Impressive & free antivirus package
Platform : Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Type: freeware
Manufacturer: Grisoft Inc
Size: 36.6MB
Rating: 4
Verdict:
It lacks advanced settings, but provides enough protection for the home user
System Requirements:
The word 'free' often equates to an inferior product but, in this case, there
is no doubt that this is a professional product.
Split into three sections and a Control Centre, AVG Anti-virus protects
against viruses in a number of key areas. The Resident Shield works in the
background and checks all files and file types (including floppy disk, CD
content etc.) for viruses, whilst the Email Scanner works with Microsoft
Exchange and Outlook.
The Boot-up Scanner operates at start-up, and checks the most important areas
of a PC before you begin to use it. Every aspect of AVG's virus protection can
be configured using the Control Centre, which allows you to modify a number of
program settings and to schedule scans, among other things.
When installing there's an option to create a rescue disk for use should any
of your key system files become infected. All crucial areas and files on a PC
are backed up, and can be restored from this disk.