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AVG releases version 9 - Free version to drop on October 15th
Even the install process has been streamlined, with developers reducing the number of tedious, finger-numbing mouse clicks from 22 to 11. Thank you, AVG, for doing this. It's a little thing, but no techy enjoys tapping "next" nearly two dozen times.
Grisoft says scanning speeds have been increased by as much as 50% and that version 9 also reduces Windows boot lag by 10 to 15%. The firewall is more intuitive and has been made less intrusive -- another small but welcome change.
The paid versions are available now through the AVG web site, and we've been told that the much-loved free version will be good to go in ten days.
If you're a believer in free antivirus, your preferred version will be up for grabs on October 15th. Keep your browser tuned to free.avg.com -- that's where the download will appear when it goes live. Of course, you'll also be able to read about the release here at Download Squad.
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Subscribe to commentsRobOct 5th 2009 5:34PM
Any faster in Windows 7? Current version of AVG (free version) causes major boot delays in Windows 7.
RahabibOct 5th 2009 5:34PM
AVG 7 was the best version. fast. unobtrusive (no nagware). Was fairly reliable. AVG 8 was the complete opposite. Unless it gets glowing reviews, I doubt Ill be giving AVG a second chance.
EGOvoruhkOct 5th 2009 7:03PM
It's true. As soon as 7 forced me to upgrade to 8, I switched to Avast, which, other than the retarded default skin, is quite good
LongshotXOct 5th 2009 7:11PM
Strangely I've never had any problem with AVG.
AnthonyOct 5th 2009 7:25PM
Personally, I find that Microsoft Security Essentials does the job perfectly. It's lightweight and powers through full system scans in about an hour or two. That's pretty good considering I have an external hard drive with several backup DVD ISOs of my software, and it scans through them.
lhfan04Oct 5th 2009 7:43PM
I think I will just stick with Avast. I don't like my antivirus software with bloat, and Avast has always been perfect for me.
TravisOct 5th 2009 9:33PM
I downloaded ver 9 today.
xsirxxOct 5th 2009 9:53PM
Yea security essentials is the best ive used in years. I havent even used one in about 5 years because they all kill yer system. But recently tried essential beta on win 7 and looove it.
EvenioOct 7th 2009 10:36AM
Whoa, guys, they broke out their old copy of Poser for this one. They're SERIOUS about this.
manju7275Oct 13th 2009 4:30AM
good
sunilapr15Oct 15th 2009 11:41PM
some better