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I use the notorious AVG Antivirus Free edition on several of my computers. However, I want to know if there is any real reason for an upgrade to AVG Pro?

Is there a crippled threat detection rate in AVG Free?

Is the threat detection & removal exactly the same in free and paid versions? Where the only differences are small additional program features (such as advanced scheduling).

I just want to know if AVG Free omits some threats from its detection database to make us want to upgrade to the Pro version.

Thanks.

AVG free uses exactly the same virus definitions as the paid for version, so I don`t see any real need to upgrade.

See HERE for info on all Grisoft`s products.

Regards Howard

No don't go to the Pro I didn't see much of a difference, only some programs didn't want to load. I've gone with NOD32 seems to be like my old F-Prot was.

I only use avg because it's free, it's great and all, but I say keep up on which one is best (won't be avg forever) and don't pay for antivirus or anti-spyware for home use.

I bought AVG Pro for my old computer and I noticed no difference in the performance and ability of it to detect viruses. I would say stick with the Free Edition.