AVG is the subject of many computer users. Has AVG fallen behind, and is 8.0 an attempt to meet the competition?

I left them some time ago for PC Tools AntiVirus, and am very satisfied.

I dumped AVG and went with Avast.
Hate to have to learn all over to something different.

I have used AVG for years, including nersion 8. My Photobucket account works just like always. I don't think AVG is the issue. What specific issue do you have when posting pictures?

Pam

maybe version instead of nersion ;-)

I did the update to AVG 8.0 and use photo bucket, Picasa2 etc. etc. no problems at all everything working as normal, and I also have Avast they work well together on my PC NP's, I doubt that it is AVG causing your problems, have you run it? through your system, maybe you picked up a Trojan they can cause lot's of problems....many ppl download these AV's and think that's the end of it...oh no! you need to actually let it scan you entire PC now and then....

susie,

You mean you are running two virus programs at the same time on your computer?

Yes, have been for a long time, they do different things as I have it set to do, but both watch the interent sites for me, they work well together at least for me they do and both update daily...

that is a big giant major no no to have 2 fully running antivirus programs on a pc at the same time, you will eventually have problems as they both try to access the same info at the same time, you might have been real lucky so far but it is well known that is not advised. In fact each of those companies specifically say in their install directions NOT to have another active antivirus program on the pc.
If they are both updating daily automatically they are both running live and resident. Good luck with that.

I am not a novice on my PC, I have helped many techies over the years, and have had owned other PC's, no viruses get into my PC and I keep it in tip top running order, I install my own memory and do all maintaince myself, so worry about your PC not mine...okay? both of mine desktop and laptop are Perfect!!!

A frequent subject. ravencajun is correct, as has the been the response from numerous other people in the past.

I don't think anybody was trying to infer that you don't know what you are doing with your computer. I congratulate you that you obviously have taught yourself so much about the computer. Would you be willing to at least tell us what two anti virus programs you are running at the same time, for those of us who always understood it wasn't a good thing to do? I for one, would really be interested to know what the programs are, that do not cause a problem. Hope you are willing to let us know.

Elaine

Elaine if I may ask a question why would you want 2 anti virus programs?

You do not come here too often seeking help so you are obviously comfortable working with your computer. Plus you must be satisfied with the A/V program you are using so why risk a problem?

Conventional "wisdom" is use only one anti virus, likewise only one firewall.. whatever susieq does is her business, don't follow along, is my advice.

You are right - I am quite comfortable with my computer and happy running one anti virus which happens to be Avast. I intend to continue doing what I'm doing - but was just curious to hear what susieq07 was using. Like the old saying goes - "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Elaine

Forgot to mention, I'm still running AVG 7.5, because there is a problem with loading/installing 8.0, forget for the moment, some program conflict. I run Avast on another machine in the household. Both seem to work, but I have read somewhere that AVG uses/demands more core resources (RAM I suppose).

AVG is still supporting 7.5, but I don't know for how much longer.

Jerry_nj in answer to your specific query as to how much longer 7.5 is supported, according to the AVG forum admin they are saying at least till Dec.31,08 and they may push it later but at this time that is the date, you may get nag screens from it but it will still continue to work.
now I will quietly tiptoe back out and hope not to upset anyone ;-)