AVG Review - Comments Page 4

I used to use AVG for a long time, and was very happy with it up until version 8.0.

When I upgraded to version 8 I found, like Bob, that the Link Scanner slowed web browsing down too much. However, when I disabled this feature I kept receiving repeated warnings from Windows Security that my PC was not fully protected - the fact that Link Scanner feature was disabled was flagged up as meaning my Anti-Virus software was not fully activated.

I very quickly upgraded to Avast and have never had any problems - it's nice and easy and reliable.

I'm with AVG since 1998 up to this very moment.
Never have any hassles with it, only with AVG8 at the
beginning when later I discovered that it was my fault.
My OS WinXP prof. Sp2

To get rid off any annoying warning messages by AVG 8, just go to Tools==>Advanced Settings==>
Ignore Faulty Conditions, here check or un-check any
component to your convenience. Doing so, will stop warnings when you disable any component like Link Scanner or else.

I had been using AVG-7 Free and was quite satisfied.
When they announced an end to updates, I was happy to d/l AVG-8 Paid. It slowed my PC by at least 50%! And I could not turn off options. Un-installed and d/l AVG-8 Free with same result except I could easily turn off "Resident Shield" and the slowdown vanished. ' happy with AVG Free again.

Regarding AVG, I have been using AVG free for a very long time. Of late, I get horrifying messages that I "failed to update," even though I am set to update every day at 2:00 am.

now I just click update manually when I sign on in the morning, but resent it. if they want to go Hollywood and make it no longer free, just don't offer FREE anything! I would buy if I had to, but don't know it would help.

also hate the little green checks and popup boxes in FireFox. I don't give a rat's tail about whether AVG approves of a site; I don't intend to visit anything far out!

I have been using AVG for about three years now and have one problrm with the 8.0 free version. Both the Anti Virus and Anti Spyware indicate the date bases are outdated and I can't get them to update. Any suggestions?

EDITOR'S NOTE: I would remove and re-install the software. That should solve the updating problem.

Jim Aug 7 and Mark Oct 22 are correct about that annoying Link Scanner in AVG Free. Many users on other help sites are having the same browser performance problems. I had AVG Free on my machine for a couple weeks and then unloaded it after much consternation. I later learned of the Link Scanner issue. I now use Avira AntiVir Free and am very pleased with it. I also really like Super Anti Spyware Free. Both produce excellent results, scan quickly and do not impact browsing at all. Cheers.

i am 9 and a total AVG 8.0 freak. if it doesn't work for you, its best to quit your job.

ROCK ON AVG 8.0! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been using AVG free for quite sometime now and just updated to paid version for both my computers. I like it very much and have no problems with it, also paid for 2 years subscription, cost around $120 (both computers included in cost) which includes a back up CD which came by mail. Have not noticed any decrease in speed on either computer. I feel protected using this which is important to me.

Hi I was using AVG 8.5 since last fall. All of a sudden it comes up---license cannot be fully verified. I cannot uninstall and then re-install AVG. My computer mechanic gave me a license number but it won't work and he wants to chg me almost $50 to fix it. What else do you recommend?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Why can't you uninstall and then re-install AVG? You should not even need a license, AVG is free.