Download AVG Antivirus Free Edition 2012.0.2176

Softworld editor's review - 2012-01-11

Extremely efficient antivirus application

If you want a complete solution to protect you computer then definitely that AVG Antivirus Free Edition is a excellent one.

It offers antivirus, anti-spyware, a rootkit detector and killer, link scanner, firewall, online shield, email scanner, spam killer and many other great features.

Weather you use the 32 or 64-bit editions of Windows 7, Vista or Windows XP, AVG Antivirus Free Edition, just like the name suggests, can be used for free.

The installation procedure takes a while but is extremely easy to be accomplished. The best thing is that after is completed you will not need to restart the PC.

With innovative new features and improved performance this version of AVG is better than ever. This application protects from hackers, phishing scams, adware and malware that can come through IM or email.

AVG Antivirus Free Edition is a stripped-down version of the full AVG suite. The free version has the core anti-virus and anti-spyware components, email scanning, and a basic anti-rootkit module.

This antivirus application has a security toolbar for Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. This feature lets you know if the web page you are on is safe or not.

When compared to the paid version definitely that the free version of AVG has some limitations. But this does not mean that it does not offer an excellent level of security.

So if you want your PC to be protected from all kind of threats, you can easily think about using the free edition of AVG Antivirus.

Good:

- complete security solution
- fast antivirus scan
- scans Facebook links
- automatic updates
- includes various security tools such as email protection and antispyware tool
- free to use

Bad:

- below average rootkit
- the registration window is pretty annoying

Version 2012.0.1901 reviewed on: 11 Jan 2012

Publisher's description

This latest edition of Anti-Virus Free offers some exciting new features including AVG Social Networking Protection, AVG Protective Cloud Technology and AVG Smart Scanning. It's fast, free and easy to use.

Millions of people around the world use AVG Anti-Virus Free for their basic online activities. Whether it's surfing the Internet, conducting web searches, or simply keeping up with friends on Facebook, AVG Anti-Virus Free has got you covered.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011 allows you to surf and search with confidence, stay protected on social networks, enjoy a faster running PC and to stay up-to-date with the latest threat information from the AVG Community Protection Network and AVG Protective Cloud Technology.

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