Blog Update #4

Dear Readers,

Thanxs for all your comments and e-mails….I’ve received some comments saying my blog is hard to find things and or hard to use..SO I’ve added some Widgets and so on…I hope ppl find it easier to use..if you don’t let me know….

I’m also expanding the scope of what I’m posting about …I hope you enjoy the changes and keep on enjoying  my blog…..

Se7en

Yet Another AVG 8.0/8.5 FREE Anti-Virus Issue

Dear Readers,

(Last Updated Jan 27, 2009 @ 4:07 am EST) R V2.0

Ok, people I’m running out of titles for these posts..

The issue is that if you do get AVG 8.0 to run on you computer. Now there is an issue you have to watch and it is a very annoying one that could turn out to be major issue depending on the situation. The issue is as I CONFIRMED IT TODAY. AVG 8.0 Free Anti-Virus seems to skip doing Automatic Scans on RANDOM DAYS MOST WILL NOT DO AN AUTOMATIC SCAN ON THE WEEKENDS SAT/SUN at all. No matter what you try one of the 2 issues will happen and all the computers I tested did this and I did over kill with all of my 20 computer network.

To prove my point I keep the SCAN HISTORY since I installed it and some were RANDOM days others were just on the WEEKENDS. I’m not really sure why but I’m not the only one. I’ve gotten about 80 e-mails so far about this issue in the past few days. It appears that many people just stopped trying or were just happy AVG FREE worked on there computer at all and did not check the SCAN HISTORY AND I DON’T BLAME YOU GUYS. AVG FREE SHOULD NOT BE THIS HARD TO FIGURE OUT.

Hope this helps,

Remy “Se7en”

Blog Update #3

Dear Reader,

(Last Updated June 6 2008 @ 4:15pm EST)

Thank you very much..my blog is doing amazing..and I’m getting a lot of e-mails.and comments..so this update..other then saying thank you….for making my blog…so popular…now to bizzness what do you guys want to see..let me know…I’ve received a few e-mails asking me….for my help does it cost any thing..and the answer is NO…NO…NO….all I ask is for you to visit this blog…and tell your friends or even better SIGN up for the RSS FEED….

P.s: From now on I’m going to put the date on all my posts so you know when they were last updated…so you’ll know if I’ve added anything new….

Well..as always I hope you continue to enjoy my blogs…

Se7en

Sony Ericsson W300i Walkman Phone – Product Review

Dear Readers,

(Updated June 5 2008 @ 11:39pm EST)

I don’t normal review phones….I try to focus on computers and add-ons…but like most new phones…it comes with a USB connector for easy data transfer so…this won’t happen a lot…but here is my review….

Con’s

- Bad reception in a lot of locations

- Bad orange back light….(it is a Sony Walkman trademark the orange glow..but it is hard to read the front screen sometimes)

- Impossible to read the inside screen when the sun is bright

- You need the head-set connected to get a radio signal (Anyoning to some ppl)

- Really expensive add-ons

- Really expensive memory card

- Really Hard To find Memory Cards M2 (At least in Canada)

- Bad quality camera

- Camera makes a stupid click or snapshot noise every time you take a picture (Can be really frustrating in some situations)

- Really hard to find a ring tone (format and bit rate wise)

- The software that comes with it is really terrible..(slows down your computer and really slow transfer rate for a USB 2.0)

- Buttons are hard to see with the orange back light – and there is no way to change that

- Buttons are to close together they appear to over lap

- Headsets will not stay in your phone jack on the button after a little ware…be really careful when you remove it not to use a lot of force or this will result in a lose connection next time you put it in the jack

Pro’s

- Pretty good battery life

- Has great Fm transmitter and reception in almost all locations I’ve been at

- Works really well as an MP3 player

- Comes with great head-set

- Is a flip phone (depends on preference of course…I really dislike screens that are not protected or scratch really easily like the i-phone or blackberry) they just don’t last and crack really easily …

- Very durable

- Can remove the memory card with out taking out the battery

- Very Attractive looking in appearance

So I give the W300i Sony Ericsson Walkman Phone a 2 out of 5….just because it is a first generation Mp3 phone does not mean it has to suck so bad…If I had to make my choice over again I would stick with Nokia but again that depends on your preference…. I SAY PASS ON THIS ONE

Extra info: The HPM-82 Mp3 headset is a piece of junk..it gives you really bad reception for the radio only good for Mp3 use of the phone it is even bad for regular phone use AVOID….at all costs…it is way to small for normal hands…and does not work correctly with the phone as advertised by the Sony website…plus the normal price tag of $80 MSRP is crazy for such a basic headset..with only a small Mp3 remote not even Bluetooth..and if it was Bluetooth I would understand the price but still would not buy…

Hope this helps….

