Pros
• Powerful protection against viruses
• Quick scan and detection rate
• Comprehensive email protection and features LinkScanner
• Protection when browsing your favorite social networking sites

Cons
• Lacks Firewall

Review
AVG Antivirus 2012 is a high performing computer security program and provides complete virus protection for consumer computers through its antivirus engine that works in conjunction with an antispyware detection system with light usage on system resources and updates automatically. It also offers real time protection against continually emerging threats, through its powerful Cloud Technology.

When it comes to the installation process, AVG Antivurs 2012, is efficient and can be set up easily even by users that are not so technically savvy. The installation process is straightforward and can be quickly done without requiring a reboot on the system.

It also comes with a comprehensive set of features that is a part of its strength. Such features are designed to give users with protection and ease of use. Included in the features are AVG Online Shield that inspects the files first before you download them and will inform you if the online chat links are safe or not. The AVG Social Networking Protection allows automatic inspection of links on social networking sites in real time to keep you and your friends safe.

Like the 2011 version, AVG Antivirus 2012 also provides non-stop protection and non-stop action. You don’t have to run scheduled updates and perform scanning while watching movie or playing game to ensure that you don’t get any annoying interruptions while having fun. It is efficient, fast and quiet whole excellent at looking out for any potential threats.

This new version of AVG antivirus doubled the amount of antivirus and signature definition updates so the software checked automatically every after four hours but it can be changed depending on your needs and preference.

AVG remained its reputation in providing strong antivirus software. One of the remarkable features of this new version is the addition of cloud antivirus technology. It also has an advanced and comprehensive web protection from LinkScanner. The downside though is there is Firewall which is a bit odd since most of the top antivirus software today incorporate Firewall to intensify the protection level they can provide. Overall, AVG is impressive and comprehensive software that delivers extreme protection. If it only has a firewall, it could have been one of the strongest contenders of antivirus software that can equip your computer with a defense mechanism against all sorts of viruses.

Pros:
• Impressive test score in blocking and cleaning up malware
• Minimum impact on performance
• AVG tools
• Antispam feature that blocks invalid mail

Cons:
• Program control of Firewall is traditional
• Malware could disable firewall
• Antispam misses almost half of spam
• Weak in phishing protection

Review
AVG Internet Security 2012 is known as one of the most advanced and trusted antivirus names in the world and has recently revealed their 2012 AVG internet security. The core function of this internet security software is its Antivirus that is so powerful that it can detect spyware, malware and Trojan in seconds. Even if there are no scans perform, its resident shield will inform you of the viruses that feed on your computer. In addition to that, when using IM services, the software scans every message coming from the other end. In the antivirus section, the software incorporated a link that can be acquired from the report card from AVG regarding your protection.

Its LinkScanner feature scans every link that you want to click when you search on Google and check updates from social media sites. The software can inform you if the webpage comes with viruses or not without having to click it. AVG is also capable of saving you from spam and also works in filtering every message in addition to checking the attachment if it comes with different types of threat.

Some computer users settle for windows firewall and are already confident of the protection it provides. What they do not know is they only receive basic protection through this. As what you have already known, Firewall is a very important component that protections your computer against viruses while you get connected on the internet. AVG firewall is more advanced and can check every single packet that your computer sends and receives. It can also block infected packets automatically. The identity protection feature plays a very valuable role and can protect your personal information that is stored on your computer. It also provides shields and protection against Trojan horses and spyware.

The addition features that are offered in AVG Internet Security 2012 include PC Analyzer, My Apps and AVG Accelerator. Of these features, the AVG accelerator helps in detecting malware from your computer and with PC analyzer, you will be able to improve the speed of your computer while it removes errors. This is free for one time use but you have will to pay later if you want to activate it.

AVG Antivirus and Internet Security offer you the most advanced protection so that you can surf the internet with no fear of security threats. You will never have to worry about identity theft, viruses or spam. Now even when you visit dangerous sites by accident you need not worry of being infected by a virus. The new AVG Antivirus and Internet Security are faster, smarter and lighter.

AVG Antivirus and Internet Security use the latest in anti-virus signature detection capabilities, firewall and identity protection technologies to deliver the most effective and efficient protection from unknown threats. Technologies like white-listing and “in the cloud” automated testing to capture viruses the second they are detected.

AVG Antivirus and Internet offers you the following features:

• Safe and secure online banking and shopping.Your identity is completely protected because AVG offers you complete identity protection which keeps all you private information safe from harm.The improved firewall stops hackers from infiltrating you computer.
• Complete security while surfing, searching the web and social networking
  LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield technology checks a sites security even before you visit the site.
  LinkScanner® Search-Shield tells you which sites are safe to visit and which aren’t when you search on google, yahoo, bing or any other search engine.
• Superior Phishing Protection checks webpage’s security and safety You can safely email, chat and download with no fear of being infected by malicious files.
• Enhanced Anti-Spam system ensures that spammers and scammers don’t clog up your system and make it slower.
• Three methods of detection (known, virus detection, generic detection and heuristic analysis) ensure that viruses don’t have a chance to gain access to your computer and infect it.
• Web Shield checks all downloaded files so you can exchange and transfer them without and risk of infection.
• The email scanner warns you of dangerous attachments and links in your email.
• The antivirus offers you complete protection from viruses, Trojan horses and worms.
• The Anti-Spyware stops any kind of illegal information access by spyware and adware.
• Anti-Rootkit stops all the toughest and most complicated threats from infecting your computer.
• You won’t have to worry about being interrupted during gameplay by switching to Game-mode.
• All latest updates are automatically downloaded by the update manager so you never have to worry about being not having the latest protection. It is essential for unbeaten virus discovery to keep your AVG installation up to date. AVG Antivirus has numerous ways of keeping itself up to date, including a fully automated update process. Even with the large number of its users, AVG guarantees regular updates direct from their servers.
• System Tools allows you to modify your systems functions through AVG Antivirus and Internet Security.

Now the latest AVG offers you two years subscription for the small price of A$ 81.99 only. Also AVG Antivirus and Internet Security customers have access to 24 hours of expert support for any problem that you may have with the software for absolutely no extra charge.
With over 80 million users, AVG Antivirus and Internet Security is one the most popular antivirus’ in the market currently.