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7.4.4. AVG Active Surf-Shield

This powerful protection will block malicious content of any webpage you try to open,

and prevent it from being downloaded to your computer. With this feature enabled,

clicking a link or typing in a URL to a dangerous site will automatically block you from

opening the web page thus protecting you from inadvertently being infected. It is

important to remember that exploited web pages can infect your computer simply by

visiting the affected site, for this reason when you request a dangerous webpage

containing exploits or other serious threats, the AVG Security Toolbar will not allow

your browser to display it.

If you do encounter a malicious web site, within your web browser the AVG Link

Scanner will warn you with a screen similar to:

If you still wish to visit the infected page, a link to the page is available on this

screen, but continuing to these pages in not recommended!

7.5. Resident Shield

7.5.1. Resident Shield Principles

The Resident Shield scans files as they are copied, opened or saved. When the

Resident Shield discovers a virus in a file that is accessed, it stops the operation

currently being performed and does not allow the virus to activate itself. The

Resident Shield, loaded in the memory of your computer during system startup,

also provides vital protection for the system areas of your computer.