AVG Free

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 11:46

My AVG free has developed a problem in that it can't update. it says ''connection failed'' however my internet is working ok, my friend also has the same problem. I removed the programme amd installed it again, but the problem persists, any ideas ?

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 13:11

Now fixed it.

fredred


Joined: 09/12/2007
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 13:25

How did you fix it I have the same problem

sparta


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 17:57

throw the computer out the f*#k*#g window..

dwr6rtr


Joined: 15/12/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 18:31

go back to free 7.5 version....this updates ok......the free 8 version did the same ,unable to update for me.

Cabbie


Joined: 30/01/2009
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 18:47

dump it and get avera

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 19:58

Don't dump it AVG is excellent but make sure you are using the latest version!!!



If you have the problem descriped above it is becasue of a corrupt file. Have a look here for the solution.



The problem with AVG can be found here http://free.avg.com/faq.num-1243#faq_1243



As with any problems, it is easy to type them in Google and find the answer!

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 10:44

Dear Andy re msg 7



Totally agree re AVG free.. in fact the "internet security" features in AVG/ Norton, etc "full" versions drive me insane - as they slow down the PC too much :(



Also makes the use of VPNs - virtual private networks - to connect to the UK - and many other useful progs- a nightmare.



Stick with AVG free and the built in Windows software firewall.



I would appreciate your comments on the Slingbox thread re the figures Nige and Gooligan have quoted for 3G performance - particularly upload speeds.



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/10509.asp

lobylud


Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 11:25

I had the same problem with AVG 8.

Couldn't get it to reload without an error message and when redirected got a website not known message.

The error detail googled came up as a trojan horse virus, not sure if it was though.

I did what dwr6rtr did.

I reloaded 7.5 and updates and it's working fine now.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 14:48

Do AVG still provide updates to 7.5. Usually after a new version is issued within a short period they no longer do regular updates for older versions.

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 17:26

Fredred, took it off my system and downloaded it again

dwr6rtr


Joined: 15/12/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 19:06

yes you still get updates without hassle......another good FREE antivirus can be obtained from http://www.pctools.com

settledhere


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 19:56

Would this be possible, having sorted out a few problems on a laptop, e mails were sent and received. then installed AVG 8 now e mails are being bounced back after some time.