It just pops up the AVG AntiVirus Free interface and you're able to explore its features immediately.

Setup is very straightforward, then, and the program doesn't even demand that you reboot your system. You can sign up to create a My AVG account if you like, and it could help you monitor several AVG-equipped devices from one place, but that's not compulsory and you're able to use the program without providing any personal details. There's another big installation plus in the lack of any need to register the program.

And if you're sure the programs will run together, or you're willing to take the risk, you can tell AVG to turn off Passive Mode in a couple of clicks. This significantly reduces the chance of any conflicts, while still allowing you to use AVG for on-demand scans. If the installer detects another antivirus during setup, it doesn't demand you remove that tool, instead installing AVG with real-time protection turned off. It's the same approach as used by Avast Free Antivirus, although AVG doesn't have nearly as many extras (it's missing the Rescue Disk, Software Updater, Password Manager and Security browser extension.)ĪVG borrows another smart Avast feature in its Passive Mode. AVG Antivirus Free's installation process (Image Credit: AVG) SetupĪVG AntiVirus Free is easy to find any download from the website, and you'll be getting started with the product in a very few seconds.Ī neat Customize Installation option gives an unusual level of control, with the ability to disable behavioral monitoring, web filtering, real-time file checking and more.

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