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Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by raadeekaa, May 4, 2005.

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  1. raadeekaa Newcomer, in training

    Hai,
    I downlaoded AVG Antivirus free trial and updated it regularly.. but after the trial period expired, i downlaoded new trial and installed it.. but it says, the trial period has expired.. how can i rectify this.. The same thing happened with Spysweeper..
    Plz help me to clear this problem..
    Thanx,
    Radhika
    raadeekaa, May 4, 2005
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  2. RealBlackStuff Newcomer, in training Posts: 8,165

    RealBlackStuff, May 4, 2005
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  3. BillGates Newcomer, in training Posts: 101

    :wave: Yep that's the way to do It I started off with The free version becaue my Norton Antivirus Full system scan will not work

    Excellent advice realblackstuff EXCELLENT
    BillGates, May 4, 2005
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  4. Bipolar_Gargoyl Newcomer, in training Posts: 101

    I us AVG and Norton.. Avg has found things that norton didn't including a virus i had on a cd-r from 3 years ago that i didn't know i had. AVG is the way to go!!!
    Bipolar_Gargoyl, May 4, 2005
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  5. kol_indian Newcomer, in training Posts: 368

    hey radhika i

    check out digit they have that almost every month it is cheaper than using dial up for download,but check before getting digit they have a listing in the cover.
    kol_indian, May 4, 2005
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  6. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    you can get a free copy of anti virus programs from the US government. I'll try to send you one.

    I emailed you a copy of Norton corporate anti-virus. It's fully legal.
    Tedster, May 4, 2005
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  7. anils Newcomer, in training

    AVG Antivirus

    I think you must purchase a AVG 7 single professional edition which help you to have latest virus encyclopedia and removal tools and with additional features. It is the cheapest solution in the market these days just Rs. 2200/- (INR) and LICENCE IS VALID FOR 2 (TWO) YEARS from htt://welcome4solutions.com or email them at avg@welcome4solutions.com.

    They will provide you full support for the software.
    anils, Jun 4, 2005
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  8. RealBlackStuff Newcomer, in training Posts: 8,165

    Why pay when you can get it (legally) for free?
    Unless you co to all sorts of pr0n and warez websites, there is no need for that pro-version.
    RealBlackStuff, Jun 5, 2005
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  9. halo71 Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,290

    I totally agree with Bipolar_Gargoyl. I use both as well. I have a licensed copy of Norton's. But the "free" AVG seems to find more stuff. I doubt I will renew Norton's this year!

    Also, RealBlackStuff. I downloaded spysweeper from that link you gave. It downloaded as a trial version.
    halo71, Jun 7, 2005
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  10. marcus_damascus Newcomer, in training Posts: 27

    Spyweeper FREE VERSION

    Realblackstuff, is there anymore FREE spysweeper version for download?

    and yeah, i also followed the link you post, but i got the trial version only and yet its not even the newest version/build, coz it detected that i already have the newest trial version installed... the site must not yet been updated i think..

    so, do they still offer the real free version?

    big thanks! you're a great help to all of us.. :) :grinthumb
    marcus_damascus, Jun 7, 2005
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  11. RealBlackStuff Newcomer, in training Posts: 8,165

    Afraid those 'free' days are over. It's subscription-based now.

    But you can still get your PC scanned for free by them:
    http://www.webroot.com/services/spyaudit_03.htm

    I would not rely too much on them though. I hate to admit it, but the M$ beta-tool does a better job for free.
    RealBlackStuff, Jun 8, 2005
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  12. marcus_damascus Newcomer, in training Posts: 27

    thanks!

    aight.. thnks dude! >> realblackstuff

    i'll go check M$ betal tool you've mentioned..

    thanx!
    marcus_damascus, Jun 8, 2005
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  13. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training Posts: 25,949   +16

    Hells bells RBS, never thought I would see the day.

    Microsofts share price has just gone up lol

    Only kidding mate.

    Regards Howard :haha: :haha:
    howard_hopkinso, Jun 8, 2005
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  14. kraugie Newcomer, in training Posts: 28

    I use both as well, I agree that avg finds viruses that norton doesn't, but believe it or not, i've had norton find a virus that avg couldnt find. Anti-virus programs seem to be getting like anti-spyware programs, can't kill everything with just one.
    kraugie, Jun 8, 2005
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  15. jimflint1 Newcomer, in training Posts: 235

    Has anyone had trouble with AVG free version lately? What I mean is, when I try to download the latest updates, they'll download, but won't install. I get some message about the file being corrupted. I've tried it several times from the grisoft free site and also by clicking on the icon below and clicking "update". Just wondering if anyone else has had this trouble.

    Shane
    jimflint1, Jun 10, 2005
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  16. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training Posts: 25,949   +16

    I updated my AVG free today without any problems.

    Have you tried uninstalling then reinstalling the programme?

    Regards Howard :grinthumb
    howard_hopkinso, Jun 10, 2005
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  17. kraugie Newcomer, in training Posts: 28

    havent had problems with updates on any of the 6 computers i use it on regularly
    kraugie, Jun 10, 2005
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  18. jimflint1 Newcomer, in training Posts: 235

    I personally haven't tried it, but a guy on another message board had the very same trouble, uninstalled AVG, removed registry references, then tried to reinstall. He got a message that he couldn't install because a previous version of AVG was on his computer--though he could find no references to it anywhere. So, I guess I'm afraid to try because I may lose the program all together.

    Shane
    jimflint1, Jun 10, 2005
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  19. RealBlackStuff Newcomer, in training Posts: 8,165

    I have had 1 glitch only with them. A downloaded copy (2-3 weeks old) would not install on 2 different PCs. I made a fresh download, and all went well.
    Sometimes they introduce a bug of some kind, but it gets sorted real quick.
    Do a fresh download from maybe a day later and all should be well.
    RealBlackStuff, Jun 10, 2005
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  20. kraugie Newcomer, in training Posts: 28

    Gotta change something to fix the problem and reinstalling the program is usually a good place to start. Antivirus software is basically useless without updates anyway, so if you "Lost" it you wouldn't be loosing much
    kraugie, Jun 10, 2005
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