Se7en

Blog Update #2

Dear Reader,

(Last updated Oct 28 2008 @ 12:48am EST)

Today is a really big day…with some very important posts…I’ve updated my AVG posts….and put to rest some more reasons AVG 8.0 may not work for some people..and some I’ve got to say are really LAME…STUPID…and makes you think WTF….but what is….my….hope you is you guys keep on enjoying my blogs and as always…..you can contact me at computer.savvy@hotmail.com or by leaving a comment…I will respond really quickly…..

Let me know what you want to see…..in my next posts….in the coming dayz weeks…

So thanxs again and I hope you’ll enjoy my blog in the future and keep on coming back as much as you have been….

Enjoy…and as always…

Hope this helps…

Se7en

AVG Free Anti-Virus Free 8.5/9.0 Update + Some More Fixes (Covers All AVG Free Anti-Virus Versions Including 8.5.409, 8.5.420, 8.5.421, 8.5.422, 8.5.423, 8.5.424, 8.5.425, 9.0.686, 9.0.698 And 9.0.704)

Dear Readers,

(Last Updated Nov 11, 2009 @ 10:08 pm EST) Anything in Brown has just been added - No issues or fixes available for (9.0.704) YET

Now You Can Follow The Computer Savvy Weblog Via Twitter: https://twitter.com/Computer_Savvy

I JUST ADDED…..A BUNCH OF STUFF FROM OTHER POSTS>>>>>TO THIS ONE SO IT SHOULD >>>>COVER PRETTY MUCH EVERY ISSUE>>SO FAR INCLUDING THE NEW UPDATE TO AVG 8.0.100, 8.0.138 , 8.0.169, 8.0.173, 8.0.175, 8.0.176, 8.0.233, 8.0.234, 8.0.237, 8.5.276, 8.5.278, 8.5.283, 8.5.285, 8.5.287, 8.5.325, 8.5.329, 8.5.336, 8.5.339, 8.5.364, 8.5.374. 8.5.375 8.5.386 8.5.387, 8.5.392, 8.5.406, 8.5.408, 8.5.409, 8.5.420, 8.5.421, 8.5.422, 8.5.423, 8.5.424, 8.5.425, 9.0.686, 9.0.698 and 9.0.704

—- IF IT IS NOT COVERED HERE E-MAIL ME @ computer.savvy@hotmail.com OR TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER POSTS AVG ISSUES AND FIXES POSTS….

Ok, I’ve received a lot of comments on my series of posts on the topic of AVG Free Anti-Virus 8.5/9.0 So yes I know what you are thinking some of these fixes sound down right strange. But they are in fact all fixes and modifications. I’ve made for over 114,345 clients and counting that have contacted me so give it a shot or switch to AVIRA or AVAST….

(NOTE THAT IF YOU DO DECIDE TO FOLLOW ANY OF MY RE-FORMATTING OPTIONS…..BACK-UP YOUR DATA…AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE DISK TO RE-INSTALL EVERYTHING…)

The following are ISSUES AND FIXES for both AVG 8.5/9.0 and the new AVG 9.0.704 . This post also still covers all the older updates too AVG Free Anti-Virus 8.5/9.0…..

AVG install or Un-install issues

- Do You Have To Un-install AVG Free Anti-Virus 8.5 Before Installing The New (9.0.698) Update ? (For full issue post click on following link – Fix)

- I Can’t Install/Un-install AVG 8.5/9.0 ? What Should I Do ? (For full issue post click on following link – Fix)

- I can’t install/un-install AVG 8.0/8.5 ? What should I do ? (For full issue post click on following link – Fix)

- How do I completely remove AVG Free from my computer ? (Fix: Here is the link to get the removal program from official AVG/Grisoft source http://www.avg.com/download-tools )

- My AVG (8.5.425) won’t update to the newest version…WHY? (Fix: http://computersavvy.wordpress.com/2009/03/12/how-to-go-about-installing-the-newest-version-of-avg-free-anti-virus-85-from-the-older-80-version/)

- I can’t un-install AVG at all or get the BSOD when ever I try (Fix: Here is the link to the AVG Free Forum to fix this issue http://freeforum.avg.com/read.php?12,172783,backpage=,sv= )

- I can’t install AVG 8.0.234 (Fix: Make sure you are using the Jan 15, 2009 build and not the Jan 14, 2009 build)

- Why do I get an error on Vista that Says “General Error, Not enough Free Memory”

