AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

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
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.