AVG Antivirus Review

17 Oct AVG Antivirus Review

AVG’s malware scanner uses machine learning, heuristics and an online malware database to detect new threats. It scored high in our tests and has excellent intelligent scanning and deep scanning performance. But it lags behind some competitors in its ability to detect unknown and brand new “zero-day” malware.

After a simple installation, the program will launch its first “Smart Scan” which is a general scan of your computer for threats and malware. It takes about 35 minutes to complete, looking at 430,167 files in our test systems. This is a bit less than some competitors’ tools but still a significant amount of files.

The program’s clean and modern interface makes launching a scan or navigating the other key features easy. It features recognizable thumbnails as well as headings and other elements to aid you in understanding the function of each feature. Its settings menu is also well-organized and offers a few options for customization, including the ability to change the degree of security a deep-scan is or configure a data shredder that can be added to Windows the right-click menu.

Premium subscribers have access to a couple of additional bonus features that aren’t included in the free version, including “Webcam Protection” that blocks access to your webcam and makes video chats more secure and “Sensitive Data Shield” which protects your private files. AVG’s other paid programs offer extra features that are fancy, such as a performance tune-up or password manager.

The mobile application of AVG comes with various features, including the ability for you to remotely secure your Android device or wipe it (Android only) and a photo vault which allows users to share files in a secure manner. The best feature for mobile is its anti-theft function. This helps you find a lost smartphone or tablet and can even sound a siren to scare it off.

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