Bear
Avast creates problems with System Restores as I pointed out to you
several weeks ago. I use AVG 8 Free and my system restore works as it
should. This problem may not be related to security software.
PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
AVG Free does not include a firewall. Make certain that the Windows
Firewall is enabled!
Give this a whirl:
1. Download a fresh copy of the installer, saving it to your C:
drive (i.e, C:\avg_free_stf_en_8_100a1295.exe) =>
http://www.grisoft.cz/filedir/inst/avg_free_stf_en_8_100a1295.exe
2. Uninstall AVG 8.0 via Add/Remove Programs & reboot.
NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else
online (e.g., browsing; reading email; chatting) until you've got
AVG 8.0 reinstalled, properly configured, and updated!
Alternately, replace AVG 8.0 with, e.g., Avira AntiVir or Avast4
(also free) then skip to Step #5 below.
3. Carefully follow these instructions to (re)install AVG 8.0:
http://free.grisoft.com/ww.faq.num-1338
Tip: Do NOT install the toolbar (if offered) or either of the email
scanners. Email Scanning provides no additional protection, it's a
major source of corruption and problems in Outlook Express/Windows
Mail, and even Symantec(NAV) says it's not necessary:
Disabling Email Scanning does not leave you unprotected
against viruses that are distributed as email attachments. Norton
AntiVirus Auto-Protect scans incoming files as they are saved to
your hard drive, including email and email attachments. Email
Scanning is just another layer on top of this. To make sure that
Auto-Protect is providing the maximum protection, keep Auto-Protect
enabled and run LiveUpdate regularly to ensure that you have the
most recent virus definitions.
Source:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2002111812533106
4. Configure AVG as you wish via the User Interface | Tools |
Advanced settings
5. Check for and install any available updates.
Jack Nation wrote:
I used Avg 7.5, but I completely removed/cleaned Avg 7.5 from my
computer before installing Avg 8.0. Never ever had Norton or
in message What anti-virus application had been installed before you
installed AVG Free v8.0? Is it still installed? Has a Norton or
McAfee application ever been installed on the machine?
Jack Nation wrote:
Hi Pa! Yes, I downloaded the FREE version Avg8.0 yesterday, June
3, 2008.
No, I didn't upgrade to v8.0 from v7.5?
I've seen other posts about this behavior with AVG v8.0
installed. Is it
AVG Free v8.0? Did you upgrade to v8.0 from v7.5?
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~PA Bear
Jack Nation wrote:
I tried safe mode, but it didn't help.
I use AVG 8.0 Anti-Virus program.
I believe AVG has a firewall Resident shield in it. I do not
have a separate third party firewall.
I have AdAware installed but havent used it for quite some
Jack
Try in Safe Mode.
If that doesn't work please post details of your anti-virus
software, your
anti-spyware software and the firewall you are using.
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Jack Nation wrote:
I am using Win/XP with IE7.
When I try any one of my several restore points, I get a note
saying Restore cannot restore this point. None seem to be
restoreable. (My
computer will boot OK, I just can't restore to a desired
earlier date). What's happening, and how can I fix it?
