I just don't trust any antivirus software that is free anymore. Posted by: Diana 27 Aug I dumped AVG after many years of use when they started their crap. If memory serves, I had to remove several things manually or maybe I did use the removal tool.
Either way, I agree wholeheartedly with you Bob on this one. Posted by: David Hakala 28 Aug All freemium firms that I know do the same. It has gotten out of hand and it deserves even more excoriation than Bob offers. Posted by: Patty 31 Aug Agree with article.
Soon after purchasing AVG, I kept getting issues. I smelled a rat, however contacted them for support anyway. They said it was because product was designed for Win 10 and I'm using 7.
OK,so they worked on it remotely however kept on having issues. Finally took tower to my reliable local tech guys who affirmed that the problem was AVG, and they took it off. LOL, no more issues! Since I was 9 months into a 2 year subscription,with their discreditable reputation, I can only hope I get a refund for the remainder. Posted by: Shirley Pipitone 06 Sep I suspect all antivirus software is malware to some extent.
Anything that gets so deep into your PC and is so hard to uninstall has to be suspect. I used Norton for many years until I tired of the interference. It was extremely difficult to remove all traces. Then I used AVG until recently. Since I used Norton, I've discovered Revo so I now use it as the first step in removing antivirus software.
AVG was still was very difficult to remove - took me about 6 hours. I use FileSearchEx to search for leftovers and I delete manually as much as Microsoft allows me to, as the Administrator.
I recently glimpsed an article about setting up the real Windows Administrator as I was closing a tab. I'll be searching for it soon. The only good thing I can say about BD is that it was exceptionally easy to uninstall. Gone in one operation with Revo. Now I'm using McAfee and the jury is out. So far no issues at all. Love reading your articles, Bob. Keep it up. Posted by: N0o8 10 Sep I used to use AVG for years and was satisfied with it.
I was not aware of any of the issues discussed in this article. I stopped using AVG when I confirmed that it was slowing my computer to the point that I almost couldn't use it. I use Windows Defender and Malwarebytes now.
I discovered by accident that CrapCleaner has an uninstaller that works very well. Posted by: Kasia 28 Nov AVG Dad got a new suprise for its kids: it installs an "AVG secure browser" without permission, that opens new window with every computer boot. Posted by: Bev 03 Jan Reading your "year in revue" and this caught my eye because I had used AVG for years with no problems but last year got disenchanted. Had not had most of the problems mentioned by you and your readers but no longer felt I could trust it so took your advice and installed PC Matic.
One small problem but working on that. Amazing program - just hope it doesn't get sold and users then become "sold out. Posted by: Spike 06 Apr Within one, lurks a nasty little AVG overseer. I'd class AVG as malware, tbh. A program which, after uninstall, continues to "monitor" in the background is obnoxious stuff. Posted by: brosefeen 29 May Joe Farakas' comment on the first page is on the money, you'd think all these other people claiming to "work on" or "repair" computers would be aware of these fairly common knowledge operations of anti-virus software, the fact of the matter is, avg is not malware, and to make this sort claim is completely innacurate, and only makes the author look poorly versed on the subject.
Was the original avg free better then the current paid for version? Is avg malware that is trying to install harmful files on to your computer? But this is what demo's are for, to see if this software is going to work for you, trial periods are exactly that: periods to try this stuff out. I think that people are more focused on the UI then the actual function of this type of program, so if it can't be navigated and operated with ease by a novice then regardless of the quality, it will never be deemed as "the best" or "the most downloaded" or "most used".
And your references to a slightly dysfunctional family leads me to believe you were not part of such a family, because if you were, you'd realize how incredibly offensive, and wildly inaccurate your analogy is Hey guys, I just wanted to come on the forums to give a warning about a program that stays active on your computer even years after uninstalling avg.
I literally uninstalled avg YEARS ago but just now say an avg program running in the background called overseer. I uninstalled avg a long time ago because i wasn't allowed to disable it, the avg program was in too much control of my computer and i didn't like that. They are worse than the viruses they are supposed to stop. There's more reader feedback See all 58 comments for this article. Comments of a political nature are discouraged.
Please limit your remarks to paragraphs. If you want to see your comment posted, pay attention to these items. All comments are reviewed, and may be edited or removed at the discretion of the moderator. If you want to ask a question click here. Need tech support? Ask Your Computer or Internet Question. Fileless Malware: Are You Exposed? Do I Have A Virus? What's New in Avast Antivirus ? Posted by: aaaa 25 Aug About uninstalling: The Windows control panel program remover uses an uninstall directive file which is provided by the vendor of the software you are trying to remove.
I removed the program and returned to AVG. Next will be trying to get my money back. I am soooo glad I changed to Linux at the demise of windows XP.
So far so good. I will never give AVG another chance. I've been running my machine for last 9 months with no AV whatsoever. System performing better. Snake Oil. I think that people are more focused on the UI then the actual function of this type of program, so if it can't be navigated and operated with ease by a novice then regardless of the quality, it will never be deemed as "the best" or "the most downloaded" or "most used" And your references to a slightly dysfunctional family leads me to believe you were not part of such a family, because if you were, you'd realize how incredibly offensive, and wildly inaccurate your analogy is BEWARE if you want antivirus protection you can scan html links before downloading them or after downloading at virustotal.
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