Free Virus scan app - AVG won't install - Help!

Reece · 05-30-08, 09:32 PM

Hi, I have just been told that my 7.5 version of AVG has to be upgraded, however when I run the update program I get this:

I have XP with SP1 and will not update to SP2 as I have too many problems with it! but why it's saying windows 2000 I don't know!

Can anone suggest a fix or recommend another free virus scan program.

Many thanks,
Reece.

JSLTIGER · 05-30-08, 09:50 PM

There's always avast!, which is an excellent program...however, you really should upgrade to SP2 and now SP3, as most of the kinks have since been worked out.

www.avast.com

Reece · 05-30-08, 10:01 PM

Do you know if you can you go from SP1 to SP3?

I will check out avast!

Thanks.

rifleman13 · 05-31-08, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

There's always avast!, which is an excellent program...however, you really should upgrade to SP2 and now SP3, as most of the kinks have since been worked out.

www.avast.com

Is Avast more better than AVG?:hmm:

SUBMAN1 · 05-31-08, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rifleman13

Is Avast more better than AVG?:hmm:

Yes, but it isn't NOD32. AVAST works. i suggest you also add a password to it so that it cannot be shut down by a virus. Some of the better viruses will look at your running services and shut down anything AV related before going ahead and installing itself.

-S

STEED · 05-31-08, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Hi, I have just been told that my 7.5 version of AVG has to be upgraded, however when I run the update program I get this:

I have XP with SP1 and will not update to SP2 as I have too many problems with it! but why it's saying windows 2000 I don't know!

Can anone suggest a fix or recommend another free virus scan program.

Many thanks,
Reece.

I get the same Reece, AVG 8.0 is not free and if you got a good firewall and anti spyware along with adware forget it. Stick with the 7.5 as I have.

STEED · 05-31-08, 02:29 PM

Reece,

I suspect you got the following -

A Firewall
Ccleaner
Spybot
Ad-Adware 2007 or SE

If so your be ok.

Fish · 05-31-08, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rifleman13

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

There's always avast!, which is an excellent program...however, you really should upgrade to SP2 and now SP3, as most of the kinks have since been worked out.

www.avast.com

Is Avast more better than AVG?:hmm:

Yes!

Jimbuna · 05-31-08, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Hi, I have just been told that my 7.5 version of AVG has to be upgraded, however when I run the update program I get this:

I have XP with SP1 and will not update to SP2 as I have too many problems with it! but why it's saying windows 2000 I don't know!

Can anone suggest a fix or recommend another free virus scan program.

Many thanks,
Reece.

I get the same Reece, AVG 8.0 is not free and if you got a good firewall and anti spyware along with adware forget it. Stick with the 7.5 as I have.

You'll find pretty soon that the support for 7.5 (updates) will cease.

@Reece.........If your after a decent anti virus programme, PM me.

PeriscopeDepth · 05-31-08, 03:28 PM

Is Avast truely free? With library definition updates?

PD

STEED · 05-31-08, 03:51 PM

Knock me down with a feather, I was running my weekly AVG 7.5 Scan and after the all clear the whole thing updated itself.

I now have AVG 8.0, well I be a Dutchman.

SUBMAN1 · 05-31-08, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

Is Avast truely free? With library definition updates?

PD

Not for businesses. For home use it is free. Their mentallity is if you will use it at home, then you will want the same thing at the office and pay for it there.

-S

Syxx_Killer · 05-31-08, 04:25 PM

I still recommend Avast to anyone who uses the free virus scanners. However, with Avast's latest version (4.8) I started getting BSODs. I went to their forums and there is some issues with 4.8 and some people getting BSODs. I have installed Avast 4.8 on other computers and they seem fine. Go figure. I have since uninstalled Avast and will wait until a couple versions later to see if they have worked out the kinks. I am running with no virus scanner and am wondering if I even need it. I don't visit shady sites, look for cracks for programs, open every e-mail attachment, or go to every site in an e-mail forward. I have a firewall, Spybot Search & Destroy (I love that name!

), and AdAware. I may redownload Avast in the future, but for now I don't see the need.

SUBMAN1 · 05-31-08, 04:31 PM

Running 4.8 on a couple systems. No issues here.

-S

PeriscopeDepth · 05-31-08, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

Is Avast truely free? With library definition updates?

PD

Not for businesses. For home use it is free. Their mentallity is if you will use it at home, then you will want the same thing at the office and pay for it there.

-S

Sweet, I'll grab a copy.

PD

05-30-08, 09:32 PM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,743 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Free Virus scan app - AVG won't install - Help! Hi, I have just been told that my 7.5 version of AVG has to be upgraded, however when I run the update program I get this: I have XP with SP1 and will not update to SP2 as I have too many problems with it! but why it's saying windows 2000 I don't know! Can anone suggest a fix or recommend another free virus scan program. Many thanks, Reece. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

05-30-08, 09:50 PM	#2
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	There's always avast!, which is an excellent program...however, you really should upgrade to SP2 and now SP3, as most of the kinks have since been worked out. www.avast.com __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

05-30-08, 10:01 PM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,743 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Do you know if you can you go from SP1 to SP3? I will check out avast! Thanks. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

05-31-08, 02:29 PM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Reece, I suspect you got the following - A Firewall Ccleaner Spybot Ad-Adware 2007 or SE If so your be ok. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-31-08, 03:51 PM	#11
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Knock me down with a feather, I was running my weekly AVG 7.5 Scan and after the all clear the whole thing updated itself. I now have AVG 8.0, well I be a Dutchman. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-31-08, 03:28 PM	#10
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Is Avast truely free? With library definition updates? PD

05-31-08, 04:25 PM	#13
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I still recommend Avast to anyone who uses the free virus scanners. However, with Avast's latest version (4.8) I started getting BSODs. I went to their forums and there is some issues with 4.8 and some people getting BSODs. I have installed Avast 4.8 on other computers and they seem fine. Go figure. I have since uninstalled Avast and will wait until a couple versions later to see if they have worked out the kinks. I am running with no virus scanner and am wondering if I even need it. I don't visit shady sites, look for cracks for programs, open every e-mail attachment, or go to every site in an e-mail forward. I have a firewall, Spybot Search & Destroy (I love that name! ), and AdAware. I may redownload Avast in the future, but for now I don't see the need.

05-31-08, 04:31 PM	#14
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Running 4.8 on a couple systems. No issues here. -S __________________