CNET Editors' review
This antivirus program offers rock-solid protection. AVG Free provides the bare necessities, including a real-time shield to prevent infections, anti-virus and anti-malware wrapped up in one engine, and a link scanner for Web surfing with care.
By default, the application is set to search for new virus definitions daily, but you always can use the scheduling tool to change this. Should a virus create serious system problems, AVG creates a rescue disk to scan your computer in MS-DOS mode. The program doesn't tax your system when scanning or when running in the background and always proved effective in our tests. The new interface is much easier to navigate than in previous version, with tabbed navigation on the left assisting users in drilling down to the tools they need.
Though the free version of this program will suffice for average folks, those who demand more control should certainly consider AVG Anti-Virus Professional.
AVG Antivirus Free-Protect your PC from viruses and malware.-Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From AVG Technologies USA:
AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements. Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.
Version 8.0.1 adds integrated spyware protection and a new LinkScanner feature that gives users safety rankings for their Google, Yahoo, and MSN searches.
What's new in this version: Version 8.0.1 adds integrated spyware protection and a new LinkScanner feature that gives users safety rankings for their Google, Yahoo, and MSN searches.
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4.0 starsout of 24,206 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 1,541 votes
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"still CRAP!"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
NONE AT ALL
Cons
It's just CRAP!
Summary
No active defense like Avast. Didn't want AVG (tried once and it was CRAP) but it came with the PC. I Installed Avast and then used Ad-remove programs to removed AVG. AVG's software went through the motions & said it uninstalled BUT it left big pieces on my PC & when I tried to use Ad-remove again it swears it's gone so............
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"do not get avg free 2011 it sucks"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
stick with the older avg programs. once you take the original avg free off your computer you can not get it back.
Cons
none for the this version
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"help to theveirs"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
good to downlaed
Cons
the subitm my long is arbk
Summary
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"I heard of avg through a friend and they had no problem"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
It would be very help full to brows the internet
Cons
If there are games play don't have to worry about viruses
Summary
I like the product because I have not heard of any computers' crashing or braking down
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"Good but left me vulnerable"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
That its free and doesnt bog down the system (most of the times)
Cons
Scanning repeatedly (even the folder in which the virus was - after i found out whats the cause) didnt give any results. Then I did a scan with NOD32 (online/free scan) and it immediately found and fixed the issue.
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"protected well"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
very reliable
Cons
ease of navigation download
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"The best out there for free!"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
Great for personal use - we use the professional version at work! Would highly recommend. Integrates well with system and programs.
Cons
Nothing. Updates automatically, works great!
Summary
Has all the features you need to stay protected. Would highly recommend!
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"Need your input..............."
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
I really like this product,used it for 5 years on my windows 98,gota new windows vista and i can not down loan at all, it says the product is bad and it kicks it out,would really like it on my new pc but dont know what to do.
Cons
I like this product a lots, need to know how to download it
Summary
Please advise me how to download this free antivirous, i really trust it, but this pc wont let me do so, thanks, Vivian
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Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
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"VERI GOODS"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.1
Pros
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