By 2014, competitors like Bitdefender and Kaspersky had adopted flat, clean, metro-style dashboards. AVG’s interface felt cluttered and outdated. The status indicator (“PC Protected” in green) was clear, but navigating to advanced settings required clicking through multiple menus. The scan options (Deep Scan, USB Scan, etc.) were buried in a dropdown menu, confusing casual users.
AVG Internet Security 2014, rated 3.5 out of 5 ("Good") by PCMag, was recognized for its excellent malware detection and low system impact, although it struggled with phishing protection. The suite featured an effective automated firewall and "Data Safes" for encryption, though it was considered expensive relative to the free version. Read the full review at PCMag UK . AVG Internet Security 2014 - Review 2013 - PCMag Australia
| Metric | Without AVG | With AVG (idle) | With AVG (scanning) | |--------|-------------|----------------|----------------------| | Boot time (seconds) | 28 | 34 (+21%) | N/A | | File copy (1GB, MB/s) | 68 | 53 (-22%) | 29 (-57%) | | Application launch (MS Word, sec) | 2.1 | 2.7 (+28%) | 4.9 (+133%) | | Browser page load time | 1.4s | 1.8s (+28%) | 5.2s (scanning) | avg internet security 2014 review
To minimize lag, AVG utilized Turbo Scan and Smart Scanner , which prioritized scanning based on when the PC was idle and the order in which files were previously saved.
★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5)
6.5/10
Flagged zero legitimate websites or software as dangerous during testing. Pros and Cons By 2014, competitors like Bitdefender and Kaspersky had
While the suite was praised for its efficiency, it had notable drawbacks compared to its contemporaries like Bitdefender or Norton . AVG Internet Security 2014 - Review 2013 - PCMag UK
AVG 2014 retained the same interface introduced in 2012: a dark gray/black theme with green accents and large tile-based icons. The main screen displayed six components: The scan options (Deep Scan, USB Scan, etc
5.5/10 (significantly heavier than competitors)
By 2014, the cybersecurity landscape was shifting. Traditional signature-based detection was no longer sufficient against polymorphic malware, ransomware (CryptoLocker emerged in late 2013), and drive-by downloads. AVG Technologies, a Czech-based vendor, responded with the 2014 iteration of its Internet Security suite. Positioned between the free AVG AntiVirus and premium suites like AVG Ultimate, this product promised “real-time protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, and spam” (AVG, 2013). This review systematically assesses whether AVG delivered on that promise.