Security

[shylock73]

I am trying to update AVG 8.0 but can`t because it keeps saying I have another security and I should clear it but I`m not sure if I should. Having looked in Control Panel I have uninstalled `Reg Cure` but still have `Mail Washer Free` and `Windows Defender`. Can you advise if I should get rid of these also? and is it advisable to re-install them after.? TIA.

[wendilla]

Hi I have just updated mine and if you read it will say if you continue to install it will automatically remove the previous avg Hope this helps

[shylock73]

Thanks wendilla, I`ll go and have another look at it after a nice big chinese dinner my wife is just dishing up, mmmmm where`s my chopsticks?

[shylock73]

Hi again wendilla, Well I feel full now for five minutes and have scanned avg for the info you gave me but my eyes ache looking for the sentence " Will automatically remove previous avg" I have purchased a `Free` inkjet refill for �2.99 but still only have AVG 7.5 Wot`s Appening?
Is Ethel, buildersmate, ACtheTROLL, clanad, out there?

[pauln90]

I recently upgraded avg free version.
After downloading the programme and saving to desktop I then started the install programme. At this point it advised that previous versions would be automatically uninstalled and the update went along smoothly.
I would suggest that you uninstall the previous version of avg and then download and install the newer version. This should avoid any conflicts. The presence of your other programmes should not have an effect. Only trying to install two firewalls should present problems.

[shylock73]

pauln90, Thanks for your input and I tried but still I get `You must uninstall the other etc,etc` But is it advisable to make my PC vulnerable even for a short while? I am not at all IT savvy so please excuse my ignorance. I am told to `save` AVG to desktop, how do I do that? Also the only security I have now is Windows Security Center. (As far as I know) Any further help to get AVG 8.0 would be greatly appreciated.

[wendilla]

Sorry I can't help you further but it does say while downloading that previous security will be uninstalled automatically. I would not think you need to run any thing else with the avg. But someone might come along with a bit more info for you.

[ianmunt]

Had the same problem,automatic uninstallation of v 7 didn't happen.Did a restart,went to add/remove programmes,uninstalled all AVG references.After this v8 installed without any trouble

[ACtheTROLL]

If it won't upgrade ... stop trying...
make sure you have the new install saved on your machine...

(personally I'd sack AVG ... get a decent scanner ... such as the equally free ... but unequally superior AVIRA
http://www.free-av.com/
(every review I've read in the last year rate avira far higher than AVG)

either way
disconnect your internet
uninstall avg 7.5
reboot
install the scanner of choice....
reboot
reconnect internet ... enjoy

again personally ...I'd
dump Reg cure ... it doesn't ...
I've never ever ever seen a positive review in any serious mag. they whizz and bang ... but it's impossible that any app could know every possible combination for every possible version of every possible prog in the world ....(just thinking about it gives me a headache)

the other two are OK ... shouldn't need re-installing

[shylock73]

Many, many thanks to all especially AC the `Man` , but I still don`t know how to save or should I uninstall Windows Securiy Centre (or if you`re american `Center)