Here’s the press release from October of this year from AVG Technologies describing the newest version of AVG:

“Amsterdam, October 5, 2009 – AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, today announced that its family of free and paid internet security products, AVG 9.0, would be generally available to the market in October 2009. Boosted by significant enhancements in speed and levels of protection, AVG 9.0 is also easier to use and improves end user experience. Additionally, all AVG users in the U.S. will benefit from a groundbreaking identity theft offering, powered by a partnership with Intersections Inc., North America’s leading and most innovative provider of consumer identity theft prevention solutions which has served more than 25 million consumers. AVG’s new technology products ensure that users are safe in whatever online or offline activities they undertake.

“AVG 9.0 will provide home computer users with a more powerful and more streamlined solution that adds protection without impacting user experience, taking us back to our core strength of low impact, high performance security,” said J.R. Smith, CEO, AVG Technologies. “We’ve always believed that everyone has the right to a safe online experience. With AVG 9.0, we are providing first-class assistance to our users in their development of tools and measures for their safety from all of the threats posed by cybercriminals and identity thieves, whether they’re working, playing, banking or shopping on the web.”

Many of my clients are worried about the new AVG. They’ve been receiving alerts and trying to update to the new AVG. AVG 8.5. They think they have to pay.

A new version of AVG is out but no, you don’t have to pay for it. It’s free as usual. Click here to download it. If you have trouble downloading it I will be glad to assist you. Just call 403-483-0105. It is the first thing you need for good protection along with some decent anti-spyware software.

Sorry I’ve been away, floating down rivers in Europe with Mr. Ducktoes, Little Ducky son and so have been remiss in writing posts for this blog.

Please as usual don’t be shy about making comments and suggestions.