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    AVG problems

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by LRC812, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. LRC812

    LRC812 Notebook Geek

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    I have the newest version of AVG installed and it has been running great. But today i i tried to open it up and it will not run and im not sure why. and when i go to windows security it says its been disabled. I did not disable it and when i try to turn it back on it ask to allow and i do but IT STILL wont turn on.

    Can anyone tell me why this is happening?

    Thanks!
     
    LRC812, Sep 4, 2008
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  2. thekooler

    thekooler Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know why it happens. I am running vista and had a similar problem. I reinstalled it and haven't had any problems since.
     
    thekooler, Sep 4, 2008
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  3. LRC812

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    ok. that was my last resort but doesnt look like i have any options lol
    Thanks for the reply
     
    LRC812, Sep 4, 2008
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  4. thekooler

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    No problem. It is a quick uninstall and reinstall. At least it isn't a program with photos or something else that you can't duplicate.
     
    thekooler, Sep 4, 2008
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  5. jin07

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    A number of people have been having problems with AVG. I suggest you switch to Avira since it is a much better program in all categories (ex. better scanner, quicker, better guard, etc.).
     
    jin07, Sep 4, 2008
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    Yes, i also had similar problem,tried reinstalling AVG three times but it didnt work,finally i switched to Avira,now its better with Avira.
     
    alto, Sep 5, 2008
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