AVG AntiVirus Free offers precisely the same antivirus protection engine as Avast Free Antivirus, but lacks the impressive collection of bonus features that you get with Avast.

AVG integrates with Outlook, Eudora, and The BAT! to scan incoming and outgoing e-mail; users of Outlook Express or other clients can configure the Personal E-mail scanner manually.

AVG contends the new LinkScanner feature is more reliable since it tests the link in real time. LinkScanner is a free download. It’s not the only free product that can scan shortened URLs.

AVG LinkScanner sits in the background and protects you in several different ways with its Search-Shield and Active Surf-Shield technologies. Search-Shield works when you search on Google, Yahoo ...