AVG users BEWARE!

[dung0beetle]

The update to the 2011 version of AVG antivirus will not allow your system to start.
From what I understand, this affects all Windows operating systems (xp, Vista, 7) and affects both the free, and paid versions of AVG.
If you have AVG, either uninstall it or set the automatic updates within AVG to notify but do not install. This problem has not been fixed by AVG. Their forums are full of customer complaints because of this. They claim that the issue is caused by a Zone Alarm toolbar bug, but I do not have Zone Alarm and have never had Zone Alarm on my computer. From reading the error report, the issue is with AVG renaming or deleting a system file and not replacing it upon restart. This error has ruined my opinion of AVG. They should know better. I'm not going to use or recommend their software any longer. I'm not telling you to boycott AVG, but I'm just sharing my opinion.

Luckily, I had a complete backup from October, so I was able to restore everything.

 

[Unity]

Our family computor JUST crashed last week. Right before it did, We updated AVG and it happened. Thanks for letting everyone know. I will not update on my laptop.

 

[Dark Fang]

does this also affect avg internet security

 

[Road Kill]

dude, thanks man!

 

[roman5150]

anyone know if its safe to update yet? or where to check if its safe?

 

[dung0beetle]

http://www.avg.com/us-en/homepage
There is a fix now. Middle of the page:

 [B]Support for customer affected by the system crash after the recent AVG 2011 update 3292 (BSOD)[/B]

 If you encounter mentioned issue with update and [URL="http://www.avg.com/us-en/faq.num-4079"]FAQ 4079[/URL] did not help you, please contact our English support by following phone numbers:

[LIST]
[*]Home and Free customers: [B]+1-877-367-9933 [/B]
[*]Business customers: [B]+1-828-459-5436[/B]
[/LIST]
 You can contact us also by email at [EMAIL="updateissuehelp@avg.com"]updateissuehelp@avg.com[/EMAIL].
 AVG regrets any inconvenience caused to our customers and we are ready to help you.

Why would you need a "Rescue CD" for something that is supposed to protect your computer?

 

[Hickeydog]

Why would you need a "Rescue CD" for something that is supposed to protect your computer?

http://www.avg.com/us-en/226386

It allows you to boot from the CD and run the virus scan. This keeps the virus inert on the disk, allowing the scanner to track down the little bugger and wipe it once and for all. This type of scanner is brought out when all others fail.

 

[CoolC]

Good think I have AVIRA. Never used AVG and after this, I don't think I ever will.

 

[BEN B023]

my bro and i have built computers. His was NEW and he installed AVG and IMMEDIATELY had a virus and problems LAST YEAR. Since then I actually have a new computer and have not installed ANY anti-virus etc. I just turned up all my blockers etc and am smart enough not to download crap. Most porn sites are fine