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Grisoft AVG Internet Security 3-User 2-Year Family Edition [OLD VERSION] | ![Grisoft AVG Internet Security 3-User 2-Year Family Edition [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PMVErLrhL._SL160_.jpg) | From: Grisoft
Category: Software
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $29.70
as of 3/19/2010 18:36 PDT details
You Save: $60.29 (67%)
New (2) Used (7) from $28.00
Seller: alisag2
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 4178
Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP
Color: 3-user
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Family
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 1.4 x 7.6 x 5.3
MPN: ISTXN24SENS003
Model: ISTXN24SENS003
UPC: 892401001256
EAN: 0892401001249
ASIN: B0015T5Q86
Release Date: April 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Easy to download, install and use | | • | Protection against all Internet threats | | • | Real-time security while you surf and chat online | | • | Anti-Virus - protection against viruses, worms and trojans | | • | Anti-Spyware - protection against spyware, adware and identity-theft |
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Product Description
Do you ever feel like someone is spying on your Internet activities? Protect your PC like you protect your home with AVG Internet Security. It protects against all Internet threats in real-time, like viruses, spyware, rootkits, spam, and phishing. It doesn't slow your computer down and is easy to download, install and use. It uses a firewall to protect against hackers and gives you instant quarantining or removal of infected files. It scans all documents, pictures, applications, and e-mails and monitors online transactions like shopping and banking. So feel free to surf the web knowing that you are well protected.
Anti-Rootkit - protection against hidden threats (rootkits) Anti-Spam - filters out unwanted and fraudulent e-mails (anti-phishing) Web Shield & LinkScanner - protection against malicious websites Firewall - protection against hackers System Tools - easily configure your privacy settings, connections, and browser plug-ins all in one place Top-quality protection that does not slow your system down Instant quarantining or removal of infected files Scans documents, pictures and applications, E-mails (all major email programs like MS Outlook and Thunderbird supported), Instant messaging and P2P communications, File downloads and online transactions such as shopping and banking, Search results and any other links you click on Provides up to 2 years protection coverage for up to 3 users Automatic updates throughout the term of the software assure protection against new predators Free support and service around the clock and across the globe from AVG Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XPSystem Requirements Windows 2000, XP, Vista Intel Pentium 1,2 GHz 70 MB free hard drive space (for installation) 256 MB RAM
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 23
 Don't even think about it!!! March 16, 2010
mdgoose (Baltimore, MD)
I bought this product from Amazon and it worked worked fairly well on our computers at first but it was slow as all get out. A few months later when I tried to download the updated version, it did not want to load onto our computers. I finally got it onto my computer. It slowed my computer down to the point where it took 8-10 MINUTES to change pages. AVG refused to help unless I paid almost as much as I paid for the system. I finally had to go to Dell, who had me open up in SAFE mode and delete this product. My computer was running as fast as ever once I got rid of AVG. Now the old version was outdated but the updated version wouldn't work on our computers. I only had the product 5 months. Think they would refund the remainder of the 2 years? Fat chance. Their tech support is terrible, outdone only by their customer service. Apparently I'm not the only one having a problem. Use at your own risk.
Junk October 27, 2009
Patrick Curren (Springboro, OH United States)
I used the free AVG software for many years with no problems and no viruses. They discontinued it so I bought this version. I had problems getting it installed but finally prevailed. For over a year I kept getting a "system 32" error. Then a month ago I could no longer use the AVG virus software. I could no longer execute hard drive virus scans. I wrote to AVG support who gave me a convoluted method of sending them the data that outlined what software programs were being run on my computer. I sent that information and never heard from them since. I uninstalled and reinstalled and experienced even more errors. I tried uninstalling for the last time and I could not even get the software to uninstall. I loaded a different virus software program from a different vender, ran the virus scan and found 4 viruses. Then I was able to uninstall the AVG virus software. I no longer experienced the "system 32" errors. I recommend staying away from this junk. It's a rip off and you will lose your hard drive to a virus.
 AVG Internet Security Software September 26, 2009
Paul M. Funk (Decatur/Huntsville, Al)
It was two years ago, that I bought a HP HDX9010NR 20.1 inch portable computer at CompUSA. They recommeded the AVG software, so I bought my first security software. It was v7.5 and with the CD included, I was able to install it in short order. My old CPQ computer, would at times, require a full backup, as I got various virus(s) and this would take about (8) hours to download everything again. I soon learned, a faster way (<20 minutes), to recover on the CPQ. After the CompUSA recommendation, I loaded the AVG 7.5 on my new computer. I use a dialup=[...], at around $8.00/month, as most of my work does not need to be fast, and so I can save a little money, since my retirement eight years ago. But... my data that I download off the internet, does need to be done everyday for sure, except on the weekends. I always buy at least two identical computers, sometimes even, five of the same model. In fact, we have five old HP's from the early to mid 1980's, that we still run every Friday nite, with our own programs for (4-6) hours. The secret to long lasting computers, is to have UPS's installed, and to always inplug them, when not using them in case of an electrical surge brownouts, or even lighting. We use a Christmas tree remote controls, to assure, the main electrcal lines are indeed off, plus all the UPS's switches, and even the computer switches are off too, when they are not in operation. So 1980 to 2009=29 years and still the original five computers, are in perfect running shape, as in "brand new". These old computers are not on the internet, however, and are not "windows" and so have no security problems or attacks.
