AVG AntiVirus Free is a free version of the popular AVG antivirus program. It does not contain all the modules, but it protects the computer against malware and, what is important, it is very light for the operating system. The main component of the program is an antivirus scanner.

It works in the background, monitors files and protects your computer against viruses, Trojan horses and other pests. Manual full scan can be activated at any time, as well as intelligent scanning, which checks critical points in the system. There is also an option to detect rootkits.

AVG stands out from many paid packages due to the very low use of system resources - the program is so light that it can be successfully used even on older computers. The application protects the user while surfing the Internet - LinkScanner scans links and websites, blocking access to fake websites. The program also includes the Idenity Protection component, which protects your virtual identity from theft.

AVG AntiVirus Free scans webmail when using POP3, SMTP and IMAP protocols. For this purpose, it uses both data from the virus database and advanced heuristic mechanisms. It is able to detect potential unwanted applications, scan archives and move detected pests to quarantine.

The program contains very extensive settings, thanks to which an advanced user will choose the best mode of operation. AVG also generates extensive reports and has its own system of automatically performed tasks. They allow the user to schedule the scan in a specified time.

The manufacturer has built a PC Analyzer module into the antivirus, which analyzes the system and informs about the amount of rubbish that can be removed. It is possible to clean the system once, or purchase the AVG PC Tuneup program.