Features
AVG's updates for 2013 look to the future while struggling to overcome the problems of the past. There's a new interface optimized for Windows 8 that really does make the suite easier to use, and the suite once again tackles its lengthy installation procedure. However, one of the best new features in AVG was actually introduced as a midyear update during 2012.
I found that the program can go from completed download to ready to use in about 5 minutes.
AVG's touted its five-screen installation for several years now. While
it's true that the process continues to be short, it's important to call
out a few improvements and one glaring snag.
The installer itself now weighs in at 33MB, down from more than 100MB two years ago. The installer also does not require a reboot. This isn't surprising for Windows 8, but even on computers
running Windows 7 and older, installing AVG will be reboot-free.
Unfortunately, not only do you still have to opt out of AVG's toolbar
and SafeSearch if you don't want them, but even when you choose only the
toolbar, it commandeers your default location bar search in Firefox.
This is, of course, problematic because the toolbar provides some
important security options, such as AVG Do Not Track.
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