AVG Anti-Virus is a free antivirus software for Windows 7 and Windows XP, comparable with such famous brands as DrWeb, Kaspersky and Norton. It has all the features necessary for protection of your computer from viruses.

AVG Free Edition contains the following components: scanner, monitor, email scanner and the system of virus definitions’ auto-update via Internet.

This antivirus can work with third-party firewalls (Kerio Personal, Zone Alarm Pro,Windows built in firewall).

It runs in the background. Software requires very little system resources for its work, which makes it indispensable as an anti-virus software for Windows 7 and XP.

Free version has several limitations:
• program can’t be installed on server operating systems;
• it doesn’t scan network drives;
• the virus definitions’ database updates only once a day;
• Files’ disinfection is not automatic.

Conclusion:
The program is free. This antivirus software provides a reliable protection of the system. The consumption of system resources is minimal, while security level is enough for the average user of the program.

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