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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #15 on: 10 February 2009, 13:12:50 »
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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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #16 on: 10 February 2009, 13:15:20 »
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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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #17 on: 10 February 2009, 13:56:06 »
Avast here too :y
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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #18 on: 10 February 2009, 21:12:40 »
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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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #19 on: 10 February 2009, 21:22:25 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #20 on: 10 February 2009, 21:25:09 »
I thought you were posting about a sporty Merc when I saw the title :D
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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #21 on: 10 February 2009, 21:29:58 »
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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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #22 on: 10 February 2009, 21:36:16 »
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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #23 on: 10 February 2009, 21:50:58 »
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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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Re: AVG v.8
« Reply #24 on: 11 February 2009, 07:00:31 »
Thought I'd cured it, won't update again this morning.
« Last Edit: 11 February 2009, 07:00:51 by Auto_Addict »
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