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March 12, 2008 at 1:16 am #28523PhilipModerator
I’m just wondering whether any of our members have downloaded and installed AVG8 Antivirus in their systems. There have been many reports of the internet slowing down on users’ computers after installing this. My problem is different. Let me explain.
I’m running Vista on my Pentium 4 3.0GHz with 2 GB of RAM. Previously I’d used AVG7.5 Free without any problem. I downloaded and installed AVG8 on top of 7.5 without any trouble (the newer version uninstalled the older version). This is the only AV program in my computer.
My problem started when I initiated a scan of my C: drive. When scanning through my Adobe pdf files, AVG8 would hang, my CPU usage shot to 100% and the CPU fan whined like it was about to explode. I don’t understand what the big deal is with scanning pdf files, but AVG8 just doesn’t seem to like scanning them!
After some cursing, I uninstalled AVG8 and went back to AVG7.5. I ran a complete scan again, and it scanned through all my pdf files without even blinking! So what the heck is wrong with AVG8? If it’s a bug, it’s a serious bug, because I’m sure millions of users have pdf files in their computers.
March 12, 2008 at 10:44 am #168145Doris KenneyParticipantSorry, Philip, after your troubles, I’m not likely to evey touch AVG 8 until it’s fixed AND free.
March 12, 2008 at 12:06 pm #168142PhilipModeratorOh, for crying out loud, AVG8 only hangs while scanning my Intel pdf files. Go figure. So I moved them to my USB drive, and AVG8 scanned the other pdf files without complaining, and was able to scan my whole C: drive. At least I’m happy for now :p
April 25, 2008 at 11:59 pm #168139KudoParticipantPhilip;227740 wrote:Oh, for crying out loud, AVG8 only hangs while scanning my Intel pdf files. Go figure. So I moved them to my USB drive, and AVG8 scanned the other pdf files without complaining, and was able to scan my whole C: drive. At least I’m happy for now :pI am using it too on vista,but I uninstall the old one before and remove every remaining files and folder (including hidden ones)
I have no problems at all it runs and scan without any problem 🙂PS. Free Edition finally has a decent interface. 😀
April 26, 2008 at 1:47 am #168143PhilipModeratorThanks, Kudo for the feedback. I should report that AVG have fixed the problem with hanging on pdf files scanning, and that AVG 8 Free (I’m using that now) doesn’t have this problem.
April 26, 2008 at 10:45 pm #168140KudoParticipantGlad all is working for you now 🙂
May 1, 2008 at 4:39 pm #168146TyphoonMemberPhilip;227721 wrote:I’m just wondering whether any of our members have downloaded and installed AVG8 Antivirus in their systems. There have been many reports of the internet slowing down on users’ computers after installing this. My problem is different. Let me explain.I’m running Vista on my Pentium 4 3.0GHz with 2 GB of RAM. Previously I’d used AVG7.5 Free without any problem. I downloaded and installed AVG8 on top of 7.5 without any trouble (the newer version uninstalled the older version). This is the only AV program in my computer.
My problem started when I initiated a scan of my C: drive. When scanning through my Adobe pdf files, AVG8 would hang, my CPU usage shot to 100% and the CPU fan whined like it was about to explode. I don’t understand what the big deal is with scanning pdf files, but AVG8 just doesn’t seem to like scanning them!
After some cursing, I uninstalled AVG8 and went back to AVG7.5. I ran a complete scan again, and it scanned through all my pdf files without even blinking! So what the heck is wrong with AVG8? If it’s a bug, it’s a serious bug, because I’m sure millions of users have pdf files in their computers.
When checking binary of AV8, It seems to want to eat your processor.
When it comes down to it, if users install it while another anti virus is installed, you can wave good bye to your PC.They have more then 3 classes of Hash in their Vault alone.
I’d say stick to Kasperky.
May 2, 2008 at 1:26 am #168144PhilipModeratorThe hanging while scanning pdf files was a bug in AVG8, which has since been rectified. I’m using AVG8 Free without any problems. And welcome to BBB, Typhoon!
May 2, 2008 at 2:27 am #168141VvWolverinevVParticipantTyphoon;229115 wrote:They have more then 3 classes of Hash in their Vault alone.Errrr… care to briefly educate us on what this means? :confused:
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