Since AVG is one of the most popular free virus scanners our readers use, this tip is simply a reminder that the free edition of version 9 is now available. The new release boasts a faster scanner and phishing protection:
The new 9.0 edition is faster, safer and easier to use. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition gives you free rock solid protection for your basic security needs. The combined anti-virus/anti-spyware scanner in AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition runs up to 50% faster than earlier versions and doesn’t get in your way. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition also delivers new anti-phishing detection techniques, which can quickly and accurately determine whether or not a web page is hosting a phishing attack. Additionally, version 9.0 comes with basic anti-rootkit protection to ensure protection against sophisticated hidden threats.
AVG 9 supports Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. If you are an AVG user, go ahead and plan on upgrading.
Jason Faulkner is the man who brings you our daily tips. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Is it going to be same debacle as with AVG 8?
avgfree version 9 should be expanded to let those of us who use windows versions before win2k use a current
version, and one that doe not foul-up aol software, like version 8 did.
I think i will stick with ver 8.5