Setup and interface
The fairly easy installation process and the development of a familiarity with the interface, makes up for a major chunk of the setup of AVG AntiVirus FREE. The first step of the installation process is downloading the 3.3MB raw file. The process follows a simple step-by-step installation guide and performs a quick malware scan. It is optimal to turn on the Web & Email and computer shields while finishing this process.
Unlike most other antivirus software, the AVG AntiVirus FREE software can be placed at the desired destination on the computer. A key factor to remember is activating the data-collection program; this can later be deactivated from the privacy settings of the software. Completing the entire download and installation process should take you anywhere between seven to eight minutes.
The interface of this software follows a dark theme with the white and green font increasing the readability for the users. The window, unfortunately, cannot be resized and takes up two-thirds of the entire screen size; however, it can be moved around on the screen. The two primary windows – Web & Email and Computer, display green checkmarks on “PROTECTED” when the computer is safe from viruses or malware. Only an upgradation to the paid version of AVG AntiVirus FREE will entitle you to protect the private data and payments. Windows, Mac, Android, and Mac are operating systems for AVG AntiVirus FREE.

Features for Windows
Computer Protection, Hacker Attacks Protection, Web & Email Protection, Whole Family Protection as some of the key features of the AVG AntiVirus FREE. As mentioned above, only a paid subscription offer the privacy and payment protection.
A computer is protected from viruses, ransomware, Trojans, rootkits, spyware, and other malware under the Computer Protection feature of this antivirus. A virus scan for the USB and DVD connections protects the computer from encountering viruses through these sources. Emails that are sent to your computer with a malware attachment are blocked by the Web & Email Protection. Hacking and ransomware attacks are blocked by the Hacker Attacks Protection, which activates a firewall. A paid subscription of the AVG AntiVirus protects all the devices owned by you and your family. Additionally, it also provides an antivirus protection for your android phone.
The complete range of products offered by AVG AntiVirus include AVG AntiVirus FREE, Internet Security, AVG Ultimate, AVG AntiVirus for Android, and Mac.
Along with all the features of AVG AntiVirus FREE, the AVG Internet Security provides payment protections with removal of unstable and fake websites, enhanced firewall, and an AVG AntiVirus PRO for Android. This product is priced at around $70/per year.
The AVG Ultimate is priced at around $100 and it comes along with all the features offered in the AVG Internet Security which includes Mac and Android apps, an access to update all devices from one screen, live phone or chat support, and automatic access to every singly tuning update.
As for the AVG AntiVirus for Mac and Android, they are free variants and offer near-similar features to the AVG AntiVirus for Windows. There are paid upgrades for the AVG AntiVirus for Mac and they offer similar paid features for Windows.

Antivirus Protection
The operational technology of the AVG AntiVirus FREE is similar to most other antivirus offering companies. The basic feature includes a traditional scanning engine that operates on a technology that matches suspicious codes and blocks the unknown malware while retaining the known codes. Another key feature is the in-depth heuristic monitoring which gauges all the zero-day malware. On encountering a new format of suspicious malware, an online upload to AVG’s online analysis is executed.
The antivirus protection comes with a feature that maintains a backup of your complete data history. If you do not wish to have a backup, you can turn off this feature. As for the Web & Email Protection, it is not only limited to scanning out hazardous emails, it also works by offering protection from phishing websites after performing a scan.
The user is not allowed to turn off the active scans or user notifications, they will remain active as a default feature. You can mildly adjust the intensity of heuristic scanning and turn off a couple of features such as library sharing and script scanning.
Different lab test conducted by various reviewers have suggested that this antivirus protecting product ranks among the top antivirus protection providers. A few features and functionality drawbacks hold AVG AntiVirus FREE from being the best of the lot. However, it is still an ideal choice for protecting all your devices from malware and viruses.