2020 Top Rated Product
AVG AntiVirus Free
Enjoy a lifetime of powerful & essential free antivirus protection.
6 Layers of security
30+ years experience
160+ awards & accolades
8 tools and features
Built to protect your PC, and your online life
Email Shield
Blocks dangerous email attachments and phishing links that could steal your data
Real-time updates
Updates in real-time with the world’s largest virus database for 0-day protection
Phishing protection
Blocks unsafe links and webpages that could lead to malware or scams
Simple. Strong. Secure
AVG AntiVirus is essential security software that empowers you to enjoy the internet fearlessly. Catch malware before it has the chance to harm your PC with 24/7 scans. An easy-to-use interface means you won’t waste time navigating confusing menus. And 30+ years of experience and over 160 accolades assure you we know how to keep you safe.
AVG Internet Security
Get improved protection for
improved peace of mind
Enhanced anti-ransomware
Give your most important files extra protection
Webcam protection
Prevent spies from watching you via webcam
Improved firewall
Keep hackers away with an enhanced firewall
Anti-hacker security
Block criminals from trying to remotely hijack your PC
World-class security software
We’ve added 25 new accolades in the past two years to the hundreds we have won since we started in 1991. Our top marks means you know you’re in good hands.
2020
Top Rated product
2020
Top Rated product
2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to install
- First, download the installation wizard using the button at the top of the page.
- Once it’s installed, 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
Windows 10, 8, and 7
(Windows XP can be found here)
MacOS 10.10 (Mavericks)
or above
Android 5.0 (Lollipop, API 21)
or above
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.
You may still be wondering…
What is a computer virus?
A computer virus is a kind of malware that gets into your computer, often through infected downloads or deceptive links. It’s designed to spread itself across many files, programs, and devices. Indications you may have a virus include slowdowns, invasive popups, crashes, and more.
How do I get rid of a virus?
You can check out our guide for how to remove a virus manually, or you can download a great virus removal tool like AVG AntiVirus FREE and start protecting your PC in real time today. With one click, it performs an online scan to rid your PC of viruses.
What makes AVG one of the best free antiviruses?
The cybersecurity industry has confirmed through rigorous testing that AVG is one of the best antiviruses on the market. Among other awards, AVG has won many AV-Comparatives tests, including the best in malware protection and performance in 2020, and the top rating in 2019 for AVG AntiVirus FREE.
Does AVG AntiVirus FREE only protect against computer viruses?
No. AVG AntiVirus FREE also protects you against many other types of malware, including: spyware, ransomware, trojans, and adware.
Will AVG AntiVirus FREE slow down my computer?
No. AVG AntiVirus FREE is super lightweight software that won’t affect your PC’s performance or speed. If you would like an even faster system, you can take some steps to manually speed up your PC. Plus, we’ve got another tool that will easily speed up and clean up your whole system.
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