Comments on: Grisoft Rolls Out 2008 Version of Free AVG Anti-Virus http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Antivirus http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-414333 Antivirus Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:05:38 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-414333 The benefits I have found from AVG are numerous. It does not slow down my computer's booting speed, disk speed, or internet speed. It rarely finds false positives in my system. When I had Norton, I was often deceived by hackers sending me pop ups that I thought were from Norton, but which were actually viruses, Trojans, and rootkits meant to search my computer for valuable information. I was deceived by the pop ups because their interfaces looked so similar to the ones used by Norton. AVG has a distinct interface that is likely too laborsome for hackers to copy. The benefits I have found from AVG are numerous. It does not slow down my computer’s booting speed, disk speed, or internet speed. It rarely finds false positives in my system. When I had Norton, I was often deceived by hackers sending me pop ups that I thought were from Norton, but which were actually viruses, Trojans, and rootkits meant to search my computer for valuable information. I was deceived by the pop ups because their interfaces looked so similar to the ones used by Norton. AVG has a distinct interface that is likely too laborsome for hackers to copy.

]]> By: צמיגים http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-407798 צמיגים Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:53:59 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-407798 Unbearably slow, ties up system resources, frequently locks up (crashing outlook 2003) when CPU usage reaches 100% (dual core AMD w 2 MB ram), incompatible with numerous programs (Carbonite, Sana Security, Google Desktop, Personal Info keeper, etc.) mediocre tech support (you must fill in a web form and then wait at least 3-4 days for a response, that so far has been worthless). No phone support despite 24/7 tech support claim. This program was not ready for release. I was ripped off and they refuse to fix my problems on a timely basis or refund my money Unbearably slow, ties up system resources, frequently locks up (crashing outlook 2003) when CPU usage reaches 100% (dual core AMD w 2 MB ram), incompatible with numerous programs (Carbonite, Sana Security, Google Desktop, Personal Info keeper, etc.) mediocre tech support (you must fill in a web form and then wait at least 3-4 days for a response, that so far has been worthless). No phone support despite 24/7 tech support claim. This program was not ready for release. I was ripped off and they refuse to fix my problems on a timely basis or refund my money

]]> By: mikeyj http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-386256 mikeyj Tue, 12 May 2009 18:36:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-386256 I also had lockups with AVG's 8 version, on Windows Vista w/ 1GB of ram, it slowed my pc down so much I had to use ALT Tab DELETE to get my task manager open, and then shut things down one by one, to see if it fixed anything and after closing AVG's tools down my pc was back to normal. I think they might have a bug which zaps your memory, it had my pc running at like 80% usage. I also had lockups with AVG’s 8 version, on Windows Vista w/ 1GB of ram, it slowed my pc down so much I had to use ALT Tab DELETE to get my task manager open, and then shut things down one by one, to see if it fixed anything and after closing AVG’s tools down my pc was back to normal. I think they might have a bug which zaps your memory, it had my pc running at like 80% usage.

]]> By: Ellira http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-382733 Ellira Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:56:07 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-382733 Cheezwhiz, it's actually silly to have more than one AV program on your system, as they compete with each other and get confused. No tech would recommend multiple programs. I, unfortunately, removed AVG 8 after happily using AVG 7.5 for several years. The program took far too long to update (and my system was virtually unusable while it did this as it was so memory-intensive), and after every update wanted to restart my computer. As the update runs as soon as I start my computer, that's a ridiculous waste of of my time. No one wants to boot their computer twice just to get started. I've since been using Avast, and had no problems with it--it's much smoother-running on my poor system, makes updates efficiently to both the program and the virus database, and removes things from infected drives very well. All in all, I think AVG shot themselves in the foot with this one. I'm sure it catches viruses fine, but if something makes your system unusable ... you're not going to get viruses, are you? Cheezwhiz, it’s actually silly to have more than one AV program on your system, as they compete with each other and get confused. No tech would recommend multiple programs.

I, unfortunately, removed AVG 8 after happily using AVG 7.5 for several years. The program took far too long to update (and my system was virtually unusable while it did this as it was so memory-intensive), and after every update wanted to restart my computer. As the update runs as soon as I start my computer, that’s a ridiculous waste of of my time. No one wants to boot their computer twice just to get started. I’ve since been using Avast, and had no problems with it–it’s much smoother-running on my poor system, makes updates efficiently to both the program and the virus database, and removes things from infected drives very well. All in all, I think AVG shot themselves in the foot with this one. I’m sure it catches viruses fine, but if something makes your system unusable … you’re not going to get viruses, are you?

]]> By: Ann Lee http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-380630 Ann Lee Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:20:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-380630 I had AVG Free 8.5 now for two days now and every time I turn on my computer and I right click the tray icon everything is grayed out except EXIT. When I use my desktop icon to open AVG all the components are gone. Yesterday I just ran the install file again and a repair option came up and fixed it. Now today the components are all gone again. Has this happened to anyone else? Before this I had Windows Live One Care. (I didn't like it.) I had AVG Free 8.5 now for two days now and every time I turn on my computer and I right click the tray icon everything is grayed out except EXIT. When I use my desktop icon to open AVG all the components are gone. Yesterday I just ran the install file again and a repair option came up and fixed it. Now today the components are all gone again. Has this happened to anyone else? Before this I had Windows Live One Care. (I didn’t like it.)

]]> By: Mark http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-377847 Mark Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:08:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-377847 Same for me. Maybe it is the age of my laptop but the change to Avast caused a great improvement in my computers performance. Do of course prefer the GUI of AVG. Same for me. Maybe it is the age of my laptop but the change to Avast caused a great improvement in my computers performance. Do of course prefer the GUI of AVG.

]]> By: Yvonne Hogg http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-377059 Yvonne Hogg Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:07:03 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-377059 AVG the best and it's free! AVG the best and it’s free!

]]> By: Cheezwhiz http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-376424 Cheezwhiz Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:08:43 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-376424 I've been using the free version of AVG practically my entire life and I don't understand why everyone despises it. When I switched from version 7.5 to 8.0, my only problem was that it took so long to uninstall 7.5 and install 8.0. The scans aren't too fast either, but that's not important to me. It caught all the crap my sister stuck on what is now my computer and removed it. (Except removing Purityscan, but that required the help of those online tech people. Yay!) I can see multiple users complaining about AVG missing a virus/trojan horse. Go get another antivirus program. Do you really rely on only one? There are PLENTY of free programs actually worth keeping. I’ve been using the free version of AVG practically my entire life and I don’t understand why everyone despises it. When I switched from version 7.5 to 8.0, my only problem was that it took so long to uninstall 7.5 and install 8.0. The scans aren’t too fast either, but that’s not important to me. It caught all the crap my sister stuck on what is now my computer and removed it. (Except removing Purityscan, but that required the help of those online tech people. Yay!) I can see multiple users complaining about AVG missing a virus/trojan horse. Go get another antivirus program. Do you really rely on only one? There are PLENTY of free programs actually worth keeping.

]]> By: sarveswaran r http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-374570 sarveswaran r Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:50:45 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-374570 best antivirus in the world best antivirus in the world

]]> By: tips photo http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/grisoft-rolls-out-2008-version-of-avg-anti-virus/#comment-372885 tips photo Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:48:40 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2143#comment-372885 Thanks for the post. I am thinking about changing who I use for my anti-virus now after reading this article. Thanks for the post. I am thinking about changing who I use for my anti-virus now after reading this article.

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