Recently AVG wanted me to upgrade, for free, to v8.5 as my two years, on 7.5 had not yet expired. I tried twice, and with dialup and Vista Ultimate, I failed every time, at around the two hour download mark. As my contract, was soon over, I decided to buy the AVG v8.5 on a CD, so I could download quickly. The best price, I could find was {{AMAZON.COM}}, and so my 3 computers version and 8.5 was quickly shipped by Amazon. AVG about that time notified me, that my two year contract, was about to expired, yet Amazon thru USPS deliverd the v8.5 just in time (JIT). Later AVG gave me an extra month, to buy from them, before cutting me off, but I was up and running by then. Having the CD makes the download much faster, and I more than likely, could not download the new AVG, due to my dialup's slow speed with Vista/Netscape.
Many times the old 7.5 would yield a popup window saying, my E-Mail virus protection and my firewall were not installed. Now, with the v8.5, I am fully protected in all items listed, in the AVG main window. One word of caution, is in the update and searching through your computer files, can take up to two hours when scanning your whole computer. I had it set, to do that at 22:00 each night, and that is way too much and too often. I have since cut that back, to only once per month. I try to go to lunch, at a restaurant, and come back in say two hours, and she will be done scanning. Your computer can get extremely slow, if that task is done in the background, while you are surfing the net.
All and all, AVG appears to me to be an excellent product, and I would give it a full five stars for their technology and constant updates of their latest protection improvements. After reading, all the other folks discussions, about other security products/systems coupled with others own AVG ratings, I am sure that I have the best system available. My two new HP 9010's computers have, dual hard disks, and also have a unique recovery {Restore points}. I have used several these times. but that is part of the Vista Ultimate system/HP system, which is fine too. I also bought from Amazon.com the books on Vista, Office 2007 and Excel to serve as backup references for us.
One unique problem, that I did have, is that on rare occasions the computer would lockup completely. In fact, the first weekend she locked with the familar spinning circle forever. I did everything, to unlock the computer, and even drove across town to Books a Million to find the answer in a reference book to unlock. No book had the answer. I finally used my brain power, and even pulling the power cord she kept spinning. I said you {idiot}, you must kill that darn computer, yet the battery is still powering it on. I disconnected all the extras; like printer, dual coolers, modem, and my three floppy Sony drives, and turned the computer upside down, on my couch. I released the battery, and it fell out, and it quit spinning circles. I had killed my computer!! Later, I found that if I had pressed, the on-off button for five seconds long, the darn computer would have re-started itself. When I graduated in 1960, from one of the finest engineering colleges (Ch.E.) in the USA, we did not have a computer, and now I have (15) computers myself. I even own Viscalc Software 1980 version, that was the pre-Excel software, that Bill Gates bought to build his Excel product line and empire of MSFT. In the end, software, is more valuable, and worth the money, if it does the job; if it doesn't it is worth absolutely nothing. Believe me, AVG appears to be worth the price, at Amazon.com.
I have never been disappointed with the items I have bought at Amazon.com nor at Northern [...]. Almost all my computers and printers are HP's. Why not the best? You will not be disappointed.
I hope this rather lengthly discussion has been an aid to you.
Data Eater
Financial Wizard
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 You're only renting - they disable the firewall when it expires! September 14, 2009
Dave Campbell (Hudson Valley)
I've had this security suite for a year now, and it has done a good job of protecting the computer. The user interface is OK, until it comes time to set up the properties and permissions for the firewall, and then it's the same gobbely gook you get with the rest. If you don't already know what you're doing, don't expect the instructions to help. They won't.
The biggest problem is at renewal time. First, you get a splash screen popping up every time you boot up. The only options are "remind me later" or "renew now". "Renew now" will take you to a page that already has your license number for renewal, but none of your personal information. Ya better remember your sign-in and password at the AVG site (like you visit regularly?), or you'll have to fill in the entire personal info page again.
Additionally, don't expect any bargains. Evidently they value their new customers more than their returning customers because you can beat their renewal price in lots of places by buying new instead of renewing. I picked up a 3 user/2 year package for just about HALF the 3 user/1 year renewal that AVG offered via their "renew now" discount(?) link.
THE FINAL KICKER - they don't just stop your updates at zero hour for renewal - they disable the firewall! And I thought I had bought the software - Evidently, we're all just renting it? So BEWARE before you invest.
Don't waste your time and money with this. September 13, 2009
Var Epi
Installation errors, problems to start the application, doesn't work normally for Windows VISTA or XP. I give up finally, contacted with Seller, they wrote me back that they can issue a refund of purchase price less a 20% restocking fee only for new and comletely unopened item. But there is no way to know that the item is useless or not before you open it. So be aware to buy AVG from these guys.
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