avg 8.0

Oxoners


Joined: 24/01/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 12:09

A few weeks ago I posted a question about anti virus programmes, most members recommended using AVG 8, which is a free anti virus programme. I installed this programme and it has been working beauifully until this morning, when a notice appeared telling me I am now not protected. There is a message saying my update has failed because A.Bin is missing. I un- installed AVG and installed it again, but unfortunately I am still getting the same message. Can anyone offer any suggestions

dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 12:38

I upgraded to AVG8 a while back and it slowed my computer down so much it virtually stopped so I reverted to AVG7.5 which allowed some spyware in which in turn allowed someone to hack mky computer.

I now use Panda

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 12:55

Make sure you only have one anti-virus programme installed on your computer, if you have more than one they can conflict with one another and slow your computer down, so if you have more than one decide which one you are going to use and un-install the other(s)

Oxoners


Joined: 24/01/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 12:56

Only have one and that is the AVG 8

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 12:57

Oxoners I got the same mssage just do an update it sorts its self out.

graham


Joined: 20/10/2007
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 18:10

Copied from another forum



For all users of AVG, there is a cock up (sorry, error) in the latest .bin files which is causing the update to fail.



Grisoft are working on this at the mo.....





"Currently the update for AVG Free v8 is corrupted... you will have to wait for AVG Technologies to address the issue with the update.



The updates that your AVG currently have will still provide the protection it is setup to detect. In otherwords, just getting this update will not make your AVG Free ineffective and as soon as AVG Tech resolves the issue you will be able to update to the current virus definitions at that time.



Please be patient until AVG Technologies can address the issue."



Graham

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 19:07

Hi All

I had the free 7.5, and then message I was only protected for a further 1 Month after that I was no longer protected .If I wanted further protection I had to install 8 at a cost of £49.00 which I paid I thought it was better than Norton,So far no problems.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 20:18

chick



If you had followed all the instructions it took you to free site for 8.0. Sorry you paid for no reason.



As for todays problem. Had PC switched off this pm and when switched on problem had cleared itself. Because AVG is free you have to wait sometimes when problem ocurs Have used it for several years and always found that next day at latest problem is rectified.

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 20:42

I updated from 7 to 8 on the free one and after a month it came up that I was no longer covered. I tried several times to reconnect to the free one but no luck. And rather not be covered I paid because I was happy with AVG

WOODY


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 20:56

Try http://www.pctools.com easy, fast, good and its free

WOODY


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 21:01

Sorry should be http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus

Oxoners


Joined: 24/01/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
17/08/2008 21:40

Problem now resolved. thank you all for your assistance

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
19/08/2008 08:48

PLEASE BE VERY VERY CAREFUL i JUST UPDATED AVG AND GOT A REAL NAST SPY WAREWINDOSXPVIRUWARNING !!



iT STOPPED SYETEM RESTORE CHANGED USER SETTINGS AND PLACED ADWARE ON DESKTOP SAYING 3000+ VIRUS DETECTED HAVING SPOKEN WITH IT FRIENDS THEY KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHERS HERE WHO HAVE BEEN INFECTED.



iT DOES MEAN REFORMATTING YOUR DRIVE,



i HAD A GHOST OF MY C DRIVE IT WOULD NOT EVEN LET THAT WORK !!

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
19/08/2008 09:57

I got rid of windows on my laptop and installed Ubunto (Lynix). Its a gui interface and most of it is now compatible with Windows applications because so many people are now using Thunderbird and Firefox as their default Internet/mail. As its lynix you don't need to have any sort of Anti Virus because no-one has bothered to try to hack into it. I find it a lot easier to use than Windows and best of all its free.

Karen

Speedypaul


Joined: 28/03/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
19/08/2008 17:52

Well done Karen, not many are prepared to spend the time installing and learning a slightly different system. The computer mag, computeractive has a web site with loads of free, safe downloads - http://www.computeractive.com. Well woth a visit. AVG (anti virus), Zone alarm (firewall), Avast (Anti virus alternative), Spybot (anti spyware) to metion a few. Theres also all the other programs you might need, ie cd/dvd writers, word/spreadsheet, u name it its proberbly there. I dont believe that to keep a computer in running order, you have to spend money, just a little time. One goldern rule, always back up important files/drivers.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
22/08/2008 19:28

i had just about recovered suffering from over 500 viruses , then i was corrupted we have got the red box and the anti virus , they could'nt make out what happened and its taken them all this time to sort it out , hope it does'nt happen again , i thought i was having withdrawal symptoms

simbas

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
22/08/2008 19:42

most frustrating simbas but what a sence of acheivement whenyou have cured it ?

RedSnapper


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 540

Message Posted:
22/08/2008 19:53

i`ve picked up the blue screen and the red box as well two days ago, i wonder if someones targeting this forum site??

Oxoners


Joined: 24/01/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
22/08/2008 20:54

Nigel



thanks for the advice the system restore facility didn't work, looks like its a visit to the repair man for me.

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
22/08/2008 22:17

Red Snapper.Re: Message 18



I am wondering if someone is targeting this forum



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