AVG AntiVirus Free 2013 User Reviews

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Works well and it's FREE!"

    June 17, 2013  |   By clear_skies

    Version: AVG AntiVirus Free 2013 2013.0.3345

    Pros

    Fast and efficient without slowing down my computer.

    Cons

    Free version adds "Check by AVG" to the end of emails downloaded.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "i like AVG Anti-virus"

    June 17, 2013  |   By webb1234

    Version: AVG AntiVirus Free 2013 2013.0.3345

    Pros

    i have used AVG Antivirus for the past 4 years and it always keep my pc free from any kind of virus....i also tell my friend about it.

    Cons

    Does not include a "Game Mode" (silent detection)

    Summary

    avg is the most suitable anti for computer.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "love AVG products"

    June 14, 2013  |   By medavee

    Version: AVG AntiVirus Free 2013 2013.0.3345

    Pros

    easy to use, keeps my computer clean

    Cons

    have no complaints

    Summary

    made sure i put this on my new laptop as soon as i bought it, have use AVG on my main computer for years

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Free version is great"

    June 14, 2013  |   By Hardcoal80

    Version: AVG AntiVirus Free 2013 2013.0.3345

    Pros

    This is literally the best free antivirus program that I have found to date. It catches things that Norton and McAfee miss! I have fixed numerous computers with this program that were infected with viruses and had out-of-the-box protection from the big name brand pay software.

    It is a definite recommend for older computers. The program is a light weight non-memory intensive alternative to big heavy programs that claim 100% protection for your computer.

    Yes, it does real-time scanning and removal of threats without hijacking system resources.

    Cons

    There are a few tricks to keeping the program free, but not as bad as some freeware. The installs and updates can have toolbars and "free trials" thrown in that are automatically checked. If you aren't careful you can blow through it and get some annoying things you weren't expecting. The AVG toolbar can be helpful in warning you of phishing sites, but still it's an additional toolbar that makes your internet browser viewing window that much smaller.

    I turn the firewall off. It takes too much training. I think that the one built into windows is better at recognizing a real threat as opposed to something I want. It's probably more prudent to have running for the general home user.

    Summary

    The pay version of AVG has remained on Top 10 lists of the best antivirus software for years. The free version is slimmed down and only missing a few features like the ability to work with instant messaging and download scanning (but once the threat tries to act, it squashes it).

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  • 1.0 stars

    "new update trashed my system"

    June 13, 2013  |   By madmadjohn

    Version: AVG AntiVirus Free 2013 2013.0.3345

    Pros

    Hard to say anymore.

    Cons

    Much of my system is now not functioning.

    Summary

    Leave this "upgrade" alone, or go to another AV.

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