AVG Update

[Bazile]

I'm getting a message from AVG saying i've got to upgrade to version 8 - before end of may - i think

However they appear to be asking for a payment - and at the same time offering a free upgarde - i think ( if i am happy to continue manually monitoring my online security and i have my own layered security approach )

layered security ? - double dutch to me , not being an expert on the subject .

Any advice , anyone ?

Thanks

[gaz1250]

Yes Ive had that if you go onto there website there is a free version of 8.0 Im currently using it now

[gaz1250]

and sory I dont know what layered security is either

[puddicat]

whats the website addy many thanks

[jocon]

I have the free versions of AVG AntiSpyware and AVG Antivirus (versions 7.5) - I've heard nothing from them about version 8.

I think you must have the full (paid for) program - I looked at their website and they are offering an upgrade to version 8 of the full program to current program licence holders. From what you say it sounds as if your licence runs out at the end of May and you have to pay to renew it to continue with their full program.

I'm with you on the jargon - I can only guess that layered security means other antivirus programs that you may have.

[jocon]

AVG website -

http://www.grisoft.com/uk.upgrade

[vehelpfulguy]

You can download the AVG 8.0 free version from here

http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download?prd=afe

I have downloaded and installed the free v8 about a month ago.

Note that during the install it tries to install a browser toolbar that you may not want.

Select the advanced install, and when you get asked about the toolbar select No.

[Mattk]

i had this too! thanks to bazile for posting and vehelpful guy for the link.