AVG Anti-virus Free Edition Version 9.0

There is a new version of AVG Free named Version 9.0. I downloaded it (71MB) and installed it on my Windows XP laptop. Previously I had Version 8.5 installed. The installation went smoothly and took only 5 or 10 minutes. As before with earlier versions, I did not install the AVG Security Toolbar, nor did I elect to have Yahoo as my default search engine. At the end of the installation I was asked if I wanted to run their Optimization Scan. This is a scan they are doing right now as I write this that will (supposedly) greatly reduce future scan times, and that is good news. Apparently they eliminate, through this scan, some number of files that they know won't need to be scanned during a regular scan.

I would recommend you download the new version at download.com. Here is the link:

http://download.cnet.com/windows/

Once there, PLEASE do a search, using the search window at the top of the display for AVG FREE. Do not click on any buttons that may look like they will lead you to AVG Free. DO THE SEARCH! If you do, you will get a window that will contain the download link for the new version. Below you will see the product you want to download. (Click on the picture below to enlarge it.)

Click on the Download Now button over on the right, and your download will begin. I usually save files like this on my desktop for immediate use after the download is completed.

As I said, the install went very smoothly. I opted out of the AVG Security Toolbar and the Yahoo as my search engine option, and I did opt for the Optimization Scan at the end of the install. This scan only took about 10 minutes.

The new AVG User Interface looks very similar to the older version. See below.

I don't see a need to rush into this brand new version for all of you, but be alert to come-ons from AVG and possibly others that may try to get you to buy the professional versions. You don't need them for your home computers. 

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