ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I am regularly posting updates regarding AVG 8.5 in the Updates forum, but it's getting a bit confusing (having the free and paid version in the same thread).Actually now there are several different AVG 8.5 products around, and maybe they should also be addressed. (Or not.)My question: is anybody actually using any AVG 8.5 products, and if so, which one(s) ?It's a bit pointless to post updates for products that nobody is using... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I am using AVG Antivirus free edition version 8.5.375. on both Vista and Windows 7 installationsI am afraid that welcome as they are - I really have no need for your reminders. My AVG is set to automatically check for, and download updates every day. People who have set their systems to manually update may need reminding however.Thank you anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Ah, that's a good comment! I didn't know that the free version can be set to auto-update. Most free products do not offer auto-update.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I am using AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition, version 8.5.375Mine is also set to auto update on a daily basis. However, thanks for the the reminder Pat, I just had to check to reassure myself. These are the update 'advanced' options.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4\/!d Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I am using AVG Antivirus free edition version 8.5.375. on both Vista and Windows 7 installationsI am afraid that welcome as they are - I really have no need for your reminders. My AVG is set to automatically check for, and download updates every day. People who have set their systems to manually update may need reminding however.Thank you anyway.Same here, using 8.5.392.Your handy reminder is not required, thanks all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Same again. I have that version and also have the updates on automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thank you all; I will stop these useless - and sometimes difficult - update reminders.And now for the next one... Windows Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dencandy Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have the free version on this laptop & manually update whenever I switch it on. A pop-up appears if there's a new version available.As for Windows Defender - haven't used it for a long time but if I remember correctly it has auto updates as the default setting, so there's probably also no need for reminders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thank you all; I will stop these useless - and sometimes difficult - update reminders.And now for the next one... Windows Defender.After my scathing comments about this program in the past I have been testing it again. So far it has found NOTHING. :DP.S. Of course, this is another one that is automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dencandy Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Since you've got ESET (like me) it probably won't. But it's agood idea to have a second line of defence just to make sure. I've been using WinPatrol Free. It's not a scanner, but warns me when certain changes are about to be made to the system - like installing a new add-on, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapweed Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Actually I had a friend on it but they continued to have problems, when I found out I suggest Cyberdefender and that seemed to outrank by far. It not only clears up your existing virus' but then blocks new attacks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I'm using Windows Defender, AVG Free (8.5.420) and I also have WinPatrol, as well as lots of other stuff, so I think I'm well covered.The only thing I've not found so far is an andsome-anti-ego button :lol:(Oooo-er, I'd better cover my back with Admin and tell you I'm only joking, honestly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I'm using Windows Defender, AVG Free (8.5.420) and I also have WinPatrol, as well as lots of other stuff, so I think I'm well covered.The only thing I've not found so far is an andsome-anti-ego button :lol:You only get that option with a Linus OS. :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 You only get that option with a Linus OS. :lol: :lol: :lol:When using Firefox to admire Gordon Brown on You Tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 You only get that option with a Linus OS. :lol: :lol: :lol:When using Firefox to admire Gordon Brown on You Tube.Andsome doesn't do that does he. :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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