The calls are starting to ramp up wondering about AVG's messages regarding the discontinuation of their anti-virus. The message is a little alarming, but rest assured that AVG (Grisoft) is NOT going out-of-business and for home users the product will remain free. Although Grisoft is discontinuing support and updates for their current version, they have released a new version of their popular and highly effective program called AVG 7.5. No need to worry, just follow the steps below to continue receiving the best anti-virus protection available today.
Upgrading to AVG 7.5 is not too bad. If you are using a broadband Internet connection , the download will only take a few moments. If you are a dial-up customer, the download will take about one to two hours. Here are the directions for properly upgrading to the newest edition of AVG Antivirus:
- Download the AVG Free Edition 7.5 setup program (by clicking this link).
- Save this file on your hard drive (preferably the Desktop)
- When the download finishes, double-click the file to start the installation.
- Click "Next" on the AVG "Welcome!" screen
- Click "Accept" on the "License Agreement on Use of an AVG Free Edition" screen
- Select "Repair installation" on the "Select Setup Type" screen and click "Next"
- Select "Restart the computer now" (pre-selected by the program automatically) and click "OK" on the "Installation Complete!" screen to restart your computer and complete the installation
- Be sure to RIGHT Click the AVG icon by your clock and then Check for Updates as well once the computer restarts
That should do it. Most of your AVG settings (if you changed them) should remain the same, but you can check them by entering the AVG Control Center by double-clicking the AVG icon by your clock.
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the link at the top of the page to get the 7.5 avg when you click it it goes to 8.0 which is it ???? and what is the link to the 7.5 as I have win 98 ??
my friend just un installed avg 7.5 off her computer and re started her computer and now she has no internet connection,and yes she has an ip address that is correct.any help would be great appreciated
I’ve downloaded AVG Free 8.0 and installed in my computer which is connected to internet. i update the virus definition from the internet but it is giving problem. after the installation of AVG, my internet seems not working . Plez, can any one help me solve this problem??? i couldn’t find what may be the probelm.
Your problem makes me think that you might have accidentally installed the full version of AVG that includes a firewall which may have not been configured properly. From your description it is too hard to tell for sure, but you might just want to start over and make sure to follow my steps outlined in the video.
I have uninstalled my free AVG. I thought it was successful but it is still on my system. Whenever I try to install my newly bought kaspersky, it says remove first the avg, but i’m sure i have removed it cause it’s not in the control panel anymore.
How can I totally removed the avg?
please help, i know nothing about this.
Your best bet is to download a new copy of AVG at http://free.avg.com. Install it, restart your computer then uninstall it. That should work for you.
I recently got hit by a bunch of spyware, viruses, malware and ad-aware. Anyway, after cleansing my computer of the infection and fixing the firewall, and after AVG 7.5 free found all the viruses, its installation path would not work so I reinstalled it. To my surprise, it would not update after the reinstallation. The AVG message read it could not create a connection with my IP Address, it could not update, etc. The IP address could not create a connection or be read so I cannot update it. I tried AVG 8 and it is awful it sucks. So my question is can I fix this problem or not. I have yet to find a solution. Please advise. The finished AVG installation now will not update regardless, have they stopped updating AVG 7.5 for good?
AVG 8 has been out since April. Search my site for AVG 8 for the download link and a video on how to properly install it.
Dear Rick,
Ever thought of becoming a politician. Most folk’s stick to the parameter’s of the query. Out in the real world, some systems, just dont sit too well with version 8. No matter what the installation, or it’s LinkScanner & wotnots deactivated. Thats why you get a fare amount of people, wanting to stick with v7.5 updates, or jumping ship to Avast, etc, etc.
I pull & mod, element’s of XP day in day out, and had a few registry hacks at the AVG watchdog engine. Every day I learn, how little I know! But if people believe in you, then you should have the dignity NOT to sidestep thier question.
And I have also commented and wrote many times that AVG has not had as good a go with 8.0 as previous versions, but I still like it the best for most people.
As to the commenter’s questions, he/she HAS to update to 8.0 because AVG has stopped providing updates for 7.5. Unlike the waffling (to use a political term) that Microsoft does by extending the life of old products multiple times, smaller companies like AVG have to end support on older products so they can invest in newer ones and support current versions.
