AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011: a review

Launched in 2010, AVG antivirus (free edition) 2011 has since made news in the world of computer security. Loaded with a range of features for protecting against malware, AVG antivirus certainly do better in terms of removing viruses, malwares etc in relation to other versions of antivirus software for free. However, it is not good at blocking malware. Anti-Virus Guard, better known as AVG, after being in business computer security for nearly 19 years, is certainly improved on its free version by adding all the security features available in your virus security suite. Let's take a quick and close watch the pros and cons of AVG Anti-virus (free edition) 2011.

Positive

Improved user-friendly interface; faster installation with a reduced number of Setup screens; fast antivirus scans; bravo to scan malware; recovery of free identity theft; LinkScanner add-ins that parses and links posted on MySpace and Facebook, among other Social Networking sites; without false positives; Smart scan prioritizes scans use optimally power resources; one-off system optimization; and the Ribbon, etc.

Negative

Malware block sub-standard; scareware below-average and rootkit blocking; threat detected below average, the removal of capacity; LinkScanner does not detect phishing web sites;

Indications

Publisher-AVG Technologies, USA
Category-Security/anti-virus Software
Type-Personal
Pricing/License free Version-
OS compatibility-widows 7/Vista/XP
Support-Forum

They say the results of independent laboratory

Previously, it was too difficult to find out the results of independent testing on AVG antivirus free, due to the fact that Security Labs always tried paid security suites, filled with free versions. However, now labs have started testing antivirus free versions as well, thus giving a clear picture of their vital signs and characteristics. The results of independent tests play a vital role as lay a prima facie basis for users to choose or not to opt for the free antivirus software.

West Coast Labs, a leading third-party laboratory awarded Platinum certification anti-malware for free version of AVG for its exceptional results in independent tests. Certification was achieved by Webroot and Kaspersky. ICSA Labs anti-virus certification presented free AVG for the best virus detection capabilities. Virus Bulletin VB100% presented free AVG antivirus to obtain better results in all 10 tests.

V-Comparatives, an independent test laboratory, free version of AVG rated as ' Advanced ', which is the second highest ranking in its ranking rating. The list closes on heels of AVG antivirus free proactive malware removal capabilities tested in test recently conducted proactive and on-demand. The free AVG antivirus is also doing well in the current dynamic security testing lab. The free AVG antivirus blocked around 99% threats against results of tests conducted by August.

Free AVG Antivirus took 4th position after Norton, Kaspersky and PC Tools respectively in tests conducted last year by AV-Test.org for virus detection and blocking. Free AVG antivirus companies ranked 4th on a scale of 6 for repair; 5 for usability; and (5). 5 for the overall security in its most recent reports. However, Norton, F-Secure, Kaspersky managed to score higher, however, only in terms of security suites. Their free versions are still below par and not even getting close to the free edition of AVG 2011. And certainly holds an edge over other versions of antivirus software that is free and it's a piece of computer safety excellence from AVG.

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