I see that it's only 9.0, but the question remains. I have 8.0 on my Acer, running W XP pro. At work we have maybe six ACER laptops, not sure what version of AVG, and I need to know if it's safe to go ahead with their upgrades.

Thanx
J

I have not read of any concern as you describe.

At the request of a user whose Norton expired I recently installed AVG v9.0 on her Acer XP Professional XP3 laptop. No problems installing from a saved file though the install seemed unusually long. I have since not received any complaints of updating or operation from her.

DA

FWIW, 9.0 installed on all the Acer PC's at work with no problems afterward--about 6 laptops. I guess I'll see what happens with mine at home...

Thanks
J

Suggestion: Ditch AVG and go with Avast. No incompatability issues with anything and more secure. JMHO

I agree !

AVG 9.0 recommends removing ZoneAlarm and Comodo - nonsense?

Some users have been told to remove ZoneAlarm and Comodo. Before installing AVG because AVG is not compatible.

If it were my call, I'd go with Avast. DH has it on his PC, I had it on an old laptop, and never a glitch. If AVG weren't so difficult to uninstall, I'd put it on my own PC. Still debating. Thanks so much for all of your input.

Jann

It is my understanding that when installing new programs you need to "disable" other programs running in the background, ie. firewalls, anti-viruses, etc. Of course I do it offline.

You may have to close open applications. To disable applications is mostly an antiquated concept from way back in the Win 95/98 eras. There of course could be a specific application which may require it, but in general it is not necessary. Even installing when on line should not normally be an issue as many downloads offer the option of run or save.

DA

I upgraded to 9.0 and only closed any programs I had open. It wasn't necessary to disable anything else. AVG installs over itself so it auto removes the previous version during the installation process.

Bob

Upgrade or update? Doesn't Upgrade mean PAY for?

I tried to update to v9 and got the message that said my Update Manager was disabled. Next message said to go to Tools/ Manager; there I'm given two choices.

1. Delete temporary update files

2. Revert virus data base to previous version.

No 1 is Are you sure you want to delete temp files?, and No 2 is Warning. Some of the newest threats may not be detected.

I've never run into this before when updating.

HP WINXP SP2

TIA

Sue

In the past the upgrade/update terminology was more defined. The word upgrade normally meant an elevation of an application from the current version to a new version; i.e. Firefox v3.5.2 to Firefox v3.5.3. The word update normally referred to a regularly released definition file; i.e anti-virus dat files.

In recent years members of forums, computer websites and software companies have become cavalier and careless in their writings using the two words almost interchangeably. The confusion is increasing.

DA

I'm getting offers to upgrade to 9 but when I check out more info, it is not free. I'm considering going to Avast. Is it the one that you need to register every so often?

I'm glad to see this thread re-upped.

I'm reposting my original problem, hoping for a solution:

I tried to update to v9 and got the message that said my Update Manager was disabled. Next message said to go to Tools/ Manager; there I'm given two choices.

1. Delete temporary update files

2. Revert virus data base to previous version.

No 1 is Are you sure you want to delete temp files?, and No 2 is Warning. Some of the newest threats may not be detected.

I've never run into this before when updating.

HP WINXP SP2

TIA

Sue

terrapots, there is a free version of AVG 9, because I downloaded and installed it a couple of weeks ago.

Dee

Here is a link that might be useful: AVG v9 Free Edition

with Avast you do have to do a once a year registration which takes about a minute to do and is extremely simple a basic copy and paste.

Sue in the AVG control panel does it show the Update Manager as being disabled or inactive? You might try uninstalling the version you have and then reinstall that version or then install the new 9.0.

Terrapots when you click on the more info notice you have to look at the very bottom of the next window in small print to find the free version. Rest assured it is still free but you can go with Avast as well.

Bob

Bob, it says Update Manager is Disabled. I have AVG v8.5.475.
I'll uninstall that and get v9.

Thank you.

Sue

I did the uninstall/install and when it finished, the UpMger was still disabled, but there was a way to reset scan times which I did. That changed it to enabled.

We shall see!

Thanks again.

Sue

Your welcome and glad you got it up and running. Any idea what the problem was with the scan times?

Bob

I don't know, Bob. I had always had it set for 4 AM, but this time it said 3AM and was grayed out. I changed it back to 4AM.

Sue