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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Auto Addict on 10 February 2009, 07:10:07
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Got the free version running on my Laptop as a temp. measure.
Every time I try to do an update, I get 'General Error'.
If I unistall then re-install, it's OK for about 3 updates, then I have to repeat the process.
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Got the free version running on my Laptop as a temp. measure.
Every time I try to do an update, I get 'General Error'.
If I unistall then re-install, it's OK for about 3 updates, then I have to repeat the process.
Well im running version 8.0.233 and its just updated fine. :y
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AVG is getting more and more popular. Two years ago everyone was laughing when I suggested AVG, because Norton was the "thing". Now Norton is just a monster machine causing conflicts with own versions...
Well anyway. I'm still using AVG 7.5 as it's even lighter than 8 but as per your problem:
http://computersavvy.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/avg-free-anti-virus-80-will-not-update/
http://www.techemperor.com/2008/07/12/solving-the-general-error-not-enough-free-memory-write-error-problem-in-avg-80/
http://www.reviewsaurus.com/software-reviews/first-impressions-of-avg-internet-security-8/
Hope this will help
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use Avast instead ;) :y
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Avast is good as well but it consumes more resources than AVG. It’s free like AVG and has got more functions. I prefer AVG as it looks nice, it’s light and I’ve been using it for something like 7 years.
There are many free and good AV software on the market, but let’s focus on how to solve this problem.
Have you checked your connection and that firewall is not blocking it? Try to update it manually, many times it needs to update software, reboot and update the database again.
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Avast is good as well but it consumes more resources than AVG. It’s free like AVG and has got more functions. I prefer AVG as it looks nice, it’s light and I’ve been using it for something like 7 years.
There are many free and good AV software on the market, but let’s focus on how to solve this problem.
Have you checked your connection and that firewall is not blocking it? Try to update it manually, many times it needs to update software, reboot and update the database again.
Cheers, I'll try that.
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use Avast instead ;) :y
Seconded!!
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I'm using AVG 8.0.233 and it's fine
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I got AVG too....no prolems for me either,been running it about 2 years now..
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avg 8, no problems. and i have avira that has picked up things avg hasnt. mine works well with both running
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Got the free version running on my Laptop as a temp. measure.
Every time I try to do an update, I get 'General Error'.
If I unistall then re-install, it's OK for about 3 updates, then I have to repeat the process.
Im a big fan of AVG, however tend to use another freebie now, SuperAntiSpyware a lot better and quicker.
You can also get McAfee ver 8 free of the Net, just means you have to do manual updates.
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Using 8.0 in home and 7.5 in job no problems with update so far :-/
I think another software may cause your problem ..not sure though..
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Got the free version running on my Laptop as a temp. measure.
Every time I try to do an update, I get 'General Error'.
If I unistall then re-install, it's OK for about 3 updates, then I have to repeat the process.
Im a big fan of AVG, however tend to use another freebie now, SuperAntiSpyware a lot better and quicker.
You can also get McAfee ver 8 free of the Net, just means you have to do manual updates.
Isn't that an AntiSpyware not an AntiVirus software?
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Think I've found the solution, if I disable Automatic Updates, and click on Updates, it updates OK.
Seems to be a problem with Auto Updates.
Thanks for your help.
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As I said - it might need to download software patch which need to be updated manually, and then database. Try after reboot and see if it'll fix the problem.
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Think I've found the solution, if I disable Automatic Updates, and click on Updates, it updates OK.
Seems to be a problem with Auto Updates.
Thanks for your help.
I could be wrong, but ins't one of the differences between the Free version and the non free one, Auto Updates.?
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Think I've found the solution, if I disable Automatic Updates, and click on Updates, it updates OK.
Seems to be a problem with Auto Updates.
Thanks for your help.
I could be wrong, but ins't one of the differences between the Free version and the non free one, Auto Updates.?
No. both versions have auto update feature. As far as I remember you get faster server when on full version which never made any difference.
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Avast here too :y
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avg 8, no problems. and i have avira that has picked up things avg hasnt. mine works well with both running
Avira AntiVir...free on tucows. :y
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in total i have
avg8 running
avari running
malware malabytes
spy blaster
adaware se pro
ad watch running
i sytem wiper
clean up
norton 2000 utilities
clean my pc
spybot
code stuff starter. good for organising your start up applications
best stuff going i reckon :y :y
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I thought you were posting about a sporty Merc when I saw the title :D
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Got the free version running on my Laptop as a temp. measure.
Every time I try to do an update, I get 'General Error'.
If I unistall then re-install, it's OK for about 3 updates, then I have to repeat the process.
Im a big fan of AVG, however tend to use another freebie now, SuperAntiSpyware a lot better and quicker.
You can also get McAfee ver 8 free of the Net, just means you have to do manual updates.
Isn't that an AntiSpyware not an AntiVirus software?
Correct.
It does try to convince you that it covers everything. But it doesn't.
A free antivirus package and a free firewall as well will cover an awful lot more of your vulnerability.
All that is no good if you don't keep your software patched and up to date.
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I'm using :
1. AVG
2. Comodo Firewall (free)
3. Ad Aware (from time to time)
4. SpyBoot Search and Destroy (from time to time)
5. Antivir scanning once avery month or so - www.bitdefender.com http://www.mks.com.pl/ etc.
+ all new updates.
That's more than enough to prevent normal user.
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I'm using :
1. AVG
2. Comodo Firewall (free)
3. Ad Aware (from time to time)
4. SpyBoot Search and Destroy (from time to time)
5. Antivir scanning once avery month or so - www.bitdefender.com http://www.mks.com.pl/ etc.
+ all new updates.
That's more than enough to prevent normal user.
I actually like Widows Defender and would add it to your list. It is free and seems to be pretty effective at stopping non virus attacks like browser hijacks.
Also running on mine...
Windows login with password.
Firefox 3.0.6 with Noscript add on.
Software updated religiously.
Unlike you, I still don't think it's enough and know that there are ways in that I don't know about. My job is to reduce the number of them to the minimum possible.
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Thought I'd cured it, won't update again this morning.