• The main reason is that you are not installing AVG in the Administrator mode…Vista is warning you, that you do not have the privileges to access that part in Window’s…So here is the fix…

(Fix: Use the Right mouse button and click the “OPTION” that says ” Run as Administrator“. There you go your now done and AVG should now install)

- Invalid or Cluttered Registry – All I mean by this is that even thou you have un-installed AVG 7, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 or 9.0 it is still has an entry’s hidden in your core of your computer and sometime that cause AVG 8.5/9.0 to have a heart attack because it cause a conflict (Fix: If you have a registry fixer..run the scan and remove the invalid entry’s)

- Having an older version of AVG anyone (Fix: Un-install and restart computer, then go into C: drive and remove any AVG file folders with the word Grisoft, AVG 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 or 9.0 AVG Root kit or AVG anti-spyware…Anything not AVG 8.5/9.0…then re-start and if you have a registry scanner..run again and then it should work)

- AVG un-installed incorrectly – all this means is that you may have installed AVG 8.0/8.5/9.0 only half way or after installing or un-installing AVG you did not re-start your computer ( Fix: Run registry scan, then install AVG then restart your computer) 

AVG Update Issue

- AVG Free Anti-Virus (8.5.425 0r 9.0.698) won’t update because AVG is missing .bin or control file (.crt) (Reason: AVG/Grisoft update server Issue - For full issue post click on following link – .bin file/.crt file full issue post

- I tried to update my AVG Free to version (8.5.425 or 9.0.698) and it keeps on asking me to restart my computer or icons disappears or are inactive. What is up with that ? (Fix:  Download the installation file from-http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe -run the file on your computer and select “repair installation” option in the 3rd install screen – proceed further and after installation finishes, restart your computer.

- I have tried to update AVG to the newest version (8.5.425 or 9.0.698) and it is downloading really slowly or not at all… (Fix: Close everything related to the Internet. Also make sure to un-check the DNS Update box..in Advance setting..then re-start AVG 8.5 and it should fix the issue)

- While installing the new PROGRAM UPDATE (8.5.423 or 9.0.686) during installing the update my AVG icons turn RED or shows ! errors (Fix: Relax…during the PROGRAM UPDATE process that is normal and AVG might even take a computer re-start. Before the icons and or errors turn back to the normal green colour.)

- I tried to Update AVG Free Anti-Virus (8.5.425) and I get the following Message “ Access is forbidden to server“ (Fix: Q+A: AVG Update – ” Access is forbidden to server”)

- I tried to update my AVG Free to version (8.5.425 or 9.0.698) there seems to be major lag or AVG gets stuck in a loop during updating (Fix: there is no need to fret…just relax and your AVG will update..I imagine the servers are rammed…hold your breath and it will update)

- I have an invalid “CTF” or Update control file. (Fix:  If you receive the “Invalid update control CTF file” message during AVG update, most probably the update control files are corrupted. In this case it is necessary to delete these files. During a next attempt to update AVG, new control files should be downloaded and update process should be completed without any difficulties.)

Please kindly follow these steps to delete mentioned control files :

1. Download the utility from the link below to your hard drive deleteupdatefiles.exe

2. Run the downloaded utility (command line window will appear for a short time)

3. Try to update the AVG program

• If the issue persists, then please follow steps below:

4. Double-click the My computer icon on your desktop (or open Start -> My Computer)

• Navigate to the following folder:
• *Windows XP / 2000:

C://Documents and Settings All UsersApplication Dataavg8updatedownload *

• Windows Vista:

C://ProgramDataavg8updatedownload *

• Find the avginfoavi.ctf and avginfowin.ctf files and delete them
• Restart your computer
• Please note that some folders/files could be hidden. To view hidden files and folders please follow the steps below:

1. Open the folder options in Windows:

• *Windows XP / 2000:

- Open menu Start> Settings> Control Panel> Folder options

• *Windows Vista:

- Open menu Start> Control Panel> Appearance and Personalization> Folder options

2. Click on the View tab and enable the Show hidden files and folders option.

- AVG gives me a .Bin file error or general error not enough memory ( Fix: First disable your Windows firewall… then Just disable the DNS Update from the TOOLS section in the Advance settings section of AVG 8.0/8.5) THANKS TO BEN FOR THAT FIX

- Running any Internet connected program, when you are trying to update AVG – (Fix: Close all Internet connect programs and count to 20. So like 1,2,3,4. Then run update again “YES I KNOW” Sounds Really LAME and it probably sounds LIKE I’M yanking your chain..but it does sometime works)

- AVG shows there are no new updates available ( Fix: make sure the data/time and time zone is set on your computer correctly) THANKS TO Jelth FOR THAT FIX

