What Is the File Extension AVG?
The file extension AVG usually refers to a virus database file used by the antivirus program AVG. AVG, developed by AVG Technologies (formerly Grisoft), is one of the most popular antivirus programs to still offer a free downloadable edition.
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AVG Files
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Files with the AVG extension refer to virus database files used by AVG software that store information about a number of potential computer viruses.
AVG History
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AVG Technologies, as Grisoft, introduced their first program, "AntiVirus Guard," in 1992, though it didn't appear in the United States until 1998. "AVG" was that program's nickname and eventually stuck as its permanent name.
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AVG Features
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AVG offers antivirus programs which contain internet security features, firewalls, anti-spyware and adware capabilities, and link scanning.
AVG Updates
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Like the majority of antivirus software, AVG frequently downloads updates to its virus definition lists to your computer to provide up-to-date protection. These updates often come in the form of files with the AVG extension.
Other Types of AVG Files
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File extensions can't be copyrighted or claimed, and thus there may be other types of AVG files that aren't associated with AVG Antivirus. If you've never had AVG installed, run a virus scan on the file or delete it from your computer.
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