AVG Internet Security Products To Protect HP Gaming PC.

AVG Anti-Virus Pro 7.5 Will Be Pre-Installed for Protection without Interfering with Game Experience

MILLBURN, N.J. -- GRISOFT today announced that its award-winning AVG Internet security software has been selected by HP to protect users of its new gaming PC. A one-year license for AVG Anti-Virus Professional 7.5 will be pre-installed onto HP Blackbird 002 to protect from Internet-borne threats right out of the box.

Blackbird users will also have the option to upgrade to a 2-year license of AVG Anti-Virus Professional or AVG Internet Security for an additional cost. They will also receive free updates of their product during the entire one or two year license period.

"HP architects its Gaming PC to provide the most vibrant, powerful and visual PC gaming experience possible," said Rick Carlson, Managing Director of GRISOFT, Inc. "AVG protects HP users without dragging down performance or annoying the user with pop-ups. We're pleased to be working with HP to offer our user-friendly, high-quality protection for the new HP Blackbird 002 gaming PC."

AVG offers complete computer protection while consuming very few system resources. In the performance sensitive environment of gaming, using as little RAM and processing power for any additional software is critical to maintaining peak system performance. With AVG, PC system resources are free to be used for gaming, checking email, video streaming, and browsing the Internet, while AVG actively protects against intrusions.

"Some software is necessary, and some software isn't - for gamers it is important to have both the best security and optimal computer performance," said Rahul Sood, chief technology officer, Global Gaming Business Unit, HP. "AVG's product line provides full protection without interfering with the gaming experience - it just works, and it's super light weight."

AVG Anti-virus Professional 7.5 protects against viruses, worms, trojans and potentially unwanted programs, while AVG Internet Security 7.5 provides comprehensive protection with simple user interface combining antivirus, antispyware, firewall and antispam functionalities. Both products are certified to work with Windows Vista.

About GRISOFT

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GRISOFT is a leading developer of antivirus, firewall protection and Internet security solutions for consumers and SMEs. It is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with more than 50 million protected computers around the world.

Established in 1991, GRISOFT employs some of the world's leading experts in Internet security, specifically in the areas of virus analysis and detection, software development, and security research. GRISOFT's award-winning products are distributed globally through its 12,000 resellers and the Internet as well as via AVG Anti-Virus Software Developer's Kit (SDK) to interested partners.