I must say that I’m slightly disappointed in Grisoft – the makers of AVG antivirus software. I’ve successfully used the free version of their software for several years and have praised their product, turning many free versions into paid versions for them. But recently, I have to question: what is going on with AVG updates? The last two major automatic updates have caused major problems with my computer system at home. Basically, AVG updated itself in the wee hours of the morning and afterwards I was unable to access the internet or my POP email. What a drag!
I’m not the only person experiencing this problem. Many people I know personally that use AVG have had the same problem. A quick search of various AVG forums reveals that this is definitely not an isolated incident. The solution to the problem:
- Completely uninstall AVG.
- Download the latest version.
- Install the new version.
I realize that the free version of AVG doesn’t come with any warranties, but come on! Since I updated to AVG 9, I’ve experienced several update issues. Back in the old days of version 7, we had trouble just getting the software to update itself automatically, now this? It doesn’t instill much confidence in an otherwise very good product. I’ll continue to use AVG and I will continue to recommend it to friends and family, but I will be keeping my eye out for another free antivirus program. Sorry, AVG…
yes, you are correct. I have had no success updating my AVG 9.0 the last couple weeks at least. It was always seamless before. I even uninstalled and reinstalled it! I too am looking for a new avenue. Sorry to say, because I too have referred many to AVG.
I can’t also use my internet explorer after downloading the AVG 9.0 over the weekend.I have tried all my best to uninstall it but to no avail.Help me please.thanks
I downloaded AVG over the past weekend and since then,I haven’t been able to use my internet explorer.kindly help me
Try downloading the AVG uninstall tool: http://www.avg.com/us-en/download-tools
Pick your version and run the program, following the instructions.
Please I downloaded AVG 9.0 last weekend.I was able to use the internet explorer for about three days but a question was asked then i clicked a question ”Save my answer as a permanent rule and do not ask me next time”.Right after choosing that option,my internet explorer went off.Please help me out
That’s the AVG firewall… I think that’s only in the paid version (which I don’t have), but…
I would assume that would you should do is double-click the AVG icon in your system tray to bring up the control panel for the firewall…. find you setting and remove it. Or you could completely reinstall AVG, which would be a pain.
Just follow the instructions above and you should be OK.
i can do remote access your pc and I will uninstall it, there might be some keys needs to remove in the registry that simple uninstall will not be removed