The AVG Free Edition application provides basic protection for surfing, searching and social networking.  Millions of people around the world use AVG Anti-Virus Free for their basic online activities. Whether it’s surfing the Internet, conducting web searches, or simply keeping up with friends on Facebook, AVG Anti-Virus Free has got you covered.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011 allows you to:
- Surf and search with confidence AVG LinkScanner's real-time protection
- Stay protected on social networks with AVG Social Networking Protection
- Enjoy a faster running PC AVG Smart Scanning works while you're away and runs in low-priority mode when you return
- Stay up-to-date with the latest threat information from the AVG Community Protection Network and AVG Protective Cloud Technology

NOTE:
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition may only be used on one computer for personal use.
Here are some key features of "AVG Free Edition":

CORE PROTECTION:
· Keep the toughest online threats out.

SURFING, SEARCHING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING:
· Avoid malicious web pages and stay safe on social networks.

Requirements:

· Intel Pentium 1.8 GHz processor or faster
· 550 MB free hard drive space (for installation)
· 512 MB RAM

What's New in This Release
Fixes & Improvements:
· Core: Script emulator crash fix.
· Core: Vbscript emulator crash fix.

Reasons why this program is marked as ad-supported:

· Offers to download or install AVG Security Toolbar that the program does not require to fully function.
· Is trying to change your default search engine to Yahoo.