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Can anyone explain why Sky Broadband will not load on my computer with AVG anti-virus loaded. As soon as I un-install I am able to access the web! very strange!!!
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Re: Avg
Moved to Broadband forum.
Is it the latest version of AVG?
I had this error when I tried AVG out, and in the end ditched it.~ Never, ever, argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience ~
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Re: Avg
It is indeed strange. I have used Grisoft's AVG for years and now use the latest version, AVG8. I have never had any problem with it. AV of any kind should not stop you connecting, only firewalls will do this. Are you using the AVG combined AV, Spyware and Firewall? If so you will have to allow access in the firewall settings. I am not familiar with the AVG firewall settings but there will be a section where you can enter trusted programs. This would normally be done when you set the program up.
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I didn't have this error but AVG 8 didn't half slow my system down, I now use Avast with no complaints.
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- 27-08-08, 07:19 PM #5
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I tend to use avast also, great little program
- 27-08-08, 08:32 PM #6
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is anyone experiencing a slow download from avasts server or is it me?....
- 27-08-08, 08:37 PM #7
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Just done an update and flew through like normal. Must be you. Sorry for the bad news
- 27-08-08, 08:58 PM #8
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Mine auto updates so I have no idea I'm afraid.
- 27-08-08, 09:20 PM #9
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Re: Avg
there has been an issue with some XP/Vista installs where a Windows update send the AV software into a mental and blocks all access...usually uninstalling the AV and reinstalling fixes it...
has so far affected (from my experience)...
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- 27-08-08, 09:48 PM #10
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Re: Avg
Originally Posted by IAmNotTheEnemy 
best option
To be honest, I've never found AVG any good at protecting a PC. I would (and do) pay for a decent AV package, and one that doesn't hog the resorses of a PC . I'm currently using Kaspersky, and prior to that used Nod32, both of which are excellent packages.
Like most things we all have different opinions, and this is just my 2p worth
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