Should I remove AVG AntiVirus FREE?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #3,466
United States Rank #2,023
Reach 0.1607%
(Not enough data to show 30 day installation trends)
Uninstallation trends (last 30 days)
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.44 days
131.11 days >
Average installed length: 68.89 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 19.8.3108 |
3.28% |
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| 18.5.3059 |
3.85% |
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| 18.4.3056 |
10.39% |
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| 18.3.3051 |
18.02% |
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| 18.2.3046 |
18.66% |
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| 18.1.3044 |
2.40% |
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| 17.9.3040 |
24.62% |
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| 17.8.3036 |
7.29% |
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| 17.7.3032 |
1.89% |
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| 17.6.3029 |
1.29% |
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| 17.5.3022 |
0.85% |
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| 17.5.3021 |
7.45% |
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AVG AntiVirus FREE
Overview
AVG AntiVirus FREE is a software program developed by AVG Technologies. The most common release is 17.9.3040, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named avgui.exe. The setup package generally installs about 68 files and is usually about 783.62 KB (802,428 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 78% of users of AVG AntiVirus FREE come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\AVG\Antivirus
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AVG\Setup\avgsetupx.exe /mode=offline /uninstall=bav
Estimated size: 783.62 KB
Files installed by AVG AntiVirus FREE
| Program executable: | avgui.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\avg\antivirus\avgui.exe |
| MD5: | f2635ee64254dd31bc80def7d9e6867e |
Additional files:
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aavm4h.dll - AVG Internet Security System (AVG Asynchronous Virus Monitor (AAVM))
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AavmRpch.dll - AVG AAVM Remote Procedure Call Library
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AhAScr.dll - AVG Script Blocking library for Windows Scripting Interface
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AhResIdp.dll - AVG Behavior Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResMai.dll - AVG e-Mail Scanner AAVM Provider Library
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AhResPap.dll - AVG Browser Protection AAVM Provider Library
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AhResStd.dll - AVG Standard Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResWS2.dll - Web Shield Provider
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ashBase.dll - Basic Functionality Module
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ashMaiSv.dll - AVG e-Mail Scanner Service
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ashQuick.exe - AVG Virus scanner
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ashServ.dll - AVG antivirus service
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ashShA64.dll - AVG Shell Extension
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ashShell.dll
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ashtask.dll - Task Handling Module
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ashTaskEx.dll - AVG TaskEx library
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ashUpd.exe - AVG Antivirus updater
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asOutExt.dll - AsOutExt Module
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asulaunch.exe - Software Updater launch helper
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aswAMSI.dll - AVG AMSI COM object
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aswAux.dll - AVG Auxiliary Library
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aswChLic.exe - aswChLic component
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aswCmnBS.dll - Common functions
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aswCmnIS.dll - Antivirus independent functions
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aswCmnOS.dll - Antivirus HW dependent library
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aswData.dll - AVG UI Layer library
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aswDld.dll - aswDld Dynamic Link Library
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aswDnsCache.dll - AVG DNS Cache library
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aswEngLdr.dll - Antivirus engine loader
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aswIP.dll - AVGIP Dynamic Link Library
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aswJsFlt.dll - AVG Script Blocking filter library
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aswLog.dll - AVG Log library
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aswLSRun.dll - AVG LAN scanner wrapper
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aswcmlx.dll - AVG (CML Library)
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aswcommx.dll - Communication Module
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aswdetallocatorx.dll - Det Library
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aswfilevaultx.dll - Language Module
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aswhookx.dll - Hook Library
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aswidpmx.dll - IDP Monitor Library
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aswidpsdkx.dll - Identity Protection Library
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aswlogx.dll - Logging Library
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- ashShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVG' with a class of {472083B1-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
- ashShA64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVG' with a class of {472083B1-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
How do I remove AVG AntiVirus FREE?
You can uninstall AVG AntiVirus FREE from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program AVG AntiVirus FREE, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove AVG AntiVirus FREE.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 70%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #3,466
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
70.06% |
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| Windows 7 |
27.19% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.55% |
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| Windows XP |
1.20% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
44.45% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
13.18% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.56% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.68% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.54% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.99% |
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Geography
77.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.73% |
| Italy |
5.85% |
| United Kingdom |
5.01% |
| Netherlands |
1.99% |
| Germany |
1.72% |
| Spain |
1.15% |
| Poland |
0.69% |
| Singapore |
0.67% |
| Brazil |
0.54% |
| France |
0.52% |
| Canada |
0.48% |
| Sweden |
0.36% |
| Belgium |
0.31% |
| South Africa |
0.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.98% |
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| Acer |
18.46% |
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| Dell |
15.09% |
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| ASUS |
14.32% |
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| Lenovo |
7.63% |
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| Toshiba |
5.52% |
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| Samsung |
2.92% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.47% |
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| MSI |
0.99% |
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| Medion |
0.85% |
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| Intel |
0.76% |
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Common models |
| HP HP Notebook |
6.21% |
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| ASUS All Series |
5.66% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.72% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
3.59% |
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| HP HP Pavilion Notebook |
3.31% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.03% |
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About AVG Technologies
AVG Technologies is a global leader in security software, protecting more than 110 million consumers and small business computer users in 167 countries.
Publisher URL: www.avg.com