For example, the free version only lets you schedule a single virus database update per day, and one computer scan a day. You can schedule multiple events with the Pro version. You also get higher speed downloads with the Pro version.
AVG Pro usually goes for $29.95, but Computeract!ve is giving away free licensed copies through Jan 17, 2008. Good luck getting their download link to work, but fortunately CyberNet has pointed us to a couple of mirrors.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
12-26-2007 @ 3:42PM
Ian said...
Hmm I have NAV 2007 on my machine, do I metrely deactivate it, or do I have to remove it totally, B4 using AVG?
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12-26-2007 @ 4:29PM
z0iid said...
You have to remove it entirely.
Yes, it is good that AVG is free, but if you still have NAV paid up, you should continue using it. You can still DL the free copy of AVG for use later. I don't like NAV, but it catches more viruses that AVG. For a really good product - check out NOD 32. ESET is the company that produces it. (Look at their white papers on independent comparisons of different AV products.)
12-26-2007 @ 4:56PM
Mysterius said...
BTW, for those installing this over AVG Free, select the "Repair" option when the installer prompts you. It's probably a good idea to shut down AVG before you start the "repair", too.
That's how I went with it, anyways, and it worked.
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12-27-2007 @ 1:12PM
Dave T said...
Thanks for the tip. My upgrade went through flawlessly!
12-26-2007 @ 5:50PM
iharley said...
Any thoughts on what this means as I try to install?
Local machine: installation failed
Installation:
Error: Action failed for registry value HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AvgDiagFile\DefaultIcon:: creating registry value....
Access is denied. (5)
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12-26-2007 @ 10:02PM
RP said...
Are you logged in as Administrator, or a user in the Admin group?
2-09-2008 @ 11:30PM
mark said...
I have same problem iharley how do you solve yours
12-27-2007 @ 12:40AM
Dan said...
Ian, be sure to use Norton Removal Tool (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039) if you plan on removing NAV for AVG. Norton is a pain to remove totally. Most of the big-name anti-virus programs require a bomb to remove fully. Granted, you can always go into services.msc and prevent them from starting up (and most of the time it won't cause a conflict) but if it's there, it's taking up space and may cause problems down the road.
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12-27-2007 @ 10:16AM
Ian said...
Thanks guys:)
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12-27-2007 @ 11:51AM
Guillermo said...
Just a comment, in Computeractive it says through Jan. 17
Regards
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12-27-2007 @ 12:20PM
lilmoder said...
Cool! Now I have AVG Pro and Comodo Firewall Professional. And this security solution is entirely FOR FREE and legal! :D
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12-27-2007 @ 8:43PM
Mark said...
Only for one year though, then it expires and you have to pay to continue using it. I can't say I'm bothered much, AVG has the worst detection rates of the bunch. Not saying it's junk or anything, just the worst. I use Avast! myself, it's completely free and I don't need any of these "pro" features anyway.
1-01-2008 @ 4:54AM
Mysterius said...
@Mark: Could you point me to the review(s) you based this on? I'd appreciate it, since what I've found on my own has been inconclusive. Thanks!
12-28-2007 @ 8:34AM
elmorte said...
Ftp dead, mirrors dead - get another one.
http://depositfiles.com/files/2866157
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1-08-2008 @ 2:35PM
BillyG said...
That 'couple' link makes McAfee's SiteAdvisor badge turn yellow, so I'll just keep waiting on the http://www.computeractive.co.uk/avg/index ftp download thank you very much, especially since the 'mirrors' link no longer has the file anyway.
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1-11-2008 @ 2:32PM
gustavo said...
megustaria te ner su antivieus por que disen que esta muy vien
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1-12-2008 @ 2:15PM
a_i_s said...
me gusta la idea de tener este fabuloso antivirus con una licencia de 1 año. buen aporte!!!
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1-16-2008 @ 9:50PM
JAMES C said...
Thanks for the infomation on free downloads.
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1-18-2008 @ 11:34AM
daniel said...
da cum se ia A.V.G ???
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1-20-2008 @ 10:42PM
dakshina moorthy said...
i want to download version 8 please help me sir.
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