AVG Anti-Virus Free 2013 v13.0.3343

A good anti virus programme.

After having tried many paid for anti virus programmes I decided to give this one a go before paying for another one. My verdict this is as good as most popular paid for versions.

The software can easily be set up for downloading daily updates, and to scan your computer on a daily basis at the time you want.

It has a good email checker too that even stamps your email to show it has been scanned and is free of any virus, something that was in fact lacking with the paid for versions that I have had.

Full marks for this one that is man enough to protect your computer while on the net.

Posted by Derry Cummings, 25 Jul 2005

A Must Have

Having used many of the more famous anti-virus apps, I've settled on AVG for quite some time. It has been very effective and has often blocked what the others let through.

One major plus for AVG is that it is not a resource hog like many of the others. I've notice no appreciable loss of performance while AVG is running.

Now for the linux version...

Posted by resst, 12 Oct 2005

The Best

Dump the rest and get AVG AntiVirus free edition. Its fantastic, beter than all the others. A1+

Posted by Phil Gibson, 19 Dec 2005

Awesome

Brilliant Programme and highly recommended, I was paying a monthly subscription anti-virus and switched to this as it was free - it found 2 trojans that mine didn't.

Posted by ogy, 04 Jan 2006

its the best - outdoes the rest

I have had this AVG for several years and truly it's the best - I will keep on recommending it to friends and neighbours and its FREE. What more do you want

Posted by BRUCE JONES, 26 Mar 2006

Question

Can AVG Antivirus 7.1.375 (Free Edition) be down loaded on to MS XP Pro

Posted by John Robinson, 28 Feb 2006

AVG is so much better then the rest!

I have had Norton and other pay antivirus programs. NONE clean as well as AVG free! It is truly the best. Easy to use, and great updates to keep your computer running smooth. AVG will find a virus the other miss. You will love it!

Posted by Bobby Weinstein, 03 Jun 2006

user friendly, not virus

happy to have this powerful anti virus free

Posted by abdul razak, 22 Jun 2006

AVG does not work with Roxio

Unfortunately you dont find this out until attempting to install that the programme does not work with my version of Roxio and that an update is required. Roxio want £45 for update - not so free after all.

Posted by Doug Ferrier, 26 Jun 2006

AVG

I have AOL Security Edition SE which has McKafee and also have AVG. I keep getting a warning to uninstall AVG. Can I keep both..?

Posted by Helen, 13 Jul 2006

THE BEST! NO DOUBT!

I've been using AVG free for a while, and I love it!

Posted by Alex, 29 Jul 2006

This Freebie is GOOD!

I have been using AVG antivirus for about 3yrs, Tried the others but kept coming back to AVG. Now all my work mates use and prefer AVG. so I reccommend this freebie to you.

Posted by Jane.P, 10 Aug 2006

AOL question from first page

I would like the question aswered; if possible. Why does AOL keep warning-not to use this virus protection? AO

Posted by Maurie, 14 Aug 2006

Suits me fine

Tried most AV programs but always come back to AVG free.Runs nicely without slowing or freezing system.Housecall online scan shows no virus,so it does work.You could do a lot worse than installing AVG free.Its brilliant!!

Posted by Mike Parsons, 11 Sep 2006

AOL/AVG

If I understand you right, the AOL package comes bundled with McAfee antivirus. It is most often not a good idea to have more than one resident antivirus program running at a time, since these can interfer with each other and actually reduce the resulting security, as well as hog unnecessary amounts of resources from your computer. In some cases you may even get false errors where one program scans the other programs' quarantine. Some antiviral and antispyware applications can detect the presence of other such applications in a system, and will issue a warning because of this.

Posted by Froggy, 15 Sep 2006

help

my avg free edition is saying out of date what shall i do?

Posted by jazza, 20 Sep 2006

Running AVG with another AV program

In reply to 'Helen'. You should not have more than one antivirus program installed, but which one you decide to remove is up to you. having two installed can cause system instability and frequent crashes.

Posted by Phillip, 23 Sep 2006

AOL

Did you get youranswer about aol warning you not to use AVG

Posted by peter critchley, 06 Oct 2006

AVG is the Best

I have been using computer several years. and AVG IS absolutely the best antivirus program. I had Norton ones in my computer, and there was a virus, and Norton did not find it. However, I loaded AVG and virus qas found.

Posted by Rick Relanner, 02 Nov 2006

avg antivirus on aol

AOL warn against using ANTIVIR because i think they have a large financial intrest in "mcafee" i was with AOL and using "Antivir"every time i switched my computer on it warned me that my "ANTIVIR" was switched off and to fix this problem click here which took me straight to the MCAFEE SITE i am now with another isp and the problem has gone.

Posted by peter mccullough, 21 Oct 2006

applemacs

I used AVG free antivirus with my previous(actually my son's) pc. I now have an apple ibook and wonder if it can be installed there. If not, can you suggest any other of your products?

Posted by david Currie, 22 Oct 2006

No more AVG Free?

I've just had a message saying that the AVG 7.1 free edition ceases being free in January. Does this apply to the 7.5 edition?
If not it looks like we will all lose the best antivirus programme around.

Posted by Ade, 10 Nov 2006

AVGFree

This has been the best anti-virus protection for free yet.It actually lets me know right away if there is a problem.I sure hope it continues to be free for us that cannot afford to pay for it.Thank you AVG for your support.

Posted by Jeffery Rose, 03 Nov 2006

Will AVG stay free?

AVG opening message today says its will stop being free next year. Is this true? Is there an alternative to having to buy an upgrade?

Posted by swimwise, 18 Nov 2006

AVG surpassed my expectations

I was a bit cautious about AVG, thought it was just another one of those cheap anti virus products sold off the net but boy was I wrong, though it lacks anti-popup and other advanced features I gotta say it does the job even when you dont prompt it to. I certainly will be looking out for it once a full version hits the stores! Bye, bye Norton your times up son!

Posted by Wilhelm, 20 Nov 2006

AVG email scanner

Unless I disable this function I am unable to open my Outlook box - I get a POP error message - any ideas?

Posted by Mark Wood, 22 Nov 2006

AVG - free no more?

I have been using AVG free antivirus software for a few years now and have been very pleased with its performance. However, recently I received an e-mail from AVG advising that the free programme would expire in January 2007 and if I wanted to continue protecting my PC I would have to buy a version of AVG. Does anyone know why they are discontinuing the free software?

Posted by Joyce Abrante, 29 Nov 2006

Superior AVG

I'm so impressed with AVG that I'm not renewing Norton AntiVirus and signing up for the AVG Professional version.

It found a Trojan that Norton didn't find, it's smarter, faster, and downloads updates in the time it takes Norton to paste up the next page.

No contest.

Posted by bob williams, 12 Dec 2006

Not out of date and still free

For those who wondered if their AVG 7.1 was not going to be free anymore - no worries, it is being replaced by the newer version which is still free. The older version is simply being discontinued, presumably in order to concentrate their efforts on the newer models.

Posted by Faith, 09 Jan 2007

Compatability

Has anyone experienced any conflicts with the use of earthlink and avg? I really want to try avg and not have more problems with my system...

Posted by deborah, 18 May 2007

Solid, effective and free

It's free and does not use close to the memory that McAfee and Norton use. I use this on my computers and my clients, and have yet to have any problems.

Dave

Posted by Dave, 05 Jun 2007

Signing Up To Verify Your Claims

As a IT Pro, it's a normal practice to broaden one's software efficiency for recommendation to clients and others. I've heard about AVG a lot but not given it a shot until now. Having tried a number of standard AV, tonight, I'm uninstalling my Windows Live One Care for AVG for a firsthand evaluation...because you all say it's good.

