AVG

Den · May 12, 2008, 13:05:21

OK, so I don't listen.

The other day I installed XP service pack and all was well, then I thought why not install AVG 8.01 instead of AVG 7.5 and thats when problems started, it will not do an automatic scan without locking up and telling me that my database is corrupt. It will not let me install it as it comes up with scan stopped and keeps sending messages to MS. Any one else with this problem?

Rik · May 12, 2008, 13:07:28

Sorry, Den, I don't use AVG.

Sebby · May 12, 2008, 13:59:16

I would uninstall it, reboot, delete any AVG folders left behind, run CCleaner to clean the registry, then reinstall AVG.

kinmel · May 12, 2008, 14:11:29

Quote from: Sebby on May 12, 2008, 13:59:16
I would uninstall it, reboot, delete any AVG folders left behind, run CCleaner to clean the registry, then reinstall AVG.

Or you could always resort to one of these ; It definitely stops all kinds of problems with Windows

Rik · May 12, 2008, 14:16:45

I rendered an HD unrecoverable this morning with a very satisfying application of a 2lb club hammer. It was very tinkly afterwards.

Gary · May 12, 2008, 14:56:02

Quote from: Rik on May 12, 2008, 14:16:45
I rendered an HD unrecoverable this morning with a very satisfying application of a 2lb club hammer. It was very tinkly afterwards.

Satisying?

Sebby · May 12, 2008, 14:57:04

I'm got some CDs I need to smash!

Gary · May 12, 2008, 14:57:35

Quote from: Sebby on May 12, 2008, 14:57:04
I'm got some CDs I need to smash!

use them as coasters Sebby

Sebby · May 12, 2008, 14:58:09

Good idea!

Rik · May 12, 2008, 15:02:52

Quote from: Killhippie on May 12, 2008, 14:56:02
Satisying?

Very.

Rik · May 12, 2008, 15:03:18

Quote from: Sebby on May 12, 2008, 14:57:04
I'm got some CDs I need to smash!

I just run a blowtorch over them, Sebby.

Gary · May 12, 2008, 15:58:45

Quote from: Rik on May 12, 2008, 15:02:52
Very.

I can imagine.....stress release for the technically minded, beats bubble wrap

kinmel · May 12, 2008, 16:11:43

Quote from: Killhippie on May 12, 2008, 15:58:45
I can imagine.....stress release for the technically minded, beats bubble wrap

Nothing beats BUBBLEWRAP

Except perhaps BEARS

Rik · May 12, 2008, 16:13:05

Sue agrees with you, Alan.

Lance · May 12, 2008, 16:36:48

The bears are strangely satisfying!

vitriol · May 12, 2008, 16:39:26

back on topic,

den have you tried other AV solutions? If you're after a freebie one, then there's Avast Antivirus, I've always found it to be pretty good and all you need to register it is a valid email address.

Rik · May 12, 2008, 16:41:56

Quote from: Lance on May 12, 2008, 16:36:48
The bears are strangely satisfying!

And addictive.

Den · May 12, 2008, 16:54:19

AVG 8 will not let me uninstall it

So how the hell can I get rid, windows will not uninstall it either. Never had a prob with 7.5.

Sebby · May 12, 2008, 16:55:21

Try installing it again or doing a repair, then the uninstall might work.

vitriol · May 12, 2008, 16:58:53

do you get the same result booting into safe mode and then trying to uninstall?

Den · May 12, 2008, 17:45:05

Quote from: Sebby on May 12, 2008, 16:55:21
Try installing it again or doing a repair, then the uninstall might work.

Tried both: neither will complete, get as far a file which stopping service.

Quote from: vitriol on May 12, 2008, 16:58:53
do you get the same result booting into safe mode and then trying to uninstall?

Same thing in safe mode.

Noreen · May 12, 2008, 17:47:30

There are several references to AVG 8 problems here. http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?s=90498422c26ebed27d35b3c0572fcd80&f=32

Rik · May 12, 2008, 17:50:27

Nice link.

Noreen · May 12, 2008, 17:59:19

From "my" American forum where some others are having problems...........

QuoteI have it installed on one PC, and I haven't had any problems. However, I believe it's known to be buggy and that the general consensus is to avoid it for now.

QuoteI updated to 8.0 from 7.5 a few days ago. It attached itself to IE7 and Firefox and slowed both of my browsers WAY down. My system also seems to be somewhat slower since I installed it. I'm getting ready to dump it and go to another anti-virus program. I'm hoping that I won't have uninstall problems with it.

QuoteI got rid of it on a clients pc then went into the registry to clean it out of there & my, I couldn't believe all the leftovers in there. I'm sure I deleted 100 or more keys or values or whatever.

Will never install that AV ever.

QuoteI installed it and it also slowed down my PC.
Had a great deal of trouble un-installing it.
Finally got rid of it. Will keep the 7.5.
Never had any problem with that version.

QuoteBased upon what I've seen here and in other forums, I am advising users to stay with 7.5 until most of the bugs and compatibility issues are fixed.

Sebby · May 12, 2008, 18:00:14

It's a real shame. I know most applications have teething troubles, but it seems that AVG isn't the decent, lightweight antivirus it once was.

madasahatter · May 12, 2008, 18:01:45

I must be one of the lucky ones - AVG 8 seems to be fine on my machine so far

BrianM · May 12, 2008, 19:57:56

I'm running the paid for version 8 with no problems

although I did have problems with version 7.5 at the begining, I had to go into the registry and delete everything pertaining to AVG and re-install it then it worked ok, but AVg 8 does seem to have slowed my pc down just a little.

Den · May 12, 2008, 21:21:28

Installed service pack 3 and reinstalled it, still could not uninstall AVG 8. Whenever I tried to turn off computer Windows was making me close every running program manually.
Swallowed pride and phoned up mate who has always trouble shooted my computers when I get out of my depth and 50mins later after talking me through back doors we got rid of AVG and installed Avast and all seems well again.

AVG 7.5 was great but 8 is a nightmare.

Cost me an evening and stress factor went up.

talos2 · May 12, 2008, 21:51:45

Had the same prob on my XP, could NOT get it to work right so uninstalled and went back to 7.5, the only prob now is a nag screen asking me to upgrade, also saying all support for 7.5 will be withdrawn shortly.

talos2 · May 12, 2008, 21:53:39

Quote from: Sebby on May 12, 2008, 14:57:04
I'm got some CDs I need to smash!

Put them in the microwave, loverly light show.

BrianM · May 12, 2008, 21:57:20

Great, glad you got it sorted Den, quit a few peeps on other forums are not happy with AVG 8. Hope you're pleased with Avast though.

Sebby · May 12, 2008, 22:22:58

Quote from: talos on May 12, 2008, 21:53:39
Put them in the microwave, loverly light show.

I've heard it can break the microwave. Any truth?

Noreen · May 12, 2008, 22:23:41

Quote from: talos on May 12, 2008, 21:51:45
Had the same prob on my XP, could NOT get it to work right so uninstalled and went back to 7.5, the only prob now is a nag screen asking me to upgrade, also saying all support for 7.5 will be withdrawn shortly.

http://freeforum.avg.com/read.php?1,123812,backpage=,sv=

Sebby · May 12, 2008, 22:25:28

I think AVG could lose a lot of the free customers (can you call them customers?). Still, at least there's other, good free alternatives out there.

Lance · May 12, 2008, 22:40:30

Avg misses too many viruses in my opinion, anyway.

talos2 · May 12, 2008, 23:10:32

QuoteI've heard it can break the microwave. Any truth?

I've tried these experiments on old microwaves and never broke one yet, blackened a few, burnt one or two, but they still worked. Don't try it on the one and only pride and joy in the kitchen, I guarantee you will be in trouble

There are plenty of old working ones about, try the local municipal dump. (oops! sorry, recycling centre), but be very carefull there are some very high voltages in them