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CNET Editors' review
AVG Internet Security 8.0 has many new features including Linkscanner technology, which AVG Technologies acquired with its recent purchase of Exploit Prevention Labs. Overall, the product falls flat as an Internet security suite.
Missing from the suite is adequate antiphishing protection beyond e-mail blocking. AVG Internet Security 8.0 flags malicious Web sites, however, unlike the standalone version of Linkscanner there is no additional information provided about a threat. We also found the AVG suite to be resource heavy and produced false positives.
AVG installs Yahoo as the default search engine in up to two locations within your Internet browser, depending upon your installation choices. We were able to download and install AVG Internet Security 8.0 on a Dell XPS machine running Windows XP SP2 with no difficulty and without rebooting. If you are upgrading from a previous version of AVG, you must uninstall that version first before installing version 8.0.
AVG provides a fully functional 30-day trial. There are searchable FAQs on AVG's Web site with a handful of useful questions and answers. There is also a downloadable 172-page PDF users' manual that lacks a comprehensive index. AVG also doesn't provide telephone technical support or a free online user's forum.
Publisher's Description
From AVG Technologies USA:
AVG Internet Security is complete security protection against all of the most serious Internet threats, including viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, hackers, and spam. Compatible with Windows Vista, AVG Internet Security is light on system resources, unobtrusive with no aggravating pop-ups.
The powerful AVG Resident Shield provides maximum protection by scanning every file opened, executed, or saved. It also prevents the opening or executing of infected files and provides silent/fast protection. Version 8.0.87 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version: Version 8.0.87 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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3.5 starsout of 329 votes
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Current version:
4.0 starsout of 54 votes
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"For a free product after 30 days..."
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
this is a great addition to your protection programs. I was looking for another program to scan for spyware because adaware 2006 is no longer offered updates, unless u download them from there site which is a hassle. 2007 is having major issues, so I am waiting for them to fix them. anyways, back to the review: It scans fast, offers nice protection, but the resident only lasts for 30 days, then you have the free version which just scans and updates manually like adaware. I'm going to disable the resident because i already have spybot teatimer active and windows defender. Adding another resident would be just bogging my system down. So, I will use it to scan manually and manually update. If your looking for a replacement that scans, and you dont need another resident because you have 2 already, this is a great add on. Just disable the resident and the auto update since that is what the free version will offer anyway. but its your choice. This program scans great and fast, offers scanning schedule, and low cpu usage during scanning.
Cons
high cpu usage with resident protection. When a threat is detected in scans, it should display more information.
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"safe and exellent"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
safety
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"was unable to dnload...corrupt entry on certain lines"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
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"Proly one of the best, if not, THE best free Anti-Virus Software Out There"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
Blocks and quarantines all the viruses I get while downloading. Very efficient. If your cheap and u don't wanna buy software like Norton or McAfee, I definitely recommend this software.
Cons
Um the only reason for no 5 stars is because the daily updates get annoying. And if you use Vista (which eats up a lot of ram), it can slow your computer down during the update process.
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"The Best"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
Neat interface, detected a lot where other softwares could not, the best in its class, I recommend everyone to download
Cons
I expected to get a free real time protection , nothing else
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"Anti-spyware with same high standards as Anti-virus"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
Anti-spyware protection fron the same stable as AVG anti-virus
Cons
Now I have to run two utilities that are similar. I would prefer a single do-it-all package.
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"Best Malware remover"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
This is the best Malware remover out there.While it may not be the best for Real time protection nothing comes close to it in removing spyware related malware.Use this with Av of your choice.
Cons
None
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"Easy to use, thorough cleanse, speedy operation."
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
see above
Cons
Seems very expensive for spyware membership program.
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"very good product"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
it seach even in the archive folders zip and gives you the option to delete the unwanted files
Cons
it takes too long to scan your computer and that slows down the overall performamce of your computer.
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"catches adware only"
Version: AVG Internet Security 8.0.87
Pros
informs abt system. well, does a lot of things other than catch spyware.
Cons
slow. uses too much system resources.
does not catch spyware ,only catches adware.
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