Latest reviews about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

leeiswhoibe says "No reason to ever get this" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

leeiswhoibe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:27:33 GMT

There is no reason anyone should ever buy an AV program retail. There are far too many free ones out there that do the job. This product, like most other, will just be a resource hog and bog down your computer badly. Save your RAM for your apps.

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slny says "I feel safe with AVG softwear installed in my PC." about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

slny — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:15:35 GMT

With AVG antivirus I have been problem free. I like the way it detects any virus or adware and stops it before it can even enter my system. Since I installed this software I have been alerted every time a Trojan or a dangerous tracking system is trying to enter my PC. The virus vault catches the problem and keeps it there until you have the time to empty your vault, the less dangerous is confined and deleted without any problems. This is one of the best investments that I have made. I have to have my PC in good working order as it is necessary for my employment. So far this antivirus has made it possible for me to complete my projects without having to go and borrow someone's computer, which in the past I have had to do. I feel that this would benefit anyone that owns a laptop or desktop and make you feel safe when opening things that could turn around and bite you....

scarywoodwitch says "Antivirus Protection You Can Trust! " about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

scarywoodwitch — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:29:26 GMT

I have been a fan of AVG for a long time. They actually had bought out a company called Edwido. I downloaded their software for the first time in excess of five years ago. Its a good free backup in addition to what you have downloaded already on your coputer for virus, adaware, and malware protection. AVG picks up items that your current software may not detect and asks you if you are ready to get rid of it and then does so all in a safe, self-contained way so that an inexperienced user will not damage his or her computer. I would certainly recommend this company to both advanced and amateur users. At least try it and see what you think. Its very easy to run and watch to see what it picks up. You will know if its picking up errors, viruses, adaware, and malware while it is running and you can actually see when and where it is coming from if you understand the way your computer is set up. I love it and think you all should try it out if you don't have an Antivirus program...

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dixiedamsel says "AVG Antivirus is an excellent program." about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

dixiedamsel — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:17:37 GMT

AVG Antivirus is an excellent program. I never had any problem with it and will probably go back to it when my new computer's antivirus subscription runs out.

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bi1031 says "You really need this." about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

bi1031 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:49:48 GMT

This product is free with option to buy with more functions. It keeps your computer running up to par and running smooth. Let's you know when to update and the scanning is effective. Highly recommend it.

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jonsonash says "good free software" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

jonsonash — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:48:07 GMT

A friend of ours who works in a networking job told us about the AVG Antivirus Free Edition. He said it worked alot better than McAfee and Norton. He told us that McAffee and Norton drags down your system and uses too much of you memory on the computer. He told us that the AVG Antivirus Free Edition worked better, faster and does not bog down your computer. We decided to try it out. It was really easy to uniinstall our other software and download the free software. Bonus that it is free and you do not have to pay $40 to $60 dollars a year for antiviris programs. When we first loaded the program on and ran the software I was surprised that we had some virus's that we didn't know that we had. I check on this software quite often to see if we had anymore virus's or spyware on the computer. I usually see where it has quarintined some spyware and I had that spryware deleted.We have been using this software for a few months now and we really enjoy it.

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bobbyr54 says "very good for a free one, but wish it could do even more" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

bobbyr54 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:22:26 GMT

I really like how AVG works for a free system, it really keeps a lot out of my computer. However, it still has some short comings. I am not sure if it's my computer or AVG or both, but so much of the time the scan takes way too long and during its operation my computer slows down. I know I need to expand the RAM, if I could just afford it. Anyway, it starts at 12:00 nn and can anywhere to another 3 to 8 hours or so, ending as early at 4:00 PM, but has ran for as long as from noon to 10:00 PM. I know it can't be all my computer. Why does it take so long sometimes? I wish I knew?

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BlueJ51 says "Best antivirus there is and its free!" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

BlueJ51 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:11:37 GMT

The AGV antivirus has been the best antivirus I've had. In the past I've had other antiviruses that I paid for and they don't work as good as the AVG free antivirus. It has keep my computers virus free for several years now. I think it is the best and to top it off it is free. I have installed it on both of my computers, my daughters, my sister in laws and several friends computers. They all love it, it has found several trojan viruses and other viruses that we have picked up, it will find them contain them and has prevented the comlputer from crashing on many occasions. I think its great.