- Can’t connect to AVG server to update to the new patch  (8.0.237)..and or can’t update virus definitions (Fix: I’ve been told it is because the AVG server is being overwhelmed..and it took me 4 times to do both the AVG program update and the Virus Update so….relax..it probably is not your computer..but I’m going to keep my eye on it..to see if it continues to be an issue…) SHOULD NO LONGER BE AN ISSUE

- Running P2P software during the time when your suppose to be running a scheduled scan or an automatic scan (Fix: all that means is if you are running a scan at 6pm don’t run uTorrent, LimeWire or FrostWire when your scanning or updating…you can do it after)

- I can’t update AVG..it always has a red ! Astrix on the AVG tray icon ( Fix: Make sure you run AVG update during different time then your automatic scan..like make sure..Automatic update is not 5:30 or 5am and automatic scan is the same time..instead make sure it is set too at least an 1hr and 45min difference ) THIS DOES WORK…I FEEL SO STUPID, THAT I DID NOT THINK OF THIS BEFORE

- AVG keeps on showing error after error while installing the new update to (8.5.425 or 9.0.698) ( Fix: Leave it be and wait while each update is being installed and Archived. It will show random errors. But relax this is normal and by the end of the installation/upgrade process. All the icons should turn back too green and no .Bin file errors should be present.)

- What should I install first the VIRUS DEFINITION or PROGRAM UPDATE (The best thing to do is install the Virus Definition update first. Then the new PROGRAM update to (8.5.425 or 9.0.698)

AVG Program Conflicts and or Compatibility Issues

- I am running 64 bit version of Vista and I keep getting errors ? What should I do ? -Unconfirmed for new 9.0.698 version- (Fix: Make sure you have the 64 bit version of AVG Installation file…I have not seen one but I have been told there is one available)

- I just installed AVG Free Anti-Virus (8.5.425) or automatically/manually updated to AVG Free Anti-Virus (9.0.698 ) Why does MSN Messenger links no longer works ?

Fix:

1. Make sure you don’t have any other virus program installed. If you do un-install it and then re-start your computer.

2. After your computer has re-started make sure there are no more file folders hanging around from old virus program.

3. If so delete them and then re-start your MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger.

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If your MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger still does not work:

1. Fully un-install your MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger

2. Then re-start your computer

3. Re-install MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger sand make sure you check off all items other then family filters option

4. You should not have to re-start your computer. But if it ask you by all means re-start your computer.

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- Running Spybot Search & Destroy Any version WITH TEA TIMER ENABLED (Fix: un-install SPYBOT and re-install with out TEA TIMER ENABLED )

- AVG Free randomly shuts down my computer for no reason (Fix: Make sure all firewall allow AVG to connect for updates…also makes sure you only have one Virus scan installed at a time)

- AVG free ant-virus does not work….I have another paid or trialware Anti-Virus program installed on my computer ie. NORTON, Mcafee, ECT (Fix: Yeah AVG free does not play well with others virus scan or spyware, adware programs for that matter. So un-install the program or programs and then try to re-install AVG it should work. ) Thanks to Sylar For bringing up the Vista issue..that Vista has NORTON 360 trialware or full version sometimes pre-installed on the hard-drive..thous AVG free had a conflict and was not working…

- Running any other type of Anti-Virus or spyware Program other then AVG 8.5/9.0 (Fix: ONLY RUN AVG 8.5 & MAKE SURE ALL OTHER VIRUS OR SPYWARE programs are un-installed)

- Running FAT 32 file system set-up ( Fix: Switch to NTFS )

- Running Windows Defenders at the same time as AVG (Fix: CLOSE Windows Defender)

- Running Windows Defender Update (Fix: STOP UPDATE )

- Running Windows Update agent (Fix: JUST CLOSE UPDATE AGENT)

- Running Spybot search and destroy any version or have old version (Fix: First try to update Spybot. If that does not work, un-install SPYBOT)

- Have any version of Zone Alarm installed ( Fix: Un-install )

- You are running Windows Vista ( Not sure why..this happens..with only some versions of VISTA )

AVG Windows XP Issues

- AVG is my computer to Loop or hang during my computer Start-up (Fix: Disable the “restart automatically on error“) -Follow the following steps to disable-

