| Maximum protection against viruses on your PC / Routine, regular updates for 2 years / Use the Internet with confidence and security AntiVirus and antispyware protection for Windows from the world's most trusted security company. Use the Internet with confidence in your home or small office. Real-time protection, automatic updates, low-impact background scanning for on-line threats, and instant quarantining or removal of infected files ensures maximum protection. Every interaction between your Computer and the Internet is monitored, so nothing can get onto your system without your knowledge. When you purchase an AVG product, everything you need is included in the price for the full license duration - technical support, virus updates, and new Program versions. All users of paid AVG products also qualify for generous discounts on subscription renewals and product upgrades. |
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 FINALLY! A SECURITY SOLUTION WHICH IS BOTH EFFECTIVE & LIGHT! |
| Review Date: December 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: NeuroSplicer, Freeside, in geosynchronous orbit |
I have been through the lot! THIS IS THE BEST ANTI-VIRUS I HAVE EVER HAD - and it comes with THE MOST EFFECTIVE ANTI-SPYWARE today!
For years I sweared by NORTON - until two years ago it got so heavy and demanding it slowed my computer to a crawl. Then I gave McAFEE a try which, although lighter, pestered me with pop-up messages. When that license expired I gave KASPERSKY Internet Security a try: real secure feeling and detailed settings control; however, a number of internet applications, although given full internet access, were slowed to a trickle.
A couple of months ago I downloaded the AVG AV & ANTI-SPYWARE as a 30-day trial. I liked it so much, I gave their INTERNET SECURITY a try too!
Yes, THIS IS THE ONE!
Light, heuristically effective (it even found a malware that KASPESKY failed to locate - and KASPERSKY has the best reputation on cleaning out everything!), no conflicts, email integration (although not with ThunderBird yet, a minor glitch), excellent AI and quiet.
This is legendary AntiVirus that blew the whistle on BIOSHOCK's RootKit!
It may seem a bit pricey, yet keep in mind that it comes with a 2 YEAR license, not the usual 12 months that most other Security applications come with.
If you already have a Firewall solution (no, I don't mean the one Windows comes with, that is a joke - the best free one is ZONE ALARM) THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED. If, however, you want a comprehensive Security solution, try AVG INTERNET SECURITY instead.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
UPDATE [April 26, 2008]: AVG offered the FREE option to upgrade to v8.0 for the remainder of the license to every customer that had bought v7.5. Now, THIS is a company that knows how to built customer loyalty! |
Best of those I looked at
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| Review Date: April 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Beard, Atlanta, GA USA |
AVG works great on my PC. I used Norton forever, but got tired of my PC crawling (I was also upset that over time my Norton Utilities just wouldn't run anymore in spite of using Liveupdate). Norton SW would use CPU cycles frequently. For a while, when the CPU delays were too annoying, I disabled the services Norton Event Manager and one related one. (Side note: even with Norton Internet Security gone, to keep my system fast, I still need to disable my Norton Ghost service until I can research a good replacement for Ghost).
I tried ESET but it used as much or more system resources than Norton, and the scan screen would indicate scan in progress but the stop scan button would be greyed out & I couldn't stop ESET from scanning.
With AVG my PC is fast again and it will buy me a year or so until the economy picks up (and after Vista is replaced) before looking for a new PC. As an added benefit, Norton Utilities programs that would not run while I had Norton Internet Security loaded began working again!
The anti-spam doesn't work well, although I have not trained it, I guess I'm spoiled on Norton's. But Norton's didn't do me any good, since it stopped filtering spam for no reason at all about 6 months ago. But I'm still giving AVG 5 stars since my PC's performance is so much better. |
Great product!
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| Review Date: May 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sharon Bartz, Grand Rapids, MI USA |
| I used to use Norton but had so much trouble with it, I switched to AVG. I love the AVG. It is fast, and up to date. I only have dial up so it took a while to update the first time I installed it, but I have been checking for updates daily and the longest it's taken to update now is approx. 5 mins. I would highly recommend this product. |
AVG not avg at all
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| Review Date: May 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Davis, |
| Fast and prompt service. Instally and validated by AVG. Do not know why the USP bar code was cot off but it all worked out well. |
AVG is a great product
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| Review Date: March 31, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Just a Guy, |
I recently had a problem with my computer shutting down from being attacked by virus and spyware problems. I never thought much about computer security because I have DSL through a large telephone company and I figured all the bases were covered. WRONG! I had so many Trojan loaders, Trojans, worms, and all sorts of other stuff. Long story short, I finally downloaded AVG free version of anti-virus and it found everything that the others missed. I liked it so much I purchased the paid version through Amazon. My 5 year old system is running perfectly now with the combination anti-virus and anti-spyware. AVG doesn't use much system resource and does everything without my intervention. I also use with Online Armor firewall and no conflicts. AVG doesn't conflict with anything that I know of or read about. I have downloaded (legal) software programs, using AVG and no conflicts at all. For two years and a low price your getting one of the top products on the market today.
If you want to test this out go to AVG website and download the free software. Its not exactly the same as if you purchased but once you try you will want all the spyware updates included in this product.
12/28/08 Update- AVG now has version 8.0. I upgraded for free using this product license. Has more features and works well. I tried different firewalls also. AVG works with everything so far. I used with Online Armour, Comondo, and Zone Alarm firewalls. I was having some problems with connecting to internet sites I switched back to 7.5 and changed firewalls. I will put back to AVG 8.0 in the future.
The main point is since I started using AVG I have had no problems. My 19 year old nephew told me that he uses AVG because he thinks its the best. Since he does all kinds of screwball stuff that 19 year olds do I figure I'm on the right track. |
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