AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011: A Review
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011: A Review
Launched in the year 2010, AVG antivirus (free edition) 2011 has since then made news in the computer security world. Loaded with a range of malware protection features, AVG antivirus certainly does better in terms of removing virus, malware etc. than other free antivirus software versions. However, it is not good at blocking malware. Anti Virus Guard, better known as AVG, after being in computer security business for almost 19 years, has certainly improved on its free version by equipping it with all the virus-protection features available in its paid security suite. Let's take a quick and close look at the pros and cons of the AVG antivirus (free edition) 2011.
Positives
Improved easy-to-use interface; faster installation with reduced number of install screens; fast antivirus scans; good at malware scanning; free identity-theft recovery; LinkScanner add-in that scans and marks links posted on MySpace and Facebook among other Social Networking websites; no false positives; Smart scanning that prioritizes scans to optimally utilize power resources; one-time system tune-up; and Multi-function toolbar etc.
Negatives
Below-average malware blocking; below-average scareware and rootkit blocking; below-average detected threat removing capability; LinkScanner does not detect several phishing websites;
Particulars
Publisher AVG Technologies, USA
Category Security Software/Anti-virus
Type Personal
Pricing/License Version Free
OS Compatibility Widows 7/Vista/XP
Technical Support Forum
Independent Lab Results Say
Previously, it has been overly difficult to find out the independent test results about AVG's free antivirus due to the fact that security labs always tested the paid, full security suite in place of free versions. However, now labs have started testing the free antivirus versions also, thereby giving a clear picture of their vital particulars and features. Independent test results play a vital role as they lay a prima facie base for users to opt or not to opt for the particular free antivirus software.
West Coast Labs, a leading third-party lab bestowed Platinum anti-malware certification to AVG's free version for its outstanding results in independent tests. The same certification has also been achieved by Webroot and Kaspersky. ICSA Labs presented AVG's free antivirus certification for better virus detection capability. Virus Bulletin presented VB100% award to AVG's free antivirus for better results in all the 10 tests.
V-Comparatives, an independent test lab, rated AVG's free version as ADVANCED', which is the 2nd highest ranking in its rating chart. The ranking closes on the heels of AVG free antivirus' proactive and malware removal capability tested in the lately conducted proactive and on-demand tests. The AVG free antivirus is also doing well in the lab's current dynamic protection test. The AVG free antivirus blocked around 99% threats in the lab's August-conducted test results.
AVG's free antivirus took 4th position after Norton, Kaspersky, and PC Tools respectively in the tests conducted last year by AV-Test.org for successful virus detection and blocking. The company ranked AVG's free antivirus 4th on a scale of 6 for repair; 5 for usability; and 5.5 for overall security in its most latest reports. Though, Norton, F-Secure, and Kaspersky managed to score higher, however, only in terms of paid security suites. Their free versions are still below par and don't even stand near to AVG's free edition 2011. It certainly holds an edge over other free antivirus software versions, and is a piece of computer security excellence from AVG.
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