Posted by Moses, 15 Jul 2007

Compatability with Sky Broadband/Netgear

Has anyone used AVG with Sky Broadband together with Netgear Router. I want to get rid of McAfee and friends have advised AVG but am concerned about confilcits?

Posted by Veronica, 12 Aug 2007

AVG

Switched to AVG from Norton recently. Much better. No loss of performance and a lot faster than Norton. 10 out of 10!

Posted by Padraig Byrne, 01 Sep 2007

I don't think is that good!

I don't understand why the review came out with such a good result. To me it looks like that you're talking more about visual layout than about functionality. I'm using AVAST!, which is also for FREE, but offers also anti-rootkit and catches viruses, which AVG does NOT. All the functions you're mentioning boys are STANDART for all antivirus software! Where did you mentioned that AVG does NOT offer in this version automatic update (you have to do manually when your ikon turns grey, which a key to computer protection. From my experience and many of the other users AVG is almost "useless". Should I think that your review is a PAID ADD of the most known software?

Posted by Dusan, 12 May 2008

Great Product

Great Anti-Virus Program, thanks for making it freely available

Posted by James, 11 May 2008

East or west AVG is the best

I was using many antivirus software before but I found that AVG was rocking. So people I strongly recommend that please uninstall your other antivirus software & install AVG. If you don't believe me then just try it for yourself..

Posted by prasad, 25 Apr 2008

Just LOOOVE it!

Thanks VNUNET.COM.I am impressed;quality protection, reliability, easy to install, peace of mind and all this for FREE. Thanks again.

Suzanne.M.

Posted by Suzanne Messier, 04 Feb 2008

AVG for XP

After wasting a total of 8 hours downloading AVG from 2 sites which claimed were compatible with XP, I find the of all the choices within the program, XP is not included.

vnunet.com comment: choices? We're confused. It's compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista and may even work on 98SE and Me. It should be a case of download and install. ALL software, unless it's Vista-specific (ie. a Vista tweaking tool), will work on XP.

Posted by Ed, 19 Apr 2008

Has any one had a problem downloading AVG with Vista?

My McAfee package is due to be renewed this month but I don't want to renew it if AVG is compatible with Vista and is also free. Could I download AVG on the same day the McFee package expires?

Posted by B Uphill, 02 May 2008

AVG Free is good

Yeah, I've been using free AVG for about three years. They send updates nearly everyday. AVG does what it says on the box!! and it doesn't cost a penny. Well recommended.

Posted by Alan, 17 Mar 2008

Impressive? Free maybe....

As as experienced PC builder, I wouldn't recommend AVG, totally slows down computers and is very bulky in size.Avast! is far better has smaller update sizes and uses far less memory.

Posted by Alan Thornton, 26 Feb 2008

An excellent system

We had used Norton anti-virus programmes for ages and were very happy with them. However the 2007 edition began giving us problems from installation because of the resources it used. Removed Norton and tried AVG - problems solved

Posted by Dave H, 25 Jan 2008

System Hog

I upgraded from AVG 7, having used AVG since at least version 5 or maybe earlier. My PC, a Pentium 4 3+Ghz machine with 2Gb of RAM ground to a snail's pace. I uninstalled AVG 8, and the PC ran fine. System Monitor showed AVG hogging 95-98% of system resources.

I have now switched to AVAST! and the PC is running fine. AVG 8 also nags you to buy the commercial version, and I am afraid Grisoft have made some serious technical and commercial errors with this version.

Posted by Tom Zunder, 22 May 2008

AVG 8 free

I have used avg free for several months now. However, since updating to avg8 it requires reinstalling every other day. The same fault re-occurs (a) Resident Shield not active. (b) Anti Virus database is out of date. (c) Anti Spyware database is outdated. The only way to resolve this appears to require re-installing. This is of course totally impractical. Do any other Computeractive readers experience this?

Posted by d phillips, 25 May 2008

AVG Free or Not at all

All comments are not really saying continue with new 8 series or to look at another free system. I have been satisfied with AVG 7.5, have I been lucky or not. Should I install AVG 8?

vnunet.com comment: support for v7.5 will continue until December 2008, although after this date you really will have to upgrade to v8 if you want definition updates.

Posted by stuart, 26 May 2008

Bad performance

I have been using AVG for years now, and have been really satisfied with it up to version 7.5. But the new one is a giant step back.

The scanner is *very* slow (about 3 times slower than v7.5), and the background scanner is so slow and takes so much CPU that it almost locks down my Pentium 600.

The user interface (free version) became very basic. If you shut off the link check (which slows down Firefox and produces extra traffic), the tray icon wil constantly signal an error,....

Again, I *have* been a fan of AVG for years, but now I have to say: KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF !!

Posted by derBeobachter, 28 May 2008

AVG free

AVG anti virus package continues to be an excellent base protection programme, don't forget the free part :-) it works and it does not cost money, that has to be good, and it is.

I have downloaded the newer AVG 8 onto 3 machines for friends with not a single problem, the only caveat that I would add there though is not to use the AVG site itself as it is incredibly, slow running at near dial up speeds, satellite sites are much swifter.

Posted by Chris Doran, 02 Jun 2008

Ever heard of open source?

You write: "The word 'free' often equates to an inferior product but, in this case, there is no doubt that this is a professional product.".

I'm sorry? I take it you've never heard of open source software? I wouldn't call GNU/Linux inferior to Windows in any situation. Perhaps you should try a different opening line next time.

vnunet.com: in the eyes of the average PC user, free commercial software is often seen as inferior, from our experience (in publishing). This statement holds true, even though we agree there is excellent freeware and opensource software available.

Posted by GNU/Linux, 31 May 2008

AVG 8 UPDATES

I am a very big fan of AVG. I am rather disappointed with the latest version:

1. The scan is dead slow - I stoped it after 2hours (not even half-way), (AVG 7.5 used to take about 1hr 30min for my whole system).

2. The update keeps failing - solution go to http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-update download the latest update, either download it or copy the file/s to the AVG8 folder (under AVG). Go into TOOLS then UPDATE FROM DIRECTORY, locate the AVG8 folder, and select ok. Within a couple of seconds you should see a prompt for the update.

3. The Link Scanner is slow on Firefox, so disable the link scanner.

Conclusion a nice interface, providing AVG iron out all the problems, it should be as good as 7.5!!!

Posted by Ashley, 01 Jun 2008

AVG 8.01

So far I've been to 3 sites to get this version. Every single site has had problems. From AVG direct, I got a whole 87% of the download before it stopped and refused to start again. Another suggested a site... I went there and it downloaded in less than 30 minutes only to tell me that its corrupt! I can't seem to get a copy to download completely from anywhere, which is really frustrating.

Posted by Pauline, 02 Jun 2008

AVG

UP TILL NOW I AM VERY HAPPY WITH AVG8.0 , EVERY THING IS WORKING PERFECT AND SCANNING TIME IS VERY GOOD ON MY COMPUTER. I HAVE A REAL FAST MACHINE.

Posted by lourens van heerden, 12 Sep 2008

Evaluating AVG 8.0 Free

I find AVG Anti-Virus Free very powerful in eradicating the particular virus that always appeared on my computer screen. Before, I used AVG 7.5 but it was not strong enough to eliminate that nuisance virus. The same applies to Norton. It could not fight that particular virus. However, thanks to AVG Free. It really managed to clean up my computer.

However I found out that there are some few setbacks with AVG Free which I noticed on my computer. So what I can say is that AVG 7.5 is much more efficient but not so strong compared with AVG 8.0 Free. At the moment I'm using AVG version 8.0.169 - Free Trial for one month.
My comment on AVG Free Trial is that in some ways it's very helpful. But on the other hand it needs more improvement in order to help the users' computers work faster and stay free from any malicious works and programmes.

