Which Anti-Virus Program Comes Out on Top in Consumer Reports' June 2011 Issue?

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The June 2011 issue of Consumer Reports evaluates various anti-virus software, highlighting Avira and AVG as the top free options. Among paid solutions, Bitdefender is rated the highest. Users have reported positive experiences with Avira, noting its effectiveness as a replacement for Webroot. However, AVG, while also recommended, is criticized for its slower performance compared to other options.

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The June 2011 issue of Consumer Reports has an article comparing various anti-virus software packages. Among the free packages it recommends Avira and AVG. Bitdefender rates highest among pay packages.
 
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Avira is good. I used it to replace webroot [subscription AV]. AVG is also good. I tried it too, but, is a bit slow for my taste.
 

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