And like you, I KNOW that I have a thimble full of knowledge in the computer arena and learn new things every day…that I then share here at HelpMeRick.com.
Lastly, yes, I am thinking of running for president in 2016.
You wouldn’t do a worse job than whoever we end with will do.
Hi Rick,
Ur political watchdog here !
In the words of Russell Brand, n Jonathon WWWoss,
I reckon u should b suspended for using such obsenities
like “MicroSoft”.
Apprieciate t time u take.
Incase u haven’t already given this out,
this is t AVG7.5(Free) Manual Download n Update, Link.
It’s buried, in their site.
Not so easy as t App interface, but it work’s!
http://free.avg.com/download-update-7#tba1
Tatha !!!
Rick ! I just read on another computer help site that they are going to charge for the Free AVG program soon. Have you hear anything ?? I am concerned about updates to the free program in the future !!
Thanks
George
for home users. The ONLY site to get the tech news you need to know is HelpMeRick.com.
Here it is:
GRISOFT is announcing a new version of the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. This new 7.5 version with improved performance and user interface is available. Users that are using AVG Free 7.1 will be provided with a specific dialog, within the next few weeks, with the opportunity to choose the right option fulfilling their needs. AVG Free 7.1 version will be discontinued on 15th of Jan 2007.
Jack
still free still works for me .downloaded and installed for me no problem the rooman
Thanks, Rick, for this good information on AVG 7.5. I will download it right away.
Ana Peck
Hi Rick,
Its so nice to know that I can always come to your site and get the straight answer and easy-to-follow intstructions on a confusing issue! I will download AVG 7.5 today.
Debbie
Okay rick here is one for you….I bought a computer from the surplus store of where I work. It came with windows 2000. It doesnt have the XP firewalls and all that security stuff. I am going to be upgrading to XP in the next couple of days. First question. Do I get the full install or the upgrade from 2K to XP? and what is going to be the differance between the two. Also, I downloaded the AVG antivirus cause I had some major computer problems and now after taking away 113 viruses…..yes you read right…… 113!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know that when I get XP I am not going to use the norton or anything else they have installed in the program. My father actually recommended me to your sight and the AVG thing. I guess all those tech support problems I have helped him with in the past have finally come back around. so Upgrade to XP home or full install of XP home? thanks Rick
You can do a full install with the upgrade disk.
Don't try to upgrade Windows 2000 to XP. But, as long as you have a Windows 98 or 2000 disk you can do a full install with the upgrade disk. When installing XP it will ask you whether you want to upgrade or do a clean install.
If you choose the clean install it will erase your entire drive then install XP. It will ask you to insert the Windows 98 or 2000 disk at some point to verify that you do have a previous version of Windows.
Rick,
God bless you brother for your site. I am new to computers and how to navagate through the process. I am learning fast.
I purchased a used lap top and all the programs I need are in place, I think. An update message came on screen for my free XP update and clicked install now. However, when it came to the authjorization section it would not install because the windows program is not a licensed program. Now what do I do??
The lap top is slow so I defraqued it and have 61% available free space. Now what do I do??
Can I get morememory to speed it up and will I loose all my files and bookmarks???
I know I am a dummy but this cyber thing is new to me. Thanks Rick. My e-mail is: ugotml@yahoo.com
-mike-
Contrary to what you said on the Jan. 13 show, AVG 7.1 will continue until Feb. 18 and the new 7.5 will be good for all Windows, even Windows 95 and 98.
I must have done something wrong. I have tried to install AVG 7.5 on three different Windows 98 and ME systems and I get an error that it says it requires Windows 2000/XP. Is there a different download for the version that runs on 98?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there!
I had upgraded to the 7.5 but just did a clean install. I have a high speed wireless modem and wonder if it’s normal for the full version to take almost 5 hrs to download? I don’t remember the combo of 7.1 and the upgrade taking that long. I can’t find any info on it and I’ve read people with dial up saying it’s a breeze to download (not as an upgrade)?? Thanks!
Tina
I was using the free avg anti virus program until the free period ran out. I have been using avast since. Can you g
ive me what you use on your computers that is for free?
I have to admit that posts like this frustrate me. In the thread about how to download free AVG someone actually asks if we know of any free AVG programs? Am I reading that right? Surely they are asking something else.
I hope I misread that post.