Posted by Tomaka Taulialia, 27 Sep 2008

AVG Anti-Virus Free needs more improvement

So far I see that AVG Anti-Virus Free is quite strong to eradicate the menacing virus that haunted my computer. However I see that there are some areas where I find that it is not so efficient compared with with AVG 7.0 . Now I'm using AVG 8.0 Trial Version for one month. I wonder if it can give more help in order to counteract all kinds of threats that always come and interfere the computer working system.

Posted by Tomaka Taulialia, 28 Sep 2008

Disappointed

I'm afraid that I have to agree with others who have commented on the bad performance compared to AVG 7.5.

I was very happy with 7.5, it did what it was supposed to in an efficient manner. This version is a resource hog, and since they are going to force me to upgrade by stopping the updates for 7.5, I have now switched to Avira free.

It's a real shame that they had to break a nice product in the name of "progress", but AVG aren't the only company offering good virus protection for free so I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

Posted by Charles, 01 Oct 2008

AVG Slow

All IT Professionals will agree that the best free anti virus program is AVG how ever from my point of view as a IT professional this software is slow and takes very long for a full-system scan espessically if you have a large hardive with 1000's of files on there.

Posted by Bridget Kelly O'Sheehan, 08 Oct 2008

Disappointed

Like many others I was perfectly happy with AVG Free for years up to and including version 7.5. Version 8.0 slows my machine and I also have to update manually every day. I'm now looking for a place where I can download version 7.5 again as I believe it will still be supported for a while longer. If I can't find it, I'll be trying Avast or Avira for the first time.

Posted by Tanigeu, 11 Oct 2008

A good choice for those on a restricted budget

AVG Free 8 has been the saving grace for my PC. Not only has it stopped threats before they even enter while I've been browsing and eliminated some annoying adware & trojans, it has saved me the punctured condom that is Norton. The guys at AVG do an amazing job to provide such a high quality program for free. Yes it might be a little slow, yes sometimes the update server is really busy, but for a free product it is top of the range.

I run a 10mb broadband connection so download speeds are not really a problem for me. I just think some of you giving the not so positive comments should think on the basis that it is a free program, when something is free you can't expect TOP service, but AVG really does go that extra mile.

10 out of 10 for this product.

Posted by Cheryl, 20 Nov 2008

Use Avast

Avast is so much better than AVG, it updates frequently and quickly with no disruption, I've been using it for the last two years with no problems at all. And like AVG it is also free.

Posted by John Martin, 09 Apr 2009

Seriously How Is This Better Then Avast and Antivir?

avg has lower detection rate and higher false positives than the other 2. its got the slowest scanner, and worst updater of the 3 as well. all three are free so that sure isnt an advantage. the only advantage it has over the other 2 is it doesnt have to be registered but unlike the other 2 it does have optional adware.

Posted by MattLee, 31 Dec 2008

AVG 8 - Come on you guys - this is free software!

As a user of AVG for years now, I have also noticed the time penalty in V8. However, since the software is completely free I simply schedule my activity around it. The world will catch up with AVG as hardware and infrastructure develops. I think its healthy for AVG to be advised of the issue but we should approach the subject as if were on the same side! (I am not affiliated with AVG excepting my appreciation of their work and user of their softeware).

Posted by Maxcter, 03 Jan 2009

Untrustworthy

A friend of mine recently had all kinds of problems with her PC, so she ran a different anti-virus on it and it picked up 13 infections that AVG didn't. Don't be a tight-ass and spend some money on something more reliable. You get what you pay for!

Posted by Shaun Vaughan, 21 Jan 2009

Wont update and wont uninstall

Jeez I made a mistake using a free program I installed AVG 8 build176 from this very site and it missed a few virus's at first but but after the first update it dealt with them.
BUT NOW not only does it not update, but it wont uninstall either, AVG do not help as they only advise people who bought their program, the freeware version is not registered with them so they dont help people. Fair enough but surely if you are stuck with an AV program that neither works nor uninstalls what are you supposed to do?

Posted by Steve Day, 31 Jan 2009

free stuff

you dont always get what you pay for.we live in a market place where some companies have made huge profits on the basis of joe public believing the saying "the more you pay the better the product"
just bear in mind the words more money than sence,so buyer beware is the best saying to go along with,as for avg i have run it very well with no problems for many years also rising is also free too and just as good if not better.

Posted by john, 01 Feb 2009

Good Software

AVG Anti-Virus Free is brill. My computer had a Trojan Horse virus (you may know: one of the hardest to remove) and it was from messenger. But this removed it straight away! And it's free!

Posted by Who Wants To Know?, 06 Feb 2009

avg update

i bought avg 8.0 and on instalation it did not install the update control file and i am not getting much help from avg

Posted by peter, 07 Feb 2009

Better the devil!!

I've used Norton for several years but since installing Norton Internet Security 2009 have had problem after problem, blue screens, painfully slow PC and so on. I was thinking of ditching it for AVG but after reading all these comments I wonder whether I should stick with the devil I know rather than change to one I don't. What do others think?

Posted by Albert, 12 Feb 2009

Latest AVG 8 15MB update

Be warned this update appears to stop internet Explorer working.
Like others who posted ,AVG appeasrs to be be able to be unintalled that easilly too.

Really fed up with the thing now and thinking of AVAST.

For heavens sake dont but the AVG upgrade!

Posted by Phil Waller, 14 Feb 2009

scanning runs too long

I downloaded the free avg yesterday. I am having a problem with it running. It starts to scan and runs for 5 or 6 hours at a time. I don't think this is right. Plus, when I click on my icon to get my mail it doesn't open. I have to turn my computer off manually and restart it. Then the scan stops and I can get my mail. I don't know what to do about this problem.

Posted by Sharon, 18 Feb 2009

What should I do ?

I don't know waht to do Avast isn't the one for me and I not to sure about AVG I haven't heard many good commentss on it. What do you think I should do ?

Posted by hemal, 21 Feb 2009

AVG

AVG used to be good, not anymore. From version 8 onwards it has gone down hill. Try Avira as an alternative, much better, alot faster and far less system overhead.

Posted by Luke, 26 Feb 2009

try pc tools

their anti virus and threat fire along with spy bot and your well covered for free its also low demand on your system

Posted by nigel, 09 Mar 2009

AVG free

AVG Anti Virus Free has improved greatly over the years, for it to compete against a multitude of companies that charge a fee is gratifying. It is so easy to download and simple to control and monitor, well done AVG.

Posted by Allan Davenport, 09 Mar 2009

8.5 download failed twice

I have tried to download AVG Free from this site on 2 occasions. Windows reported the download was from an unknown source and would not run it without permission. I gave permission and it reported the file was corrupt.. This happened on both occasions. I have AVG Free 8 and find it superb. I hope I will be able to update sometime.

Posted by Walter, 21 Mar 2009

dissappointed with avg 8.5

i used avg 7.5 and found it exceptionally good as it was fast, secure and reliable. since i installed avg 8.0 and also tried avg 8.5 i got many problems with the pc. now trying kaspersky

Posted by butt, 22 Mar 2009

What a difference

After using Norton and then AVG latest version I found both slowed down my system. Not happy I tried the latest version of AVIRA and what a difference. If it continues to delvope at this rate it will become the rave.
Who needs to purchase so called up maket products?

