Pros
I didn't get a virus (but didn't get any with any other AV either)
Cons
Constant popups to restart my computer, or install some new crap by AVG. Automatically installed the Chrome extension without my approval, without me asking for it, which is unacceptable. This above all makes me irrationally angry. Trying to uninstall now and it's not even doing that correctly.
Summary
An absolute piece of **** software filled with adware and popups. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
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Pros
AVG doesn't have any pros anymore.
I would have given 0 stars but the lowest it will let me is .5.
Cons
Most importantly, AVG doesn't work with Windows 10. After switching to 10 and installing AVG my whole system crashed and could not boot back up. I had to reset my system and start over. I tried installing AVG before anything to see if it was the problem or if it was something else. It promptly crashed and I had to reset all over again. I have not bothered to try again since I dont feel like resetting everything all over again. Everything else seems irrelevant in lieu of the crashing problem but:
Like everyone else said, AVG is a total resource hog and makes a noticeable and substantial impact on performance. AVG in the past took a decent amount of power to run but did not cause much of a difference in performance. This "Zen" garbage they include now is completely useless. It takes up extra drive space and resources to do nothing. It is just an extra step on the way to the normal update and scan window.
Summary
I was extremely disappointed that after using, relying, and trusting AVG for over 10 years that I can no longer use the program. AVG has destroyed what was once one of the best free and paid anti-virus out there. I feel kind of naked not having the familiar square icon in my task-bar protecting my rig anymore. I hope they make some major changes again but instead of adding garbage, they strip away all the useless bloatware and give us the bare-bones protection AVG used to be.
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Pros
Detects well. Fairly quick whole computer scan. It's free.
Cons
Resource hog.
Summary
For a free antivirus program, this is pretty darn good. It detects baddies with the best of them. The only problem is that it is a resource hog. If you have a fairly decent computer, it should be fine, but if you have a computer with a fairly weak processor, like a run of the mill netbook, be prepared for things to slow down. I put it on an Acer Aspire V5-122P-0889, which has only a 1Ghz processor ( I didn't pay for this notebook and never would for something so weak, but got it as a freebie from the eMachines class action suit involving floppy drives), and the computer didn't like it, to be blunt. When it was running a scan it was using 92% of the CPU. When only monitoring, it didn't use nearly that much, but it still slowed the system down as a whole, and enough to make me uninstall it and use the Windows defender that came with Windows 10 (it's a seldom used computer, and only for fun when I do, NEVER using it for something involving personal information, so I don't need great protection).
Overall, AVG is great, but again, a resource hog when used with a weak computer.
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Pros
It has always been great free anti virus software
Cons
It has now itself become adware continually pestering you to buy the full version and hijacking your browser. Even to purchase a separate tune up program that you need like a hole in the head. I have used it for many years and before I retired as a network manager I spent a fortune on the full version for my networks but now this company just can't be trusted. If the AVG are reading this (fat chance) either charge for your product or don't. Don't offer a free product with the intention of tricking or nagging people constantly to buy the paid version. Be Honest !!
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Pros
Protection is great
Cons
I have found no way to stop the popups advertising upgrades to the paid version. AVG forums tell you to follow the instructions to turn off notifications, which they know doesn't work. Previous versions were satisfied with the free advertisement by satisfied users encouraging small businesses to buy this affordable great protection for their offices. Now they are being warned not to purchase due to the inability to uninstall, and the invasion into all areas of their computers.
Summary
I still use AVG free 2016 at home. I do not recommend it to anyone because I know they will be disappointed in my advise due to the irritating pop ups.
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Pros
None that i can think of ATM
Cons
went to delete this junk of a free download and still have residuals of this program on my computer that will not and cant be removed, it acts like its still a anti virus program that i can choose in my computer ,, just over all get Iobit .. have had Iobit for over a year now and not one problem like this dump
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Pros
There's no doubt it works, however...
Cons
...their most recent campaign of aggressive and invasive marketing pop-ups have pushed me over the edge. I expect some sort of "pay back" from a "free" tool, but this tool acts like the sort of virus I'm trying to protect my computer from. The term "un-ethical" comes to mind? Another "un" word has been applied - un-installed.
Summary
I don't believe it! As I write this, I've already un-installed AVG, installed another anti-virus tool, restarted, and I'm still getting AVG pop-ups! Has this mob been bought out by WolksVagen???
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Pros
I've used it for years. Pretty good system utility!!!
Cons
Needless to say it did not
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Pros
It stays on your computer
Cons
It never leaves
Summary
It took a third party program to remove every last trace of this from my computer after dozens of attempts to remove it from the uninstall feature. They even tell you to download ANOTHER program of theirs in order to remove it/troubleshoot uninstalling and THAT doesn't work either. Its a notorious problem with this antivirus. It is basically a virus itself that hides in every crevice and you CANNOT remove it. I do not recommend.... run away.
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Pros
There is nothing I can complain about this program
Cons
This software does everything I want it to do
Summary
This is great!
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