1. Press Start Button

2. Choose Control Panel

3. Go to the System

4. Choose Advanced System Setting

5. Then Advanced

6. Then click on Startup and Recovery

7. Press Settings

8. System failure and uncheck the box “Automatically restart“.

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AVG Windows XP Pro Issue

- ( Grisoft/AVG says it is not an issue..you guys can decide for yourself) You are Running Windows XP Pro and not Windows Home edition – (Fix: Non-that I can think of  unless you have a DELL system XP Home edition disk and are willing to format and start over again. (Again not recommended…but I have done this also) ( I was told by one of my programmers that this is because Grisoft has put a stop code in the AVG 8.0/8.5 Free edition so it can only be used for non-business computers and it does make a little sense) ( If you read the terms of use of the software it says for PRIVATE HOME USE ONLY…hey there is the CATCH 22) SHOULD NO LONGER BE AN ISSUE

AVG Windows Vista Issues

- AVG is my computer to Loop or hang during my computer Start-up (Fix: Disable the “restart automatically on error“) -Follow the following steps to disable-

1. Press Start Button

2. Choose Control Panel

3. Go to the System

4. Choose Advanced System Setting

5. Then Advanced

6. Then click on Startup and Recovery

7. Press Settings

8. System failure and uncheck the box “Automatically restart“.

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- AVG does not have a scan option on the main AVG User Interface (Fix: So far you have to do it manually via tools option or you can run an automatic scan via the schedule scan)

- AVG keep on asking me to re-start my computer (Fix: So far I have only seen this in relation to Vista Home Premium has this issue and it seems to only be an issue with automatic update and not manual update)

AVG Window’s Vista Service Pack issue

- I can’t install AVG Free or AVG Paid and just got a new Vista PC whats up with that ? (Fix: relax and install Vista Service Pack 1. Even thou your computer operating system box, tech head or store says VISTA Includes Service Pack 1 came with your system. IT DID NOT. So do a Full VISTA UPDATE.

1. It will take 2 or 3 updates to get the option to install VISTA SERVICE PACK 1.

2. Then your system will re-start or will ask you to re-start and it will install SERVICE PACK 1 in 3 stages. Which are very visible Windows indicating which step you are on 1,2 or 3 and what % is done.

3. Relax again and let Window’s do it’s thing.

4. Then try to install AVG FREE or AVG PAID and it should work.

AVG Window’s Xp Service Pack issues

- Just installed AVG on my XP with service pack 3 will it work?…because in the past versions of AVG Free gave me errors or would not update at all (News bit link http://computersavvy.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/avg-free-anti-virus-seems-to-now-work-part-time-on-xp-service-pack-3-with-new-avg-version-80237/ )

- I just installed service pack 3 for Windows Xp and now AVG 8.5/9.0 will not work, open up or even update… (Fix: There is no fix, Service pack 3 for WINDOWS XP is not in anyway compatible with this program…any version…the new patch (8.5.425 or 9.0.698) does not fix this issue. I’ve been told that…the new patch just released 8.0.169, will fix that issue

- You don’t have Windows Service Pack 2 or 3 installed and or is corrupted (Fix: Install Service pack 2) (Easy to download it from the Windows Update Website…But it is better just to get the CD….)

AVG Scanning Issues

- Is It Normal To Have Two Or More AVG Free Processes Running At The Same Time Such As “AVGCSRVX.EXE” ? (For full issue post click on following link – Fix)

- AVG Free Reports are turned off !!! How do I turn them back on ? (Same fix as below)

- AVG Free Keep on turning itself off. How do I fix it ? (Fix underneath)

Fix

1. Right click on the Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator” from the menu list…

2. Type the following command:
winmgmt /verifyrepository

3. If the system returns “WMI repository is not consistent”

4. Run the following command:
winmgmt /salvagerepository

5. The first time this is run, it will fail and then it will issue the commands to the services that are causing it to fail. It will likely take a few minutes for the services to shut down.

6. Run the command again, its possible that you may have to run this several times to get it to complete on its own.

7. When finished, reboot the system.

8. Your Done

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- AVG scan log say it is corrupted (Fix: If this is the first time..try to run scan again..most of the time I found it..only happens if there are other PC factors like..lose of power, your computer re-started after Windows update agent, your computer turned off to prevent damage..like over heating..major issue for older laptops) in most cases it will fix itself..so relax..if this is the first time..if not..look at the rest of the Issues and fixes…

(Fix 2: Run registry scan and look for .DLL errors or Win/32 errors or try Un-install AVG 8.0/8.5 and try to re-install )

- Choosing the option in AVG ( 8.5.425 ) to only scan infected files (Fix: un-check this box in the scanning option this option is only to be used to scan infected files after AVG picks up something..and other then this…it prevents the scan from running properly)