Posted by Tony Slater, 26 Mar 2009

AVG 8

Come on for a free one its great, I have had years of protection free. The ver 8 works fine on a modern spec computer, virtually undetectable in the back ground. Much less than previous versions of say, Norton. But We want more bells and whistles so more resources have to be available. The secret is to update your computer not blame the makers of such a fine program

Posted by Martin Ryan, 29 Mar 2009

Won't scan and having probs with other programs now!

I've used AVG free ever since I stared using the internet, but their seems to be major probs with this version, I started having probs with some software after loading and did not connect the two till reading the posts here, it also has probs loading the updates unlike 8.0 and now having checked it has not done a single scan since upgrading from ver 8.0. So at the moment it is providing NO PROTECTION AT ALL to my pc apart from emails (and who knows if it's really doing that!)

I've got to look elsewhere to protect my pc.

Posted by P G, 31 Mar 2009

NIS 2009

i also tried NIS 2009 and its useless,it let in a trojan on messenger and wont protect messenger beta 9,so have got rid of nis 2009 and put my reliable nis 2007 back,spoke to an norton agent and he treid to tell me the trojan was already on the pc,but when u install another norton product the first thing it does is scan for virus's and it found nothing,and the trojan became attached to nis 2009,as i rebooted the pc back to when i bought it and reinstalled nis 2009 and the virus was still back on

Posted by Edgar Mills, 31 Mar 2009

AVG 8.5

I wish I had read this thread before I downloaded 8.5. It completely clogged up my machine and I was unable to use it for 3 days. It has cost me many hours of frustration and also a fair bit of money to have AVG completely removed from my computer. I was perfectly happy with 7.5, but now I am going to download one of the others. Never again will I trust AVG.

Posted by Ron Nelson, 04 Apr 2009

Impressive

Impressivemvery impressive when u download it and use it it works very well,next time the updates come on ,just try and get the up dater to work nearly impossible in fact it is impossible and try and contact them,try getting blood out of a stone,mind u i nearly did last week

Posted by Edgar Mills, 10 Apr 2009

Refund

I purchased AVG 8.0 but inadvertantly pressed the purchase key twice. The installed system is very satisfactory, BUT, I have not received my refund for double purchase of the same product. Will someone at AVG please deal with this asap. Thanking you in anticipation.

Posted by John Rice, 23 Apr 2009

AVG to Avira Antiv

I have been a big fan of AVG for sometime now and have had no problem downloading previous versions. I've tried several times to download the latest 8.5 version and have failed getting it to load on my PC. I've just installed Avira Antivirus and had no problem at all

Posted by Darren Jones, 04 May 2009

AVG 8.5

Having paid for for two years protection for two machines with AVG, I downloaded the 8,5 upgrade as demanded by them. It did not give any option, as 7.5 was being switched off on 30th April. It partially downloaded 8.5 and gave me a new Licence number, but that was it! 7.5 was switchedI off by them, so I emailed to tell them that I was now without cover, so required help at once. I received a srandard reply two days later to tell me that they would deal with my problem in due course! That's the end of AVG so far as I am concerned!

Posted by Derek H Roberts, 09 May 2009

AVG 8.5

I have a brand new dell studio. I have been running Norton Internet Security for over 6 years. Have now installed AVG 8.5. It is the best Antivirus I have ever used. I think most of your guys probs arise from having older pc`s coz it does slow your system down a bit but not noticable on a powerful pc.

Posted by Steve, 17 May 2009

No GUI

I'm running Windows Vista Ultimate.
I have AVG Anti-Virus Installed and according to Microsoft's Security, AVG is installed and I am protected. But I have no User Interface on AVG. The trouble with this is that I can't "Update", so I don't think I'm kept up to date with my protection.
When I click on the icon on the desktop, a message comes up saying; "failed because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. View Application event log".
Also, there is no icon in the Task tray.
I have tried looking at the even viewer but it doesn't give me any usable information.
I have un-installed and re-installed including re-booting between.
But the GUI just doesn't return.
I have been to computeractive reader's,

Posted by Reg R Pratt, 28 May 2009

AVG 8.5 free upgrade

Wow what a mess. Have been using AVG 7 without problem but had to upgrade as there was to be no support for version 7.
After installing 8.5 everything is in Dutch and despite many attempts to revert back to English it still remains in a language that I don't understand.
How do you scan if you don't understand the instructions

Posted by Chris, 04 Jun 2009

AVG 8.5

As many alike my computers and AVG 7 were as 1???Not anymore?3.5 hours to scan and the amount of false possotives is rediculous?One thing i did find was useful was the extra removal tool for Win32/Parite trojan but when i scanned using a trojan remover i.e being Trojan Remover 6.7.5 it actcualy said that the parite was in the AVG file???So it came as no surprise that they had the Parite remover tool(kinda convienient)Am trying again with N.I.S-09 and also Avast and antivira??But a cute little release that has hit the freeware is COMODO internet security(complete suite)This i have found will pick up everything,basicaly it misses nothing??Ilike this a lot and will run until further notice???By the way GLAD TO SEE NO-ONE MENTIONING dare i say McAffee??ROFL tears streaming down my eye's??But Still have to respect AVG for series 7 as we all used it and loved it but 8.5 IF PURCHASED ask em nicely they might give you a refund??

Posted by lydonsback, 04 Jun 2009

AVG

No matter how good a system is if the AVG company resolutely refuses to reply to customers problems then it is a failure.
I've been a 3 machine user for 2 years and haven't had a single reply from AVG. Now they want me to renew but nowhere do they say what I'm renewing.
Surely it's not too much to ask for them to set out their offer in plain english. Alas I have, reluctantly to try and find a supplier that cares and provides an easy suplier/customer interface.

Posted by bruce, 29 Jun 2009

avg.8.5 is brriliant it's can protect ur pc

I try to instal avg free 8.5 and it's seems working fine so thax to avg.....

Posted by hendri adrianto, 03 Jul 2009

nice software

after installation of this software I have no problem with my computer

Posted by pankaj, 03 Jul 2009

AVG 8.5 FREE

AVG is a profit making company for heavens sake so do not expect a full service for a freebie.

BUY the full blown version and stop winging you cheap skates.

Posted by David French, 08 Jul 2009

AVG v 8 updates

Can someone confirm what the addtional logo to the Microsoft Windows logo shown when updating. This mysterious logo consists of a rectangle divided into four quarters coloured red.blue,green and yellow but there is nothing to show what it represents.
The second point concerns whether updates that appeared during a period when I cannot get to the internet is automatically included in the next update.
Otherwise I think AVG v.8 works very well.

Posted by Wing, 18 Jul 2009

Should have tried AVG before!

Download worked without problems and got rid of a virus that Norton could not! I also saved nearly £60 for NOT renewing Norton for another year - should have tired AVG before.

Posted by John Robson, 07 Aug 2009

It works for me.

Recently bought an Acer 5536 laptop and installed AVG 8.5. No problems to report. Have done a couple of all-night scans and pc is squeaky clean. Quite happy with the level of protection for a free program.

Posted by Mike, 09 Oct 2009

AVG install

This version seems to believe it will have issue with zone alarm fire wall.asks you to uninstall it. Why?other versions run fine with it.

Posted by L.Fletcher, 16 Oct 2009

Incompatible with Zonealarm?

After downloading AVG Free9, the installation stage was halted with a dialogue box instructing me to UNinstall my Zonealarm firewall. I am very reluctant to do this, my AVG 8.5 worked perfectly with this firewall so why is this new version demanding that I must do so?

Posted by Frank Ashcroft, 16 Oct 2009

AVG is crap

It is crap compared with Avast, all hail and praise Avast!

Posted by ding dong, 17 Oct 2009

BSOD!

Within minutes of installing AVG 9 I had the BSOD, took me an hour to sort my desktop out! 8.5 Runs great, as has all the other versions, I'll hang on until I absolutely need to upgrade, even then i may use another free anti-virus?

