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AVG v.8
« on: 10 February 2009, 07:10:07 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2009, 07:13:47 »
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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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2009, 08:08:20 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2009, 08:08:30 »
use Avast instead ;)  :y
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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2009, 08:23:11 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2009, 08:38:28 »
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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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« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2009, 08:49:46 »
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use Avast instead ;)  :y

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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #7 on: 10 February 2009, 09:12:09 »
I'm using AVG 8.0.233 and it's fine
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« Reply #8 on: 10 February 2009, 11:35:49 »
I got AVG too....no prolems for me either,been running it about 2 years now..
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« Reply #9 on: 10 February 2009, 11:39:38 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #10 on: 10 February 2009, 12:18:20 »
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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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« Reply #11 on: 10 February 2009, 12:21:29 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #12 on: 10 February 2009, 12:24:27 »
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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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #13 on: 10 February 2009, 13:04:36 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #14 on: 10 February 2009, 13:10:44 »
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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