Peachy Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Well, since Grisoft will be terminating support for AVG 6 Free Edition at the end of December, why not download the free version: http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/Ge...E/lng/us/tpl/v5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Thanks Peachy. I have it on my list of things to do to keep checking for when it was released. At least I got something crossed off today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Great. I was thinking I would need to do something this weekend to hubby's computer. I tried to install the trial version before but by the time the email with the activation came through the authorization date had passed. Maybe I can get it done this morning before I head out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I am now using AVG 7.0 on one of my PC's. Will it remain free after it gets out of Beta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeber Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I think the app will stay free, but I too wonder about the updates. I joined their forum so I could keep an ear to the ground, so to speak. I imagine any changes in updates or the client will probably be discussed there before it hits the Web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw_00 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 How does AVG compare to McAfee in coverage, stability, and non-intrusiveness?thanks/j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ct- Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 How does AVG compare to McAfee in coverage, stability, and non-intrusiveness?1000% better in every way shape and formgo get it (Pro version - pay for it, not the free version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rons Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Got the final release of 7.0 yesterday. Free edition works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Man Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Thanks for the heads up, Peachy ! I'm downloading as I post this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 I'm running the free version on one computer. So far, so good.Personally, I'd rather give AVG my money than to McAfee (paid them in the past) or to Norton. (I can manage to freeze any computer that I install anything Norton on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluttermagnet Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Thanks for the reminder, peachy. I downloaded v 7.0 last night. I will get around to changing over 'soon'. I have been completely satisfied with the free v 6.0. AVG is one of the very best, IMO. I think they plan to support 7.0 with free updates indefinitely, Jeber. I think that is part of their business plan. Apparently they feel that there is enough in the paid version to attract the financial support they need, and it is far better to give 7.0 away for free to others rather than have too many infected zombie machines making trouble on the internet. BTW anybody notice that the serial number thing for the free edition seems to have been dropped? I was not asked to give up an email addy or anything, they just download the free edition when requested. My hat is off to them. A great team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrke Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Shoot--I just got back from my aunt's in Virginia. I support her computer/software and was hoping AVG 7.0 would be out of beta before I left so I could install it but no luck. Guess I'll have to try and get my cousin to do it when he goes down at Thanksgiving. I pay for AVG Pro, but am grateful for the free version for senior citizens on budgets like my aunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw_00 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 1000% better in every way shape and formgo get it (Pro version - pay for it, not the free version)why would I want the pro version over the free one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Lover Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I have been using Version 6 for quite some time. I downloaded v.7 today and while it was loading, I noticed it un-installed 6 and used the number from that as the identifier for 7.Now, does anyone know how to shut off that annoying little box that pops up and says "AVG E-Mail Scanner"???????????Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 I have now dumped NAV2004 and am running AVG 7.0 on all 3 of my machines. I will never go back to Norton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ed_P Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 On a Win 98 machine the Defrag now restarts frequently since installing AVG 7. Did not have this problem with PC-cillin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Man Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 The only major differences I see, is that it takes almost triple the time to scan, as it does a very thorough, full HDD scan with heuristics, and it does not do an update check at a specific time, like in 6.0. It only gives you a choice of a 2 hour 'window' of time. So you never know when the server will download updates in that time, if there are any. The visual spinning icon that Martini Lover refers to is part of the new GUI. To get rid of it, you have to uncheck the icon setting in the E-Mail Scanner Properties dialog. It will run according to the interval you set OE to 'Check for new messages'.But these are small inconveniences, compared to the outstanding protection and very good automation this program provides, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rons Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 I noticed the slower scan as well. One would hope that this is by design to catch more 'critters'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 On a Win 98 machine the Defrag now restarts frequently since installing AVG 7. Did not have this problem with PC-cillin.Shut it down before you defrag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 I've installed it on 3 computers (4 partitions). It installed perfectly on ME and 2K but on both my 98SE computers (an HP and a Micron), it did not remove the v6 folder and did not install the v7 folder in the Start/Programs list.It's not a big deal because it runs fine and I manually removed the v6 folder with the shortcuts pointing to a non-existent program. I manually created a v7 and put a shortcut to the latest AVG in it.I'd still like to figure out why it did not install properly. If anyone has ideas, feel free to chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw_00 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Shut it down before you defrag.what if we want to do an automated (scheduled) defrag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 what if we want to do an automated (scheduled) defrag?A valid question.I manually created a v7 and put a shortcut to the latest AVG in it.AVG has a config option to look for updates when booting. You don't need to put a link to it in the Startup folder, or add it to Windows' Task Scheduler. Both approaches that I have used in the past with AVG 6.I manually removed the v6 folder with the shortcuts pointing to a non-existent program.I believe I had to do the same. But I had an extra file or two in the folder, like a copy of the original ini file, and that most likely stopped the delete folder process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 what if we want to do an automated (scheduled) defrag?Then either don't use AVG 7 or write a script to disable it first. Maybe an upgrade to WinXp will help as I have no trouble with slow defrags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 You don't need to put a link to it in the Startup folderI didn't need anything at startup, I needed a program listing. When I install new programs, I disconnect from the internet and shut off everything including firewall and AV before I do an install. The when I want to back on the internet, I start the programs again from the program listing. If they are listed there, I have to open windows explorer and go searching for it. Doable, but more of a pain, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Man Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 it did not remove the v6 folder and did not install the v7 folder in the Start/Programs list.It's not a big deal because it runs fine and I manually removed the v6 folder with the shortcuts pointing to a non-existent program. Thanks for pointing that out, zlim. I forgot to mention that little niggle in my post. That happened to me too. In the download instructions for 7.0, it mentions that it will automatically uninstall 6.0 (or some thing like that). It didn't. Perhaps they'll fix that bug in the next update to the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 I didn't need anything at startup,I misunderstood. You meant a shortcut in the programs menu. I understand now. I did the same thing, and for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Thanks guys. Phew, now I can stop worrying if some software on my two computers caused this and now chalk it up to the way it installs on some computers. Don't worry I'm sure I'll find something else that isn't working properly within the hour, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw_00 Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Ok - I tried out AVG7 Free. I have a set of infected files I've been using to test scanners. My results previously:EZTrust: Very fast, very configurable, poor coverage.Norton: Great coverage (practically as good as mcafee), great configurability. Speed: A real dog.Mcafee (Virusscan 8 consumer): Best coverage, fast enough, very poor configurability.AVG 7: Configurability is really good (though it would be nice to be able to schedule selected scans -but maybe you can do this by scheduling avgscan.exe or avg.exe (dos) directly - worst case - have to go to paid edition). Speed - pretty darn fast, faster than mcafee.Coverage: NOT GOOD! It found more trojans than mcafee (a plus), but, my one virus-ridden file (w32/klez, exploit-mimegen), shows up CLEAN in AVG 7. That really scares me. I've posted it in the guardian forum (which, i think is -the- place for AVG discussion, yes?) but until this is resolved I'm back on Mcafee. If anyone wants my virus test case I can mail it to them (zipped, of course). it's only 11KB./j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Let me see if I understand this. You prefer to use an AV that misses more trojans but flags a file that you believe is infected. So as long as that type of infection is prevented you don't object to picking up more trojans of the type the other AV would prevent. Interesting logic. Have you confirmed with other AVs that the infected file is indeed infected? PC-cillin's HouseCall is free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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