Posted by Chris, 18 Oct 2009

PC Freezes with AVG

I've had AVG since version 7 had no problems till version 8 then PC kept freezing up then BSOD so uninstalled it won't use it again I use Avira had no problems since.

Posted by Chris A, 22 Oct 2009

Not working

File corrupt, don't bother.

V3.co.uk comment: the download is not corrupt. The file downloads directly from the AVG server. However, make sure it is fully download before trying to install or it will appear corrupt.

Posted by Pe, 23 Oct 2009

AVG Version 9

Just installed version 9 on 3 computers, no problems and all running perfectly

Posted by Neil, 26 Oct 2009

Stops my download manager working properly

If I download rar files with my download manager they are corrupt when I try to extract the files, I went back to 8.5. It took hours to find the reason.

Posted by Trevor Talbot, 27 Oct 2009

Zone alarm issue

I checked out the grisoft websites forums.The AVG team suggest that it is OK to ignore the warning and install any way.I have done this on a desk top run XP and another run Vista with Zonealarm running with no problems.

Posted by L.Fletcher, 31 Oct 2009

AVG Free 9.0698a1730

Installed on four machines (3 WXPpro and 1 Vista Home) - and all four ran VERY slow and their hard drives were continually accessed?

Went back to 8.5 and sanity was returned!

Now I am being told by AVG that I have to upgrade(?!) by 1st December - but there appears to be no change in the version available (and I see lots of people are moaning so it is not just me?). The worst thing is that I can't get any response from AVG having reported this problem four times via the ffedback - and the forum is not accessable by using the passwords etc. I have from them!

NB. I know this is a 'freebie' but it should still work!

Posted by Peter Leadbeater, 04 Nov 2009

AVG9 Download manager OH NO

Just tried the Free AVG9 download. I read the more section of the Computeractive article on the new AVG. Some one had commented that going straight to free.avg.com was easier. Actually it is just as misleading. But that was the least of the problem. AVG point you to a partner site for the down load then all you get is a AVG down load manager (800KBish). This has the following problems: 1 it wants to do a live down load and update, that means that my preferred method of going to AVG getting the down load then disconnecting physically from the internet, then unloading the previous version before loading the latest version can not be done. 2. after I had loaded it i tried an uninstall it stopped my IE8 from working after all the restarts required. So that means my other means of updating Free AVG ie by down loading on one PC and moving the down load to another PC difficult if I go direct to the AVG partner. I am about to try the 72MB Computeractive version. I really hope this works because I like the previous versions of AVG and have loaded it on my sons, daughters and brothers laptops using the one down load technique ( saves on down load capacity).

Posted by Dave, 05 Nov 2009

AVG Anti-Virus Free 9.0.698

If you have a quite slow connection, don't bother with the AVG Security Toolbar stuff unless you absolutely have to.
It slows Firefox down to a crawl-about the speed of an old version of IE-if you can't remember that, it means you are often left looking at a blank page for up to a minute while firefox tries to connect & download the desired page.

Posted by DG, 06 Nov 2009

AVG 9

I have downloaded this upgrade, but on the user interface it says that the license expires on the 4.12.09 what does this mean. I am a home user, but cannot understand this.

Each day it updates via the update manager, but says that the system requires a restart, the last one didn't!

Please advise.

Posted by Vanash, 11 Nov 2009

AVG 7.5 good AVG 9 Bad, Avast 4.8 better

1st off, Chris Wiles, you should run this program before you put your name associated with it,(and if you did, I'd like to chat about your true thoughts and what you are running on your personal rig) because over the last several years I've read your reviews and analized/tested many of the products that you've reviewed and they are usually right on target, but not this time buddy because AVG's done gone South for the Winter.
Ok look, I run/maintain 8 computers at work and 2 at home and help out a dozen friends/gamers and colleagues with their computers and in the past I have seen them run into problems with the preinstalled trial Antivirus software that comes with these system, Norton, McAfee, Eset, CA, etc. etc.. While these bundled trial AV programs do a good job for the most part, they are resource hogs and cost plently to buy. Trust me I know from my experience with my Time Warner Road Runner Turbo account at home that comes with CA's AV. (Computer ASSociate), talk about a resource hog....
So I've gotten many calls/requests to install something better and cheaper/free. In the past I have found AVG to be fairly comprehensive at keeping these systems clean and running fast. Recently though 6 of these people have called me to complain that after they have updated to AVG's newest version 9.0.707, that their computers have slowed down and take forever to do scans, (Ray said his 2 month old i7 Quad core 4GB RAM system took 4 hours to do a scan and it found nothing). So I have uninstalled AVG 9 and switched 4 of these to Avast 4.8 and everyone's systems are faster and the scans are quicker. (Ray called me this morning after Avast ran its first full scan and it found 3 trojan downloaders and the Win32/Netsky virus, which Avast Quarantined and removed, and that AVG never found, now his system is blazin fast again). Tonight I have 5 more people who want me to come over and switch them too.
Although AVG might have been a good free alternative at one time, it is no longer a viable source of protection. Kinda like the way Lavasoft's Ad-Aware program use to be the best antispyware and now I know an 8 year old that can get junk past its antispyware engine.
I've also noticed that while once easy to contact, their support is unreachable of late at AVG.
Final words: Don't risk your sysem getting infected by using AVG anymore. If you can't afford or don't fell that you should have to pay for a Full Blown Antivirus Program and if you would like a rather safe/light-on-your-system, FREE, Antivirus Program with customer support, I'd give Avast Antivirus a try, also Avira Antivirus is pretty good. Both of these provide good protection and don't slow your system down much.
NOTE: while running a full scan, ALL AV's eat resources and will slow you down somewhat, so don't expect to be gaming or downloading/filesharing/ video editing, etc, while running a full scan and not slow down a little bit.
HINT: always schedule your scans at a time that you will be away from your computer, like during dinner, or when your favorite TV show will be on, like me, I run mine during Monday Night Football. )

Posted by Brian Fitzpatrick, Tech Support JSWF Inc. (currently running AVast 4.8 Pro), 16 Nov 2009

CAN'T DOWNLOAD AVG BECAUSE THE INTERNET KEEPS DISCONNECTING

Since yesterday, I have been trying to download AVG Anti-Virus Free 9.0, but without any luck at all because the internet keeps disconnecting. My computer has been on all night.

This morning the download was almost 100 percent complete when suddenly the internet connection got disconnected.

Anyone else having this problem?

Anyone have any ideas why?

Anyone have any ideas on how to download AVG Anti-Virus Free 9.0 SUCCESSFULLY?

Thanks

Posted by Gina, 14 Nov 2009

AVG Heartache

Installed version 9 , it appears to switch off windows defender , is there a solution to solve this , pity updates stop on 1 december

Posted by scott, 16 Nov 2009

download AVG free

download avg free Thats a laugh i tried lots lots of times from avg from computer active on computer and from mag
.

Posted by h crowther, 20 Nov 2009

I'M CHANGING FROM AVG

Days wasted trying to download avg9 and uninstalling avg8.5. I finally found an uninstaller tool that worked at: http://www.avg.com/ww-en/download-tools in case anybody else is having uninstall problems. I am now going to try Avast after reading numerous sites.

Posted by chiangmaicharlies, 22 Nov 2009

Running like the gnats*******

Brilliant.Firsty time dowmload and running like a treat

Posted by D Barnes, 22 Nov 2009

Upgrading AVG 9. slow down your computer

I'm using AVG 8.5 it was real good without any problems, until the prompt pop-out asking me to Upgrade to AVG 9.

