Review and how it works
by SoftSpecialist
AVG Antivirus Free Edition offers many of functions met in almost any up-to-date anti-virus or Internet security program, such as periodic scans, sent and received emails scanning, the option to repair the infected files plus a "virus vault" to store safely the infected files.
The AVG Free Edition not only brings the basic and necessary Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware protection to your home computer, but it also comes with the LinkScanner safe surf technology for web browsing with peace of mind.
Even though priority updating using high-speed servers is only provided in the commercial (professional) versions, the definitions database is regularly and relatively frequently updated.
Although its scanning engine is the same with that used in the paid version, there are some limitations due to functions that lacks here: rootkit detection, technical support only by forum, less options to customize etc.
Bringing a high-level of virus detection AVG is now the antivirus utility chosen by millions of users worldwide to shield their personal computers.
What is new?
The new protection program has a better virus detection thanks to the improved heuristics as well as to NTFS data streams scanning.
Smaller size of the installation package and updating files.
Provides the user with a more friendly application interface.
Brief details
Quarantine area also known as the AVG virus vault or chest.
Add footers to the emails indicating that they were were scanned for viruses.
A Resident Shield component to automatically scan files once you open, move or copy them.
Both free and paid versions use the same anti-virus and antispyware scanning engine.
No protection against rootkits.
Instant antivirus protection offered by AVG for the files accessed on your personal computer.
LinkScanner safe surfing on the Web technology.
Options for scheduled as well as manual anti-virus testing.
Scan your e-mails for viruses.
An easy to understand interface.
Automatic updates included for both application and signatures database with daily frequency.
This version of AVG was built as an instrument for private, noncommercial, single home personal computer use only.
Use of it for professional purposes is not permitted by AVG Technologies.
Technical Support is not accessible for this edition.
The pros
The Surf-Shield technology interferes with web pages loading, slowing them down or even causing annoying displaying errors.
The updates are many times overwhelming for older computers and require frequently restarting the machine.
How to install & uninstall AVG Antivirus Free - system requirements
Has low system resource requirements.
Windows Vista and 7 compatibility.
Compatible with 64-bit Windows edition.
No server support - does not allow to install it on server type operating systems (e.g. Windows Server 2003).
Cannot be used for protecting network drives.
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