AVG AntiVirus Free

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What is AVG AntiVirus Free

AVG Anti-Virus is a program designed to protect your computer against viruses, malware, trojans, spyware and other threats. It has gone through many changes since it first came out, allowing better protection for your Windows computers.

AVG Anti-Virus also includes a LinkScanner, which will scan the search results that show up to make sure they are safe to click on. The program does try to interfere with your current Internet browser by changing the default search engine and downloading other add-ons. It is easy to deny these settings, you just need to read the installation windows carefully. If the download does change your settings, you can easily go back and change them back to your original settings.

AVG Anti-Virus has a clean user interface that is easy to use to run scans. The program will also stay running while the window is closed through the use of an icon in the system tray. This also allows you to easily open the program at any time. While running in the system tray, the program doesn't use much of your computer's system resources, and it will not keep showing you warning or update windows unless you try to visit a website that has been compromised. Since it is a trial version, the interface will keep asking you to purchase AVG Professional every time you open it.

AVG Anti-Virus offers three types of scans to search and remove threats on your computer. The full system scan will scan every folder on your computer, you can select files and folders to scan, or you can use the anti-rootkit option. You can also set up a scheduled scan for a certain day and time so that you don't have to remember to set up the scan every time. AVG Anti-Virus is designed in a way that supports touch in Windows 8. The new version also includes a firewall, which was not previously included on other versions of the program. The firewall helps AVG Anti-Virus fight spam, scan links in search results and protect against your Wi-Fi being hacked.

AVG Anti-Virus fully integrates with Windows Explorer, which allows scanning from the context menus. This new version of the program scans 36 percent quicker and loads 200 percent faster. It is a great tool that protects your computer better than before. The database also automatically updates everyday to prevent against new threats.

Pros

• Integrates better with Windows 7
• Supports touch screen on Windows 8
• Protection in social media websites
• Interface redesigned to make it easier to use
• Runs in the background
• Doesn't use much system requirements
• Automatically updates daily
• Includes email protections
• LinkScanner scans links in search results
• Includes a firewall
• Includes full scan, select folder scan, and anti-rootkit option

Cons

• Keeps asking you to purchase the full version
• Wants to modify browser homepage during installation