Antivirus programs can have many differences between applications or they can be very similar. There are programs that can be paid for or programs that can be acquired for free. Because having an antivirus program installed to protect the computer and its user is essential for optimal performance and online safety, a program must be evaluated to make sure it fits the requirements for each user’s need and that the computer meets the software’s requirements for installation. One such antivirus program that provides users with real time protection against viruses and protects the user’s sensitive personal files and information is AVG Antivirus.
Established in 1991, Grisoft is a global company headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic. It has offices around the world and employs some of the world’s leading experts in software development. The company’s website (www.avg.com) boasts of 80 million active users around the world who rely on their antivirus software to protect them from viruses and hackers and has been downloaded over 1,000,000 times. It is also reported that it is the most downloaded program on the CNET Download.com website. They offer both paid and free versions of their software. Because of Grisoft’s achievements in antivirus software they have been recognized by many well known companies and have received many awards including the Global Product Excellence Award in both 2008 and 2009, SC Magazine UK 2009 Excellence Award, Best Channel 2009 award, the PC Pro Recommended award and the Product of the Year 2004 which was awarded by NASCR. Microsoft has also certified AVG Antivirus to be compatible with their Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems, both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions.
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