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CNET Editors' review
AVG has resurrected LinkScanner as a free plug-in for Firefox and Internet Explorer. AVG Anti-Virus fans shouldn't fret, though; LinkScanner is still included in the AV suite. The new LinkScanner works much the same as the original one did. AVG's "Search Shield" returns search results from both Google and Yahoo with flags next to them. Green flags on Google indicate a result is safe to click through to, while Yahoo-safe results display no flags. This might have been a configuration error, although rebooting the browser didn't change the results. Links that are unsafe on both search engines will return red flags.
Hovering over a flag provides further details. Green flags show the IP address, the amount of time the scan took, and the date and time of the most recent scan. Red flags highlight the same information, as well as the risk category and the site name. Attempting to click through to a red-flagged page will take you to a warning screen that repeats most of the red-flag information--AVG calls this the "Active Surf-Shield." A small link at the bottom of the red-blocked screen will let you click through, although it cautions users that it will continue to block potentially harmful content.
LinkScanner also offers two "slow down" warnings. The first is yellow with one exclamation point in it, while the second is orange and has two exclamation points. A link at the bottom of the pop-up takes you to the AVG product comparison page. It's notable that LinkScanner didn't slow down search results or click-through page loading times in any perceptible way, and that the new independent version functions just as well as the old independent version.
Publisher's Description
From AVG Technologies USA:
The most dangerous page on the web may be the one you are about to click on. AVG LinkScanner provides an advanced layer of security against fast-moving, invisible web threats, and hacked web sites. It verifies the safety of web pages you visit, and of links returned from web searches (Google, Yahoo! and MSN), so you know how safe/unsafe a page is at the time you attempt to click on it. It works alongside most current consumer AV and security suite products, delivering an additional layer of security they do not provide. Highlights: Real-time scanning of links you click on, so you can be sure you are protected from the latest hacked or exploited websites. Emphasis on analysis of each web page you visit instead of the web site. Automatic upgrades whenever the threat intelligence network finds a new threat. AVG LinkScanner is available as a free download for single computer, home non-commercial use.
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2.6 starsout of 139 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 10 votes
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"Some Bad advertizing"
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
Good at scanning links
Cons
It says it works on Win7. But, when you try to install it, the program tells you that the Microsoft sucurity essentials program must be removed.
Thats part of Win 7!!Summary
How can it work with Win 7 when you want us to remove a program that comes with Win 7?
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"Seems to work alright"
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
seems to get rid of alot of junk
Cons
set to scan early am but seems to scan whenever
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"worked well"
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
seamless download and operation
Cons
nothing in particular
Summary
I am considering a purchase of this software.
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"Peace of mind while surfing the Web."
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
I feel great peace of mind knowing that the sites I visit have been checked out by AVG 2011 and are safe for me to visit.
Cons
None that I've noticed.
Summary
I would recommend this product to anyone.
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"Easy to use and covers all anti-virus areas"
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
Easy to use and update
Cons
I have no Cons, and you said I could enter 0 characters, but won't let me!
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"For free, its amazing what all it does."
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
It protects and provide valuable information which allows my laptop to run smooth with the peace of mind to know it is protected in most cases.
Cons
No cons at this time hope I will never have any negative complaints later either.
Summary
I've used other products and paid for them without the good service AVG offers. I am like the bandage, I'm stuck on AVG.
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"good easy to use"
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
easy with little
Cons
needs a little more explanation
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"Super free software"
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
Works well
Cons
None as yet
Summary
No dislikes super free software
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"Didn't use it. Used the one in AVG free Anti Viris."
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
Don't know
Cons
Don't know
Summary
Didn't use it
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"FORCES user to install Yahoo Toolbar I DON'T WANT IT!"
Version: AVG LinkScanner Free Edition 2011 10.0.1136
Pros
Scans links as advertises
Cons
FORCES user to install Yahoo Toolbar
Summary
I would keep and download all the updates for "Link Scanner", IF they wouldn't FORCE me to install another product that I in NO WAY WANT!!! Take out or give an OPT OUT of that feature (Requiring user to install Yahoo Toolbar) and I believe more people would use it.
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