- AVG is taking up to 8 hrs to scan a hard drive under 500 gig “what’s up with that?” (Fix: Change setting from slow/normal scan to fast scan. I have found no real different between the slow and normal scan methods. Other then it does not scan archive files in fast mode. When in fast mode could be an issue with some people )

- Why does AVG free 8.5.339 maxs out my CPU or CPUs during  a full virus scan ? (Reason: AVG first is handicapped because it is freeware…and second…just think it instead of running on scan..for Viruses..it is running 3 at the same time..one for VIRUS, SPYWARE, and ADWARE..that is one of the many reasons it so slow ) This is by no means the opinion of AVG/Grisoft…but instead the Opinion of SE7EN, RAVEN, GHOST, and ACE and this was discovered as a result of many, many scans and tests..on XP and VISTA computers..including a single core processor, a dual core processor and a quad core processor…all of which maxed out while running AVG Free Anti-Virus Version 8.0.138, 8.0.169, 8.0.173, 8.0.175 and 8.0.176, 8.0.233, 8.0.234, 8.0.237, 8.5.276, 8.5.278, 8.5.283, 8.5.285, 8.5.287, 8.5.325, 8.5.336, 8.5.339 8.5.374, 8.5.386, 8.5.3 87, 8.5.392 8.5.406, 8.5.408, 8.5.409, 8.5.420, 8.5.421, 8.5.423, 8.5.424, 8.5.425, 9.0.686 and 9.0.689

- AVG scan only last for a few seconds then it stops. Scanning zero files (Fix: Leave the settings as is and see if it happens again. If it does make sure there is nothing running in the background during the AVG scan. Nothing should be updating. No other virus scan running. If there are shut them all down. For Example I was running AVIRA set on GUARD MODE and AVG THOUGHT AVG HAD ALREADY DONE AN AUTOMATIC SCAN OR WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SCAN. SO IT JUST STOPPED SCANNING)

- AVG scanner Tray icon shows it is scanning, but it is not…WTF (Fix: Close AVG and re-start. Your system may need to be fully re-started to re-activate AVG’s main interface and or residential shield )

AVG Keeps on asking me to re-start my computer

- AVG 8.5/9.0 Keeps on asking me to Re-start my computer…and I am running Windows Xp Pro or Xp Home with Service pack 3 installed (Fix: So far there are no fixes other then disabling automatic update and doing it manually..yes it is annoying…but it works ) Should no longer be a major issue with new update 8.5.409

- AVG keeps on asking me to restart my computer..what is up with that ? (Fix: Well provided it is not a update or patch you may have the wrong box check off in the update section of AVG..to fix this do the following )

1. Open AVG user interface Via the Right mouse button on the AVG system tray icon

2. Go to Tools

3. Choose Advanced Settings

4. Then go to the last section called UPDATE

5. Then click on the Update

6. Then look at the section that says WHEN TO UPDATE FILES

7. Make sure the options is checked that says Update immediately - Required Confirmation from the USER

Internet Connection & Other Internet Related Issues

- AVG 9.0 Free Anti-Virus Is Making My Mozilla FireFox Stall And or Hang Issue (Click on the Word Fix for full post Fix)

- How do  I remove the AVG Free Tool Bar?

Fix 1: To remove the AVG Toolbar

A. Re-run the AVG install file

B. Then select Add/Remove components and then when the wizard gets to the option

C. Un-select it and then and then complete the wizard.

D. This will require that you update AVG Yet again.

Fix 2: To remove the AVG ToolBar

A. Open FireFox 3.0/3.5

B. Open the Tools option

C. Choose Add-ons

D. New Window will open up

E. Go to AVG Toolbar

F. Click Disable

G. Re-start Browser

H. Toolbar should be gone (But be aware it is not deleted it is still there just not de-activated)

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- Why can’t upload Pictures with AVG (8.5.425 or 9.0.698) ? (Please use the following link Fix)

- I have dial-up….why can’t I update my AVG to new program update or virus definition?

Fix:

1. Open AVG user interface by click on the tray icon with the RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON

2. Go to TOOLS…it is the 4th option to the right on the very top

3. Click

4. Go to the option that says ADVANCED SETTINGS which is the last option in the TOOLS

5. Then go to the last subsection called UPDATE

6. Then choose the option DIAL-UP

7. Click

8. Now make sure you check off the option that says USE DIAL-UP CONNECTION

9. Next make sure…if you want too..make sure…you don’t stay on-line costing you lots of $$$$ then check off the box that says…CLOSE DIAL-UP CONNECTION WHEN DONE

10. Now Go to APPLY then OK…then your done..now try to run an UPDATE manually first then..set a time..and see if automatic update works…if not you’ll have to do it manually

- Running any Internet connected program when you are trying to update AVG – (Fix: Close all Internet connect programs…count to 20..so like 1,2,3,4 then run update…YES I KNOW…LAME and it sounds LIKE I’M yanking your chain..but it sometime works…)

AVG Browser & Link Scanner Issues

- FireFox 3.0/3.5 keeps on freezing I have Zone Alarm installed!!! What should I do?—-(Fix: Un-install Zone alarm then try..if FireFox still does not work re-start your computer then try again it should work with no issues)

- AVG Link Scanner is not working with the new FireFox 3.0.15 0r FireFox 3.5.5 Update !!!

