AVG Internet Security 8 review
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Verdict
A fierce protector against web threats, but middling elsewhere.
Review Date: 13 Feb 2009
Reviewed By: Darien Graham-Smith
Price when reviewed: £51 (£59 inc VAT)
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| Part Code | N/A |
| Review Date | 13 Feb 2009 |
| Price ex VAT | £51 |
| Price inc VAT | £59 |
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| Software subcategory | Internet security |
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| Processor requirement | N/A |
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| Operating system Windows Vista supported? |
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User comments
You don't mention uninstalling AVG. On the free antivirus, it is extremely difficult to do. And the old versions stay as well. A company that has so little regard for their customers - who should be able to decide what software they want to use - should be avoided. I think that you should include ease of removal in all your software tests, and especially not include software that cannot be removed on your cover disk.
By RichardKeys on 3 Feb 2012 
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