With over 80 million users around the world and company offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, AVG Technology’s AVG Anti-Virus is one of the most well-known and trusted security brand in the Western Hemisphere. The company’s AVG Anti-Virus Free software has gained much worldwide popularity as a cheap yet effective anti-virus package. The Free version already gives users comprehensive anti-virus and anti-Spyware features. Link Scanner technology is also included in the free version to give users real-time warnings and alerts about potentially harmful websites. Extra functionality may be downloaded by upgrading to either of the two paid versions, AVG Anti-Virus Pro or AVG Internet Security.
AVG Anti-Virus Pro adds Web Shield and Anti-Root kit features to the standard Anti-Virus Free package. They respectively scan newly downloaded files and instant messages to detect threats as well as actively protect against root kits, which disguise when a system is compromised. AVG Internet Security adds even more with Identity Protection and Anti-Spam to help keep users’ sensitive data secure. A Firewall feature is also available on AVG Internet Security to help prevent Internet-borne malware and Spyware from entering a user’s machine. Round-the-clock customer support anywhere around the globe is available for either paid version of AVG Anti-Virus as well.
Price: Free
Site: http://free.avg.com/
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