Fix:

1. Update AVG there is a new Link Scanner Major Update

2. Make sure your AVG Security Toolbar & AVG Safe Search is enabled in the FireFox 3 Add-ons section

3. Enable both (AVG Security Toolbar & AVG Safe Search)

4. Re-start FireFox 3/3.5

5. It should work now…it appears in the test that Ghost and Raven have done showed that AVG Safe Search and AVG Security Toolbar won’t work in most cases if  both are not enabled.

- AVG crashes your web browser (Fix: Disable AVG LINK SCANNER and AVG SAFE SEARCH then restart your browser..then you should be good)

- AVG LINK SCANNER does not work on Mozilla FireFox 3.0/3.5…yepper not supported..but it was a terrible program in the first place… (Fix: None…I guess you could download..another one like it from Norton..or other such…but I don’t recommend it..it will slow..down your Internet browser loading time…) SHOULD NO LONGER BE AN ISSUE It is compatible now with the new patch/update to 8.0.169, 8.0.173, 8.0.175. 8.0.176, 8.0.233, 8.0.234,  8.0.237,8.5.276, 8.5.278, 8.5.283, 8.5.285, 8.5.287, 8.5.325, 8.5.336, 8.5.339, 8.5.364, 8.5.374, 8.5.386, 8.5.3 87, 8.5.392, 8.5.406, 8.5.408, 8.5.409, 8.5.420, 8.5.421, 8.5.422, 8.5.423 , 9.0.686 and 9.0689

AVG Internet COOKIE Issues

- Why does AVG pick up more Internet COOKIES on Vista then XP? (Reason: It appears that AVG 8.0/8.5 free was made for Vista users and it seems to pick up way more cookies in both Firefox 3/3.5 and IE 7, 8) GO FIGURE

- AVG no longer finds FireFox 3/3.5 cookies and went from higher detection rate to a rate as low as 3 cookies (Fix: There is no fix other then to delete the cookies via FireFox tools option or via Spybot or other such programs and no worries…thous programs do a lot better job then AVG anyhow )

- AVG deletes all my FireFox 3/3.5 cookies (Fix: un-check delete tracking cookies…or disable Automatic Scan SHOULD NO LONGER BE AN ISSUE

- Internet Cookies will not delete if you are using Mozilla FireFox 3 (Fix: Use manual way to delete cookies, but Internet Explorer cookies will delete with AVG 8.0)

AVG E-Mail Scanner Issues

- My email scanner is set to scan Microsoft Outlook, but I am using Outlook Express. So now I am no longer getting messages at the bottom of my incoming emails to say they have been scanned/checked by AVG.

Fix:If your system had this default setting it would have installed automatically….

In the Windows Internet Options ( in the Control Panel and available in IE’s Tool menu ) change your default email client to Outlook Express….

OK, Outlook Express…. You need to be using just the ‘Personal E-mail Scanner’ service….

You can reconfigure the email scanner installed by…

1. Download & save the latest AVG Free installation package from this link [www.avg.com]
2. Run the AVG Free install file
3. Choose the Add/Remove components option and follow the setup wizard until you reach the email area
4. Select Advanced, then add the email plug-in you want and remove the others (only have one installed at a time) and finish the wizard.
5. Restart your computer then test…

Download the install file to your computer… do not ever try to run from the internet as that will always cause issues. We also recommend that you do not run if from a directory with spaces in the name.. such as your Desktop or My Documents folders.

- AVG e-mail scanner no longer works or says patch or file is missing (Fix: Un-install AVG, Restart computer and re-install….then update and it should have the e-mail scanner re-activated and working ) SHOULD NO LONGER BE AN ISSUE

AVG Blue Screen Of Death Issue

AVG Causes the Blue Screen Of Death To Appear (Fix: RESTORE LAST RESTORE POINT…provided of course…you don’t have to format your whole computer) For more information on this issue…please go to the following post http://computersavvy.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/avg-80-free-anti-virus-blue-screen-of-death-warning-expalined-some-fixes/

( I’ll be adding to this post as I get more information.. ) ENJOY

Till My Next Post,

Remy “Se7en”

Blog Update #1

Dear Readers,

This is my first Blog update..for my computer savvy Weblog…and I have to say I’m very happy to see all you guys really enjoying this blog….

