I am running Windows 7 and a couple of months back downloaded the antivirus program AVG2012 - free version. It's a bind getting the constant nagging to pay for it and I was thinking of dumping it.
However, AVG has now dumped me by telling me that the free trial period is over and I'm not protected. I have tried to remove it - but it's still there. Any ideas on how to fully remove it, please ?
Also, is there a recommended alternative ?
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Replace it with Microsft Security Essentials, free & very good. Avoid Norton & Mc Afee ! How are you trying to remove it ?
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I've been running AVG for a number of years now and never been nagged into buying the paid version, except when a newer version is released and you're given the option to continue using the free version or upgrade to the paid version. I always choose the free version and never hear anything else until the next year when version 'x' is then available.
I have to agree with you though. I tried removing AVG once and it was still there. It was almost like trying to get shot of AOL or Norton. Can't remember how I finally got rid of it other than via some advice I found through a google search.
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The proper removal tool should do the job:-
www.avg.com/gb-en/utilities
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Thanks Spam - job now done.
I was trying to use the proper remove program routine, it said it had done it but it was still there.
I think the 2012 version only may include the nagging - the rest of the family plus extra laptop all have AVG and don't get the nagging.
Anyway - it's gone now.
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Damn awful program AVG, it doesn't even stop very obvious attacks. MSE, Esset and Kaspersky only for me now.
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Rattle,
Maybe it's just a personal experience thing, but PCMag doesn't agree with you:
www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp#fbid=VklMYsWJAds
Quote: "AVG is our current Editors' Choice for free antivirus"
Anyway, I've just stuck on Microsoft's own one as per recommendation..
Last edited by: Dulwich Estate on Fri 28 Oct 11 at 23:57
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Unlike some publications, I am not receiving money from them, so I don't have to keep them sweet.
Also when they have tested it, I suspect it was on modern hardware, not the P4 512MB RAM type clappers AVG Free edition tends to get installed on.
I used to always recommend AVG but in the last two years it has become far too bloated and the way it details with licences is very unfriendly to none technical people. Many people think when it expires you have to then pay for it.
I find anybody can get on with Kaspersky or MSE just fine without any hassles. To me that is the most important thing.
I service around 3 PCs a day so I have a lot of experience in real life PC problems rather than seeing things black and white like reviewers do.
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>> Many people think when it expires you have to then pay for it.
As did my neighbour who paid for the new version when he could have just updated to the new free version. Very crafty wording. Even though he moans it's slowed down his PC he won't convert to the free MSE because he's paid for AVG!
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>>he won't convert to the free - because he's paid
I hear that alot as well! - plus, "how can it be any good if they`re giving it away free, you get nowt free in this world" type of thing.
Annoying sometimes!
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I often struggle to flog KIS, because people just say why would I pay for one when I can get one for free. I have to then explain around half my work is virus removal (was 2/3 but now had to move more into hardware) and nearly all the machines which come in with viruses either have McCrap or any of the free ones.
I rarely see infected machines with KIS, even Norton does an ok job.
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Apart of my normal tune up involves removing AVG! If it is a paid version then I will discuss it with them at sometimes just offer them Kaspersky IS 2012 at cost.
The 2012 version is supposed to be better, might have a play with it.
MSE is probably no better than AVG for virus protection, but it is much more user friendly and uses less resources, and that is why I recommend it. If it is a customer prone to viruses then I always recommend KIS without fail.
Although if I find a product with better margins and just as good detection rates etc I will switch. So far KIS doesn't have great margins but is the best product per margin ratio which is why I use it.
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>> The proper removal tool should do the job:-
It finally did. Many thanks.
I've got some of my speed back on my 2003 Advent desktop PC by getting shot of AGV and installing MSE instead. Am I right in thinking that MSE doesn't scan emails though?
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It doesn't, but your email provider does.
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But what if I have more than one email domain address?
i.e. Pipex and Orange.
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Why even bother with antivirus at all? Don't open dodgy looking email attachments, make sure Windows automatic update is turned on, and leave it.
Never caused a problem for me. :-)
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It is not that simple, that will only work if you can be 100% sure there are no holes in any programs on your computer.
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>> It is not that simple, that will only work if you can be 100% sure
>> there are no holes in any programs on your computer.
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Yeah, it is. It's not like flu where someone has to sneeze in the same room as you; provided you take a bit of care about keeping things up-to-date, you're perfectly safe. Ultimately, the biggest risk are so-called "zero-day exploits" which neither automatic updates nor antivirus software will protect against.
IE9 and Windows 7 are pretty rock-solid. Windows 7 runs its own scan on a weekly basis anyway, and it's never flagged anything up.
Besides, Rattle, you should be encouraging this - more business for you if it goes wrong!
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>> IE9 and Windows 7 are pretty rock-solid.
Some of us are still running IE8 and WinXP or Vista though. Not everyone must have the latest bit of technology - when the old stuff still works fine.
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>> But what if I have more than one email domain address?
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>> i.e. Pipex and Orange.
All the providers scan email into the smtp servers for virii, they dont want it floating around as much as you dont.
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>> All the providers scan email into the smtp servers for virii, they dont want it floating around as much as you dont.
Ta for confirming.
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Dumb question.
Apparently "All the providers scan email into the smtp servers for virii, they dont want it floating around as much as you dont. "
How come a common way of virus spreading is via email address books ? I am not trying to be clever - I just don't follow.
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Removing AVG 2012 - Skip
