2.  Anti-Virus Guard ( AVG ) is a family of anti- virus and Internet security software for the Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and FreeBSD computing platforms, developed by AVG Technologies, a publicly traded Czech company formerly known as Grisoft. [1]anti- virusInternet security Microsoft WindowsLinuxMac OS X FreeBSDplatforms AVG Technologiespublicly tradedCzech [1]

4.  The Verdict  : 8.45/10  AVG Anti-Virus maintains its valuable brand by continuous improvements in product performance. performance

5.  Rootkit scan is separate from whole computer scan. Phishing and exploit protection less effective than antivirus.

6.  AVG Antivirus is one of the most known antivirus software on the market and it is therefore not surprising it has many users who are happy with it.  Recommendations would be to buy the paid version for better support and more features.