AVG 8 problems

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Richard Fangnail

I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
all the time).

If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
database like before.
 
I'm not aware of AVG having a firewall. Could you tell me what the component
is called. If it is the resident Sheild you are referring to, this is more
of an anti-virus which scans as files download to try'n avoid downloading
viruses in the first place
"Richard Fangnail" wrote:

> I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
> because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
> 7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
> restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
> all the time).
>
> If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
> updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
> know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
> database like before.
>
 
Sorry I meant to add that I have downloaded all the available updates and
this does not upgrade you to version 8

"Richard Fangnail" wrote:

> I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
> because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
> 7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
> restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
> all the time).
>
> If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
> updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
> know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
> database like before.
>
 
Contact AVG for AVG Pro v7.5 support, please.
--
~PA Bear

Richard Fangnail wrote:
> I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
> because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
> 7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
> restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
> all the time).
>
> If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
> updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
> know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
> database like before.
 
"Sirtokalott" wrote:

> Sorry I meant to add that I have downloaded all the available updates and
> this does not upgrade you to version 8
>
> "Richard Fangnail" wrote:
>
> > I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
> > because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
> > 7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
> > restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
> > all the time).
> >
> > If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
> > updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
> > know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
> > database like before.
> >

AVG 8.0 Internet Security and AVG 8.0 Pro with firewall has the firewall in
it.
The free version doesn't
If you purchased this- send an email to AVG- you can use their web page to
send the email explain what is going on and they will help you.
As for the upgrades you need them- I have been beta testing avg 8.0 from the
beginning and you need all the upgrades so it is stable.
robin
 
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Contact AVG for AVG Pro v7.5 support, please.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Richard Fangnail wrote:
> > I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
> > because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
> > 7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
> > restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
> > all the time).
> >
> > If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
> > updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
> > know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
> > database like before.

For those trying to install AVG 8.0 please follow my suggestions:
I have been beta testing it from the beginning and I have the pro version on
2 computers and the free on 4.

Go into Add/Remove Programs and Uninstall AVG 7.5
You will need to restart your computer.
If you have AVG antispyware 7.5 you will need to back and uninstall this
program
If you have Maccafee Site Advisor you will need to also uninstall this
program too.

1. Pick up AVG 8.0 here:
http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

2. Make sure you look on the left side and make sure you only download the
free version.

3. Save the program in your “Downloads†Folder.

4. Once it is saved close the Browser.

5. Navigate to the Download Folder and double click the program.
Give it a few seconds to start. You might see it on the task bar so just
click on it to open.

6. You will see “Welcome to AVG Free Setup†Click Next.

7. “Acceptance Noticeâ€- Click Next

8. “Accept Againâ€- Click Next

9. “Checking System Statusâ€- Now wait – you will see a blue bar go across
the screen. Once done- Click Next

10. “Select Installation Type†Click Custom then Next

11. “User Name and License†-leave what is there

13. “Destination Folderâ€- do not change anything

14. “Module Selectionâ€- Put Check Mark:
AVG Free for Windows
Email Scanner
Plug in for MS Office 2000/xp/2003/2007

15. “Email Scanning†Check- Personal Email Scanner Only

16. “AVG Tool Barâ€- UNCHECK- Yes I would like to install AVG Security
Center Toolbar. (you are unchecking this because it is very slow and not
completely perfected yet.
11. Click Finish
12. Now you will see it install. Give it a bit of time.
13. When finished it will say “Installation Complete.

14. Once it is complete, it will close then re open.
15. Click NEXT
16. It will come to the Updates Box:
Updates- Once a Day should be checked
Scans- pick a time to scan- you will change this later
Once Done- Click Next
17. You can check the Privacy or not, this is your choice
18. Click Next to get Updates- you will see a green bar go across to get
the updates. Once Done click Next
19. You can Register or not- your choice
20. Click Finish.


>
 
also
once it is done you need to configure the AVG settings
especially for scanning purposes
robin
"robinb" <robinb@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Contact AVG for AVG Pro v7.5 support, please.
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> Richard Fangnail wrote:
>> > I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
>> > because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
>> > 7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
>> > restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
>> > all the time).
>> >
>> > If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
>> > updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
>> > know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
>> > database like before.
>
> For those trying to install AVG 8.0 please follow my suggestions:
> I have been beta testing it from the beginning and I have the pro version
> on
> 2 computers and the free on 4.
>
> Go into Add/Remove Programs and Uninstall AVG 7.5
> You will need to restart your computer.
> If you have AVG antispyware 7.5 you will need to back and uninstall this
> program
> If you have Maccafee Site Advisor you will need to also uninstall this
> program too.
>
> 1. Pick up AVG 8.0 here:
> http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition
>
> 2. Make sure you look on the left side and make sure you only download
> the
> free version.
>
> 3. Save the program in your "Downloads" Folder.
>
> 4. Once it is saved close the Browser.
>
> 5. Navigate to the Download Folder and double click the program.
> Give it a few seconds to start. You might see it on the task bar so just
> click on it to open.
>
> 6. You will see "Welcome to AVG Free Setup" Click Next.
>
> 7. "Acceptance Notice"- Click Next
>
> 8. "Accept Again"- Click Next
>
> 9. "Checking System Status"- Now wait - you will see a blue bar go across
> the screen. Once done- Click Next
>
> 10. "Select Installation Type" Click Custom then Next
>
> 11. "User Name and License" -leave what is there
>
> 13. "Destination Folder"- do not change anything
>
> 14. "Module Selection"- Put Check Mark:
> AVG Free for Windows
> Email Scanner
> Plug in for MS Office 2000/xp/2003/2007
>
> 15. "Email Scanning" Check- Personal Email Scanner Only
>
> 16. "AVG Tool Bar"- UNCHECK- Yes I would like to install AVG Security
> Center Toolbar. (you are unchecking this because it is very slow and not
> completely perfected yet.
> 11. Click Finish
> 12. Now you will see it install. Give it a bit of time.
> 13. When finished it will say "Installation Complete.
>
> 14. Once it is complete, it will close then re open.
> 15. Click NEXT
> 16. It will come to the Updates Box:
> Updates- Once a Day should be checked
> Scans- pick a time to scan- you will change this later
> Once Done- Click Next
> 17. You can check the Privacy or not, this is your choice
> 18. Click Next to get Updates- you will see a green bar go across to get
> the updates. Once Done click Next
> 19. You can Register or not- your choice
> 20. Click Finish.
>
>
>>
 
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