Without a high-quality and powerful antivirus, access to the modern Internet is undesirable. Otherwise, you will not have time to blink an eye, as a whole brood of viruses will settle on your computer.
One of the highest quality software products from this category, whose trump card is a decent heuristic and the availability of a free version, is AVG antivirus.
The developers of one of the most popular defenders claim that the new version has become faster to scan the system and earlier respond to new types of threats. In the notes for the release of the new version, they promised that many interesting things await users. But is AVG 2014 antivirus really different from the old releases by something radically new, or is it just an advertising gimmick?
Installation Notes
Just note that if the previous version of this software is still “living” on your computer, we strongly advise you to completely remove it. During installation, you will immediately be prompted to install a firewall (if you selected the Internet Security option).
If the application receives your positive response, then a proprietary barrier to attackers will be established. In addition to its immediate functions, this useful tool will collect anonymous statistics about detected threats. Later, the data will be sent to developers for the early formation of new anti-virus databases.
To ensure maximum security, AVG antivirus will immediately launch a scanner that will check the most vulnerable areas of the computer for infections. During this process, you will appreciate the new application interface. By the way, it is better to choose a full scan, which guarantees the absolute cleanliness of the hard drive.
Updated Scanner
By the way, the scanner itself in its updated role makes the most pleasant impression. And the point here is not only that the appearance of the application has become more pleasant, but also that finally its performance has become really noticeable.
Let’s say thanks to the programmers who, after the letters of especially “satisfied” users, introduced the support of multi-core processors and parallel computing.
Mail protection
If you are interested in checking encrypted mail traffic, you will have to install Internet Security. In the settings, you will be amazed that the number of mail service protocols available for verification has been increased. I was very pleased with the thoughtful parental control, which AVG antivirus did not indulge us with before.
Protecting children from hazardous information
Thanks to parental control, you can create your own white list of sites that your little fidget can access. Among other things, you can enter the regime of a total dictatorship on the computer and completely prohibit access to removable media, local network, and even certain folders on the PC. Of course, before such draconian measures, you will have to create a password so that your changes cannot be undone by a couple of clicks in the settings menu.
If you are interested in all this functionality, then the trial AVG antivirus will allow you to evaluate it for a month without putting any money for the program.
New firewall
The firewall has also been noticeably updated. Now you can fully customize the work of both physical and logical devices that provide your travels across the Internet. All the fine settings that used to be the lot of only the paid version are available for free today.
And one more thing: it’s just silly to look for illegal keys for AVG antivirus, as the company regularly distributes free licenses for six months.