Windows 10: AVG 2015 Free Doesn't Work?

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I don't think anyone would advise only relying on one program. I know I certainly never did.

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I have AVG, I have win 10. When I ran AVG today for the first time since the upgrade, it said 'we need to do some modifications to this' click 'yadda yadda' to fix. I did and AVG 'repaired' itself to Win 10 specs. It works great and with zero problems. I have AVG internet Suite 2015 and its NEVER let me down but I still use spybot and Malwarebyres premium to watch for other items, and I have adblocker in my browsers. so a combination of these and I am a happy man.

 

I've not had any problems with AVG and gaming. However I have added Steam to exceptions as instructed by Valve.

 

I have been running AVG internet security (paid for edition) for some while without any problems. When I upgraded to Windows 10 ( fairly early) it was OK for a while and updated OK. About 3 weeks ago, after an update, all the components were red flagged as inactive. I attempted to re-activate using my licence key. It accepted the key as correct but nothing happened. Tried this a few times. Tried AVG support (which should surely be readily available for a paid for Product) but could not get through to their chat line. Again, tried this route on several occasions.

I used Defender for a little while and then I installed Avira Free edition. Then tried (repeatedly) to uninstall AVG. Every time the uninstal process stopped at the Firewall stage implying that I need administrator rights. I am logged on as administrator. Tried support again with the same result as above.

Needless to say I am thoroughly disillusioned with AVG and am not really interested in running their product again but I would like to be able to uninstal it!!!

 

I too have had problems with my AVG 2015. I hit the brown button and told them what for, their reply was:

Thank you for contacting AVG. I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
As per our conversation I am sending email instructions to re-install AVG.

Please download and install AVG Internet security program through the below link.
Download and install AVG AntiVirus, Internet Security or Premium Security

Your license number for AVG Internet Security is below:


If these instructions didn't resolve your issue, follow the steps below to have an AVG technician remotely access your computer and assist you, free of charge.
The service is available 24/7.

• Visit the AVG Remote Support website.
• Fill in the short form. Your Case number is available in the subject of this e-mail.
• Click Connect to an expert. A remote support file will be downloaded.
• Run the downloaded file.
• Use the opened window to chat with the AVG technician.

Best regards,

Sreedevi Padmakumar
AVG Customer Care

The reinstallation did work but then I statred having problems with their built in but free version of driver booster. Even though I have the fully paid up PRO AIS, I have to pay extra if I want Driver Booster to work fully - erm NO!

However, it kept telling me that 15 drivers needed updating including my Video software which was brand newly installed the day before.

I complained again and they said reinstall it!!! So I did, same result, 15 drivers that are 'old' - so I uninstalled that section, and left it as a liar!