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avg users avg 8.5.278 released

ravencajun Zone 8b TX

15 years ago

Those of you using AVG here is the link and info on the latest release

AVG 8.5 Free

AVG Free Edition 8.5.278

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zep516
15 years ago
Why isn't AVG telling me it's available? I will install it and see what happens right now I'm running 8.0.237
zep516
15 years ago
Ok installed and ok,

Thanks Raven for the up-date..
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
Original Author
15 years ago
just came out today so may not be showing on the auto update yet maybe?
you are welcome
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
If history repeats itself it will begin selectively auto-upgrading in the next few days. Not all updating users will get the upgrade on-demand at the same time. Grisoft usually spreads it over a period so don't be concerned if you are not getting the upgrade with your normal updating. It might be over a couple weeks at a minmum.

I for one do not see a major need to rush the upgrading at this time. I would recommend be patient. If you are familiar with FileHippo, you will see on RC's link that there isn't a Change Log tab so users don't even know what the changes are yet. They are more than likely minor fixes as the numeric change is still in the suffix.

DA
zep516
15 years ago
Sounds good,

Thanks,

DA.
Terrapots
15 years ago
I went to the AVG Free 8.5 link to download the free program and it pointed me to the option AVG Premium Upgrade Now Free option. What happens if I choose that.. How long is it free for? Is this a safe option.
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
TP,

I think you might have clicked on the wrong version pointer somewhere. Try the link below.

DA

Here is a link that might be useful: FileHippo
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
Zep,

Just so you know my AVG upgraded to the v8.5.238 today through update utility. Still no signs of v.278.

DA
zep516
15 years ago
I got frustrated w/avg I hate to say it, using it for a long time I uninstalled it.
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
Interesting. I turned off the Link Scanner as soon as it was introduced and except for one update I have never had any problem with AVG; previous or current versions.

DA
caroline1947
15 years ago
I installed the updated version and had problems for a few days with auto up dates failing...I reset it repeatedly to no avail. Removed and re installed several times,,,finally tried a different site to install from(file hippo I think) and it "took". No problems since,
dee_can1
15 years ago
I got my update notice this morning for 8.5, and proceeded to download the free version; but over an hour later, it still hadn't installed. It's twice as big as the old version, something like almost 60 MB (I might have those numbers wrong).

Anyway, I cancelled the download and will try again. I didn't uninstall the old version first, would that be a problem? Thanks.

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