- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $34.99 to buy
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: March 24, 2009
- Total Downloads: 5,208,314
- Downloads last week: 36,132
- See full specifications
A newer version of AVG Anti-Virus is available.
(Download doesn't provide access to previous versions of this program.)
- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 769 votes
See all user reviews
CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on November 08, 2008
Though not as well-known as some competitors, this antivirus program offers rock-solid protection. AVG Anti-Virus provides all the necessities, including a tool for scanning your hard drive and e-mail, as well as a real-time shield to prevent infections.
You'll find a full-blown scheduling utility for automating tasks and checking for new definitions as often as you'd like. Other perks found in this Pro version include technical support and the ability to run on multiple operating systems. 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 it always proved effective in our tests. The interface can't be described as beautiful, yet it is mostly simple to navigate.
Though the free version of this program will suffice for average folks, those who demand more control should certainly consider AVG Anti-Virus.
Publisher's description
From AVG Technologies USA :This antivirus program for your home or office computer is easy on system resources and simple to install and use. The fully automated update process will keep your computer protected at all times. Components include AVG Email Scanner, which checks your incoming and outgoing e-mail for viruses; AVG Resident Shield, which checks for viruses as files are opened, executed, and saved and will prevent you from opening or running an infected file; and AVG Virus Vault, a place where infected files are isolated so they cannot cause damage to your system.
Version 8.5 includes unspecified updates.
What's new in this version:
Version 8.5 includes unspecified updates.
More popular Antivirus Software downloads
- 2,765,821 downloads 1. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
- 957,128 downloads 2. Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
- 757,403 downloads 3. Avast Home Edition - Free Antivirus
- 94,050 downloads 4. Avast Professional Edition
- 50,761 downloads 5. AVG Anti-Virus
- See all Antivirus Software downloads
User reviews of AVG Anti-Virus 8.5.285
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 769 votes
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
-
Showing 5 of 6 user reviewsSee all 6 user reviews
This software version | All versions -
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: AVG Anti-Virus 8.5.285
Pros: Fast, Free, Excellent Protection, scans websites, emails, has new upgraded spyware protection, solid anti-virus scanner been using it since msblaster hit the scene in 2003 when I was using Norton which failed me miserably FREE, better how amazing
Cons: no support other than forum or paid per session
Summary: There are many Free softwares out there to protect you but none is more downloaded, used and trusted than AVG it has a familiar easy to use interface with just the right amount of features and it's not so bloated that is slows down your pc BEST OF A... read more >>
-
Version: AVG Anti-Virus 8.5.285
"Quality of Service That Belies It Being Freeware"
Pros: Offers an impressive array of services, features designed to keep your desktop running in perfect health, optimum capacity, maximum security peace of mind.
Cons: None to speak of
Summary: AVG's legendary reputation at keeping all manner of invaders at bay from infiltrating your desktop has with this latest iteration achieved a new milestone of effectiveness, security, peace of mind that as freeware is hard to beat.
-
Version: AVG Anti-Virus 8.5.285
Pros: It doese what it say it does. very easy to use and set up.
Cons: Nothing so far
Summary: Very good product, Hard to belive it's free. Would be more than happy to pay for it if I had the money. If the free one works this good. The paid one has to be great. In going to try more of their software.
-
Version: AVG Anti-Virus 8.5.285
"Very good anti virus software"
Pros: I like everything avg offers.
Cons: I haven't anything so far.
Summary: I like everything that avg offers.
I have been a user of avg for 8 years with no problems. -
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: AVG Anti-Virus 8.5.285
"program is not what it claims!!"
Pros: good i guess if you pay for a free triall (why would you?)
Cons: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FREE. IT REQUIRES A KEY TO EVEN INSTALL!
- See all 6 user reviews Write review
Submit your review
Previous Versions:
