AVG Update Downloader Problem - please help!

raz_uk

Hi everyone,

All the way up till now - I have been using AVG 7.5 with no problems at all. Last 2 days, I haven't been able to update - although AVG keeps telling me there is a priority update now ready to download.

When I do try to update, I get a windows error message saying:

AVG Update downloader has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

So then it automatically shuts down the update. What do I do now? AVG is my main anti-virus protection

many thanks in advance

motorguy

Personally, i always found 7.5 to be a pig of a thing, on all five of our computers. Uninstall it, and download version 8 instead.

It cures a multitude of problems like the updates not downloading.

aliEnRIK

Theyre due to completely end updates at the end of the year anyways, so I would also advise the upgrade

raz_uk

ok guys thanks for the heads-up however is version 8 just as good - or is it a resource hogger etc?

aliEnRIK

If your computers slow to begin with, Id suggest AVAST or AVIRA (I use avira personally as it has the best detection updates)
If the computers fast - then AVG8 is fine

espresso

raz_uk wrote: »

ok guys thanks for the heads-up however is version 8 just as good - or is it a resource hogger etc?

AVG 8 is better!

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New LinkScanner (AVG Search-Shield) component added
New optional AVG Security Toolbar component added
Improved Heuristics running the brand new AVG 8.0 engine
Added the possibility of scanning for Potentially Unwanted Programs
Added the option of defining Potentially Unwanted Programs exceptions
Added the possibility of scanning for cookies
Added the option of setting the scan process priority
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raz_uk

ok guys - well im going to try avira for a change and see if it is better than AVG as alot of peole and reviews say it is