AVG newbie question

External Since: Oct 07, 2003 Posts: 9

I have a W2k machine running with service pack 2. When I check Windows Task
Manager/Processes, I find CMD.EXE loaded at least 15 times. Thinking virus,
when I run NAV 7 with the latest update, it crashes my machine.

I'm told I should try AVG 6...the free-for-personal-use version. The problem is
that after I fill out the form with email address etc, and click to actually get
the DL, I get a 404 error....page not found.

Anyone get this version within the last several days or am I doing something
wrong. AVG sends me via email the serial to use, I just can't use it because I
can't download the program. AArrrgggg!!!

Help!!!

thanks

elfa

External Since: Oct 09, 2003 Posts: 3

"elfa" <elfa_member DeleteThis @newsguy.com> wrote in message
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| I have a W2k machine running with service pack 2. When I check Windows
Task
| Manager/Processes, I find CMD.EXE loaded at least 15 times. Thinking
virus,
| when I run NAV 7 with the latest update, it crashes my machine.
|
| I'm told I should try AVG 6...the free-for-personal-use version. The
problem is
| that after I fill out the form with email address etc, and click to
actually get
| the DL, I get a 404 error....page not found.
|
| Anyone get this version within the last several days or am I doing
something
| wrong. AVG sends me via email the serial to use, I just can't use it
because I
| can't download the program. AArrrgggg!!!
|
| Help!!!
|
| thanks
|
| elfa

I had the same problem. Their free version download wouldn't connect. But I
was persistent and finally got it (in the middle of the night) after several
tries. I'm not entirely happy with it, however, as after installing it, it
said that my Outlook Express 6 email is not protected. That's contrary to,
and inconsistent with, indications elsewhere in their GUI modules. Their
post-download readme file suggested downloading a special "universal email
proxy" utility that works with all pop3/smtp accounts. I did so and tried
it, but it resulted in multiple errors and had to be uninstalled. So I'm at
the point where I would opt for a different, better anti-virus with email
protection if it comes along. I imagine that AVG is OK otherwise, just won't
protect Outlook Express 6 email. The plugin in that regard is apparently
deceptive(?).
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