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Beware AVG update

This is a discussion on Beware AVG update within the Off topic forum forums, part of the General category; I don't fully understand why or who it will effect but when my AVG 9.0 updated itself it disabled my ...

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    Default Beware AVG update

    I don't fully understand why or who it will effect but when my AVG 9.0 updated itself it disabled my internet. I had to uninstall then reinstall the AVG software. Online, some are saying it's not possible for AVG to disable your browser but trust me ....It can and will!

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    Oh no , I can't believe you're using that one.
    If you want to use something free and very good, use Avira or F Secure.
    One of my friends is a programmer at Avira Gmbh, and he gave me a link to one of the biggest labs for virus tests (Virus Bulletin : Independent Malware Advice).
    Avira, F Secure are one of the bests, not the best, there is no THE BEST, like in everything.

    Check the link that I gave you, subscribe there and check the latest tests.
    AVG has a good marketing, and that's all.

    I'm using Avira on PC for more than 2 years, I payd the premium one, and I had no problems at all.
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    I stopped using AVG a while ago. I've been using AVAST which has been quite good.
    Feel free to make comments on any of my shots

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    I liked AVG cos I'm CHEAP and it's FREE

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    I've switched to Microsoft's free (I'm also cheap!) antivirus. I'm thinking if anyone knows what doesn't belong in Window's it should be them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michaelaw View Post
    I liked AVG cos I'm CHEAP and it's FREE
    MAW, AVAST is free!!!!
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    Well when I installed it I got a message saying I only had 30 days left and must register

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    yes but registration is free. I've used it for 2 years now and updated my registration annually.
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    Well...If I fail to get AVG to comply, I'll switch back

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    I found AVG to be a memory hog but Avast has never given me a hassle.
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