Keep your PC protected using the latest AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.5

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Keep your PC protected using the latest AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.5

March 25, 2009 in Security | Permalink

We've got to the stage with computers where we can use a three-year-old PC for our day-to-day work without having to worry about having to upgrade to use the latest software. Only a few years ago it seemed to be case where even the most recent PC was out-of-date after 6 months and needed to be upgraded. However, some of the latest security suites have forced us to regress. Why? As these apps check everything we do with our PC, so it causes system slowdown. Files are checking before you save them to your computer, when you attempt to open from your desktop and, if they are within an archive, when you open the archive. Everything is checked, all the time.

AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.5 is the latest version of the free lightweight and popular anti-virus software that will give your PC protection against most day-to-day threats, without interfering with your work. You also get anti-spyware protection with the latest v8 release. Only this week, AVG announced v8.5 and, whilst this now ships with identity protection support in the paid-for version, the Free edition gains support for Windows 7 and other improvements.

AVG Anti-Virus Free link.

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AVG seems to be playing a game with its free customers. I'm never sure from their website download and offers which come with Updates whether or not I am being 'fooled' into buying their paid-for version either now or at some time in the future. That is why I have come to the Computeractive website, hoping it is clear from there that I only wish to download the free version upgrade.

Posted by Aidan Hart | March 28, 2009 4:23 PM

I agree with all Adrian Hart has written - I went round and round AVG's site but left it dissatisfied and rather suspicious. Unfortunately, I haven't yet found any help on this website - still hoping, though.

Posted by Sheila R | April 5, 2009 12:08 PM

I cant install AVG Free - is this just to make me buy the 'pro' version I wonder

Posted by Peter | May 11, 2009 11:52 AM

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