AVG Anti-Virus - Anti-Virus Report

AVG Anti-Virus is designed to give the user maximum anti-virus protection for home PC or workstation. The program is simple to install and operate. No IT expertise is required and it can run in the background, providing uninterrupted protection. All file and e-mail activity is checked automatically, allowing the user to get on with their work without worrying about viruses.

AVG Anti-Virus is reliable, fast and light on resources, so, no matter how demanding the user are, it won't slow down your performance.

Components include AVG Email Scanner, which checks incoming and outgoing e-mail for viruses; AVG Resident Shield, which checks for viruses as files are opened, executed, and saved and will prevent the user from opening or running an infected file; and AVG Virus Vault, a place where infected files are isolated so they cannot cause damage to the system.

Key Features of AVG Anti-Virus:

• A 2 years license, so the user can receive free updates and full product support for a whole 2 years. It includes free 24 hour a day e-mail access to Grisoft's professional team of technical experts.

• Free program and virus updates are provided via ultra reliable Akamai servers. AVG Anti-Virus updates itself automatically whenever updates are available. Alternatively the user can update manually, or configure AVG Anti-Virus to download updates at a scheduled time that suits them.

• Multiple language support in one package. No need for special language version as all languages are included in the one product. A simple click of the mouse and the entire interface (including help files) will instantly change to the required language.

• AVG holds the VB100% award and is ICSA certified, so the user can be assured of the highest level of antivirus protection.

• AVG Anti-Virus has many more features that make it the best value antivirus protection available.

• The AVG Resident Shield provides maximum protection by scanning every file opened, executed, or saved. It will also prevent the opening or executing of infected files.

• The AVG Personal E-mail Scanner checks every e-mail sent or received, providing much needed protection from e-mail borne threats. AVG supports all leading e-mail clients including MS Outlook, The bat!, Eudora and all other SMTP/POP3 based email clients such as Outlook Express. Encrypted connections using SSL are also supported.

• AVG Anti-Viruscan scan attachments of instant message services (like ICQ, MSN Messenger) for viruses and other threats.

• AVG provides support for the detection of "potentially unwanted programs".

• AVG's scanning engine uses a unique combination of heuristic analysis and generic detection methods to detect all known viruses.

• The AVG Resident Shield can include/exclude files from scanning based on individual file extensions.

• Automatically attempts to heal/remove infected files and other threats such as trojans, worms, and java applets. Removed files are quarantined in the AVG Virus Vault.

• AVG Anti-Virus has flexible password protection so the user can select which settings the user wish to protect from other users.

• Now supports Microsoft Windows 64 bit platforms.

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AVG Technologies is a privately-held Czech company formed in 1991 by Jan Gritzbach and Tomas Hofer, with corporate offices in Europe, the US and the UK.

AVG specializes on home and business computer users with the most comprehensive and proactive protection against computer security threats.

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AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall Edition basically includes firewall protection to protect the user's home PC or workstation from external threats such as viruses, the internet, or other network users.

AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall installation works exactly like AVG Anti-Virus. Simple to install and operate. No IT expertise is required and it can run in the background, providing uninterrupted protection.

All unauthorized network activity is blocked automatically, allowing the user to get on with their work without worrying about external attacks.

All file and e-mail activity is continually scanned to eliminate the threat of viruses.

AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall includes:

• Anti-Virus: protection against viruses, worms and trojans
• Anti-Spyware: protection against spyware, adware and identity-theft
• Anti-Rootkit: protection against hidden threats (rootkits)
• Web Shield & LinkScanner: protection against malicious websites
• Firewall: protection against hackers

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