Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware - 2 Year Subscription

by AVG Technologies Ltd.

Product Features

• AVG Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware offers up-to-the-minute protection that won't get in your way
• LinkScanner gives you a vital extra layer of protection you won't find in other anti-virus software
• Surf and search the web with confidence, knowing you're actively protected from visiting dangerous websites
• Work and play online safely and without interruption while AVG scans and updates quietly in the background
• Unlimited automatic updates and version upgrades for the life of your license

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002JB3BC2
• Item model number: AV90N24SEN001
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 23, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,546 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #71 in Software > Computer Security > Antivirus

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

AVG Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware—essential protection that won't get in your way.

Is Your Anti-Virus Getting in the Way of Using Your Computer?

AVG's new high-speed anti-virus/anti-spyware combo scanner is smarter than your average scanner. It keeps track of what's already been scanned and found clean. Result: faster scanning that doesn't get in your way.

AVG Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware is simply smarter security that doesn't slow you down.

It doesn't waste your time. It just keeps you safe—online or off.

• High-efficiency virus scanner for great system performance
• LinkScanner for safe web searching and surfing
• Safely exchange photos and files over instant messaging and social networks
• Safely download music, files, and applications
• Email inbox that's clear of phishers and scammers

AVG's Secret Weapon

AVG Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware also has a secret weapon other anti-virus products don't have. It has LinkScanner. LinkScanner takes over where your anti-virus doesn't go—into the depths of web pages you haven't even visited yet.

LinkScanner gives you a vital extra layer of protection you won't find in other anti-virus software. And you can use it in combination with firewalls and anti-spam products from other companies with no loss of protection or PC performance.

Most web threats these days are literally here today, gone tomorrow. So the only way to protect yourself is to use software that checks the page behind every link at the only time that matters—right before you click on it.

Whenever you're on the web, the moment you go to click on a link, LinkScanner analyzes the page behind that link to tell you whether there's something nasty hiding there.

For added peace of mind, you also get safety ratings for your Google, Yahoo! and Bing/MSN search results.

Why AVG?

We've designed our software so you can surf, chat, work, and social network while we take care of security. We're so quiet and efficient, you won't even know we're there. But you can rest assured that we are.

• AVG's unique LinkScanner scans web pages before you visit them.
• AVG's enhanced scanner keeps your system running smoothly—online or off.

It's important to use the right level of protection for your needs.
See how AVG's layered protection products compare.

All AVG products give you:

• Free automatic updates and version upgrades¹
• Hassle-free security that won't slow you down²

And if you ever need help with your AVG protection, just head on over to our support website at http://www.avg.com/support and our experts will get you back on track—fast.

¹For the term of your license.
²All security software uses memory and processor power, and can therefore result in slower system performance. AVG has been built to minimize these effects.

Product Description

More than 80 million computer users around the world go online safely, thanks to AVG. You didn't buy your PC to worry about security. That's why we've designed our software so you can work, play, surf, and chat online while we take care of keeping you safe. We're so quiet and efficient, you won't even know we're there—but you can rest assured that we are. AVG's unique LinkScanner is the only technology that checks Web sites and search results at the only moment it matters—when you're about to click that link. AVG's new scanning system only scans files changed since the last scan, so it won't slow down your surfing, downloading, or online chatting. Here's what we're doing behind the scenes to keep you and your PC out of trouble: while you're surfing and searching the Web, LinkScanner SurfShield ensures that every Web site you visit is safe—even before you go there. LinkScanner SearchShield gives safety ratings to all your Google, MSN, and Yahoo search results. LIVE Research checks to make sure that Web pages really are what they appear to be. And while you're e-mailing, IMing, or on your social networks, WebShield lets you download and exchange files without risking virus infections. Email Scanner keeps viruses, phishers, and scammers out of your inbox. Whether you're online or off, Anti-Virus makes sure you can't get or spread an infection. Anti-Spyware keeps your passwords and other personal information private.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Do you need support? If not, maybe the free version is for you, November 25, 2009

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Stephen M. Lerch (Elkton, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware - 2 Year Subscription (CD-ROM)

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In this day and age, with constant connections to the Internet, anyone using a Windows based computer to browse the Internet, read email and chat that DOESN'T have some real time antivirus/antispyware software on their computer is asking for endless infections and the potential for data loss and even worse, identity theft. If you're relying on free scans initiated from a website (such as Kaspersky, House Call, etc), you're not as well protected as you should be and the price Amazon is charging, for 2 years of protection, makes this package an easy impulse purchase.

