Which program is better?

[Serp]

My friend recently got bitdefender, but before he installed it he found his old copy of Kaspersky and installed that instead. He gave me his registration key of bitdefender and I went to install it from the net, but it says that it could conflict with my AVG and asks me to remove it. Before I risk a noob-ish mistake, I thought i'd ask. (Also, I used to have an account on here, but I forgot my information, so I started a new one today.)

The AVG I have is only the 30 day trial and it has 4 days left. Should I remove it and use Bitdefender or re-install the AVG for another 30 days?

What do the more informed use for virus/spyware/adware protection?

[jholland1964]

AVG FREE is free. You can use this program or go with BitDefender. But the rule is ONLY ONE on a machine.

[Serp]

Well my copy of Bitdefender is free as well since it's a gift. But which is better. AVG free, or Bitdefender?

[jholland1964]

Probably go with the Bitdefender since it is paid program, each program has it's own merits. It is your choice.

[Gizmokid2005]

As jholland stated, each program has it's merits. I've personally used AVG for 4 years now without any infections or issues, plus its free if you use the free version instead of the trial of the professional version.

[Serp]

I'm going to go with AVG free. If someone else replies and has another opinion that can sway me. I really appreciate any input that i've been given or will be given.

[OEM_guy]

I honestly could not say which was better, only that I too have used AVG Free for some time (2001 or 02 perhaps?) and have never been disappointed in any way.
Installing it would be hard to argue against.

[jholland1964]

I have installed AVG FREE on numerous computers I have worked on for others. They have all been very satisfied with it. It is very easy to use and this was one of the reasons I have recommended it to others.