I now can't use avpersonal because it wont download updates and just 'hangs'.
I was using
Avg Free then it stopped downloading updates - I just kept getting a "server timed-out" message. I wondered if it was an intruder that disabled the anti-virus programme. I haven't connected that notebook to the internet since. The upside is that I definitely won't download any nasties, the downside is I don't get my regular MS XL updates.
I used to use Norton but they got funny as renewal time approached. Their constant unwanted 'pop-up' reminders annoyed me so much I uninstalled it and won't go there again. We use Symantec at work but in the meantime, while I make my mind up, I'll give Avast a go before connecting back to the internet for XL updates.