Spending a lot of money for antivirus protection might not appeal to everyone, especially users who have never been infected by malware. That is why most people turn to free antivirus tools, which are barely noticed on their computers.
Packed with security shields
For a free version, AVG Free Antivirus certainly comes packed with various features that set it apart from the competition. Let's name a few: File Shield, Behavior Shield, along with Email and Web Shields.
The choice of free options doesn't end here. You can also install the SafePrice browser extension to find the best prices for products you shop online, and there is a File Shredder to make sure a deleted file can't be recovered by anyone.Multiple scan options
You can run a scan from the Scan Computer button on the home screen, or choose the exact scan you want by clicking the gear icon. There are some exotic options too, such as Performance Scan or Boot-Time Scan, which do more than just check for malware.The Avast connection
Still, the choice of components feels weaker than those of its peer, Avast. Since we mentioned Avast, it's worth noting that Avast acquired AVG Technologies years ago, which explains why these two look and behave almost the same!A capable free defender
If you want solid and free antivirus protection, AVG Free Antivirus might be the right choice. Still, its scans on average take longer than other similar free tools, and it might occasionally miss advanced zero-day threats compared to premium security suites.
