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UAVG

UAVG is a line of antivirus software developed by PC Tools, a company specializing in computer security and internet safety solutions. Initially released in 2002, UAVG (UnHackMe Anti-Virus Guard) aimed to provide users with protection against malware and other forms of online threats.

The software was designed to detect and remove various types of malware, including viruses, trojans, rootkits,

UAVG received varying reviews from critics and users, with some praising its ability to effectively remove

In 2016, the PC Tools company discontinued the UAVG line of products, and the software is no

and
spyware.
UAVG
employed
a
combination
of
signature-based
and
heuristic
detection
methods
to
identify
and
neutralize
malware
threats.
The
software
was
also
equipped
with
a
rootkit
removal
tool
and
a
registry
cleaner.
malware,
while
others
noted
its
tendency
to
produce
false
positives
and
conflict
with
other
security
software.
Over
the
years,
the
software
underwent
several
updates
and
revisions,
including
the
release
of
UAVG
2013,
which
added
features
such
as
real-time
protection
and
improved
performance.
longer
supported
or
updated.
Despite
its
discontinuation,
UAVG
remains
a
nostalgic
and
historical
reference
in
the
field
of
antivirus
software.
Its
legacy
is
a
testament
to
the
evolution
of
malware
detection
and
protection
methods,
which
have
become
increasingly
sophisticated
to
address
the
growing
complexity
of
online
threats.