AVGFirewall with Vista

[M]

My AVG home edition security Firewall will not work with Vista. I have
tried turning off the Windows firewall, but I still cant get the firewall to
work, all the boxes remain greyed out. Can anyone help? Should I try
reinstalling AVG?

 

[Keith Willcocks]

My AVG home edition security Firewall will not work with Vista. I have
tried turning off the Windows firewall, but I still cant get the firewall
to work, all the boxes remain greyed out. Can anyone help? Should I try
reinstalling AVG?

Last I heard AVG had not brought out a Vista version yet.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

I would suggest uninstalling the AVG firewall and just use the firewall
built into Vista.

How is this system connecting to the internet, dial-up or Cable/DSL?

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[M]

I have uninstalled AVG now, I connect via broadband.

I am actually going to take the computer for a health check as I am having
several problems with Vista.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Is there a router between the Modem and the PC(s)?
Using the two way firewall in Vista and having a router in place should be
all you need.

What are you using for antivirus software?

Before having the computer check out by someone else, you may want to post
the problem(s) you are having with Vista here, or in the appropriate
newsgroup and see if we can help.

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Rick Ross]

I have AVG with firewall..works fine with Vista...when you install
AVG/firewall it shuts down conflicting issues such as the windows
firewall...maybe a reinstall is worth a shot..

 

[M]

Thanks for your help and advice

I have sent the computer away to be checked, mainly becuase there were other
issues with Vista, not being able to access the internet with explorer being
the main one, I could get email. Also the keyboard stopped working and then
the mouse, then they worked again! I am not very good with the technical
stuff and it all seemed a bit much to deal with.

I will try AVG again when I get it back, everything except the firewall
worked. I do have a router between the computer and the modem.

M

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Let us know how you make out.

Once you get the system back, create a new restore point. And create a new
restore point before installing anything.

Having a router, the Vista firewall is all you should need.

I would not suggest using AVG with Vista.

NOD32 would be my first choice.
NOD32 Antivirus Software for Windows from ESET
http://www.eset.com/products/windows.php

Then for free, Avira AntiVir.
Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic
http://www.free-av.com/antivirclassic/index.html

Regards,
Bert Kinney MS-MVP Shell/User
http://bertk.mvps.org
Member: http://dts-l.org

 

[Original Nancy]

I use AVG with Vista, but use the Vista firewall. Or whatever you call it.
Never a problem

 

[cbcb52]

The remaining problem is what gets OUT of the computer.
I well aware of the possible configurations of vista's firewall ,
and it's not user friendly for the average user .

 

[Charles W Davis]

cbcb52,

Have you tried the F1 key on your keyboard. Lots of information there.
I have used the free AVG Anti-virus for four years on both computers. This
one is Vista.

 

[cbcb52]

I'm not commenting AVG firewall - The comments where to
Vista's Firewall ( whitch is OK for me )
Problem is that you misunderstood - Vista's Firewall remains
NOT user friendly for the Average user with or without your F1 keys .