AVG Free Basic Edition v8 provides free antivirus protection for Windows Vista/XP/2000. Installing only 50Mb of files the AVG Free Edition is the smallest antivirus scanner PCWizKid has tested and may well be the best choice for an older PC with limited system resources.Take a look at PCWizKid's Tech Talk video review
Pros
- AVG Free Basic Edition offers core competency and features in virus detection.
- Support options are limited, but this is increasingly the case with even paid-for scanners.
- Attractive interface is easy-to-use; updates quickly online.
- AVG Free Basic Edition does not provide adware/spyware removal.
- support options are limited to online help forums and knowledgebases.
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