I use AVG Free Edition! Should I continue using that, or is there a Free Antivirus that you can recommend, that does a better job and has better protection? Also, if I do change to something else, do I download that program first, then remove the old one, or do I remove AVG first, then [...]
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What would you say, is the best free Antivirus Software Program?
May 16th, 2013 
AVG I have the avg free edition I keep getting 3 files changed when it scans?
March 19th, 2013 AVG I have the avg free edition. It is scheduled to scan every time I turn it on. For the last week when it is done it says that it changed three files, the user32.dll file, shell32.dll file, and ntoskml.exe. Does anyone have any idea why it keeps changing these files or if I need to [...]
How to change default search engine for the FF address bar ?
March 13th, 2013 AVG Once I used AVG antivirus and they choosed themselves as my default search engine, only when typing something else then an url in the address bar, how to get rid on this ? Chosen Answer: go to the search bar and type as followed about:config then type in keyword in filter. then doubleclick on keyword.url [...]
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1 Comment »What exactly does AVG collect and report from your PC?
February 14th, 2013 AVG What exactly does AVG collect and report form your PC? The license agreement is rather vague and seems to contradict itself from time to time. I don’t need my personal info compromised again, and am a little leary about installing something that collects data from my computer. I also have game, ebay, paypal, warcraft and [...]
When i try to download something my net connection fails?
December 10th, 2012 AVG I downloaded AVG free and try installing it but it says ‘Connection failed, this application requires internet connectivity – if you are using proxy server, please specify the settings etc’. But the thing is i’m on the net right now using msn and facebook. I don’t even have a proxy server or do i ? [...]
Posted in AVG FAQ Tags: application, chosen, connection, connectivity, download, downloaded, facebook, failed, fails, free, installing, internet, january, proxy, requires, right, says, server, settings, something, specify, thing, using 1 Comment »What makes a good security duo with AVG 2011 Free Edition?
December 7th, 2012 AVG It has to be something I can download for free, otherwise don’t answer this. Chosen Answer: With an anti-virus product you can have just 1 more anti-malware and anti-spyware program …and that is what I have had for the last 5 years….to back-up Avast….. http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html contrary to some opinions….these 2 FREE products will complement [...]
Posted in AVG FAQ Tags: anti, avast, chosen, complement, contrary, download, downloadcnetcom, edition, free, html, http, last, makes, malware, malwarebytes, opinionsthese, otherwise, product, program, security, something, spyware, superantispyware, virus, yearsto 4 Comments »How can I uninstall AVG Free Anti-Virus 2011 from my computer?
October 26th, 2012 AVG This thing is driving me nuts. If I try to uninstall it normally with the control panel, it brings up a bunch of errors and its pissing me off because every hour, on the hour, it asks me to reboot my computer. I also heard AVG got hacked a while back or something, so I [...]
Is there a truly free AVG 9.0 download.. no ads to make you buy something.. no credit card?
October 5th, 2012 AVG I currently have AVG 8.5 antivirus on my hard drive and I keep getting a message poping up for the 9.0 and it says learn more and free download.. when I click.. nothing happens. I would like a link to a truly free download of this.. I got AVG 8.5 for free and am happy [...]
Does AVG antivirus require any other programs to make it run?
September 8th, 2012 AVG I have a friend who downloaded AVG Antivirus and as she was installing it, a pop up window came up and said in order to continue with the install she needed to update Roxio CD Creator. This makes no sense to me, so I am turning to Yahoo Answers for input. Why would an antivirus [...]
How do I install AVG free anti-virus/mal-ware/spy-ware protection?
August 15th, 2012 AVG I’ve heard a lot of good tings about AVG and how it’s free but also quality protection for your computer. So I’ve tried to download it a load of times but something seems to be going wrong each time. Could someone walk me through the process? I need protection but no money for it….Thanks! Chosen [...]