AVG 2015 Free Doesn't Work?

AveYo said:

Funny how the first reply is about McAfee...
Please don't use s**t AVs like AVG (forever incompatible with Steam and games) and McAfee (just a shadow of what it once was, now it is almost a fake AV!!!)
Install Avira free, its better in every way! Here's a quick "set it and forget it" setup guide for it: Avira free antivirus setup guide - Album on Imgur

I found that AVG is as good as any other AV tool out there.

Personally, I quit using AVG years ago when it got so bloated, it took 30 seconds to open from the system tray and tried to sell me everything under the sun when it finally did open.

I have used 'security essentials', Defenders predecessor, on my PC's for years with a little added protection from Malwarebytes.

That combination has never let me down and the programs combined are more lightweight than AVG was alone.

If you use that combo, Defender & Malwarebytes, and practice good habits, it should be more than sufficient for 99.99% of your 'Anti-Virus/Malware' needs.

With the bonus that it won't bog down your system, take over critical functions like internet connection, or try to force you to 'upgrade' every 5 seconds by forcing annoying, over large ads in your face.

My $0.02.

YMMV.

~sent from Core's 'droid.

Only on one Windows 10 Beta Test, did I have a problem with AVG not running after the upgrade.
Ever since then, with the last few Beta Test versions and now with the final version, AVG is working perfectly.

I get the Bob Rankin newsletter every day and today he asked the question about Windows Security Essentials (Defender) being good enough. Here's the link to the article.
Has Microsoft Security Essentials Improved?

Even MS admitted that their AV software was only marginal at best.
After reading that this morning, I downloaded the latest version of AVG 2015 FREE and installed it here.
It works fine in Windows 10 and does not need any more updating. If for any strange reason, Windows 10 corrupts it, just do a reinstall and select "Repair" Install.

Trusting any ONE program to protect your computer 100% is foolish at best. I use a package of five Anti Malware programs to keep my computer safe, from all forms of Malware. Of all the programs I use, Super Anti Spyware FREE is the only one that will find and remove all the Tracking Cookies as well as most PUP's. It's well worth all the money I 'didn't' spend on it. lol

Be safe and be happy!

P.S.
I don't think anyone would advise only relying on one program. I know I certainly never did.

~sent from Core's 'droid.

I have AVG, I have win 10. When I ran AVG today for the first time since the upgrade, it said 'we need to do some modifications to this' click 'yadda yadda' to fix. I did and AVG 'repaired' itself to Win 10 specs. It works great and with zero problems. I have AVG internet Suite 2015 and its NEVER let me down but I still use spybot and Malwarebyres premium to watch for other items, and I have adblocker in my browsers. so a combination of these and I am a happy man.

AveYo said:

I've seen countless people having troubles gaming properly when having AVG installed.
Don't take my word for it: Programs Which May Interfere With Steam
AVG Anti-virus *
* We recommend that applications listed in bold with a ( * ) symbol are fully uninstalled from your system if disabling them does not resolve the issue

Plus, I've seen it first-hand on many infected systems over the years - the s**t is well deserved.
Did I also mention it has low detection rate, high false positives rate, quite an intrusive, resource hog, ugly as s**t?

I've not had any problems with AVG and gaming. However I have added Steam to exceptions as instructed by Valve.

I too have had problems with my AVG 2015. I hit the brown button and told them what for, their reply was:

Thank you for contacting AVG. I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
As per our conversation I am sending email instructions to re-install AVG.

Please download and install AVG Internet security program through the below link.
Download and install AVG AntiVirus, Internet Security or Premium Security

Your license number for AVG Internet Security is below:


If these instructions didn't resolve your issue, follow the steps below to have an AVG technician remotely access your computer and assist you, free of charge.
The service is available 24/7.

1. Visit the AVG Remote Support website.
2. Fill in the short form. Your Case number is available in the subject of this e-mail.
3. Click Connect to an expert. A remote support file will be downloaded.
4. Run the downloaded file.
5. Use the opened window to chat with the AVG technician.

Best regards,

Sreedevi Padmakumar
AVG Customer Care

The reinstallation did work but then I statred having problems with their built in but free version of driver booster. Even though I have the fully paid up PRO AIS, I have to pay extra if I want Driver Booster to work fully - erm NO!

However, it kept telling me that 15 drivers needed updating including my Video software which was brand newly installed the day before.

I complained again and they said reinstall it!!! So I did, same result, 15 drivers that are 'old' - so I uninstalled that section, and left it as a liar!