For those that don't want to spend money on antivirus/antispyware software, there are plenty of free versions available. AVG has it's own free antivirus/antispyware program, along with free products available from Microsoft, Avira, avast!, Comodo and more. Most lack features of their paid subscription siblings, but most people are as protected as they need to be with the free software.

So why pay for this version of the software? The answer is that it depends on what you're looking for. The free version of AVG, while adequate, does not offer everything this package does. Here is a list of what is included in the pay version of the software that is NOT included in the free product:

Technical Support (if you think you'll need it, ever, buy the software)

Download protection (called WebShield)

Advanced Root Kit protection

Game Mode (turns itself off while you play games so that performance of the game is not affected; you can also accomplish this by disabling the scanner before you play a game if you use the free version, just remember to turn it back on when you're done)

The thing to keep in mind is that AVG also offers a more expensive product that has features this software does not (Firewall, antispam, AVG identity protection). If you need those features, then look for AVG Internet Security edition.

One thing to remember when purchasing a real time virus/spyware package is the hit to performance your computer will take when installed. Every virus scanner, no matter how efficient, will ALWAYS affect performance negatively given that EVERY file must be scanned before being opened or used by the system. AVG's scanner is fast and performance degradation is minimal. Compare this product to the massive hit in performance when using McAfee or Norton and you'll wonder why people even use those scanners anymore. AVG is more efficient than either of those 2 big name products.

If you are looking for basic protection and think you need the extra protection this provides over the free AVG offering, this is one of the best prices you will find. If you purchase directly from AVG you are looking at $35 for a SINGLE year of protection. Even at the $40 MSRP, this 2 year subscription almost gives you a year for "free."

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the price! This is one of the best anti-virus programs!, November 24, 2009

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J. Haggard (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware - 2 Year Subscription (CD-ROM)

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Some people have never heard of AVG Anti-Virus, but it's a product I've been using their free version for many years. ([...]) .

Let me start by saying I'm a Systems Administrator and we use other big names and those virus protection programs are bloated and put heavy processor loads on the systems they protect. Because of my experience with McAffe and Norton I chose not to run those at home and instead used the free version of AVG's product.

What I found was that AVG was a low demand scanner. In other words unlike most other virus programs you really don't know this one is there, and it has what I would say is a better anti virus engine then the big names.

So why buy this version rather then get the free version? This version is a 2 year subscription and while the free does antivirus scanning there are a lot of "features" that are well worth the cost, and with so much spyware/adware trying to sneak into your Windows PC's these days you really need a top notch program protecting your PC and your sensitive data.

AVE has done a great job in their anti-spyware scanner, and they have a linkscanner which is very useful. In fact they have this on their free version as the AVG Toolbar for your internet browser. It tells you which links are safe, which are known threats and which ones you should be cautious with.

So while a lot of the 'unique" features are in the free version, the paid has the added protection of adware/spyware which really these days its more likely you get spyware/adware over a virus so you really need the protection. And from my experience with the big name companies and AVG I have always opted to choose AVG. It's what I run at home and have total confidence in and love the fact you never even know it's there except for the icons running in the task bar. If you want to view the menu's you can pull them up, but with the autmated scans, updates and repair features you install it and can forget it if you aren't the type that wants to tweak it.

A++ product, highly recommended.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hassle Free software., February 1, 2010

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Mary A. Gingrich "Mintzz" (ephrata,Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware - 2 Year Subscription (CD-ROM)

Over the years i have had many different anti-virus programs and without any question AVG is the best that i have had.. Uses very little resources, stays in the background and does not "Nag". Whereas Norton, McAfee, Trendnet and panda among others will nag you to tears. I had Bitdefender 2010 installed before i installed AVG and what a difference, AVG actually catches Trojans etc, whereas Bitdefender lets em dance around all day.I think the retail version is worth buying because of course you get the full version so you can schedule different tasks etc....... Hope this helps in your decision making.