Is anyone else having problems with AVG Free Anti virus?

Question

I get the message from Update Manager - Connection Failed.

I've now uninstalled AVG and put on a new anti virus but can't get rid of AVG icon in bottom right hand corner.

Answer 1

Use RevoUninstaller, it will also list programs that have no installer and those that Windows Add/Remove applet hide:

http://www.download.com/Revo-Uninstaller...

It's faster and better than add / remove applet.

When you run it highlight the item then select uninstall in next window select Advanced and click Next, follow prompts when uninstalled it will scan registry and drive for leftover files / folders, tick ONLY the bold items and follow prompts.

AVG still has unresolved problems, but many swear it is great, but I gave up on it and switched to Avast.

AVG Problems:

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Answer 2

yes i have

to uninstall completely use cc cleaner

click on the file shredder

download kapspersky.com

i have been using it 2 yrs and have never had a virus

Answer 3

If there's an AVG icon in your system tray then either AVG was not properly uninstalled or that is something pretending to be AVG. (Which is probably worse.)

Answer 4

I haven't had any problems since I upgraded to AVG 8.0.

Answer 5

When you uninstalled, did you use AVG's included uninstall application?  If not, you probably did not completely uninstall the program.  Also, make sure you have restarted your computer afterward.

Were you using another AVG product as well, like their adware detection software?  You could be seeing the icon from that program.

Answer 6

Try this way to Update you Avg open you Avg then press (Tools) then Press Update from Directory then Press (Local Disk C) then press Program Files then press Avg then press (Avg8) then press (ok)  automatic Avg will Update it ,if you problem is not finish Try another way Uninstall you avg then install again or Download here latest Avg http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-F...

Then please Let me know if you problem is finish thanks.