Is AVG still free?

SusannaKB · 06-01-2008, 09:49 PM

I have been using AVG (7.5 I think) up until now and have been very satisfied with it. But now my old version is out of date and I need to switch to 8.0.

Do they still offer AVG free or will I have to purchase it?

**BCCOMP** · 06-01-2008, 09:53 PM

Yes it is still free, but you do not get all the features.
Here is a link for the free version:
http://majorgeeks.com/AVG_AntiVirus_...tion_d886.html
Hope this helps.
Bill

SusannaKB · 06-01-2008, 10:00 PM

Are the extra features really worth it? I have been using the free version and so far have had no problems.

**BCCOMP** · 06-01-2008, 10:08 PM

If you are happy with your firewall and spyware utilities the Free version will do. I personally use the free version along with just windows firewall, Spybot Search & Destroy and Windows Defender and have had no issues.
Bill

SusannaKB · 06-01-2008, 10:12 PM

Thanks!

I think that I will stick with the free version too.

SusannaKB · 06-01-2008, 10:17 PM

One more thing... I am downloading the AVG 8.0 right now, how should I switch over? Uninstall 7.5 then install 8.0?

**BCCOMP** · 06-01-2008, 10:20 PM

The new version will uninstall the old version without any issues.
The new version does have a different "look" though.
Bill

SusannaKB · 06-01-2008, 10:26 PM

Thank you again, if I have any trouble, I post back.

**BCCOMP** · 06-01-2008, 10:31 PM

Let us know how it goes.
Thanks,
Bill

06-01-2008, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
SusannaKB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 196 OS: Windows XP SP3	Is AVG still free? I have been using AVG (7.5 I think) up until now and have been very satisfied with it. But now my old version is out of date and I need to switch to 8.0. Do they still offer AVG free or will I have to purchase it? __________________ Susanna

06-01-2008, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,050 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Is AVG still free? Yes it is still free, but you do not get all the features. Here is a link for the free version: http://majorgeeks.com/AVG_AntiVirus_...tion_d886.html Hope this helps. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

06-01-2008, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
SusannaKB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 196 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is AVG still free? Are the extra features really worth it? I have been using the free version and so far have had no problems. __________________ Susanna

06-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,050 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Is AVG still free? If you are happy with your firewall and spyware utilities the Free version will do. I personally use the free version along with just windows firewall, Spybot Search & Destroy and Windows Defender and have had no issues. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

06-01-2008, 10:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
SusannaKB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 196 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is AVG still free? Thanks! I think that I will stick with the free version too. __________________ Susanna

06-01-2008, 10:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
SusannaKB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 196 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is AVG still free? One more thing... I am downloading the AVG 8.0 right now, how should I switch over? Uninstall 7.5 then install 8.0? __________________ Susanna

06-01-2008, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,050 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Is AVG still free? The new version will uninstall the old version without any issues. The new version does have a different "look" though. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

06-01-2008, 10:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
SusannaKB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 196 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is AVG still free? Thank you again, if I have any trouble, I post back. __________________ Susanna

06-01-2008, 10:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,050 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Is AVG still free? Let us know how it goes. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan