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(More customer reviews)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."
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Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware - 2 Year SubscriptionAVG 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.
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Safely exchange photos and files over instant messaging and social networks
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Email inbox that's clear of phishers and scammers
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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.
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All AVG products give you:
Free automatic updates and version upgrades1
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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.
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