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AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free for home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, and thus the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resources needed. Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, to real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run , Free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.

Version 8.0.169 is a maintenance release.

This program offers rock-solid antivirus protection. AVG Free provides the bare needs, including a real-time shield to prevent infections, anti-virus and anti-malware packed in a motor, scanner and a link to the web surfing with care.

By default, the application is set to search for new virus definitions daily, but you can always use the scheduling tool to change it. Should a virus create serious system problems, AVG creates a rescue disk to scan your computer in MS-DOS mode. This program does not tax for the scan of your system or if their background and always proved effective in our tests. The new interface is much easier to navigate than in the previous version, with tabbed navigation on the left to help users in drilling on one of the tools they need.

Although the free version of this program will suffice for the average people, those who demand more control should certainly consider AVG Anti-Virus Professional.

Download it : http://free.avg.com/