AVG Internet Security 8.0 Expert Reviews

AVG Internet Security 8.0 has many new features including Linkscanner technology, which AVG Technologies acquired with its recent acquisition of Exploit Prevention Labs. Overall, the product falls flat as an Internet security suite. Missing from the ...

Will this keep your PC safe online?

Easy to use, solid AV tools

Slow to scan

The improvements all make sense and the new interface is slick but it's not the fastest scanning software on the market

AVG'S Internet Security 8.0 features a new pastel blue UI, a vast improvement over its predecessor.

Light system footprint

Attempts to install Yahoo toolbar

AVG Internet Security 8.0 is a long overdue update to v7.5. It's easier to use and more effective but still has one or two rough edges. It remains a top-tier security bundle.

AVG's most fully featured security product is Internet Security 8.0, offering a better interface for its antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall and spam control.

AVG Internet Security 8.0 is a long overdue update to v7.5. It's easier to use and more effective but still has one or two rough edges. It still demands a degree of user intervention not found in its 'fit and forget' rivals. Even so, it remains a top ...

AVG Internet Security 8.0 is the latest version of the complete home security package from the company that made a name for itself by offering powerful, free antivirus software to the masses. It's a pretty comprehensive ...

The main issue we have with AVG is that many rivals offer similar levels of security and similarly efficient scanning with a much friendlier interface, and in the light of capable competitors such as ZoneAlarm, it's not quite up to scratch as an all ...

A quantum leap in usability over the previous version, though virus protection could still be better.

A revamped interface and extra web surfing protection

Companies developing security software aimed at the home market have something of a problem on their hands at present.

AVG Internet Security 8.0 includes Linkscanner technology to block malicious Web sites

AVG Internet Security 8.0 includes Linkscanner technology to block malicious Web sites

AVG Internet Security 8.0 is resource heavy ; flags some legitimate programs as potentially harmful ; doesn't provide additional information on malicious software beyond identification ; doesn't provide adequate antiphishing protection ; installs the ...

AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

A revamped interface and extra web surfing protection

Good anti-virus component ; wide range of security tools ; stylish interface

Poor anti-spam ; range of protection modules can be confusing ; multi-licence version is expensive

Solid protection from viruses and other attacks, but the anti-spam tool is relatively poor