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Requirements

Avg Antivirus Free System Requirements

AVG
Developer(s)AVG Technologies
Stable release
Windows

19.3.3084 (March 11, 2019; 20 months ago[1])

Android
6.17.2 (March 15, 2019; 20 months ago[2]) [±]
Operating systemWindows XP and later, macOS, Android
TypeAntivirus software
LicenseFreemium
Websiteavg.com

AVG AntiVirus (previously known as AVG, an abbreviation of Anti-Virus Guard) is a line of antivirus software developed by AVG Technologies, a subsidiary of Avast.[3][4] It is available for Windows, macOS and Android.

Download FREE AVG antivirus software. Get protection against viruses, malware and spyware. Easy-to-use virus scanner. Download today – free forever! System Requirements. Windows 10, 8, 7.

History

The brand AVG comes from Grisoft's first product, Anti-Virus Guard, launched in 1992 in the Czech Republic. In 1997, the first AVG licenses were sold in Germany and the UK. AVG was introduced in the US in 1998.[5]

The AVG Free Edition helped raise awareness of the AVG product line.[6] In 2006, the AVG security package grew to include anti-spyware as AVG Technologies acquired ewido Networks, an anti-spyware group. AVG Technologies acquired Exploit Prevention Labs (XPL) in December 2007 and incorporated that company's LinkScanner safe search and surf technology into the AVG 8.0 security product range released in March 2008. In January 2009, AVG Technologies acquired Sana Security, a developer of identity theft prevention software. This software was incorporated into the AVG security product range in March 2009.

According to AVG Technologies, the company has more than 200 million active users worldwide, including more than 100 million who use their products and services on mobile devices.[7]

On 7 July 2016, Avast announced an agreement to acquire AVG for $1.3 billion.[8]

Platform support

AVG provides AVG AntiVirus Free for Windows, AVG AntiVirus for Mac for macOS and AVG AntiVirus for Android for Android devices. All are freemium products: They are free to download, install, update and use, but for technical support a premium plan must be purchased.

AVG stopped providing new features for Windows XP and Windows Vista in January 2019. New versions require Windows 7 or later; virus definitions are still provided for previous versions.[9]

Features

AVG features most of the common functions available in modern antivirus and Internet security programs, including periodic scans, scans of sent and received emails (including adding footers to the emails indicating this), the ability to repair some virus-infected files, and a quarantine area (virus vault) in which infected files are held.

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LinkScanner

The patent pending LinkScanner technology acquired from Exploit Prevention Labs and built into most AVG products, provides real-time updated protection against exploits and drive-by downloads. LinkScanner includes: Search-Shield – a safe search component that places safety ratings next to each link in Google, Yahoo! and MSN search results; plus Active Surf-Shield – a safe surf component that scans the contents of a web site in real-time to ensure it's safe being opened.[10] Concerns regarding web analytics have made LinkScanner a controversial component (see 'LinkScanner concerns' below).

LinkScanner concerns

When AVG 8.0 was first released, its LinkScanner safe search feature was shown to cause an increase in traffic on websites that appear high in search engine results pages. Since LinkScanner disguises the scans as coming from an Internet Explorer 6 browser when it prescans each site listed in the search results, we site usage logs showed incorrect and overinflated site visitor statistics. The prescanning of every link in search results also caused websites to transfer more data than usual, resulting in higher bandwidth usage for web site operators and slow performance for users.[11] AVG initially said that site administrators would be able to filter the LinkScanner traffic out of their site statistics, leaving the problem of excess bandwidth usage still to be solved.[12] Pay-per-click advertising was not affected by the increase in traffic.[13]

AVG Online Shield

AVG Online Shield is a feature designed to check files and ensure that they are safe. AVG Online Shield also ensures the safety of exchanging files via instant messengers and VoIP clients.[14]

In response to complaints, AVG announced that as of 9 July 2008 'Search-Shield will no longer scan each search result online for new exploits, which was causing the spikes that webmasters addressed with us',[15] releasing a new build on that date that applies a local blacklist, then prefetches and scans only those links clicked on by the user.[16]

Controversy

As of 2014, there are numerous reports dating back to 2012 that the AVG SafeGuard Toolbar installs itself without the consent of the user, as a side effect of installing other applications. The toolbar program appears to cause significant RAM issues and can be considered an intrusive potentially unwanted program (PUP). Once installed, the AVG toolbar is virtually impossible to remove. The toolbar uninstaller does not function, instead re-installing the add-on if manually removed. Consequently, many discussions and blog posts have described complex procedures for removal of the AVG toolbar, each with very mixed results.[17][18][19][20][21][22]

