Better still, since this is a dedicated antivirus application, additional features such as worm blockers or antispyware protection that tend slow down other antivirus applications are not an issue.Tech help that's really helpful!
Created: 24 May 2007 ::: Last updated: 07 Jan 2008
Applies to:
_ Win95
X Win98
X WinMe
X Win 2000/NT
X WinXP
X WinVista
_ MacOS
By Ted Gallardo
Grisoft's AVG Anti-Virus (Free Edition)
AVG Anti-Virus (Free Edition) Version 7.5 is a very popular antivirus application for Windows and Linux users alike. It is a stand-alone antivirus application that scans your computer for viruses. It is coupled with a real-time virus monitor that helps to stop viruses before they can infect your computer. It also automatically scans all incoming and outgoing e-mail messages for viruses with little or no end-user intervention.
If you want a solid, dependable antivirus application that is free for home, personal, and non-commercial use, Grisoft's AVG Antivirus (Free Edition) is the antivirus solution for you.
This application has been around and in development since 1991. It has a reputation as a solid, no-nonsense application that gets the job done, I agree with that assessment. The interface for the application is pretty intuitive, as in easy to use and understand for computer users of any level. It is resource-friendly and does not rob your system of CPU cycles or system RAM. Plus, it is quick and efficient: scanning a 15Gb hard drive for viruses took about 35 minutes. There are additional benefits with the paid version, such as: you get tech support, access to multi-language versions, and a license to use it in a corporate/business environment. It scans and certifies all your incoming and outgoing e-mail messages. It checks automatically for updates every 24 hours and has a real-time virus scanner.
Better still, since this is a dedicated antivirus application, additional features such as worm blockers or antispyware protection that tend slow down other antivirus applications are not an issue.
When setting up and installing the application, it offers the option to run a daily scan. A weekly scan option would be nice with the free edition. The program interface is not filled with eye-candy and pretty buttons like some other antivirus applications. Lacks technical support, yet it is free, so what do you expect? They do have a free forum, though.
An outstanding stand-alone dedicated antivirus application. I have used it for several years and still do on my systems at home. I highly recommend it. Lack of tech support for free edition may stop some people from considering this application.
Price: Free for personal non-commercial home use via Internet download.
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