AVG Antivirus 2010 features real time system protection against viruses and spyware, an email scanner , special plug-ins for Office and a browser toolbar that lets you browse the web safe and sound. Bear in mind though that this toolbar changes your default browser to Yahoo!, and also customizes your new tab page.
Luckily you can revert both changes. This is precisely one of the best things about AVG Antivirus 2010.
It works completely in the background, without the need of half the system resources and of course, without constantly bothering you with warning windows or update messages. User can just go on with the work and won’t even notice of having an antivirus application up and running. Being the free version of a complete program, AVG Antivirus 2010 shows the odd nagging notification encouraging you to buy AVG Professional which may annoy the more sensitive users. It is fully armed to protect your computer from threats from a number of angles.
The software includes antivirus and antispyware protection, as well as complete online protection from harmful sites and downloads. It protects from hackers, phishing scams, adware and malware that comes through email or IM.
It even scans outbound email to make sure you don’t accidentally pass a virus along to others. And of course the software protects from other forms of malware, including worms, Trojans, and rootkits.
Identity protection - up-to-the-minute banking and shopping protection
AVG Identity Protection enhances your current anti-virus software by shielding your passwords, credit card numbers, and all other private information from prying eyes.
Webshield - safe social networking, chatting and downloading
Webshield allows you to download and exchange files without risk of virus infection, including files downloaded using ICQ, MSN and Yahoo! instant messengers.
Anti-spam - safe, uncluttered e-mail
Our AVG Anti-Spam feature adopts a regularly updated database for detecting all forms of spam.
Anti-virus and anti-spyware - safe computer
Our Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware technology protects you from falling victim to or unwittingly spreading a virus, worm, or Trojan horse. It also prevents the unauthorized access of information from both spyware and adware.
Enhanced firewall - block hackers
Our Enhanced Firewall ensures you against unwanted visitors trying to access your computer.
AVG Internet Security 9.0 is compatible with Windows XP or greater.
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Comment:
AVG 9.0 is an excellent product that installs quickly and smoothly.
Its footprint is small and yet it provides thorough security coverage. It is intuitive to use, updates rapidly.