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One of the best free antivirus tools available to home PC users
Protect your computer online with AVG Anti-Virus Free 2013
Using a computer online without some form of security software is a very bad idea. AVG Antivirus Free Edition offers free antivirus protection, and more besides.
AVG Antivirus Free Edition offers several different forms of protection. The Antivirus tool stops viruses, spyware, worms and trojans from running on the computer.
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The Resident Shield scans files as they are copied, opened or saved. The default action is to ask before removing threats. Not only does this alert you that something is wrong but it is useful to know which file has caused the problem.
The Anti-Rootkit tool can detect these otherwise invisible threats that can give attackers access to your computer.
Another useful tool is the LinkScanner. Internet attacks sometimes happen when otherwise trustworthy websites are hacked. LinkScanner checks the results of online searches.
The email scanner can check both incoming and outgoing emails for both spam and viruses. We noticed that outgoing email is not checked by default this might be worth changing. Click on the Computer icon on the home screen and then click on Settings. Double-click on E-mail protection and then click on E-mail scanner. Select the second option down in the main part of the window to Check outgoing e-mail.
The Identity Protection watches for suspicious behaviour to block programs that might try to steal your identity.
AVG will make regular scans of the computer and prompt you when these are due.
AVG now comes with a gadget for Windows 7 and Vista to show your protection status.
As this is antivirus software, you will still need to use a separate firewall such as the one built into Windows
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AVG Free Edition
To those it may concern, I have installed avg, I carried out a whole scan of my computer & after 15 minutes it found 42 viruses & a countless number of warnings. To my delight avg either removed the viruses/spyware to the vault or healed them. Since last Augest I installed Microsoft's security essentials, on the understanding it was keeping my system clean. obviously not. I believe it isn't as advanced as avg, however, users running windows 7 may have to alter their sleep management in power options after install of avg to enable it again. Score ratings for avg 10/10 Fantastic!
Posted by Andrew Dix, 22 Jan 2011
AVG Free Edition
Trying to decide whether to extend trial Norton 360 or go Free AVG. This helps decision.
Posted by Terry Harvey, 22 Feb 2011
Stops Mailwasher Working
Used AVG for years, but I've found that the latest version of AVG prevents Mailwasher working. I can only solve by disabling AVG's email scanner.
Posted by David Trim, 22 Feb 2011
Mailwasher
David Trimm, I don't know where you have gone wrong with AVG, but I have just installed AVG, and it has not stopped my edition of Mailwasher from working. My Mailwasher is the free version.
Posted by Jim Wilberforce, 08 Mar 2011
AVG Upgrade
We have used AVG free for a long time very successfully. Recently my wife clicked on a link to upgrade thinking this was a new version only to find out later it was a time sensitive upgrade which will leave her without protection when it ends. She has tried to download the AVG free program again but it will not allow this. Any ideas.
Posted by Robert Orr, 15 Jun 2011
Free AVG
I too have found the same problem. I have tried several times but each time the same thing happens. Does anybody have an solutions?
Posted by Anita King, 15 Jul 2011
problem solve
hi you go on to their link and download the secondary green box option below the main link i am happy to cut and paste the link to you...http://free.avg.com/gb-en/download-free-antivirus go for the small print below the main green box...Jon
Posted by Jon Antony (Colchester), 14 Aug 2011
avg
hello ive had lots of problems with avg free,first the very next day after u download and install it,it wont let u do live up-date,it never has and ur left with it not working,its far better to have a paid for version ie norton,if u shop around about the end of october time ,u should be able to pick up the latest version of NIS for about £23,i do this every year,as the cost of an up-date at the end of the first year is £49 plus postage and all u get is the download,but if u do as i do,make sure u do this as well.when ur ready to install ur new version of norton,use the norton removal tool to get rid of the old version,first,then when u install the new version,it will want u to go on line just clcik cancel,install norton then go on line and do the up-dates works well everytime,wouldnt touch avg,but everyone has a different theroy
Posted by Edgar Mills, 30 Sep 2011
AVG anti virus software
I've been using AVG anti virus software for a number of years without any problems with updating or scanning. Try reloading from their site again. I can also recommend rapport for added protection when using Banking sites and others where sensitive details are involved. This too is a free programme
Posted by Gerry, 02 Oct 2011
avg free 2012
hi guys i had security essentials and avg now and at a full scan found a number of threats. I had trouble installing avg and after a few attempts i did a custom install which they ask you if you want and hey presto it worked.
Posted by tinytim, 09 Oct 2011
nothing
since downloading free a.v.g. 12 nothing works with my anti virus software not even avg11free i use win7 32bit and explorer8
Posted by brian walker, 13 Oct 2011
Uninstalling trial version
AVG is very cleaver. It makes it seem that you can't downgrade to the free version. All you have to do is uninstall it and it has an option to uninstall compleatly or change to the free version.
Posted by Gaius Ross, 15 Nov 2011
Free AVG
Thanks Gaius that worked a treat!
Posted by Gabrielle, 19 Nov 2011
avg
avg good! continuous countdown to end of free period not good!
Posted by norman garnett, 07 Apr 2012
gunner
Very good
Posted by peter webster, 16 Apr 2012
AVG2013
did as Gaius suggested Thanx! however avg pc tuneup kicked in advising 1400+ registry problems! then prompted to buy £20 for 1 year cover. Any suggestions for free tune up/get rid solutions?
Posted by jill doyle, 13 Sep 2012
AVG 2013
did as Gaius suggested Thanx! however avg pc tuneup kicked in advising 1400+ registry problems! then prompted to buy £20 for 1 year cover. Any suggestions for free tune up/get rid solutions?
Posted by kishimojin7, 13 Sep 2012
Free AVG 2012
This stupid site displays through search engine free avg 2012, and when I got on this site...yeah, they want me to download free avg 2013!!!!! Bimbos! I've just has avg 2013 on my com, ten minutes after downloading, a box came up and said avg did not recognise my key code...the trap is you have to buy the full copy...********s!
Posted by blog, 15 Sep 2012
where are you avg free 2013 i can't found you
Its just trick for a somebody like..let me see first for 2013 vrsion..
Posted by teddy darma, 16 Sep 2012
good
best
Posted by ritesh, 23 Jan 2013
avg
avg is a good antivirus
Posted by Rifaqat, 23 Jan 2013
AVG 2013
AVG Free 'was' a good antivirus. I have been using it since the late 90s but AVG 2013 is appalling. There are problems within it that need addressing and are not being addressed. The developers at AVG have boobed with this one I'm afraid.
Posted by PJR, 28 Jan 2013
avg
I think I prefer avg
Posted by sweet, 04 Mar 2013
'Virus detected'
Every since AVG 2013 anything I try to download - even documents I have sent myself from work won't download. Message 'virus detected' comes up and that's it. Any help?
Posted by C, 19 Mar 2013