AVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  1. Posts : 621
    Windows 10 Pro 19042 x64
       #1

    AVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer


    Hello Forum
    Thanks for all the answers.
    On my pc there is installed AVG free antivirus, in the middle of the interface is a light blue "Fix Performance" button, I clicked on it to see what it is, then new interfase opened, started a search, in the analisis mainly it found errors in the registry, other items not so important.
    Can somebody tell me if this "fixer" is reliable (I tried to right click on any item, it did not give any details about the item),
    In win 7 I used "Ccleaner" (which is yet not installed). Attached here two screenshots.
    Answers will be appreciated.
    Thanks
    Motim
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails AVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer-avg-antivirus-fix-performance-findings.jpg   AVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer-avg-antivirus-interface.jpg  
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 27,162
    Win11 Pro, Win10 Pro N, Win10 Home, Windows 8.1 Pro, Ubuntu
       #2

    AVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer-avg-antivirus-fix-performance-findings.jpg
    Spam or scam? Even if it's from AVG. Stay away from anything called "Tune Up", "Speed Up". What you're seeing, is what is called "Scareware".
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 1,621
    Windows 10 Home
       #3

    Don't use any such performance fixer. Too often, such gives the user and computer more grief than joy.

    "I once used a computer performance enhancer. Got a tough wedgie - I had to untie it from above my head." Roland Dangerfield
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 10,734
    Windows 11 Workstation x64
       #4

    Snake oil.
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 5,442
    Windows 11 Home
       #5

    TuneUp utilities used to be great, but once AVG bought it, they turned into a destroyer of PCs.
    If you want to "tune up", you can use a free software, like CCleaner, Wise Care 365 or Glary Utilities.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 27,162
    Win11 Pro, Win10 Pro N, Win10 Home, Windows 8.1 Pro, Ubuntu
       #6

    z3r010 said:
    Snake oil.
    AVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer-snakeoil1.jpgAVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer-th.jpg
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 27,162
    Win11 Pro, Win10 Pro N, Win10 Home, Windows 8.1 Pro, Ubuntu
       #7

    The way it's being offered and the "Oh My God" warnings is Scareware.
    Scareware

    Scareware is a form of malicious software that uses social engineering to cause shock, anxiety, or the perception of a threat in order to manipulate users into buying unwanted software.
      My Computers


  8. Posts : 621
    Windows 10 Pro 19042 x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    AVG "scareware"


    Cliff S said:
    The way it's being offered and the "Oh My God" warnings is Scareware.
    Hello Friends,
    Thanks for the warnings !
    In my previous win 7 I had AVG tuneup 2015 installed and used it for "cleaning and tuning", I'm starting to think this was the reason my win 7 system went 'caput'. several sleepless nights, now with the win 10 system, I ask everything before I do anything.
    Now. are "glary utilities 5" and "WiseCare365" free ? after downloading I saw in their sites they have to be licensed.
    Answers will be appreciated.
    Thanks a lot
    Motim
    PS, the quote inserted automatically
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 5,442
    Windows 11 Home
       #9

    Motim said:
    Now. are "glary utilities 5" and "WiseCare365" free ? after downloading I saw in their sites they have to be licensed.
    Yes, they are free. There are some features, which require you to buy a licence, but they are not necessary.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 29,078
    Windows 10 21H1 Build 19043.1023
       #10

    Cliff S said:
    AVG Protection (Antivirus) Performance Fixer-avg-antivirus-fix-performance-findings.jpg
    Spam or scam? Even if it's from AVG. Stay away from anything called "Tune Up", "Speed Up". What you're seeing, is what is called "Scareware".
    I don't use AVG and haven't in a very long time. I also almost immediately dump anything in my email such as what you've posted. If I haven't subscribed (and I don't subscribe to any AV stuff) or if the sender isn't in my list of contacts, it gets deleted as junk.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:02.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums