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AVG Technologies has created one of the oldest existing virus scanning programs, whose free version has been a leader among downloaded security files for the past decade. After improving their virus detector recently, AVG has developed the Anti-Virus product along with AVG Anti-Spyware, Anti-Rootkit, Web Shield and Link Scanner.
The four integrated programs provide strong defense against viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, hidden threats (rootkits) and malicious websites for your PC. AVG scans all files including documents, pictures and applications, e-mails (all major email clients supported), file downloads and online transactions such as shopping and banking, search results and any other links you click on, and even instant messaging and P2P communications. Whether used for advanced system scan or continuous security, AVG Anti-Virus proved worthwhile.
Although still causing occasional slowdowns, it has become nearly the most complete Windows protection software on the market today. The antivirus program is compatible with 64 bit versions of Windows XP and Vista.
AVG Anti-Virus is pretty much self-supported and requires minimal human interference in case you wish to set up some advanced features. For instance, it automatically checks for updates every 4 hours, but you will be able to change this interval if you wish. Installation of the program takes about 10 minutes including all the additional options.
The support system has been recently improved, and current options besides general support section are FAQs, email support and phone technical support.
AVG Anti-Virus is an award-winning technology and is certified by VB100%, ICSA and West Coast Labs antivirus testing organizations. It can be purchased in a license pack for up to 10 computers. One or two year subscriptions are available.