AVG releases AVG Antivirus Free 8.0

by Robert Jaques  |  Thursday 24 April 2008
AVG releases AVG Antivirus Free 8.0

One of the world's most popular free antivirus programs gets an overhaul - free security just gets better.

AVG Technologies will release AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0 tomorrow, the latest version of its popular free security software.

In addition to core protection against viruses, the latest release has been improved with integrated protection against spyware.

AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0 also incorporates the safe-searching component of the company's LinkScanner technology, which provides real-time flagging of malicious hyperlinks in Google, Yahoo and MSN search results.

"With the release of AVG Free 8.0, we are underscoring our belief that all computer users, regardless of their needs, have the right to a safe and worry-free computing experience," said Karel Obluk, chief technology officer at AVG Technologies.

The software also offers a revamped scanning engine for faster performance, and reduced system resource requirements.

AVG Technologies released the version 8.0 of its commercial products in February 2008.

Home users can choose AVG Anti-Virus, AVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall or AVG Internet Security.

Business users can select networked versions of the Anti-Virus and Internet Security products as well as file-server and email-server based antivirus.

AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0 will be available to download from 24 April.
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Comments: 2
snevarez
6 May 2008
 It is true that AVG Antivirus wont be free any more?


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AVG releases AVG Antivirus Free 8.0?
One of the world's most popular free antivirus programs gets an overhaul - free security just gets better.

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lloyd_borrett
26 March 2009
 AVG Technologies released an updated version of this product on 2nd March 2009. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.5 provides real-time antivirus and antispyware protection. AVG Free 8.5 now includes the full functionality of AVG LinkScanner safe search and surf protection. When you browse to a web page, LinkScanner checks the page for web-based exploits and warns you if the web page is poisoned. AVG Free 8.5 also has more than 300 improvements and performance enhancements. All licenced users of the 8.0 version reviewed here will receive a free upgrade to the latest 8.5 version.

Best Regards, Lloyd Borrett
Marketing Manager, AVG (AU/NZ)
Australian & New Zealand distributors of AVG Anti-Virus & Internet Security Products
www.avg.com.au
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