I've been getting blasted by tray popups from AVG all week, and I've gotten really tired of it. AVG used to be okay in my book but the constant ads have gotten to be too much. So I'm looking for a change.
I've been researching different free AV software but all I've seen so far are conflicting reports on whether or not they have popup ads. (Especially confusing when some of them used to be ad-free, but now have ads (or vice versa)). Do you guys have any good alternatives?
The software I'm looking for should be free, and have no nag screens or tray popups or at least offer the option to turn them off completely. Ads/banners within the program UI is fine, but when I don't actively have a window for it open I don't want to be reminded to go Pro or something similar every day. Of course, I'd like the software to actually be a quality AntiVirus, too.
I'm aware I may be asking too much; it's possible that no such program even exists... But either way I want to hear your suggestions and advice. And please no 'just buy it', I'm on a limited student budget right now and I don't have that option.