License type Freeware 1. Author's homepage Visit the author's site. Date added 20 Dec Downloads , File size Supported languages English Spanish Dutch Danish. Version history. New user Log in If you do not have an AfterDawn. The easy installation process also makes it a fan-favourite across the board. So far, not so bad. More specifically, older computer models with a humble processing speed of 2 GHz, or thereabouts, and a similarly sized memory capacity are especially affected. Later models like the core i3 and beyond fare a lot better on the other hand.
Aside from reduced performance, AVG AntiVirus Free limited extra features restrict customization which is a letdown as well. If you are a somewhat careless surfer with a penchant for anonymous links or regularly scrap through torrent sites that are basically a minefield of harmful entities, then AVG AntiVirus Free is probably not the one you need watching your back.
There have been countless reports of infection in such scenarios and it appears this package of the software is suited for the savvy, casual browser. Last but not least, the absence of a quick scan feature means you have to sit through the entirety of detailed scans before you gain back full computing speed and this can be infuriating.
Sometimes the problem is resolved after a reboot but not always and this isn't a satisfactory resolution! Not sure if this is connected but since the upgrade I often notice that the PC won't closedown due to "Privacy Filter App preventing shutdown" message. Any resolutions gratefully received before I uninstall and go back to the basic free package - thanks. Best Answer chosen by paul oxley. Best Answer chosen by Robyn Stacey. Show 6 answers. Having established that when the AVG disk driver avgsrdisk.
You can't boot at all using any of the safe mode options, forcing a Windows re-install. This is a very important issue for an anti-virus program - If something gets onto your system somehow and just renames avgsrdisk. The only way round this without a complete Windows re-install is to get into Dos mode via the Windows recovery disk If you have one and re-instate avgsrdisk.
This is a serious security problem. Best Answer chosen by Ron Newfield. Ron Newfield They are not going to fix this. This was first reported over 6 months ago and they say they can't even reproduce the problem, despite many people reporting the same problem on various operating systems.
All they need to do is delete or rename avgsrdisk. If anyone is doing a complete re-install of Windows for any reason, then just delete or rename avgsrdisk. Report the failures to this thread and maybe they will get their engineers to look at it properly.
Show 90 answers. Best Answer chosen by Hendrik Merison. AVG Technologies Free. User rating User Rating 7. AVG Antivirus is a free system security tool that you can download on your Windows computer. The free antivirus is designed to safeguard your system against viruses, ransomware, malware, and spyware.
It can also protect your personal documents, files, and folders from cyber attacks, block unsafe URLs , and check email attachments. It provides a robust engine that protects against suspicious files and apps that may contain malware.
The software blocks unsafe links, offers real-time protection, and scans emails and downloads for threats. It then continues to scan for threats in the background and isolates files and apps that it deems unsafe. You can also delete infected files with just a click. The software uses AI to identify malware on your PC, as well as on the internet.
It blocks all known malware, viruses, spyware, and threats. To protect against ransomware, the software provides additional tools to secure confidential files and folders saved on the computer. The two active options give you a good idea about the security status of your PC.
It also lets you run different types of scans , including a custom scan and a selective scan. If you click on the primary scan icon, the software will scan your entire system to identify malicious files, programs, and folders.
In case you want additional protection, you can easily upgrade to the software's paid version.
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