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AVG AntiVirus Free question.
On 08/23/2018 02:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote:
Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery itemsÂ*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* 252 items PC Health problemsÂ*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* 1 problem Junk programsÂ*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* 2 programs Programs slowing down your PCÂ*Â*Â* 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I don't use any, I've had too many collisions with programs in one form or another by one AV or another. Windows Defender and common sense. |
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On 08/23/2018 1:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote:
Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I use Windows Defender and common sense, Watch Were You Walk. IF, I was to use one it would probably be Bitdefender or Kaspersky, But not likely I will. Rene |
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"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ... On 08/23/2018 1:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote: Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I use Windows Defender and common sense, Watch Were You Walk. IF, I was to use one it would probably be Bitdefender or Kaspersky, But not likely I will. Rene I use Windows Defender also without any problems. Also use SpywareBlaster that blocks over 18,000 spyware items. Haven't had any problems. Ted |
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On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:44:05 -0500, "Ted" wrote:
"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ... On 08/23/2018 1:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote: Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I use Windows Defender and common sense, Watch Were You Walk. IF, I was to use one it would probably be Bitdefender or Kaspersky, But not likely I will. Rene I use Windows Defender also without any problems. Also use SpywareBlaster that blocks over 18,000 spyware items. Haven't had any problems. I'm glad you haven't had any problems but let me point out that just because you've used something without any problems doesn't mean it provides all the security you need. That's like saying you drive without a seatbelt and you haven't had an accident yet. Yeah, right, but you might have an accident tomorrow. I'm not trying to knock either Defender or Spyware Blaster. Just be aware that they don't remove *all* the risks. |
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Ted wrote:
"Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ... On 08/23/2018 1:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote: Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I use Windows Defender and common sense, Watch Were You Walk. IF, I was to use one it would probably be Bitdefender or Kaspersky, But not likely I will. Rene I use Windows Defender also without any problems. Also use SpywareBlaster that blocks over 18,000 spyware items. Haven't had any problems. Ted But wrom what I've read, Windows Defender is only for protection against malware or spyware. If you want or need an anti-virus and have none, MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) might be a better fit, since I think it does both. |
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"Bill in Co" wrote in message ... Ted wrote: "Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ... On 08/23/2018 1:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote: Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I use Windows Defender and common sense, Watch Were You Walk. IF, I was to use one it would probably be Bitdefender or Kaspersky, But not likely I will. Rene I use Windows Defender also without any problems. Also use SpywareBlaster that blocks over 18,000 spyware items. Haven't had any problems. Ted But wrom what I've read, Windows Defender is only for protection against malware or spyware. If you want or need an anti-virus and have none, MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) might be a better fit, since I think it does both. You're right of course and that is what I am using, MSE. Getting forgetful. "Security Essentials. Microsoft introduced Security Essentials to cover the gap left open by Windows Defender. MSE was designed to provide real-time protection against a fuller range of malicious software than its predecessor. MSE defends against malware like viruses and worms, Trojans, rootkits, spyware and others." |
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"Ken Blake" wrote in message ... On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:44:05 -0500, "Ted" wrote: "Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ... On 08/23/2018 1:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote: Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I use Windows Defender and common sense, Watch Were You Walk. IF, I was to use one it would probably be Bitdefender or Kaspersky, But not likely I will. Rene I use Windows Defender also without any problems. Also use SpywareBlaster that blocks over 18,000 spyware items. Haven't had any problems. I'm glad you haven't had any problems but let me point out that just because you've used something without any problems doesn't mean it provides all the security you need. That's like saying you drive without a seatbelt and you haven't had an accident yet. Yeah, right, but you might have an accident tomorrow. I'm not trying to knock either Defender or Spyware Blaster. Just be aware that they don't remove *all* the risks. You're always at risk. It pays to be cautious and wary of sites and links. No antivirus or software provides total protection. Cheers |
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Il giorno Thu 23 Aug 2018 11:57:32p, *Ken Blake* ha inviato su
alt.windows7.general il messaggio . Vediamo cosa ha scritto: That's like saying you drive without a seatbelt and you haven't had an accident yet. Yeah, right, but you might have an accident tomorrow. but also the seatbelt could be defective and useless: it happens :/ -- /-\ /\/\ /\/\ /-\ /\/\ /\/\ /-\ T /-\ -=- -=- -=- -=- -=- -=- -=- -=- - -=- http://www.bb2002.it ............ [ al lavoro ] ........... |
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On Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:46:31 -0500, "Ted" wrote:
