Pros
- Good at PC disinfection
- Ability to scan Web traffic and e-mail
Cons
- Middling malware detection
- Slow on-demand scans
Bottom Line
Though AVG 8.5 Free has a good, straightforward interface and useful blocking of Web-based attacks, its malware blocking is below average.
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