Hot Take AVG is going the same way like norton

[blackTears]

I´m an AVG user. In the last days , after scanning my system, i`ve got the same ##### anouncements like norton. By driver updater an so on.
Maybe the time of AVG is also gone....

 

[Halp2001]

The drift is obvious: more marketing than security. The antivirus that once posed as a guardian now looks more like a street vendor of drivers… and you can’t help but wonder if it’ll start offering dental insurance next.

 

[RoboMan]

Not only AVG. Everything's going that way. Even Kaspersky now offers cleanup modules and PC boost. All these kind of snake oil modules were a necessity to add to security suites because of one simple reason. Most PC users are novice in cybersecurity or even completely ignorant on the subject. So when they see two antivirus for sale and only one offers to make their PC faster, they won't hesitate on which to buy. Sadly all AV has or will go there.

 

[Parkinsond]

By driver updater an so on

Remove all the components you do not need; I keep only file, ransomware, and web shields, and firewall.

 

[Nightwalker]

I’ve previously used Norton and Avast (which is essentially the same as the current AVG) and never really had issues with intrusive ads or "upselling." The main reason is that their apps actually respect the user’s notification preferences regarding promotional offers. Plus, the installers are flexible enough that you can perform a custom install to keep the antivirus free of bloatware.

In contrast, I’m currently using McAfee, and I've found there is simply no effective way to disable the constant, annoying pop-ups. It seems far less user-friendly when it comes to maintaining a "clean" system environment compared to the others above.

 

[Nunzio_77]

Suggerisco Bitdefender o Bitdefender Free.

 

[Parkinsond]

never really had issues with intrusive ads or "upselling."

I block avastui.exe or avgui.exe using their own firewall; no ads even if ads are enabled in settings.

 

[stonjean633]

I block avastui.exe or avgui.exe using their own firewall; no ads even if ads are enabled in settings.

Dose of their own medicine. Nice!

 

[Khushal]

The drift is obvious: more marketing than security. The antivirus that once posed as a guardian now looks more like a street vendor of drivers… and you can’t help but wonder if it’ll start offering dental insurance next.

Haha, spot on! Next update: "Buy our premium driver bundle, get a free root canal and lifetime botnet protection—because nothing says 'cyber guardian' like upselling you a toothbrush while your PC's getting ransomware teeth."

 

[lokamoka820]

The functions of all Gen D products are now integrated into each other, and the driver update feature has also been added to the new CCleaner software. Just skip it and continue.

 

[stonjean633]

Maybe OP is using AVG Free?? I never experienced any single ad using Ultimate. Did not block any exe too in firewall.

 

[lokamoka820]

Maybe OP is using AVG Free?? I never experienced any single ad using Ultimate. Did not block any exe too in firewall.

The OP is asking about "checking driver updates" and not about advertisements.

 

[Parkinsond]

Maybe OP is using AVG Free

or using smart scan; at the end it comes up with some useless recommendations.

 

[Antimalware18]

you can disable ads in the settings for avast and AVG, you can also add the Ui.exe to the block list in the firewall, that will disable the baked in interface ad's

also MD is a great ad free option

 

[Miravi]

I’ve previously used Norton and Avast (which is essentially the same as the current AVG) and never really had issues with intrusive ads or "upselling." The main reason is that their apps actually respect the user’s notification preferences regarding promotional offers. Plus, the installers are flexible enough that you can perform a custom install to keep the antivirus free of bloatware.

In contrast, I’m currently using McAfee, and I've found there is simply no effective way to disable the constant, annoying pop-ups. It seems far less user-friendly when it comes to maintaining a "clean" system environment compared to the others above.

Avast Premium doesn't upsell anywhere but the store, and I'm enjoying it on my system. You'll find that Norton 360 has upped their game, however. I gave it a trial very recently, and there are quite a lot of complaints on the Norton Forum and other parts of the Web.

The default Smart Scan, unlike Avast, is essentially a big upsell in today's Norton. After it scans for temporary files, registry keys, etc. the home never stops alerting you how you need Norton Utilities to fix thousands of computer issues causing a slowdown. It looks like scary adware. Users variously suggest avoiding it and using quick scan instead.

 

[blackTears]

I`m using the paid version AVG IS. And yes, after a smart scan the nag screen is shown.
Of course i can use the firewallmodule to block the ui. But why? I have paid for the software.

 

[Parkinsond]

But why? I have paid for the software

to pay for a higher tier.

 

[oldschool]

MS Defender. Word!

 

[stonjean633]

to pay for a higher tier.

Exactly!
No other reasons but to fork money on Gen and go for Ultimate.

 

[Parkinsond]

Exactly!
No other reasons but to fork money on Gen and go for Ultimate.

There is no ethics in war, love, and marketing.