I'm a online gamers, After i upgrade to AVG 9 everytime i start run my online gaming, my computer will slow down until the game become 'not responding', which this never happen before.

I checked the task manager to see what program that use so much CPU usage until my computer runs down. It's show avgrsx.exe use 99% of CPU usage, and that is a AVG's Resident Shield. I have to turn it off to play my online games.

Another problem is, Any fullscreen programs will always been minimized by AVG 9 every 30mins.

I also checked AVG official forum, lots of peoples report a same problems as me.

Posted by John Blair, 29 Nov 2009

avg 9 uhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

tried avg totally slowed my computer down now use avast which is gr8 i also have spyware doctor which is a gr8 antivirus program i close down avast and use spyware doctor to do full scan of computer and it found trojans that avast could not find though avast is good 2 try spware doctor if having problems with your computer it works gr8

Posted by dave, 30 Nov 2009

sue

i have avg 9.0.709 installed.Are all the problems only on the free version? i have no problem. I LIKE IT VERY MUCH!

Posted by smit, 04 Dec 2009

Load of rubbish

I bought AVG 8.5 and everything seemed fine on my pc, no real problems, but then I upgraded to AVG 9.0 and my pc basically stopped working.
It seemed to take forever to start up. Every programme I tried to use wouldn't work properly and the whole pc was just so slow. The words "not responding" appeared so many times I got fed up with it.
It would take over 4 hours to do a scan.
In the end I uninstalled it, which was a challenge in itself.
Overall I wouldn't advise anyone to use this.

Posted by mark, 22 Dec 2009

avg 8.5 for free

run this n the back ground...use norton as main anti virus what norton does not sort AVG finds..never had a problem thanks avg

Posted by rob, 26 Dec 2009

Windows 7

does this work on windows 7 ?

Posted by Zoe, 05 Jan 2010

AVG 9.0

Downloaded AVG 9 no problems with it very pleased.
Had Norton 360 before now that was a pain !

Posted by John White, 15 Jan 2010

Avast Anti Virus

Hello is anyone there! I have just received the following email 'Avast has detected a secure connection from your mail program (process msimn.exe)to the POP server74.125.77.208 (gmail.com).
This type of connection cannot be checked for viruses. Please sizable SSL/TLS in your mail client so that the scanner can scan your mail. The mail scanner will provide the SSL/TLS security itself.'
I do wish all the Whizz Kids out there would write in a language we the thick users could understand! Less Jargon, more 'STEPS' 1. 2. 3. and so on.

Posted by Graham Headon, 27 Jan 2010

AVG & ZONEALARM

Bin using avg free for years but version 9 did not like zonealarm so gave sygate free a go, all seems fine.

Posted by Bob, 03 Feb 2010

AVG problems

Been using avg for a few years. Everything OK, I presume, up to the day I downloaded the new AVG 9. (free versions) I use the Inland revenue CD ROM to run a payroll, which had been fine for two years, then I went to do the payroll and it refused to work, saying contact website problem with the CD. I contacted the Inland Revenue, they asked me if I had installed any new programmes, I suggested that i had downloaded the new AVG and they presume this is affecting the fire wall already installed on the PC. I am not a computer expert in any way, I would just like to know what i have to do to put things right, as April is now approaching fast and I need to ship the figures off to the Inland revenue and at present I cannot access the figure to send.

Posted by Barbara Blight, 18 Feb 2010

UK Price

Price for AVG in the UK offer for 2 years £74.99
Price in US for 2 years $76.54
Even at $1.59 exchange rate the UK price should be around £51
Why do we always have to pay more here in the UK

Posted by Roy, 04 Mar 2010

AVG 9

I have used Avast free for years-no problem,
don't overlook that people using a firewall
and are also use a wireless router will have two firewalls,this will slow up yopur computer to snail pace

Posted by robert, 12 Mar 2010

avg 9.0 free

Ihave had avg 8.0 for ages no probs downloaded 9.0 my computer takes for ever to come on everything slow constant probs.Have given up and uninstalled.tried avast 4.8 as recommended from others and seems to be fine now.As a beginner thought it was something i was doing wrong so very pleased to see i wasn't the only one struggling with this problem.

Posted by ML, 23 Mar 2010

Avg Anti-virus Free 9

I first used Avg 7 ( Brilliant ) and carried on with all the following until
Avg 9 It nearly ruined my desktop, but it did go on a netbook I was using , I am Switching to a laptop but dont think avg is worth trying
again as a lot of people have had problems and as I am no techo
I can do without making problems. Thanks for the years previous
Avg 9

Posted by SYLVIA HULME, 04 Apr 2010

need more help

hia guys, i have noticed an attack of a virus since yesterday i am looking for to download a free antivirus as i am not in a situation to afford to buy an antivirus. i would appreciate any help and guide to find free antivirus product. xx

Posted by kim, 27 Apr 2010

avg 9

Tried to upgrade from 8.5 to 9, couldn't get on the net.
tried again no good.....so went to add/remove progs to delete 8.5...it wont delete but isn't protecting my pc.

Can anyone help please !!!

Posted by R Stephenson, 16 Jun 2010

AVG Free 9

What are you people on? By the sound of it half of you should be no where near a computer, you boast about the systems you are running yet gripe about paying for antivirus protection and when you get it for free moan about that too. Simple solution...if you don't like AVG 9 use something else and stop moaning. I run 4 systems all with AVG 9 and operate around the "Dirty" side of the net nothing slowing me down.

Posted by Paul, 03 Aug 2010

help

i cant access this software,pls help aneone

Posted by ranjk, 05 Aug 2010

avg free

we have 4 laptops and 2 desktops the avg free has always worked great with me although 2011 will not download due to me having microsoft security essentials on my xp laptop my children had a new laptop each recently with windows 7 and both have downloaded avg 2011 but we have not added security essentials yet if it was a choice it would be avg and probabaly something else that works with it.good luck to all.

Posted by sue, 25 Nov 2010

AVG Free

By the very nature of things the majority of posted comments are likely to be from people who have had problems. I'd like to redress the balance a bit.
I have used AVG Free for over 5 years, currently on Version 9.0.851, and have always been pleased with it. Over time it has become increasingly sophisticated and comprehensive. One of the latest improvements being that it now also scans for spyware.
Additionally I also use AVG Free with the free Zone Alarm firewall, and in my case I have experienced no problems. From my experience I would recommend both.

Posted by Jeremy, 20 Sep 2010

AVG

I have run AVG free on all my computers since 1995. My compter has never been compromised, yet the program has identified and removed hundreds of "nasties".

Posted by Adrian, 29 Sep 2010

AVG is good,vut watch out for Software-H-Q.

Whislt trying to reload AVG which for many years has performed very well, I was ensnared by this devious practice, operated by Software.-Pros.comQPS, who by a devious means, unknown to me got $69 out of my credit account. My Bank have stopped the payment, but their merchant bank is trying to get their hands on my money, in return for what? absolutely nothing. All should be alert to their slick practice of somehow masquerading as the genuine site AVG,and obtain your details for something that AVG would provide free of charge. AVG is an excellent package, but beware the activities of Software H-Q.

Posted by Roy Smith, 20 Nov 2010

AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011

You keep telling the world about this AVG free but no where can I see how to download it. Everytime I click on Download, it comes up with the fact that it is free Trial for 30 days and after that I have to pay. Am I doing something wrong?????? I am sending this via someone else's email address since mine does not have any risk cover at the moment

Posted by Llewellyns, 03 Dec 2010

They've ruined it !!

The new version 2011 is a disaster on Vista and XP machines. On XP machines it appears to use up all of the system's resources and slows the PC down to a crawl. On Vista you can't successfully upgrade previous versions without first downloading and running the AVG removal tool from the AVG website. AVG has always been my favoured free antivirus tool. I am now looking at alternatives.

