AVG Internet Security 8.0

The Internet is a wonderful thing that gives you access to a world of information from your personal computer. However like most things, the Internet can be a dangerous place. With hackers, spyware, and viruses at almost every turn putting you at risk from identity fraud, corrupt data, junk emails and worms. You must protect yourself at any cost. OK, maybe it's not quite as dramatic as that, but most of us will agree that some sort of security suite is desirable. I have been using the freeware version of AVG anti-virus for a number of years now, and for the most part I found that it offered me good protection against viruses. I would usually pair it up with a ...  Read the complete review

In the past I have had experience with Internet Security applications such as McAffee and Norton. I felt they were very laggy and were constantly causing unwanted problems for my PC. So when I went in search of something else, I discovered AVG. Many people in online forums reccommend the free version (Anti Virus). It worked so well that I decided to buy the full Internet Security suite and have never looked back. This piece of software is the most user friendly, non-cluttered security suite I have ever used. The amount of features that come with it makes your computer so secure; included is a firewall, anti virus, anti spyware and all sorts of other features ...  Read the complete review

I have been using the free version of AVG internet security ever since I found a Trojan had passed through my Norton Internet Security, this was immediately found and removed by AVG. When it came time to renew my Norton account I decided to opt for the more reliable AVG. AVG Internet Security 8.0 protects your computer from threats such as worms, viruses and Trojans. The right of the window has large icons for Antivirus, Antispyware, Rootkit, and Update. With 12 icons in all, below each icon it tells you if that feature is active. Clicking an icon either accesses additional information about that tool or runs that scan. The left of the window has three ...  Read the complete review

This piece of software is designed to provide help and assistance with your PC with regards to viruses, worms or any other computer related threat. It tends to be compatible with all types of operating systems but would recommend Windows XP or Vista. The user is able to run a system scan in the background while you use your computer and soon as something attacks your computer you will be notified straight away. In my opinion though I have always used McAfee Anti Virus software and this tends to do the job for me. I still think that AVG is a little bit behind McAfee in terms of stopping viruses and communicating effectively with the PC user. AVG 8.0 ...  Read the complete review

Personally, I was excited to see that there was some cheap and reliable software available for internet security. I had purchased the downloadable version, as being a boring hermit makes it difficult for me to purchase things from the outside world. It was simple to download, with easy to follow steps and it didn't take too long, either. It has a fair amount of features, the interface is easy to follow and the installation process is a breeze. All in all, the first steps are simple. As for the software itself, I was disappointed with the performance in particular areas such as cleaning, scanning and protecting the system. After uninstalling the software and installing ...  Read the complete review