Kaspersky vs. AVG

The battle between antivirus software competitors does not get much more heated than Kaspersky vs. AVG. Both are seasoned security software developers that have undergone numerous updates to their security features throughout the years. AVG Anti-Virus, despite falling slightly behind the competition for the past few years, has managed to improve its software dramatically. Kaspersky Anti-Virus, on the other hand, has continued improving its security with new sandboxing features and an improved interface that increase the software's ease of use.

The difference between Kaspersky vs. AVG regarding installation is quite dramatic. The AVG installation takes about five minutes and does not require you to reboot your computer upon completion. Kaspersky, on the other hand, requires more time to complete the installation, and requires a system reboot in order to complete the installation process. In addition, Kaspersky is reported to be temperamental and affect other software during the installation process.

The user interfaces of Kaspersky vs. AVG have remained very similar to their previous editions, but both companies have made key changes that increase the software's ease of use. Kaspersky's screens load much faster than before, and its different menus are much better organized. Kaspersky's software provides so many features that many customers have complained in the past that it takes too much time to move through the separate screens to find the proper security tools, and the changes to Kaspersky's interface are designed to address that issue.

The biggest change that AVG's user interface has received is the addition of a central window that lists every security feature included in the software. This allows users who are not already familiar with the AVG interface to find the tools they need quickly. Double clicking a tool's icon will bring up a screen that lists the details pertaining to that tool. In addition, you can now start a scan with the click of a single button.

The features offered by the latest versions of Kaspersky vs. AVG appeal to different groups of computer users. AVG now includes connection to a cloud network that is similar to those released by other security software developers. You are not required to provide or store personal data on AVG's cloud system, and choosing not to submit any personal information has no affect on AVG's antivirus capabilities. In order to speed up the scan process, AVG now includes a Smart Scan feature that ignores files that have already been scanned unless they have been modified. Another feature that can help protect web surfers is AVG's LinkScanner, which scans all links and displays either a green checkmark or a red X so that you can see the safety conditions of a website before you visit it.

Kaspersky's most proudly touted improved feature is called Safe Run, which they released about a year ago. The most drastic improvement to this feature in the latest edition is the ability to use Safe Run on the desktop, which allows every user on a single computer to take advantage of Safe Run's protection. Another feature that is a part of Safe Run is called Safe Surf, which allows you to visit websites safely and securely. Safe Surf is perfect for protecting against innocent websites that have become hosts for third-party malware.

The differences between Kaspersky vs. AVG are relatively obvious. While Kaspersky is intended to for people who know which security tools they require, AVG is perfect for people who are merely concerned that their computer might be at risk. AVG offers free software, whereas you can only use a free version of Kaspersky's security software as a thirty-day trial before you have to purchase the product. Use this free trial to decide whether Kaspersky's software is the most useable and useful option for your needs.

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