Posted by Charles Ramsay, 09 Dec 2010

Windows 2000!!!!?

# Type: freeware
# Platform: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit
# Manufacturer: Grisoft Inc
# Size: 4.1MB
# Number of downloads:
1967347

Windows 2000 haha NOT!!! Learn the meaning of compatability!

Posted by Bob Dilan, 13 Dec 2010

great

Great app

Posted by don, 09 Mar 2011

HELP

Hi, I am a novice user. My current Micro Trend finishes in 4 days. I have read quite a bit about Norton and others too. Getting convinced on AVG Internet Security 2011. I run Windows XP. Use my computer lot for online shopping / banking and academic study as well as social networking and music. My precise question: With AVG Internet Security 2011 do I still need to buy AVG Anti Virus 2011 to have complete security? Will I still need AVG PC TUNEUP 2011? Thanks in advance. Tony

Posted by Tony, 25 Mar 2011

Unlucky few

I have used the FREE version of AVG for several years now. Currently, I have versions running on two desktops, one laptop and one netbook. These are variously running under XP and Win7.

PROBLEM:
When I put the latest vesion of AVG on my laptop (XP) everything slowed right down (more than 20 seconds to open a folder in explorer!)

SOLUTION:
I got rid of some programs that I no longer used (including that awful MSOffice 2010 stuff - which I replaced with the excellent and FREE Libre Office suite) and cleaned up my hard drive, which gave me back my missing speed.

I am, once again, one of the happy majority who benfit from using this product - what more can you ask of something that is truely FREE to download use and update?

With the range of O/Ss in use on, and the amount of customisation of, computer set-ups available to users it would be strange indeed if there were no 'unlucky few' suffering problems with updates of any software.

If you are suffering problems and you feel it is the software you are using, the simple answer is - get on the net, examine what is available and try something else, there are plenty of alternatives.

Posted by Dave Peden, 06 Apr 2011

FREE???

Something wrong here somewhere!! Downloaded this new version, but on installation it was talking like I had paid for it and wanted the license number. So not FREE then. I stopped installation and will re-install after someone has sorted it out.

Posted by Kaywivane, 12 Apr 2011

i agree

i need anti virus for free full time not for try

Posted by gaby habbouche, 21 Apr 2011

i wana get

i wana get avg to protect my mobile

Posted by mohammad zai, 01 May 2011

over charging

My daughter and i tried to download avg free anti virus, before it would download it asked for £9 charge for 2years service. (NOT FREE) I decided that £9 pounds for 2 years was okay so proceeded with the download and payment.
I got my visa bill a week later and was shocked to find i had been charged £38.85. Needless to say i want my money back and have cancelled avg and deleted their program. Please be aware when dealing with this company, they are not very honest people to do business with. It will be interesting to see if they print this comment in full.

Posted by BOB ASPRAY, 21 May 2011

free avg 2001 has a trojan

I downloaded the FREE avg 2011 until my new server was available with its own virus protection. Well be so carefull, try uninstalling it ( over and over and over again) it will NOT uninstal because it has embedded files in my computer that cannot be gotten rid of. So I phone AVG for help.
Yes sir we can get rid of it, it will only cost you £70 for us to do this and we can also instal AVG for only £30. WHAT A SCAM I think they should be looked into as this was THEIR FREE AVG that caused the problem. Be very carefull, I am not asking microsoft to help me with this problem.

Posted by f edup, 25 May 2011

AVG 2011

Glad I read these comments. Downloaded IE8 vice IE7, computer slowed by 20% estimated. I can live with that, but windows d.e.p. (not necessary for XP!) detects "malicious add on", so can't get latest adobe reader update or flash player updates either. Downloaded AVG 2011, and now takes twice as long to do anything, including boot up. Anyone got a billing address for AVG/Microsoft for the wasted time?

Posted by peter brent, 02 Jun 2011

our upgrade

I have been waiting 4 weeks for our free upgrade and it hasent arrived yet.OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IS:Donna6@talktalk.net.Remember:Donna6@talktalk.net.
It's a free avg antivirus upgrade.There is 15 days left and HURRY UP!

Posted by MR Ged Coster, 22 Jun 2011

OUR UPGRADE

Were is the upgrade!I am going to use avast untill the free stuped upgrade arrives.
GOODBY!

Posted by MR Coster, 24 Jun 2011

Good but not the best

Using this upgraded version of AVG AV Free.

The software is far from perfect in detections despite the white-list technology. It detects most of the Gateway Games as virus and have to manually Ignore it from the next scan. It still detects a Windows system file mfc45.dll as a virus and I think it is atrocious.
Otherwise, everything seems to be fine till a threat actually infects the drive.

Posted by Dwight, 30 Jun 2011

RE#: payment

I tried to pay $34.99 for avg virus protection, but why did it say its a international charge and would be subject to an additional charges to my credit card? how much of an additional charge? I could not find any info? so how how much more.
bkreft203@gmail.com

Posted by bill kreft, 23 Jul 2011

AVG pls do something

i hope it is the right time avast do something about all these bad comments that people are commenting

Posted by bright, 28 Aug 2011

Download antivirus on my nokia 2730

Help me download an active antivirus on my nokia 2730 now

Posted by Loveth, 02 Sep 2011

cannot updated my antivirus

i cannot uptdated my antivirus and my antispyware how can i update.

Posted by goutam debnath, 17 Sep 2011

I want a refund

I tried contacting every page available on AVG to get an answer on how to get a refund but all my messages were returned to me undelivered. My problem started last night when I purchaced the antivirus software and immediately after intalling it my computer stopped functioning and I had to have it fixed at the shop where they uninstalled the software.Needless to say I am not happy with the product and I want my money back.Will some body advise me on who should I contact, perhaps the CEO .

Posted by Said Hasan, 22 Sep 2011

AVG does not work with Zonealarm

My AVG Anti-Virus 2011 and earlier versions worked fine. I received a message to say I should download 2012.
Big mistake. It does not work. After much time wasting I discovered that they say you have to uninstall Zonealarm.
Not likely.

Posted by Peter, 13 Oct 2011

sooo angray!!!

needless to say i have viruses on virsues due to this "Anti-virus download" and because of that i am not being given my money back , why??!?! when i new in the first place i had 3 vireses and now i have much more due to this download. i either want my money back or i will be expecting to send you guys a phone call about paying the price or my laptop to be fixed with all theses problems since downloading it. !!!!!

Posted by gemma bell, 18 Oct 2011

You Get What You Pay For

I have been using AVG Virus Protection since I bought my first PC in 1999. I used the 'free' version for the first few years and the paid version ever since. I use only the AVG Virus Protection and a separate Anti-Spyware protection and a separate Firewall. While most of the 'PC Security' companies do a great job of protection against different kinds of 'malware' (Viruses, Spyware etc.), they aren't as good as protecting against ALL of the different types. I have found better results with individual protection programs instead of the so-called 'security suites'. They all claim to be the 'jack of all trades' but they seem to be the 'masters of one',

Posted by Robert Fricks, 21 Oct 2011

nothing is free!

When when when will people realise that nothing but nothing is free!? The days of so-called 'free' AV software are numbered. I have absolutely no knowledge of what processes are running in the background of these products, but you can bet your life that there is more going on behind the visible GUI than meets the eye! If I were the chief exec of AVG/Avira/Avast or any of the others (which I'm not) I'd be asking my IT developers to convert all those millions of users into paying customers! Enjoy - but think first; these are bona-fide companies that have wages to pay :-)

Posted by paultrus, 22 Oct 2011

they are lies, it will be never free

nothing is free when you think about it, i used to have free avg until i downloaded 2012 version and i have to pay, nothing is free, if i do get it free then thank the lord.

