by Gracy Stevens
Computer viruses are software programs that are deliberately designed to interface with computer operation; record, corrupt, or delete data; or spread themselves to other computers and throughout the Internet. Anti-Virus Guard software detects the malicious files, viruses, malware & Trojans and removes them completely from the computer or laptop. AVG has several advantages over other antivirus programs like it provides security not only to computers but also to mobile devices.
AVG offers multiple products depending on the need of an end user. AVG Free is a freeware and requires no license for use. It can be easily downloaded from internet and directly installed onto the computer system but as it is a freeware, it proves to be less effective and it does not survive major Malware and Trojan attacks. In case you want to use it for business or corporate purpose, buying a licensed version is suggested. For frequent internet users, AVG Internet Security is a product designed for internet users. It continuously scans for the files being transferred from and to the computer.
Among the number of antivirus solutions available in the market, Anti-Virus Guard is the most trusted name which nullifies risk element and keeps your computer safe and secure. AVG provides distinctive and powerful protection to stop online threats before they damage your computer, making it extremely slow in performing operations. It gives protection against all types of viruses including file infectors, system infectors and macro viruses.
AVG antivirus software is compatible with all the versions of Windows and also with Mac Operating Systems. It was developed by a Czech company known as Grisoft to provide Internet security, anti-virus and spyware removal programs. Grisoft was rebranded AVG Technologies following its move to the global market. To help prevent the most current viruses, you must update your antivirus software regularly. In Anti-Virus Guard antivirus, there are two scanning options like automatic scanning and manual scanning. In automatic scanning, software keeps your computer clean by doing scans itself, user do not have to interface but in manual scanning, users have to scan their computers periodically. Anti-Virus Guard has several built-in features like it keeps the user updated about the virus definitions for any new threat; it directly connects to the server for best quarantine.
List of solutions provided by AVG are: AVG Internet Security, Anti-Virus Free Edition, AVG Admin, Anti-Rootkit, Anti-spyware, Identity Protection, Anti-Virus plus Firewall and many more products for the protection of your valuable data.