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Mikejohns says "AVG is without a doubt the best free utility I have ever seen." about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

Mikejohns — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:39:48 GMT

I have used this for years and beleive it is one of the best free utlities on the market. It is bit hard to find and to download, but it is worth the effort.

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Casey111 says "Why pay a lot when you can get good protection with AVG Free?" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

Casey111 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:28:31 GMT

I have been using AVG Anti-Virus Free for more than three years and it has never let me down. Check for updates several times a week and run scans at least weekly, or more often after heavy web surfing. If you are very careful about what you download and you use it as AVG advises, it can save you a lot of money. I do not have a lot of money to spend and it has been great to be able to protect my computer without having to shell out a lot of money. If I ever to get rich, I would not hesitate to upgrade AVG because it is trustworthy.

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pegtopixie says "For a Freebe it is great" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

pegtopixie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:56:29 GMT

I got the Free Edition of AVG Antivirus a couple of months ago and have found that it is great. I have looked at a number of other freebees and they just did not do the trick. The biggest selling point for me was that this is the one my brother-in-law chose and he it on line every day and uses ebay alot and any item that he trusts is the perfect product.

If it has any draw back it would be the update for a charge ads that I get a couple of times a week. If I wanted to up grade I would do it myself. But, as I said for a freebee it is great.

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BayouBengal says "AVG Antivirus Home Edition--It'sGood and it's FREE!" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

BayouBengal — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:40:22 GMT

We have always used Norton Anti-virus software at work, but sometimes that isn't an option for home use. While you should always have your computer protected in today's world of internet hacking and viruses, the quality of software that you can purchase varies. When I asked an IT guy at work years ago what program he uses, he told me he used AVG Home Edition Anti-Virus Software. I asked him why and he said because it is free and the software is good. He also stated that the company keeps the program up to date and provides excellent customer support. That sold me!

AVG Home Edition Anti-Virus Software

AVG Home Edition Anti-Virus Software is a free download from http://free.avg.com/. The software is easy to install and will protect your computer against internet viruses. You can also download updates from the site to keep your software up to date and your computer virus-free. Updates are issued when needed and it is a good idea to check the website often for new updates....

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kelmat250 says "AVG is the Best, Hands Down" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

kelmat250 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:32:48 GMT

I've been working with computers for 10 years and I put this on every one that I touch. So many people come to me with "my computer is slow and I don't have money for a new one". Well this one's free, works just as good and won't bog down your system with bloated garbage running behind the scenes so you may not even need a new one or can at least get a few more laps out of it. I garauntee that if you have Norton or McAfee or whatever else that you will see a speed increase when you switch to AVG. I've never had a single file lost due to a virus while running AVG. The virus definitions are updated frequently and the updates are quick and painless. Installation and removal are cake so there really is nothing to lose. Combine this with Spybot, Search and Destroy for the best, free-est way to safeguard your computer against all the crap that is floating around the internets nowadays. Take it from me, why pay for something when you can get it for free.

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tammiepa says "So easy a beginner can do it" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

tammiepa — Sat, 16 May 2009 02:26:27 GMT

I start out but downloading the AVG antivirus Free Edition after a friend of mine suggested it for my computer. I was not very computer savvy at the time and was worried if the program would be too complicated for me to follow. To my surprise I found it very easy to use and was surprised to find so many threats on my computer that was not even aware of.

Removing the threats were easy also. One thing I really liked about this program was that even a computer illiterate person such as myself could scan and remove threats and viruses from my computer with ease.

Another feature that is optional but I liked was that you could set your avg to automatically scan at certain times - such as the same times every day or just once a week. I always would set mine for around 3am so I never interferred with anything I was working with online. That was one drawback I did find that while it was running my computer appeared to run slower. Other than that it is great.

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donlflynn says "AVG anti-virus is the best I've ever used!" about AVG Antivirus Free Edition

donlflynn — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:16:41 GMT

It is easy to download and use. It can be set to update itself so you don't even need to maintain it. It also can be set to scan in your "off" time so you'll never be bothered. I have used it for over two years, and with three kids....it has saved a LOT of headaches! Kids click on all kinds of things and I have had to reformat my hard drives before i downloaded this antivirus. Now my kids can click thier hearts out, my computer is safe....