Posted by may, 27 Oct 2011

AVG 2012 nightmares

I have been paying for AVG for oveer 10 years I upgraded to 2012 and it promptly overwrote many of my settings (XP) including Internet home page. My 3G remote connection will only display websites while AVG is suspended.
I didn't agree to this. There is no way to contact AVG except through some SE Asia call centre who have no phone No. or means of identifying themselves as genuine but they offer to take over your PC to fix a problem they don't appear to understand. I have paid my last fee for AVG

Posted by Keith Williams, 01 Nov 2011

need protection on m mobile

I need protection on my mobile want to try this anti virus

Posted by happy , 05 Nov 2011

computer slowed down

after downloading 2012 (free) browsing the internet has because redicilously slow.
even when the page as loaded I cant do anything for a good few seconds.
how do i go back to 2011 or sort this problem out please?

thanks

Posted by Christian, 18 Nov 2011

Shame

Firstly, make sure that you link to the genuine AVG site, not the first URL you see with AVG in the search results. I've also found CNET trustworthy.

Next, no anti-virus software supplier guarantees that you will always be virus-free. Some are better than others.

AVG doesn't work with ZoneAlarm, and I'm a ZoneAlarm fan.

Whilst running AVG, I ran an ESET scan and found 3 Trojans (or variants of Trojans.) I'm now a paid up subscriber of ESET. I guess you only get what you pay for.

Posted by bob williams, 19 Nov 2011

Reverting to AVG Free

THere are no options on the GUI. However, when you choose to uninstall the full version, you are asked whether to uninstall completely or to revert to the free version.

Posted by Andrew, 06 Dec 2011

eliminate viruses from my computer

How can i eliminate viruses from my computer, I have an anti-virus AVG already but is not working what i do?

Posted by Cual es el mejor antivirus, 07 Dec 2011

the best

it is the best antivirus I think.

Posted by bilash , 30 Dec 2011

cannot get any sattisfaction of any one

i paid my fourty pounds to avg for securitybut have not recived any connetion at all avg have taken my money gave me an order no but once again they have takenmy money out of my bank account

Posted by jan hubbard, 02 Feb 2012

Good

Keep it up

Posted by Henok, 22 Feb 2012

martin

yes nothing is free but inteligent developers have away of making their money by improving on their product and upgrade as this will help his costomers all over the who may not have access to banks and internet transactions

Posted by martin anyanwu, 04 Aug 2012

martin

yes nothing is free but inteligent developers have away of making their money by improving on their product and upgrade as this will help his costomers all over the who may not have access to banks and internet transactions

Posted by martin anyanwu, 04 Aug 2012

AVG firewall NOT INSTALLED

HOW CAN I INSTALL FIREWALL..... it is displaying the same.

Posted by jitender, 14 Sep 2012

AVG 2013 lockups

After updating the previous 2012 version (free version) I now have to start my laptop 3 times just to get it working, ever since changing I have had slow or no boot-up. This is a shame as 2012 was working beautifully. Why can't companies leave things alone, if it aint broke don't fix it. Now trying to uninstall but that is proving problematical, Sorry AVG but a big minus in my book, now off to find another AV supplier.

Posted by garry coad, 07 Oct 2012

AVG 2013 A Load Of Rubbish

I received notification on my pc to upgrade to AVG 2013 which i agreed to. When it was finished i could no longer access the internet. I tried everything but to no avail. Come on AVG what are you doing thats it im finished with your products now.

Posted by Les, 10 Oct 2012

AVG 2013

After downloading AVG 2013 and losing my internet connection i then proceeded to remove AVG 2013 from my PC. All went well and my internet connection is back. It actually removed my local area connection from my network connections. I have now installed Microsoft Security Essentials in its place. I have been running it on my laptop with Windows 7 you dont even know that its there.

Posted by Les, 10 Oct 2012

10/10/2012 AVG UPDATE

Since I downloaded this nothing but problems

Posted by ricky, 12 Oct 2012

have to boot up 3 times or more since 2013 download

Whats gone wrong then, laptops just dont boot up, since this download, any ideas please avg

Posted by alain ibrahim, 22 Oct 2012

AVG interference

I only asked AVG for protection, I DID NOT give them permission to interfere with my computer operation & install unwanted other AVG services. I have had nothing but trouble since I renewed my 2012 account. Their support service is useless too, Offshore & inexperienced. I shall NOT renew next time.

Posted by June Greaves, 16 Nov 2012

terrible update

added lots of additional services, interferes with basic functionalities such as using windows explorer , slows down opening word and excel... terrible edition. had to switch away from AVG in the past because of interference with Zone Alarm, looks like will have to do it again...

Posted by Alex, 14 Dec 2012

AVG 2013 DISASTER

AVG 2013 has damaged 2 of our 3 PCs. It is a catastrophe - are they no longer validating their own software?

Posted by tony, 18 Dec 2012

Avg 2013 epic fail

First i like to say dont buy this product the previous version 2012 was brilliant however this one not only fails to install probably at times the update system doesnt comply to your manual settings it doesnt scan the pre selected folders and misses 20( bugs we purposefully put on a usb to test its integrety

Posted by omgavg2013 sucks, 21 Dec 2012

NO!

I upgraded to AVG Free 2013 from 2-12 My pc went into a continual reboot cycle
I did all the thingslike Safe mode rescue cd etc but nothing worked.
I did a reformat and reinstalled everything.I took a disk image first then put AVG 2013 on.
Behold! - the rebooting began again.
Lukily I restored from the image .
Major fkup with this version methinks

Posted by EMPee, 10 Jan 2013

Got rid of it

After upgrading from AVG 2012 the two PC's at home started to freeze and hang on boots. It took me a while to discover the culprit was AVG. Got rid of it.

Posted by Carlos, 10 Jan 2013

avg 2013 latest update causes windows 8 major problems - :)

having recently automatically updated to this latest version .2897, on a perfectly working laptop, i went to no sound, no playback devices found, media errors and interestingly the activation product id also somehow dissapeared and i was asked to activate (already activated) the operating system - system restores back to prior install appear to work, but as soon as reboot the problem arises again - checked all other applications and the culprit AVG 2013 - i've decided to clean up windows 8 to factory settings and not use AVG again! disappointed as i subscribed for 4 years with no real issues. AVG support advised me to repair the version - this didn't work either!

Posted by marvellous, 06 Feb 2013

Worst virus there is

AVG 2013 free offers search bar. With Win 7 and Chrome there is apparently no way to get rid of damn thing. It keeps popping up every time after the start. All suggestions found on net have failed. This is the lousiest thing that happened to me after years. Last time I touched AVG product.

Posted by zbalenovic, 08 Feb 2013

Sangat bagus

Saya telah menggunakkan Avg2013. anda bila lagi.

Posted by shukhairy, 13 Feb 2013

AVG 2013

This version is the worst....it has crippled my laptop to the point that my IT guy can not get the laptop up and running....my home PC's crawl and crash daily....this AVG issue is garbage....and I have been a paying customer for years....trying to get it off my computers but struggling at best.

Posted by Doug, 23 Feb 2013

Nothing But Problems!

If you haven't upgraded your AVG to 2013 then DON"T. I have been using AVG for years without a hitch but now there are frequent lock ups and it stops in the middle of scans all the time. Even scanning one item it won't complete. Fix the problem and don't fill people full of BS and blame them or say the problem doesn't exist. I'm less than a month away from switching for good.

Posted by Jack Larkin, 06 Mar 2013