AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition - trusted by 70 million of users

Basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. Limited features, no support, for private and non-commercial use only.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
  • The most downloaded software on CNET's Download.com
  • Quality proven by 70 million of users
  • Easy to download, install and use
  • Protection against viruses and spyware
  • Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is only available for single computer use for home and non commercial use.


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AVG Internet Security

  The new AVG 8.0The new AVG 8.0
Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware
Protection against viruses, spyware, adware and identity-theft
YesYesYes
Anti-Rootkit
Protection against hidden threats that deliver malicious content
No
Why do I need this?
YesYes
Anti-Spam
Catches e-mail threats including phishing, fraud and spam
No
Why do I need this?
NoYes
Firewall
Stops hackers and viruses spread over the internet
No
Why do I need this?
NoYes
Safe Downloads
Screens your downloads for malicious content
No
Why do I need this?
YesYes
Safe Instant Messaging
Protects your ICQ and MSN communication
No
Why do I need this?
YesYes
Safe Search
Safely click search results
YesYesYes
Safe Surf
Real-time protection from poisoned web pages
No
Why do I need this?
YesYes
Free Support
Free support and service around the clock and across the globe
NoYesYes
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Why you need extra protection

Searching the web? Surfing? Chatting? Downloading?

If the answer is yes then we strongly recommend that you upgrade to AVG Internet security. If you are interested in more details about your security, please go trough the list below a check which protection you do and do not have.

Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware

The foundation of your protection. Without antivirus and antispyware protection, your computer and data are at extreme risk.

AVG Free contains basic antivirus protection (base level only).

Anti-Rootkit

Rootkits are hidden threats that deliver malicious content. They are usually not found on PCs using standard antivirus programs.

AVG Free does not contain Anti-Rootkit protection so rootkits may be hidden in your system.

For this protection, please download AVG Internet Security

Anti-Spam

SPAM e-mails are a constant annoyance and could potentially contain malicious links or attempts to steal your identity.

AVG Free does not contain Anti-Spam which can monitor and block SPAM and fraudulent e-mails.

For this protection, please download AVG Internet Security

Firewall

Hackers and other intruders can view or steal the data, download malware to your machine or track your habits and passwords.

AVG Free does not contain a firewall which can protect you against these threats.

For this protection, please download AVG Internet Security

Safe Downloads & Instant Messaging

The essential protection for Internet use. File downloads, chatting with your friends and family - today these are everyday things. Protecting yourself in these areas is now another important part of your security and privacy protection.

AVG Free does not contain the new Safe Downloads & Instant Messaging protection (Web Shield technology) so it does not screen your downloads and communication for viruses and spyware.

For this protection, please download AVG Internet Security

Safe Search & Surf

The essential protection for Internet use. New web threats (called exploits or drive-by downloads) can infect your computer just by visiting a web page! Our new technology ensures the safety of search results, web pages, favorites & bookmarks before you open them.

AVG Free only includes the Safe Search protection which provides you with advice on search results. It does not protect against infected pages. Only AVG paid versions contain the Safe Surf technology.

For full active protection, please download AVG Internet Security

AVG Free limitations - please read first

Licensing

  • AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is for private, non-commercial, single computer use only. The use of AVG Free within any organization or for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
  • AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is not for use with any type of OEM bundling with software, hardware components, or any other services.
  • Your use of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition shall be in accordance with and is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition License Agreement that accompanies AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition.

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Computer Hardware

  • Intel Pentium 300 MHz
  • 30 MB free hard drive space (for installation)
  • 256 MB RAM

Operating Systems

Operating SystemAVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0
MS Windows 98No
MS Windows MeNo
MS Windows NTNo
MS Windows 2000Yes
MS Windows XPYes
MS Windows XP Pro x64 EditionYes
MS Windows VistaYes
MS Windows Vista x64 EditionYes
MS Windows NT Server 4.0No
MS Windows 2000 ServerNo
MS Windows 2003 ServerNo
MS Windows 2003 Server x64 EditionNo
MS Windows 2008 ServerNo
MS Windows 2008 Server x64 EditionNo
Linux i386No
FreeBSDNo
SymbianNo
Application 
MS SharePoint
MS Exchange Server 5.xNo
MS Exchange Server 2000/2003No
MS Exchange Server 2007No
Kerio MailServer 5/6 (MS Windows)No
Kerio MailServer 5/6 (Linux i386)No
Lotus Domino (MS Windows)No
Lotus Domino (Linux i386)No
PostFixNo
QMailNo
SendMailNo
EximNo

Important notice

  • AVG only runs on Windows 2000 SP4 + Update Rollup 1, Windows XP SP2, Windows XP Pro x64 Edition SP1 and Windows Vista/Vista x64 Edition or higher.

Need server protection?

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition does not have support for server operating systems (Windows NT Server, Windows 2000/2003 Server etc.). For server and network protection we recommend Business Security solutions.

Languages

LanguageAVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0
Brasilian PortugueseNo
CzechNo
DanishNo
DutchNo
EnglishYes
FrenchNo
GermanNo
HungarianNo
ItalianYes
JapaneseYes
PolishNo
PortugueseNo
SerbianNo
SlovakNo
SpanishNo

Need more than English?

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is in English only. For multiple language application we recommend AVG Internet Security.

References

"Since I installed AVG Anti-Virus, it's as if my PC has grown wings because it uses hardly any resources – a great change from the antivirus product I had before! [...] So far, AVG has blocked all the viruses that tried to infect my data."
François Jullian, Doctor

Awards & Certifications

AVG products are running on over 70 million computers worldwide.

PC Answers Recommended

AVG 8.0 received PC Answers Recommended award".. excellent threat detection .. lightning fast rootkit scanning, and the robust firewall .."

Review by Virus Bulletin

Virus Bulletin reviews the new AVG 8.0 ".. unexceptionable system impact and highly impressive detection, seems like a winning one .."

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