AVG 2011

What is new with AVG 2011

AVG 2011 combines multiple layers of protection to keep your digital life safe.

  • New high-speed scanner reduces scanning times by up to 50%.
  • Completely redesigned firewall combines trusted/unsafe file recognition with Identity Protection’s behavioral technology to deliver increased protection and greater user transparency.
  • Cutting-edge technologies like real-time in-the-cloud checking and application white-listing deliver improved anti-phishing protection.
  • Quicker installation process.
  • New look and feel to improve ease of use.

For detailed information please visit Why AVG website.

 

How to upgrade to AVG 2011

AVG is pleased to offer free product upgrades to our customers. If you have an AVG 8.x or 9.x License Number, just follow these steps to upgrade to AVG 2011 for free:

  1. Use the copy&paste method to enter your current AVG License Number into the upgrade form.
  2. Click Upgrade to AVG 2011.
  3. The new AVG 2011 License Number will be displayed together with a link to download the AVG 2011 installation package.

You can also enter your e-mail address to receive the AVG 2011 License Number via e-mail.

For detailed download and installation instructions, please see FAQ 3258.

 

Do you offer any all-in-one product?

Yes we do. If you are interested in all-in-one protection against all Internet threats for your computer(s) or network environment, we recommend that you select AVG Internet Security (for home and small business networks, up to 10 computers) or AVG Internet Security Network Edition (for comupter networks of all sizes, including servers).

Both of these editions include antivirus, firewall, anti-spyware, anti-rootkit, anti-spam, HTTP scanning, AVG Identity Protection, AVG Active Surf-Shield, and AVG Search-Shield and System Tools (for advanced operating system monitoring and management).

With the AVG Internet Security Network Edition you will also get a remote administration tool (including a lite version) and protection for your file and e-mail server(s).

 

What is the difference between the AVG Free edition and a full commercial edition?

All AVG commercial editions have many user benefits:

  • Free support and service around the clock
  • Top-quality protection without slowing your system down
  • Real-time security while you surf and chat online
  • AVG Online Shield™ for safe downloading
  • Free program upgrades and definition database updates for the full license duration
  • Auto-scheduled updating and scanning

Please note that the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition has the following limitations:

  • No free technical support from AVG's expert technicians
  • No protection against hacker attacks, spammers and scammers
  • No HTTP scanner and no protection against infected instant message exchanges
  • AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition cannot be installed on servers
  • Free users do not have guaranteed access to high-speed servers for downloading updates and program upgrades
  • According to AVG License Policy, it is prohibited to install and use AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition in a commercial or network environment

For more information please visit this webpage.

We recommend the comprehensive protection of AVG Internet Security or AVG Internet Security Businsess Edition.

 

Upgrade from AVG 8.x / 9.0 to AVG 2011 for AVG Business Security customers.

Free program upgrades to AVG 2011 are available for all AVG customers with a valid AVG 8.x / AVG 9.0 License Number in the AVG Upgrade Center.

  1. AVG Business Security customers with a valid AVG 8.x License Number are offered the following upgrades of their products:
    AVG 8.x
    AVG 2011
    AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition
    AVG Anti-Malware Network Edition
    AVG Anti-Virus 2011 Business Edition
    AVG Anti-Virus SBS Edition
    AVG Anti-Malware SBS Edition
    AVG Internet Security SBS Edition
    AVG Internet Security Network Edition
    AVG Internet Security 2011 Business Edition
    AVG Email Server EditionAVG Email Server Edition 2011
    AVG File Server EditionAVG File Server Edition 2011
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  3. AVG Business Security customers with a valid AVG 9.0 License Number are offered the following upgrades of their products:

     

    AVG 9.0
    AVG 2011
    AVG Anti-Virus Business Edition 9.0AVG Anti-Virus 2011 Business Edition
    AVG Internet Security Business Edition 9.0AVG Internet Security 2011 Business Edition
    AVG Email Server Edition 9.0AVG Email Server Edition 2011
    AVG File Server Edition 9.0AVG File Server Edition 2011