"Ken Blake" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:44:05 -0500, "Ted" wrote: "Rene Lamontagne" wrote in message ... On 08/23/2018 1:52 AM, Daniel60 wrote: Rene Lamontagne wrote on 23/08/2018 5:53 AM: On 08/22/2018 9:12 AM, FredW wrote: On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. better yet, get rid of avast and get a real AV program. Rene I'm open to suggestions!! ;-) No brand loyalty here! I use Windows Defender and common sense, Watch Were You Walk. IF, I was to use one it would probably be Bitdefender or Kaspersky, But not likely I will. Rene I use Windows Defender also without any problems. Also use SpywareBlaster that blocks over 18,000 spyware items. Haven't had any problems. I'm glad you haven't had any problems but let me point out that just because you've used something without any problems doesn't mean it provides all the security you need. That's like saying you drive without a seatbelt and you haven't had an accident yet. Yeah, right, but you might have an accident tomorrow. I'm not trying to knock either Defender or Spyware Blaster. Just be aware that they don't remove *all* the risks. You're always at risk. It pays to be cautious and wary of sites and links. No antivirus or software provides total protection. Exactly right! And even if some program removed all the risks, there would be new risks tomorrow that it didn't remove. Good security software has frequent updates, but nothing can keep up with all the new malware releases. |
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On Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:41:16 +0000 (UTC), Ammammata
wrote: Il giorno Thu 23 Aug 2018 11:57:32p, *Ken Blake* ha inviato su alt.windows7.general il messaggio . Vediamo cosa ha scritto: That's like saying you drive without a seatbelt and you haven't had an accident yet. Yeah, right, but you might have an accident tomorrow. but also the seatbelt could be defective and useless: it happens :/ Right, but irrelevant to the point I was making. |
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On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:32:03 -0600, "Bill in Co"
wrote: But wrom what I've read, Windows Defender is only for protection against malware or spyware. If you want or need an anti-virus and have none, MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) might be a better fit, since I think it does both. Despite what many people think, malware is not different from viruses. The word "malware" is short for "MALicious softWARE." It refers to all types of malicious software, including viruses, ransomware, worms, trojan horses, rootkits, keyloggers, dialers, spyware, adware, malicious BHOs, rogue security software and other malicious programs (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware). So there's never any reason to speak about "viruses *and* malware" since "malware" includes viruses. By the way, the word "virus" means "self-replicating software." A self-replicating program doesn't *have* to be malicious in intent, but for all practical purposes, all viruses are malicious, and therefore classify as malware. In general, there are two kinds of anti-malware software--anti-virus programs and anti-spyware programs, but there other more specialized programs too. At a minimum, everyone should have one anti-virus program (you should never have more than one, because doing so can adversely affect your performance and cause problems as they clash with each other) and one anti-spyware program. |
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FredW wrote:
On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:51:04 +1000, Daniel60 wrote: Win7Pro on a HP6730b laptop with AVG AntiVirus Free installed. Each time I boot my computer and go online and, amongst other things, update my AVG, I usually do a complete computer scan. Normally/every time, AVG would report the same three problems, which I would worry about, but, yesterday, I updated my AVG AntiVirus Free (which installed a new version, apparently) and then, today, when I booted up, I ran a complete scan and it reported .... Broken registery items 252 items PC Health problems 1 problem Junk programs 2 programs Programs slowing down your PC 11 programs And gives a "Resolve" button Clicking on each of those items gives greater details, e.g. the one "PC health problem" tells me my registery may be visible to others and the two "Junk programs" are with *Yahoo!Direct* and *FileViewPro* . Now, I'm guessing, because I'm using the Free version, it's an all or nothing situation, but should I be worried?? You are using the free version. And AVG wants you to BUY a paid version. So they start scaring you with problems you can only solve with a paid version of AVG (at least that is what they say). This is a kind of very nasty commercial. Ignore these commercials. +1 Free AVG is okay. Just ignore the ********. |
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In message , Ken Blake
writes: [] In general, there are two kinds of anti-malware software--anti-virus programs and anti-spyware programs, but there other more specialized programs too. At a minimum, everyone should have one anti-virus program (you should never have more than one *running at once*; there's little disadvntageous (and some advantages) to having two or more, _if_ you wish. (I currently only have AVG.) , because doing so can adversely affect your performance and cause problems as they clash with each other) and one anti-spyware program. (I think same applies to A-S as to A-V softwares - don't _run_ more than one at a time, but _have_ as many as you like. [In both cases, depending how well they obfuscate their signature information, each may _report_ the others as evil.]) -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf "This situation absolutely requires a really futile and stoopid gesture be done on somebody's part." "We're just the guys to do it." Eric "Otter" Stratton (Tim Matheson) and John "Bluto" Blutarsky (John Belushi) - N. L's Animal House (1978) |
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On Sat, 25 Aug 2018 18:53:37 +0100, "J. P. Gilliver (John)"
wrote: In message , Ken Blake writes: [] In general, there are two kinds of anti-malware software--anti-virus programs and anti-spyware programs, but there other more specialized programs too. At a minimum, everyone should have one anti-virus program (you should never have more than one *running at once*; Yes, of course. Although I didn't say that, I thought it was clear that that's what I meant. But your clarification doesn't hurt. |
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