pricing is the best for overall protection. It's 69.95 for 2 years and thereafter 50% off for another 2 years. Most products don't have 50% off for renewals and some don't even have renewals. For example if you do some calculations for 2-3 years period, antivir is not cheap.

    So far, I haven't had any software conflicts and this is considered a very good plus point. I like how it handles the email scanning. Some other "Suite/AV" only allow OUTLOOK and refuses to add support for other clients.

    The Firewall in this suite is rather impressive. It can be for everyone as it is rather easy to setup. It passes the stealth test too.

    Performance is comparable to KIS, I think. On my 512ram and celeron 2.26ghz, bootup speed doesn't slowdown and during normal operations, there are no impacts. Only problem is scanning speed. took me 59min to scan 2.43gb. That's on a complete system scan. You can select to scan some extensions. Maybe that will be faster.

    GUI aspect needs much improvement. Not glossy/shiny kind of interface but more organised interface. For example, the green tick is too big or the words seems pixelated. Make the interface more professional. :)

    This is great value for very good overall protection(Not Yet Excellent). Was disappointed many years ago but totally impressed now.


    Opera for Windows (Non-Java) 9.02.8585 Final
    Reviewer: AdIyhc


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    Date: 06 Oct 2006, 08:57 GMT
    Overall rating:
    GUI:    Features:    Ease of use:    Value:

    Pros:
    - Customizable(better than FF)
    - Stable
    - "Create Search" Function
    - It's free
    - Good content blocking and effective popup blocking

    Cons:
    - Some websites doesn't like Opera
    - M2 needs some serious updating

    I think it's the best browser so far. Doesn't hurt to have multiple browsers so go ahead and try it.


    mst Defrag 1.9.30.76
    Reviewer: AdIyhc


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    Date: 06 Oct 2006, 08:45 GMT
    Overall rating:
    GUI:    Features:    Ease of use:    Value:

    Pros:
    - Set & Forget
    - Reasonable pricing
    - Light

    Cons:
    - Settings are configured in the registry
    - No offline defrag


    System Safety Monitor 2.2.0.591 Beta
    Reviewer: AdIyhc


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    Date: 06 Oct 2006, 08:24 GMT
    Overall rating:
    GUI:    Features:    Ease of use:    Value:

    Pros:
    - Active development
    - Simple to use
    - Easy to upgrade
    - Excellent support

    Cons:
    - Some features are not yet implemented

    Note: This is a review from a non technical person.


    AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5.0.47
    Reviewer: AdIyhc


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    Date: 06 Oct 2006, 08:16 GMT
    Overall rating:
    GUI:    Features:    Ease of use:    Value:

    Pros:
    - Improved scanning
    - Slight improvement in memory usage
    - Nice analysis tools

    Cons:
    - Name changed twice
    - Support forums has slow or no response
    - The GUI title "AVG Anti-Spyware" was poorly edited(rough on the edges)
    - Refusal to answer on the 'unlimited' license situation

    It's still a very good software despite the cons.


    Dr.Web 4.33
    Reviewer: AdIyhc


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    Date: 18 May 2007, 08:52 GMT
    Overall rating:
    GUI:    Features:    Ease of use:    Value:

    Pros:
    - Cheap(if you use the competitive upgrade)
    - Straightforward settings
    - Light on resources
    - Great ticket system for support
    - Frequent updates

    Cons:
    - GUI is not exactly the best(not that important)
    - Scan is slow(30 min on 2.3 gb)
    - Support forums(all the 'juicy' discussions are in russian)
    - FPs not fixed for a week(not that there are many)


    Becky! Internet Mail 2.27.00
    Reviewer: AdIyhc


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    Date: 06 Oct 2006, 07:52 GMT
    Overall rating:
    GUI:    Features:    Ease of use:    Value:

    Pros:
    - Simple, easy to use
    - Good for multiple accounts
    - Light on resources
    - No yearly upgrade fees(not bloodsuckers)
    - Good sorting/filtering manager

    Cons:
    - Inactive English forums
    - Lack of junk filter(by default installation)
    - Lack of English Becky! communities
    - Official site design is poor(doesn't quite fit the excellent software)





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