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Posted by Robinb on April 24, 2008, 7:13 pm
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once it is done you need to configure the AVG settings
especially for scanning purposes
robin
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>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Contact AVG for AVG Pro v7.5 support, please.
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> Richard Fangnail wrote:
>> > I just had the worst time upgrading AVG 7.5 to 8. I didn't like 8
>> > because of all the new dialog boxes so I uninstalled and reinstalled
>> > 7.5. I don't like the AVG firewall so I turned it off, but whenever I
>> > restart, the AVG firewall is on again (I have my Windows firewall on
>> > all the time).
>> >
>> > If I check for upgrades in AVG it gives a long list of priority
>> > updates and optional updates. I'm afraid to click on those as I don't
>> > know what it will do. I'm pretty sure I can still update the virus
>> > database like before.
>
> For those trying to install AVG 8.0 please follow my suggestions:
> I have been beta testing it from the beginning and I have the pro version
> on
> 2 computers and the free on 4.
>
> Go into Add/Remove Programs and Uninstall AVG 7.5
> You will need to restart your computer.
> If you have AVG antispyware 7.5 you will need to back and uninstall this
> program
> If you have Maccafee Site Advisor you will need to also uninstall this
> program too.
>
> 1. Pick up AVG 8.0 here:
> http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition
>
> 2. Make sure you look on the left side and make sure you only download
> the
> free version.
>
> 3. Save the program in your "Downloads" Folder.
>
> 4. Once it is saved close the Browser.
>
> 5. Navigate to the Download Folder and double click the program.
> Give it a few seconds to start. You might see it on the task bar so just
> click on it to open.
>
> 6. You will see "Welcome to AVG Free Setup" Click Next.
>
> 7. "Acceptance Notice"- Click Next
>
> 8. "Accept Again"- Click Next
>
> 9. "Checking System Status"- Now wait - you will see a blue bar go across
> the screen. Once done- Click Next
>
> 10. "Select Installation Type" Click Custom then Next
>
> 11. "User Name and License" -leave what is there
>
> 13. "Destination Folder"- do not change anything
>
> 14. "Module Selection"- Put Check Mark:
> AVG Free for Windows
> Email Scanner
> Plug in for MS Office 2000/xp/2003/2007
>
> 15. "Email Scanning" Check- Personal Email Scanner Only
>
> 16. "AVG Tool Bar"- UNCHECK- Yes I would like to install AVG Security
> Center Toolbar. (you are unchecking this because it is very slow and not
> completely perfected yet.
> 11. Click Finish
> 12. Now you will see it install. Give it a bit of time.
> 13. When finished it will say "Installation Complete.
>
> 14. Once it is complete, it will close then re open.
> 15. Click NEXT
> 16. It will come to the Updates Box:
> Updates- Once a Day should be checked
> Scans- pick a time to scan- you will change this later
> Once Done- Click Next
> 17. You can check the Privacy or not, this is your choice
> 18. Click Next to get Updates- you will see a green bar go across to get
> the updates. Once Done click Next
> 19. You can Register or not- your choice
> 20. Click Finish.
>
>
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