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 8.0.138 is a maintenance release.
What's new in this version: Version 8.0.138 is a maintenance release.
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4.0 starsout of 24,198 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 860 votes
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"This is Very essential to some program."
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
It is very useful
Cons
nothing to ask......
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"Amazing Performance"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
-Fast and effective to remove viruses or other similar problems
-Scans fast and removes fast
-Works better when other programs are on your computer like Superantispyware or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.Cons
-Turns itself off sometimes
Summary
I find that AVG is a very good programs and can find and remove viruses or cookies very fast. I have only been using it for about a year and it has fixed my problems. I highly suggest that everyone get this. I had Norton before when I had first gooten my laptop and I thought it was working. But then I loaded AVG and it found 2 viruses and over 200 tracking cookies. I also find that this programs goes along well with others like Malwarebyes Anti-Malware or SUPERantispyware. If AVG doesn't find it, they will. The free versions of all of them work well and just keep getting better with updates. But AVG does get annoying always reminding me to upgrade to its full version.
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"Consistently the most impressive product in my arsenal"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
a complete strategy of balance and protection, affordable, I feel that I always get my money's worth. A World class business tool that is avaliable to the masses...
Cons
Not for the faint of heart ! It does require some thoughtful understanding and appreciation for the fine art of risk mitigation and threat removal. AVG gives you the tools to be a rocket scientist...
Summary
You pay a lot for your techno-toys, you demand performance, return on investment and you live on the razor's edge. Why take chances on your personal security? AVG delivers delivers some certianty in a uncertian world!
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"nice program"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
easy to use. easy to download
Cons
nothing special
Summary
there a lot of prosse not easy to use but it is good too
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"good and very useful"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
ya i like this product it is very helpful
Cons
throw webi got this antivirus
Summary
i like becase its famous and free
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"canelapiranito109"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
i like the protecction for mine computer
Cons
nothing i thing is perfec
Summary
i'm verry good whith this product
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"this is so great..and i really want this to download"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
it can help my computer to be protected..
Cons
my teacher says that n online download it has a lot of viruses..
Summary
it can protect our computer from virus..
this can help people to protect our computer from viruses..
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"like experience, confidence gained past 3 months, BUT"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
the confidence my experience with AVG has given me, the automated concept really works well ...
Cons
AVG threatened me with possible lack of co operation on their behalf to me if i did not install that confounded YAHOO TOOLBAR which has been the maker of a mirade of continuing headaches for me in my limited search world
Summary
AVG get rid of YAHOO AND YOU GET A FIVE STAR RATING FROM THIS EXPERIENCED USER!!! ... it is a time waister for me and, IN MY CONSIDERED OPINION, google or other newer search engines put yahoo to SHAME.
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"AVG is a great anti-virus that works great"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
I have used this ant-virus for 7 months. I have had no problems with it. This program is very easy to use
Cons
I am happy with it and it works great. I do not have any cons
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"i love this antivirus"
Version: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0.138
Pros
i like this product beacuse it looks verry advance
Cons
what i dont like about this product is that for others its confusing
Summary
i like this product becasue it kept me safe from viruses while i had it.
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