AVG 2013

[Firecat]

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[Firecat]

A little question:

In AVG 2013 (paid versions), the Online Shield settings have an option named "maximum part size of file to be scanned". If I raise this limit, how much of a slowdown should I expect in browsing or web page loading speed? Has anyone tried it?

Originally Posted by RejZoR

AVG is apparently just trying to get rid of their own users. After last AVG program update, they again stuffed all the idiotic useless buttons in the interface.

Fix performance, Activate Firewall now, Speedtest, Mobile Protection, Maximize your protection ...

[RejZoR]

The reason why i like the avast!'s direction with v8. The interface now has way less "ads" and even those that are there are more subtle really. They bother me far less than the banner in v7 (which was still very subtle and non annoying).
Maybe AVG could learn a thing or two from avast! in this regard and i might use it someday...

[atomomega]

Originally Posted by ght1

Fix performance, Activate Firewall now, Speedtest, Mobile Protection, Maximize your protection ...

There's a hack to get rid of all that, including the banner at the bottom and the firewall button.

Originally Posted by atomomega

There's a hack to get rid of all that, including the banner at the bottom and the firewall button.

Tell me how to do it.

[AMIGA500]

Originally Posted by ght1

Tell me how to do it.

Simple answer.Uninstall AVG altogether.
Problem solved.

[atomomega]

Originally Posted by Beethoven1770

Simple answer.Uninstall AVG altogether.
Problem solved.

lol. that's one way to do it.
However I've found AVG Free to be really good. I like it a lot and I use it on my dad's and my sister's laptops.

[siketa]

Originally Posted by Beethoven1770

Simple answer.Uninstall AVG altogether.
Problem solved.

[7anon]

Originally Posted by Beethoven1770

Simple answer.Uninstall AVG altogether.
Problem solved.

Solved?

Originally Posted by 7anon

Solved?

With AVG Free you will become a master of cracking and tweaking.

[7anon]

Originally Posted by ght1

With AVG Free you will become a master of cracking and tweaking.

=

Now I’m glad I’ve never used AVG. If they have a malware-like toolbar, I can’t see how their anti-virus — and releated programs — will be any better. And, based off my experience with AVG Secure Search Toolbar, I’d recommend everyone using AVG security software to switch as soon as possible. It just isn’t worth it.
http://dottech.org/101609/avg-secure...ar-is-malware/

This.

Originally Posted by RejZoR

Free version updates every 24 hours only. I have AVG on my sister's laptop and it's a 24 hour cycle. Though i've scheduled an updater myself a bit more frequently. 24 hour cycle just doesn't cut it anymore.

This.

http://chart.av-comparatives.org/chart1.php
This

http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/RAP/RA...Feb13-1200.jpg
and this.

[AMIGA500]

I must apologise for my sarcastic reply concerning AVG as i find i may have been unjustly harsh in saying uninstall it altogether.I have only used it once many years ago and if i recall it was a love/hate relationship.

But yes i find that if there are elements of an antivirus or any other program for that matter that are not to your liking then uninstalling it and choosing another program would be my instant advice.

[Firecat]

Seems AVG updated their range with a host of performance fixes and replaced the "PC Analyzer" with a "Quick Tune" feature that provides free functionality of registry scan/repair and defragmentation. One step in the right direction, as the Quick Tune seems far less like bloat and simplistic compared to the old "one-time free PC Analyzer scan".