AVG Internet Security Reviews

“Security that consistently delivers”

Pros

Right from the start, this antivirus has been very user-friendly and truly effective. I've been using it for a long time now and I still haven't run into any issues at all. It's been dependable the whole way through and I'd definitely recommend it.

Cons

Honestly, I don't have any complaints. Everything has been what I want, from the pricing to how well the software works.

“Trusted antivirus protection”

Pros

Ever since I bought my first computer, I've installed this app and it has kept my system free from viruses. It works really well and the installation and setup process is very simple, including getting the firewall configured and everything else running properly.

Cons

An issue I have with this app is that you have to pay to use it and at times it blocks certain websites from opening. Because of that, I sometimes have to disable it just to access a site I need and that's really the only downside I've run into.

“Dependable protection against online threats”

Pros

It does it's job of protecting against online security threats. It filters spam emails well and blocks suspicious or unknown websites that could damage your computer or try to get access to your private information.

Cons

At times, it blocks access in Chrome when trying to open certain government or banking websites. When that happens, we have to switch over to Internet Explorer just to access those sites.

“Trusted protection for everyday use”

Pros

One thing I appreciate about it is how lightweight it feels while still giving full protection when I'm online and keeping the data on my computer secure.

Cons

The price feels a bit too high and some of the product's features could really use clearer documentation.

“Admin console that simplifies management”

Pros

Keeping every workstation current was fairly manageable through the Admin Console and at times I could even deploy it to a new machine directly from there. It was reasonably effective at stopping viruses although that protection came with a pretty heavy price in system resources, admin effort and overall cost.

Cons

A big problem was that it allowed an encryption ransomware .exe to run on a protected workstation and the damage was extensive before I caught it. Thankfully I had a cloud backup and was able to recover everything but because the backup was set to "continuous," the infected files were backed up as the virus encrypted them. That meant it took days to remove the bad backups and restore clean data. On top of that, as the operating systems changed over the years we used the product, I kept having to adjust network and firewall settings so the Admin Console could detect all the workstations and push software. By the end, there were still two machines the Admin Console could not reach even after I followed the instructions on the AVG website.

“Effective protection at an outstanding price”

Pros

Compared with several other business antivirus options, AVG Business Edition is priced well and still delivers strong performance. It does a really good job protecting against most malware so it feels like a reliable choice without costing as much as some competitors.

Cons

Compared with some of the other business products we tested, the feature set feels a bit more limited especially when compared with solutions.

“Strong security at a competitive price”

Pros

Compared with some competing options, this software costs less and still delivers stable protection. It stops most attacks and for the price, it does a very effective job.

Cons

One frustrating part is that it can be hard to figure out exactly what the software is blocking. There are also times when it blocks things that are not actually threats.

“Dependable protection that performs well”

Pros

Right from the start, it was simple to use and it performs really well. It feels comparable to Norton in how effectively it works.

Cons

Honestly, I haven't run into any downsides. It's been excellent and works very well.

“Worth upgrading for the added security”

Pros

AVG's free home edition ends up in a lot of enterprise environments when companies are trying to cut costs but the paid version is far more advanced and actually handles the job properly. After working with both, I'd definitely say businesses should go with Internet Security Business Edition. We've used both versions and the paid one is the one I'd strongly recommend.

Cons

Compared with BitDefender installations, I've noticed AVG tends to produce more false positives although the difference wasn't huge and it was still a pretty close comparison. Pricing probably influences many of the deployments we've seen but the IT team really needs to stay proactive and run MalwareBytes once in a while to catch anything either product might miss. Since all of these tools rely on slightly different databases, we've found that doing this is a smart practice.

“Reliable security with minimal resource usage”

Pros

Our company has been using this service since our IT provider switched us over from Kaspersky a few years back and it has performed really well. It offers dependable protection, doesn't seem to use much in the way of system resources and rolling out updates to users appears to be pretty convenient.

Cons

There really aren't many issues that come to mind. Every now and then, an upgrade seems to get stuck for a user but our IT team is usually able to sort it out without much trouble.