Posted on 11/22/2012 8:36:17 PM PST by Maine Mariner
I am trying to remove AVG antivirus program from my computer. I have gone to the control panel, remove programs, and clicked uninstall AVG2012. About half way through the uninstallation, the uninstall program simply stops. Any suggestions will be appreciated
boot safe mode, google otherwise.
Booting in safe mode doesn’t get rid of anything, just delays the inevitable need to get rid of the original program.
I had to use Revo uninstaller to remove it.
You might try using an uninstaller.
I use a free program called Geek Uninstaller. It also collects the remnants that some uninstallers leave behind.
http://www.geekuninstaller.com/
I had to do similar gyrations to get Norton off my machines. Anti-Virus programs tend to be resistant to easy removal, and I suppose that's for a reason....
How long does the uninstall stop for? Are you allowing it enough time? You can also try CCleaner.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/features
Sometimes, the program’s uninstaller will become damaged and won’t run.
In those instances, one can usually re-install the program and then run the uninstall.
Try this http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities
Not that I’m the person asking, However, Revo worked for me followed by CClearner ... all gone.
Google has some suggestions if you’ve not been there yet.
Revo Uninstaller is very good too. I have used it on many occasions.
One of the freeware programs that works.
To everyone who provided advice.
Thank you.
Geek uninstaller took care of everything!
IIRC, AVG is a complete scam. I wouldn’t go to their website and download anything there.
Revo Uninstaller Pro. Highly recommended and it’s free.
I know this is a silly question, but did you toggle the program off before you tried to uninstall? Just a thought.
There are a few good ones out there.
I don’t think the Pro version is free ... color me wrong if I’m wrong.
I use the one my ISP provides, Macafee. Works fine. Hard to tell if it’s really swell, in a way, because I do most of my FReeping on a MacBook. But I have several Windows machines here that my wife and I use (and Parallels/Windows on the Mac. Still need anti-virus for that).
I use CCleaner as well but there is a pro/paid version of it and that’s what I use. One of my first paying jobs after university was working for Cyberdefender (it’s a scam) and i discovered their registry cleaner was CCleaner without the patent.
That’s what I have and i got it free. Don’t remember the details but I don’t think I ever registered it and it’s been fine.
AS a related question for all, please recommend some trustworthy free antivirus, anti malware programs.
when I uninstalled it, it toasted my registry. Had to make up the new user accounts and copy files.
when I uninstalled it, it toasted my registry. Had to make up the new user accounts and copy files.
No, you uninstall it in safe mode.
I had nothing but bad experiences with AVG. It’s a virus unto its self.
I know I'll get roasted for this, but try Microsoft Security Essentials. I've used it for several years now, and its the best one I've ever used (including AVG, Norton, Avast, and others.
When Microsoft was just DOS it was great. Then Windows 3.1 was a real step down. After that things got worse and worse. But Windows 7 and its associated supporting software has been just fine. You MS haters should try them.
Just my 2¢. I’ve been into PCs since the the DOS days of the 8086. I’ve been a certified tech for over 15 years. I’ve tried them all and after dumping memory hogs like Norton and MacAffe and a half dozen dysfunctional anti-virus programs, I eventually beta-tested Sunbelt about a decade ago. I stayed with it when the company became Vipre.
An anti-virus program has to run in the background, resident in memory, but it does not have to be loaded with so many bells and whistles that it bogs down your system. Vipre works, it’s simple and you get what you pay for. Being Black Friday, they have some deep discounts today: http://www.vipreantivirus.com/VIPRE-antivirus/ ymmv
Clamwin probably comes closest but antivirus on Windows systems is too critical to leave to freeware. Prevx is likely the best there is at this point in time.
sfl
Once I learned that Microsoft Security Essentials works best when there are no other security programs installed, I got rid of all the others. No problems since and it updates automatically.
It works great.
I used McAffee for three years and got several viruses in that time. I dumped McAfee finally and installed AVG and have not had a virus in 6 years.
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