AVG AntiVirus is for everyone. At its core, it is a freeware antivirus program that makes it possible for everyone’s computer to be free of viruses and save from malware and spyware. When you add in the premium accounts intended for businesses, AVG just gets that much better. It’s easy to say why buying AVG is a good idea (because for most it’s free) and the add-ons make it that much more powerful.
Software Specs
Application system software
Annual license for paid versions
Free
For the free edition of AVG, you’ll receive a fully-functioning antivirus software. However, additional features require you to purchase either AVG Internet Security ($70/year) or AVG Ultimate Protection ($100/year).
Features
Security
- AntiMalware – keeps your machine from malware infections
- AntiVirus – protects against new viruses and removes current viruses after downloading
- AVG Anti-Rootkit – keeps rootkits from taking over computers
- AVG Anti-Spam – helps reduce the amount of spam and scams people receive
- AVG Email Scanner – keeps infected inbound attachments from harming your computer
- AVG Online Shield – keeps you from downloading dangerous files shared on MSN, Yahoo! and ICQ
- AVG Social Network Protection – keeps the links shared on social media safe for viewing
- AVG Surf-Shield – internet surfing tech that keeps you from visiting infected websites or those that are criminal
Privacy
- AVG Do Not Track – identifies websites that collect data and prompts users to choose to allow them
- AVG WiFi Guard – keeps you safe from rogue WiFi access points
- File Shredder – destroys files including sensitive data when a user deletes them
Performance
- AVG Smart Scanner- ensures you are not slowed down by a scan as it only scans through your computer when you’re not using it
- AVG Turbo Scan – shortens the amount of time it takes to scan for security issues
For AVG, there are three basic groups of target audiences: home users, small and/or medium-sized companies and large companies. Unlike many other programs targeted toward potential users, antivirus software is a universally-needed product.
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