Please can you bear in mind that the Free version is being discontinued in January '07 - therefore it will no longer work.
Just thought I'd let everyone know.
My personal recommendation for its replacement is a program called Prevx1 (http://www.prevx.com), but please feel free to answer with your own recommendations and I will award the 10 points accordingly.
2006-11-14 02:57:03 · 8 answers · asked by Secure Expert 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi Again,
Sorry if this caused confusion. I heard this information directly from someone at AVG and hadn't read the website. I will follow this up with my contact.
2006-11-14 03:06:20 · update #1
Rubbish!! AVG is NOT being discontinued, only version 7.1 is being discontinued.. They have introduced a new FREE version of AVG 7.5 which can be downloaded from here http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
You should get your facts correct before you start scaremongering those who use AVG.
2006-11-14 02:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of u are confused...avg will still be free....it will just be a new version......7.5
GRISOFT is announcing a new version of the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. This new 7.5 version with improved performance and full compatibility with the latest Windows Vista version is available. Users that are using AVG Free 7.1 will be provided with a specific dialog, within the next few weeks, with the opportunity to choose the right option fulfilling their needs. AVG Free 7.1 version will be discontinued on 15th of Jan 2007.
avg 7.1 will be no good....avg 7.5 will be working and free
mostl ikely it is because of windows vista...the old avg was compatible
2006-11-14 03:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by big_chris_fool 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank you, I have been using AVG for a long time and have not had any problems with it. Sorry to hear it will no longer work. I will check out the one you suggest.
One that I also have is Spyware Begone. It works great.
I tried the program, it will cost me money and I can't use it unless I pay. I can't use the trial version with out paying and can't remove it from my computer. Not impressed.
2006-11-14 03:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by twentyeight7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU HAVE A PAID RENEWAL TO AVG AND ACCIDENTALLY CLICK ON AN UPGRADE TO A FREE VERSION OF AVG YOU WILL WI[E OUT YOUR PAID VERSION OF AVG. THE SUPPORT FOR AVG SEEMS TO BE CONTRACTED OUT TO TECHNICIANS WHO SEEM POSSIBLY NOT TO LIVE IN THE SAME COUNTRY THE CUSTOMER DOES.
EDWARD
2014-11-24 06:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by edward 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes 7.1 is going to be discontinued and they have upgraded to 7.5 which i already have,I heard this to it is not true that we will have to pay.Just upgrade
2006-11-14 04:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by tr2thhrt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In either case ive used avast for almost 6 months now and its great. Free for home users. http://www.avast.com
2006-11-14 03:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by YO_AIRHEAD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free no its not just going to a newer version read before you jump
2006-11-14 02:58:34 · answer #7 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
avast and superanti spyware r both free and very good
2006-11-14 03:00:02 · answer #8 · answered by dr_gonzo_1974 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