Is Avast Pro A Lot Better Than Avast Home?

[cherrycola]

I'm just wondering if Avast Pro is a lot better than Avast Home. I notice that it has script blocking, but is there a lot else? The Home edition is feature-packed and I'd like to not have to pay if possible! Does script blocking make a lot of difference or is it not really necessary?

[Eddy]

http://www.avast.com/eng/av4_version_comp.html

[DavidR]

This depends on your requirements, The Pro version not only provide additional functionality, it also provides more flexibility in how viruses are dealt with.

Script protection, really is a must, so if you don't use the pro version this is another program that you need to be running.

Avast Home V Avast Pro differences http://www.avast.com/eng/av4_version_comp.html

[jiugiusto]

I am using Avast home edition;
What other program can I use to protect my pc from script running.

Thanx

[Eddy]

Disable the execution of scripts in the browser options and set the apropiate settings in your OS and applications.

http://www.markusjansson.net/exp.html
http://www.nsa.gov/snac/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/CurrentDL.aspx

[techie101]

cherrycola,

Based on the tone of your question and its' wording I feel that HOME would be more than appropriate for your needs.

The advanced features of PRO are more than the average user needs.

You can download either Script Defender(http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system.htm) or Script Sentry (http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/programs.asp) which will take care of "malicious scripts".

Good luck.

[cherrycola]

Hi again, I've decided to install Avast Home.  I have Giant Anti-Spyware already running on my computer. It has script blocking as part of the Real Time protection, so my computer should be well protected.

Thanks for your help.

[Eddy]

Don't forget a firewall

[techie101]

cherrycola,

I was unaware that Giant had a script blocker as part of the resident shield.
Their guard acts from a database much like Spywareblaster which is freeware with updates.  I use it with SpywareGuard.  Both run resident and do a great "free" job.

I added Script Sentry on my W98 and Script Defender on the ME machine.  My XP uses Avast Pro.

The drawback to Giant is that it is payware at $29.95 with updates for a year.

Anyway.....if your happy with it, fine.

As Eddy said....Make sure you do not forget to have a good firewall in place!

[Dwarden]

wish the script modul is part of home too

but being realistic about capitalism i wish home users can buy it for some cheap fee

let say turning free Home into Home+ lol

i find hard to possible home users with 2-3 computers used to online browsing capable buy 2-3 Pro licences ...

[Vlk]

As a matter of fact we're in the process of considering a "Home Pro Suite" that would basically enable you to install avast Pro on any number of machines in the same household for a fixed (moderate) fee...


Cheers
Vlk

[S.Z.Craftec]

That's something unbelievably good. I'm sure many will be very very very happy with Home Pro Suite.

Great move Alwil !

[radicalb21]

I'll join in.

[DavidR]

As a matter of fact we're in the process of considering a "Home Pro Suite" that would basically enable you to install avast Pro on any number of machines in the same household for a fixed (moderate) fee...

Cheers
Vlk

That's a great idea and I think a lot will go for it. Just a thought on the name Home Pro, could that not be a little confusing with two Pro versions? How about 'Home Plus' or 'Home Plus Suite' or 'Home + Suite'?

What do you guys think?

[conazus]

sounds like a terrific idea...

if only Microsoft would realize we cannot all afford to pay for multiple copies/licenses (which are still expensive)  for XP