AVG update ballsup bricks Windows 7

[Gary]

Quote 'An update from AVG on Wednesday night rendered 64 bit Windows 7 systems unstable after it was applied.

Several Register readers have been affected by the problem, which leaves machines in a continuous reboot loop.

AVG has pulled the problem update (3292) and published an advisory apologising for the cock-up and providing instructions on how to get hobbled systems back up and running again'

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/12/02/avg_auto_immune_update/

[Rik]

You know a program's in trouble when QVC starts to sell it.

[Gary]

You know a program's in trouble when QVC starts to sell it.

[Simon]

I've never rated AVG very highly.  I've heard of too many viruses and malware getting through it.

[Rik]

The word sieve springs to mind.

[Simon]

Indeed.  Yet, surprisingly, it remains popular. 

[Rik]

Marketing. Same has always been true of Norton & McAfee, even at their worst.

[Gary]

I always wonder if your pc is in a loop how you get to read the advisory to get your pc back up an running  

[Gary]

Marketing. Same has always been true of Norton & McAfee, even at their worst.

Although Norton does seemed to have gone on a diet these days and seems to be a good AV for most.

[Rik]

I agree, Gary, but when it was bad it still sold in large quantities.

[Lance]

I'm glad that I use Avast for my free AV!