Software Reviews: AVG AntiVirus Pro 7.5 AVG AntiVirus Pro 7.5 ================================================================================ admin on 07 November, 2007 07:06:00 Ease of Use The main weapon of defence is the AVG Control Center (AVGCC). This AVGCC is executed everytime the user starts the application. AVGCC enables altering various settings in the AVG system and tracking of individual entities. The basic visual indication of the status of the process is in form of colored try icon. The color of the AVGCC system tray is multi-faced while functioning properly and gray if some problem occurs. In addition to AVGCC, the software also has Advanced Interface that showcases other activities that can be undertaken for virus dismemberment. This interface is dedicated more towards the interests of the advanced users although the average users also can find their way out. Effectiveness The consistency of the software can be gauged from the fact that AVG antivirus bagged the ICSA 2007 award besides clearing the on-demand and on-access level 1 and 2 from West Coast Labs. However, the only drift was the inability to acquire VB100% accolade. The series of such accolades further reinforce the suitability of the software. Security Software Offers PC MacLan 2007 from CA - Share music, photos, files, and even printers between PC\'s and Macs! ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router: The first complete security solution for home networks Save 10% off anything in our Norton "Home & Home Office Store." Panda Internet Security 2008 - $15 Discount Coupon So light on resources, ESET's antivirus software is the choice for gamers. Download NOD32 here! Buy CA Anti-Virus 2008 Today! Get All the PC Security You Need – CA Internet Security Suite 2008! Download ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite -- $49.95 for up to Three Users Panda Antivirus 2008 - $5 Discount Coupon Save 10% at the Symantec Home & Home Office Store with code HHOSAVE. Expires 1/31/08 Kaspersky Security for Internet Gateway 7.0 Download award-winning internet security and anti-spyware software from Trend Micro Get Norton 360 All-In-One Security 20% Off - 1 YR- Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 - Coupon Code: TrendAVS08. Save 25% on NOD32 Antivirus System. Download Now! Save $20 when you Download ZoneAlarm Security Suite today CA Anti-Virus 2008 - Fortify your PC with early, automatic defense against the latest viruses! Kaspersky Anti-Virus Products Panda Antivirus + Firewall 2008 - $10 Discount Coupon Receive a discount on Kaspersky Lab products Updates The updating process is simple and regular as the AVG updating methodology takes place with aid of Akarnai servers. The software updates itself automatically at the time of the availability of the updates and other form of virus definitions. Manual updating can also be incorporated by scheduling the process. Feature Set AVG AntiVirus is known for an exclusive technicality called Virus Vault or a Quarantine Area. The process of isolating the infected file upon its detection to the Quarantine area helps to take scheduled and pre-planned action on the malicious elements. The software also allows creation of MS-DOS Rescue Disk. Ease of installation The installation needs any previously installed anti-virus software to be removed from the system. The installation consists of a simple process wherein a wizard guides through the entire methodology. Help/Support The support and troubleshooting help provided by AVG is appreciable in every respect. The support includes online help page, Knowledge Base Search and FAQ archives. Although there is no telephone support offered by AVG, yet email enquiries are usually responded within 36 hours, being little slacker on that front. Other means include online discussion forums, blogs and documented write-ups in Help section. Summary The only low-point about AVG AntiVirus software is that it has not cleared the West Coast Lab’s level 2 test. The much talked about strengths of the software come at a price of $38.95 – slightly on the higher side compared to the features of other competitor softwares. However, the capabilities like complete email scanning including attachments, instant message applications and other file transfers have earned the software a distinguishable name in the category of efficient anti-virus softwares.