Just got a warning from AVG Anti-Virus that they're stopping their free edition. Is this true and if so when? Anyone know where I can get a different free virus guard? I don't need the top stuff cos I dont buy / bank etc online
2006-11-21 04:43:28 · 19 answers · asked by england til i die 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It was originally launched as free software for schools, colleges and other instututions who would make use of the free service.
Everyone soon caught on and started making up bogus school names for the sign up process so they changed it to a free for all.
Maybe they've had pressure from other software companies who they deal with.
2006-11-21 04:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are updating the version of AVG and will no longer be supporting in the early versions (free or paid). Because of differences in the way Vista does virus scanning, they have to change to be compatible with Vista. However, they still have a free v ersion of the new 7.5 virus scanner. I downloaded and installed it about a week ago.
So go and get it now while they are still offering it...
2006-11-21 05:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I understand Grisoft are not stopping their free anti-virus in January next year.
What they will be stopping is support for all versions prior to the current new version.
The new version is 7.5.430. If you are using anything older than that then I would suggest that you download the new edition.
I don't think that there's any need to worry!!
2006-11-21 04:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by Justin G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just went through AVG's parent site looking for this information. They do not have any intention of stopping their free version from what I can tell.
It may a joke/phishing or it could be you have to re-register again. Registering doesn't cost any money so it is still free but you must register at least once a year.
2006-11-21 04:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by Will 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
waalaykum assalam Nooo I had that on my old computer and it wasnt very reliable at all as an anti virus scanner. But if you wanted to you could use the trial until it runs out to test it for yourself, and if you like it you could buy it, and if not you could buy another one :) At the moment i am using Kaspersky, I used to also have norton but i wasnt that pleased with it.. I've had Kaspersky for nearly a year now, so it is going to expire sometime soon, and i will buy the same one because its reaally good :) Salaam
2016-03-29 04:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also hear that it is going to close free service shortly. I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...! Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-11-21 14:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by RAS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as far as I am aware. Version 7.1 will expire in January and there will be no more updates. You need to download Version 7.5 from the Grisoft site. This one is still free and will have on going updates. I am running it and it is fine.
2006-11-21 05:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They're bringing out a new version on January 15, version 7.5, they are just stopping support for older versions
2006-11-21 10:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by rich44uk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, avg are stopping there free version, at the start of next year, ye should check google for free av programs
R3dm0
2006-11-21 04:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by r3dm0 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know i havent heard but i use avast with avg as back up i enclose the link it is free. hope this helps.
2006-11-21 04:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