The core success of AVG. and all protection applications, is the database used in the scanning process. Again, the AVG system reaches the ultimate level of performance by providing several methods for updating. This includes manual scheduling and a fully-automated process that makes updating an effortless task whenever the application detects an internet connection. Regular updates are given more often than many competitors. When new virus threats are discovered, Grisoft releases priority virus definition updates quickly.

AVG Anti-Virus software provides as many licensing options as it does protection levels. All editions, with a standard 2-year license period, support unlimited database and program updates over a high-speed network of servers located around the world, e-mail technical support by qualified technicians, discounts on license renewals and the personal support of Walling Data Systems. authorized distributor of AVG products, by phone and e-mail. AVG Professional Single Edition provides protection for individual PCs or workstations. Personal administration of virus detection is available through a user-friendly interface that provides shortcuts to the most frequently used functions. An advanced interface capable of defining system and test settings is available for the more demanding user. AVG Email Scanner checks incoming and outgoing messages using plug-ins for Outlook 98/2000, Eudora and The Bat! The Personal Email Scanner includes a wizard with Outlook Express, as well as providing protection for any e-mail client using POP3/SMTP protocols through manual configuration. For larger. commercial workstation networks requiring the component of central administration, there is the AVG Network Edition.