AVG version 7 free edition

External Since: Dec 21, 2004 Posts: 1

I downloaded this new version (I've been using 6) and it's been giving me
nothing but problems. I finally got it uninstalled but am now looking for
another free anti-virus program. I use Windows XP. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Payton

External Since: Dec 16, 2004 Posts: 4

>>> Ray Reeves
>>
>> Do you mean the AVG Forum wont let you register? That sounds like a
>> website problem - try emailing the webmaster about it rather than sales.
>>
>> However, after battling AVG7 for a while I have now dumped it and gone to
>> Avast, just like numerous other AVG users. If they were trying to reduce
>> the number of Free Edition being used, seems they have achieved their
>> goal!!
>
> What kind of problems are numerous people having? I'm using AVG7 on my XP
> and ME systems without issue.
I'm still wrestling with a variety of configurations to find out why the
email scanner occasionally says 'not fully functional' exactly 5 mins after
logging on. Am checking different configs of Windows Firewall/Security
Centre, ZA Pro and AVG to get it to stop happening. No one change I make
ever seems to make the fault go away completely or appear consistently.

Another thing that is happening is that occasionally, when logging on, the
whole shabang just locks up. If the logon does work you are left with just
your wallpaper and no icons. The only way out is the reset button - the 3
finger salute doesn't have any effect.

Other than that it seems fine!!!

See ya,

Phil C (OE Express 6, Windows XP Home, 768mb ram, Athlon XP2100, 3
regularly used accounts -son/wife/self).