I’ve been getting massive hits on everything AVG..and that makes me really happy because..I’ve really put a lot of effort into them…

So on with the update…as always I can be contacted at computer.savvy@hotmail.com or by leaving a comment…as always…if you want to know more about something or wanted to request a subject you have always wanted to know about….

use my e-mail above…

Hope you contiune to enjoy my blogs…and see you real soon…

Se7en

AVG 8.0 FREE ANTI-VIRUS GOSSIPER TOOLBAR MESS :(

Dear Readers,

Ok…then WTF another issue that I have discovered from the new AVG 8.0 is that the option during install that asks you if you want to install. This really lame Internet tool bar called GOSSIPER. Does not really matter in fact out of the 10 PC I’ve tried it on over the past few days…on all but two of those computer GOSSIPER tool bar was installed with out my CONSENT..basically meaning I said no during installation and still the file is on my computer….and it is not even picked up by any of the spyware or adware programs I’m using….The tool bar only seems to attack Internet Explorer and in fact….every time I deactivate it….in the toolbar option..every time I restart my computer..the darn thing is back…now I was thinking maybe…I said yes to install it in the first place…but that is not the case..because I deleted it and re-installed AVG 8.0 and made sure..HELL or High water I said no…and the same thing happed…. Ok so this is what I tried….

AS before..in my other posts….I’ve said..that Grisoft..main AVG website..tends to be when downloaded from the site not to work..so I look and look and decided to try the Cnet website…that I have referred to in past posts… www.download.com and that download..seem to work more often then the Grisoft main website…

So again…I downloaded both versions of the same software package to see..if both installed the GOSSIPER tool bar..and in fact..BOTH did.. other then that fact…I STILL RECOMMEND IF U ARE GOING TO GIVE AVG 8.0 FREE VERSION A GO…GIVE www.download.com site a view…and download it from there instead of what I would normally recommend to download it from the site from were it was created….

Hope that helps…Please let me know if the same thing has happened to you because I know just by the e-mails and calls I’ve been getting it is not just me…

Se7en

AVG 8.0 WILL NOT SCAN MORE FIXES!!!!

Dear Readers….

(Last Update on March 5, 2009 @ 3:38 pm EST) Updated AVG post link

( If this does not answer you issues please go to my post titled http://computersavvy.wordpress.com/2008/05/25/avg-free-anti-virus-free-80-update-some-more-fixes-covers-avg-free-anti-virus-versions-80-80100-80138-80169-80173-80175-80176-80233-80234-80237-85276-and-85278/ That post covers all know issues for Avg 8.0, 8.0.100 and 8.0.138, 8.0.169, 8.0.173, 8.0.175, 8.0.176, 8.0.233, 8.0.234, 8.0.237, 8.5.276 and the new 8.5.278 update/patch )

Over the past week I’ve been going crazy with request to fix AVG 8.0 and there is one problem after another…..so here are a few more reasons why..for what ever reason AVG 8.0 will not work on your computer…

BEFORE U READ MY TIPS….THESE DO NOT ALWAYS WORK…BUT HAVE BEEN ISSUES AND OR CONFLICTS WITH AVG 8.0 FREE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE..AND MAY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS…

- Make Sure AVG 7.5 is all gone….u may have to look in your program files….and just delete any thing that says AVG 7 or AVG 7.5 or Grisoft…I’ve seen all 3 it depends on where you downloaded AVG from and what version…

- If you are running ZONE ALARM..ANY VERSION…BUT BE REALLY CAREFUL…IF IT IS THE FREE OR CRACKED VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE because that tends to cause the problem more often… TO FIX…Un-install both AVG 8.0 and ZONE ALARM…THEN restart THEN RE-INSTALL AVG 8.0..

- IF U are running an old Version of SPYBOT….. To Fix un-install AVG 8.0 AND SPYBOT then restart Then RE-Install AVG 8.0

The last thing is I’m not sure why they would release a much anticipated version of this software..with so many issues..and for what ever….reason…some computers will run it and others regardless of what you do..will not run it…so….SORRY TO SAY…TRY AVAST…OR SOME OTHER PROGRAM OFFERED AT www.download.com…Or www.cnet.com….. now I say this.. TRY AVAST like it is a bad thing and it is not it is a great program…. also… so enjoy..

Hope this helps….

Se7en

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