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Free 8.0 AVG anti virus free download HELP PLEASE?

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♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 29 Aug 2008 21:03

I have removed my old AVG as there was a virus problem and it wouldn't update. Can anyone tell how to reinstall the free AVG again, I have checked the website but don't know which one in free to download, and which is the correct one, any help appreciated. Below are the 4 options.

Home Security

Trial version Paid versionAVG Internet Security 8.0 (Learn more)
Comprehensive real-time protection against all Internet threats.

Trial version Paid versionAVG Internet Security 3-Pack Edition 8.0 (Learn more)
Comprehensive protection with a special price for 3 computers.

Trial version Paid versionAVG Anti-Virus 8.0 (Learn more)
Maximum antivirus and antispyware protection.

Trial version Paid versionAVG Anti-Virus plus Firewall 8.0 (Learn more)
Integrated protection against viruses, spyware and hackers.

LindainHerriotCountry

LindainHerriotCountry Report 29 Aug 2008 21:09

You need to go to the grisoft website to download the free version, it is the first one on the chart, the download button is at the bottom

http://www.grisoft.com/ww.product-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 29 Aug 2008 21:31

I hope i can make this clear, when you open the AVG site, you should see the following, there is a big download button , DONT click on that one but go to the one underneath


THIS IS THE TOP BUTTON DESCRIPTION
do not use this

Our recommended AVG Free 8.0 download is brought to you by our partner CNET Download.com.

Download AVG Free 8.0
======================
This is the one you need to click on *******
which is below the big download bar
You can also download the new AVG Free 8.0 directly from our server.

Download AVG Free 8.0 (AVG server)********

This is the one i was advised to use i had the same problem

I hope you can follow this but get back to me if you cant

This is the link to the page in question

http://free.avg.com/ww.download?prd=afe

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 29 Aug 2008 22:24

I really really need help now downloaded this

http://www.grisoft.com/ww.product-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

As Linda suggested and my laptop has gone completely haywire.

I am on Vista and now not only do I not have AVG but all my windows security has gone haywire I just don't know what to do now it made things worse.

Betty

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥

♥Betty Boo from Dundee♥ Report 29 Aug 2008 23:51

added later my system has gone and I am going to have to get someone to check computer for me thanks to everyone for their help.

Betty