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Published: 2008-05-22, Author: Roger , review by: techworld.com
AVG Internet Security 8.0 is a long overdue update to v7.5. It’s easier to use and more effective but still has one or two rough edges. It still demands a degree of user intervention not found in its ‘fit and forget’ rivals. Even so, it remains a top-...
Good anti-virus component; wide range of security tools; stylish interface
Poor anti-spam; range of protection modules can be confusing; multi-licence version is expensive
Solid protection from viruses and other attacks, but the anti-spam tool is relatively poor
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Published: 2008-03-05, Author: Robert , review by: cnet.com
AVG Internet Security 8.0 includes Linkscanner technology to block malicious Web sites
AVG Internet Security 8.0 is resource heavy; flags some legitimate programs as potentially harmful; doesnt provide additional information on malicious software beyond identification; doesnt provide adequate antiphishing protection; installs the Yahoo...
AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.
Solid selection of security tools; easy setup; frequent updates; e-mail support included
Confusing, non-standardized interface; terse help; no Wi-Fi hotspot assessment; no phone support
AVG 8.0 is a very good, basic security package, but its poor design and lack of easily available help means that those with high blood pressure should look elsewhere. ...
Attempts to install Yahoo toolbar The Final Word AVG Internet Security 8.0 is a long overdue update to v7.5. It’s easier to use and more effective but still has one or two rough edges. It still demands a degree of user intervention not found in its...
AVG Internet Security 8.0 is a long overdue update to v7.5. It’s easier to use and more effective but still has one or two rough edges. It still demands a degree of user intervention not found in its fit and forget rivals. Even so, it remains a top-...
Includes Linkscanner technology to block malicious Web sites
Resource heavy, Flags some legitimate programs as potentially harmful, Doesnt provide additional information on malicious software, Doesnt provide adequate antiphishing protection, Installs the Yahoo search engine
AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives. ...
Includes Linkscanner technology to block malicious Web sites
Resource heavy, Flags some legitimate programs as potentially harmful, Doesnt provide additional information on malicious software, Doesnt provide adequate antiphishing protection, Installs the Yahoo search engine
AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.
