AVG Antivirus Free

Protect your Windows 7 PC with our free, acclaimed antivirus

Download AVG AntiVirus Free to make your PC safer. Get real-time malware and virus protection.
Defend against unsafe websites, emails, and more.

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Also available for Mac, Android, and iOS

Get the latest antivirus tech for Windows 7

Use your older operating system to go online knowing your PC is safer from cyberthreats with AVG AntiVirus FREE. Did you know we make software for the latest versions of Windows too? 
Here’s how it help you:

Stops spywaremalware.

Warns you against unsafe web links.

Scans quickly and quietly.

And the best bit? It's all for free.

Forget your built-in Windows 7 antivirus, keep your PC safer

Windows 7’s built-in security tool, Microsoft Security Essentials, only offers basic protection — especially since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 with critical security updates. An unsupported OS is never 100% secure, but AVG antivirus will continue to prevent viruses, malware, and other threats.

Installs in moments

Get long-lasting and easy-to-install Windows 7 security.

Real Time PC Protection

Updates automatically using real-time analysis without slowing you down.

Web & Email Protection

Scans your devices and blocks unsafe links, downloads, and attachments.

World-class protection

We’ve won hundreds of awards since we began in 1991, and over 25 in the last two years alone. With top marks for "real world" protection and performance, you know you’re in safe hands.

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Malware Protection

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Top Rated product

Trusted by experts, enjoyed by consumers

Each month, we stop over 1.5 billion cyberattacks all around the globe thanks to an unrivaled threat detection network, which is why professionals and amateurs alike love our free and paid antivirus protection.

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This antivirus suite has one of the cleanest user interfaces on the market today and remains an excellent choice for advanced users who wish to fully customize their threat monitoring system.

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AVG AntiVirus FREE performs well in independent testing, and PC users are very happy with it. If you're looking for a simple way to beef up the security on your PC, the AVG AntiVirus Free is a great choice. If you want to protect all of your devices from malicious software, no matter who is using them, then AVG Internet Security can give you added peace of mind.

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In lab tests, AVG AntiVirus detected 100% of all viruses it had prior knowledge of, and 99% of all viruses it had no prior knowledge of (i.e. “zero-day” attacks by new viruses), AVG AntiVirus offers impressive protection for free software. Add to that the user-friendly interface and excellent support, and this product is a no-brainer for Mac, PC, and Android users.

AVG Antivirus for Windows 7

Fast, light, and powerful free protection. It’s just a click away.

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How to install

  • First, download the installation wizard using the button at the top of the page.

  • Once it’s downloaded, double-click the installation wizard to run it.

  • Follow on-screen application instructions.

  • You’re done! Run your first scan and start securing your PC today.

For more detailed instructions, please go to our installation support page.

Usage

For personal and family use only. Not for business or commercial use.

System requirements

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Windows 11, Windows 10, 8, and 7 (Windows XP can be found here)

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MacOS 10.10 (Mavericks) or above

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Android 5.0 (Lollipop, API 21) or above

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iOS 10.0 or above

Languages

For Windows: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, and Turkish.

For Mac: English only.

For Android: Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

For iOS: Arabic, Chinese (traditional), Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

FAQs

Will AVG AntiVirus Free protect Windows 7 devices?

Yes! AVG supports all Windows 7 devices. It’s also compatible with both the 34-bit and 64-bit versions of this operating system. We continue to update our software and computer virus definitions to help protect you against zero-day attacks and other new digital threats as they emerge.

What makes AVG AntiVirus FREE one of the best free antivirus apps for Windows 7?

AVG AntiVirus Free is one of the best antivirus apps for Windows 7, helping to provide your Windows 7 PC with thorough protection against malwareexploits, and other threats. Although Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7 with security updates, we’re always updating AVG AntiVirus Free to keep you safer against the latest threats. Our advanced virus and malware removal technology will help keep your PC malware-free for as long as you plan to use it.

Is it still safe to use Windows 7?

Microsoft has stopped providing its Windows 7 operating system with security updates. So we can’t say that it’s safe to continue using it. Many computer exploits target security vulnerabilities in Windows 7. By updating to Windows 10 or 11, you’ll be safer against them. If you plan to continue using Windows 7, help protect your PC with powerful third-party security software such as AVG AntiVirus for Windows 7 in order to defend against malware and other online threats.

Will AVG AntiVirus Free keep me protected even after I upgrade?

Yes, AVG AntiVirus Free will continue to keep you safer from digital threats. Just remember to reinstall AVG AntiVirus Free once you finish your operating system upgrade. It’s super easy to download and install newer versions of our virus cleaner software, like AVG AntiVirus for Windows 10 or AVG Antivirus for Windows 11.

Is AVG AntiVirus FREE for Windows 7 really free?

Yes, AVG AntiVirus Free for Windows 7 is free to download and use on as many devices as you’d like. If you want more in-depth protection, you can always download AVG Internet Security, which offers advanced protection for your Windows 7 device. You’ll get a data shredder, webcam protection, an enhanced firewall to help secure your home network, protection against remote access threats, and more.

Does Windows 7 need an antivirus?

Yes, it does. Microsoft no longer provides security updates for Windows 7. The latter makes it highly vulnerable to new cyberthreats despite its in-built antivirus software: Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). 



We always recommend downloading a good quality third-party antivirus app to remove viruses. Always consider this no matter what version of Windows you have. For example, specialist apps like our AVG AntiVirus Free help give you fuller and more in-depth protection.

Does AVG still support Windows 7?

Yes. You can use many of our apps and services built for Windows on a Windows 7 computer. Microsoft may have withdrawn security support for that specific operating system. But you can still use AVG AntiVirus Free and AVG Internet Security on your Windows 7 device.

Better still, even the free version of our Windows 7 virus cleaning software is more than just an antivirus. It helps with your email security and keeps you safer from malicious websites. Of course, that means you get our real-time virus and malware protection too. In other words, we help out with your essential cybersecurity needs and more with an always-on approach.