In September 2015, AVG announced that it would start tracking users for profit, analyzing their data for sale to the advertising industry. This measure received criticism from consumers, the press and security industry, as many users intended to use the software in order to protect themselves from spyware and would not expect the functions of spyware to be 'hidden' in security software.[23]

In December 2015, the AVG Web TuneUp Google Chrome extension (automatically installed with AVG AntiVirus) was revealed to contain multiple critical security vulnerabilities.[24] Most notably, Chrome users' browsing history could be exposed to any website, cookies from any site the user has visited could be read by an attacker, and trivial cross-site scripting (XSS) issues could allow any website to execute arbitrary code (as another domain).

The XSS vulnerability allowed a user's mail from 'mail.google.com' to be read by any website, or financial information to be read from the user's online banking site. The AVG team fixed this by only allowing 'mysearch.avg.com' and 'webtuneup.avg.com' to execute these scripts. Despite this remediation, attackers could leverage any of these attacks if an XSS vulnerability was found on the AVG sites. As of April 2016, Web TuneUp was still not available for download from the AVG website.

Reception

AVG Antivirus Free 2012 was selected as PC Magazine Editors' Choice in the free antivirus category.[25] AVG AntiVirus Free 2015 received the Editor Choice badge of SoftChamp.[26]

See also

References

  1. ^'AVG Antivirus Free'. web site. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  2. ^'AVG AntiVirus 2019 for Android Security FREE'. Google Play Store. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  3. ^'Avast Closes Acquisition of AVG Technologies'. Business Wire. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  4. ^'FREE 2016: Developer: Avast Software s.r.o.'Google Play. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  5. ^'AVG Technologies Celebrates 15 Years of Internet Security Success'. Avg.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  6. ^'GRISOFT viert 15 jaar van successen met internetbeveiliging | AVG Nederland'. Avg.com. 5 December 2006. Archived from the original on 2 May 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  7. ^'AVG Surpasses 200 Million Users Worldwide'. Now.avg.com. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  8. ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^'AVG ends support for Windows XP & Windows Vista'. AVG Blogs. AVG Technologies. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  10. ^'Veelgestelde vragen | AVG Nederland'. Avg.com. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  11. ^'AVG Disguises Fake Traffic As IE6'. Theregister.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  12. ^'AVG update disguises LinkScanner traffic as IE6'. Techspot.com. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  13. ^'LinkScanner could be behind surge in web traffic'. virusbulletin.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  14. ^'AVG security features'. AVG.com. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  15. ^'AVG Responds to Fake Traffic Spikes'. Networkinstruments.wordpress.com. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  16. ^'Grisoft modifies its free AVG product after complaints'. News.cnet.com. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  17. ^''AVG Secure Search' is obviously a kind of malware that attaches itself to FF. Is Mozilla working on killing it?'. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  18. ^'AVG Toolbar & Secure Search: How do I remove it from my browser & PC?'. ReviverSoft Blog. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  19. ^'How to remove Nation Toolbar — Search.nation.com redirect (Removal) - Tech & Internet Security — News & Guides'. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  20. ^'How to Remove AVG SafeGuard Toolbar and AVG Secure Search'. Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  21. ^Completely Remove AVG safeguard toolbar
  22. ^Emil Protalinski. 'AVG Security Toolbar is the worst foistware I've ever seen'. ZDNet. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  23. ^Beuth, Patrick. 'Antivirensoftware benimmt sich künftig wie Spyware'. ZEIT ONLINE. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  24. ^'Issue 675: AVG: 'Web TuneUP' extension multiple critical vulnerabilities'. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  25. ^Rubenking, Neil J. 'AVG Anti-Virus Free 2012 Review & Rating'. PCMag.com. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  26. ^'Download AVG AntiVirus Free'. SoftChamp.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.

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AVG Internet Security for WindowsAVG Internet Security for Mac is a comprehensive security application that blocks viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats. Additionally, it protects you and your data against dangerous fake websites, ransomware, and hackers while you are online.

AVG Internet Security is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. This article explains how to install the application and either activate an existing subscription, or start a free-trial period. Plunct plact font free download.

AVG Internet Security is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. This article explains how to install AVG AntiVirus (the free version of the application), then upgrade to AVG Internet Security by activating an existing subscription.

Install AVG Internet Security

  1. Click the button below to download the AVG Internet Security setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your PC (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder). Download AVG Internet Security for Windows
  2. Right-click the downloaded setup file avg_internet_security_setup.exe and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
If you are unable to authorize installation of AVG Internet Security, refer to the following article for advice:
  1. To change the default setup language, click the current language in the top-right corner of the screen. Then, click Install to proceed with default installation, or click Customize if you want to make changes to the default setup.
  2. Wait while setup installs AVG Internet Security on your PC.
  3. Click Continue from the You're protected screen.
  4. Select one of the options below:
    • Activate: If you purchased AVG Internet Security before installation, activate your paid subscription. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:
    • Start Free Trial: If you do not yet have a paid AVG Internet Security subscription, start a free-trial period to enjoy access to all paid product features for a limited time period.
  5. Click Run First Scan to run a comprehensive Smart Scan and immediately check your PC for viruses, malware, bad browser add-ons, and other issues.

AVG Internet Security is now installed, but some components may not fully function until you restart your PC.

  1. Click the button below to download the AVG AntiVirus setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your Mac (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder). Download AVG AntiVirus for Mac
  2. Double-click the downloaded setup file avg_mac_security_online.dmg.
  3. Double-click the Install AVG AntiVirus icon.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Review AVG's Privacy Policy, then click Continue.
  6. Click Continue to confirm that you have read the End User License Agreement, then click Agree to confirm that you accept the terms.
  7. Click Install to proceed with default installation, or click Change Install Location.. or Customize if you want to make changes to the default setup.
  8. If prompted, use your Touch ID or enter your administrator User Name and Password, then click Install Software.
  9. When the System Extension Blocked notification appears, click OK.
  10. Click Close.
  11. Select Move to Trash.
  12. Click OK to allow the AVG AntiVirus installer to access your downloads folder.
  13. Click Fix All to open the AVG setup wizard.
  14. Follow the on-screen instructions to allow permissions for AVG AntiVirus. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
  15. Activate your AVG Internet Security subscription by either entering a valid activation code, or by signing in to the application with your AVG Account credentials. For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:

AVG Internet Security is now installed, but some components may not fully function until you restart your Mac.

If you purchased AVG Internet Security (Multi-Device), you can use AVG Internet Security on your Windows PC and on your Mac. You can also activate AVG AntiVirus PRO for Android and AVG Mobile Security PRO for iOS.

To confirm which subscription you purchased, check your AVG Account that is linked to the email address you used to purchase AVG Internet Security, or an order confirmation email.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any installation issues:

  • Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements and your Windows is up-to-date.
Avg Free System Requirements
  • Windows 10 except Mobile and IoT Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 8/8.1 except RT and Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 7 SP2 or later, any Edition (32 or 64-bit)
  • Windows fully compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE2 instructions); ARM-based devices are not supported
  • 1 GB RAM or above
  • 2 GB free space on the hard disk
  • Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain application updates and antivirus database
  • Optimally standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Check that the downloaded setup file is not corrupted. For instructions, refer to the following article:
  • Uninstall any previous antivirus software from your PC. For instructions, refer to the following articles:
  • Restart your PC and try to install AVG Internet Security again by following exact steps in this article.

If the issue persists, contact AVG Support and provide installation log files. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

  • Ensure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements:
  • Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur), Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina), Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave), Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra), Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra), Apple Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan), Apple Mac OS X 10.10.x (Yosemite)
  • Intel based Mac with 64-bit processor
  • 512 MB RAM or above (1 GB RAM or higher preferred)
  • 750 MB free space on the hard disk
  • Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain application updates and antivirus database
  • Optimally standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Uninstall any previous antivirus software from your Mac. For instructions, refer to the following article:
  • Restart your Mac, then try to install AVG Internet Security again by following the exact steps in this article.

If the issue persists, contact AVG Support.

Further recommendations

To learn more about AVG Internet Security, refer to the following article:

System
  • AVG Internet Security 20.x for Windows
  • AVG Internet Security 19.x for Mac

Avg Free System Requirements

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 2, 32 / 64-bit
  • Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
  • Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
  • Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
  • Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
  • Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.10.x (Yosemite)




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