questions about AVG options

there are various options in AVG anti-spyware, such as fast shutdown. my shutdown would like a speed boost, but what are the disadvatages to this? and should i disable the universal plug 'n' play service? any other settings i should be aware of? thanks.

 

Hi, greenday.

Here's a link to Steve Gibson's opinions about UPnP.

• http://www.grc.com/unpnp/unpnp.htm

There are some of Steve Gibson's other small security related utilities also described at http://www.grc.com/default.htm.

The information on those pages might be a bit outdated because some was written several years ago.

 

I looked in my AVG Anti-Spyware in the "Tools" section and I did not find any specific reference to "shutdown ".

If you are having slow computer shutdown issues (instead of slow AVG Anti-Spyware program "shutdown "), then perhaps one of the following links will be helpful.

• Ramesh's Site: Shutdown is very slow - Windows XP
• aumha.org: WINDOWS XP SHUTDOWN & RESTART TROUBLESHOOTING

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DISCLAIMER/CAUTION: Editing/cleaning/repairing your computer's registry is potentially dangerous. You might render your computer unstable or even unbootable. Before you edit/clean/repair your registry with any method, be sure you make a backup of your registry and you know how to access and use that backup in case you muck up your computer.

If you decide to manually edit your registry, then be sure you are comfortable with editing the registry and I suggest you save a backup of at least the key you edit ahead of time in case you need/want to reverse your changes. Editing the registry can produce serious undesirable consequences if done incorrectly.

In any case, you should know ahead of time how to restore your original registry settings and prepare to do so in case the need arises.

• MVPS.org (Ramesh's Site): How to backup the Windows XP Registry?
• Microsoft KB322756: How to back up, edit, and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
• Symantec: Backing up the Windows registry

I also suggest you create a System Restore point before making any changes (regardless of what method you use). System Restore may be accessed as follows.

• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

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my computer isnt overly slow, and when i disabled the upnp, it borked up my computer when i tried to use my ipod, it froze my computer, and i needed to restart.

 

also, it is under one of the unreccomened options, but im just curious as to what it is
grrrrr, upnp wasnt disabled, so what made my computer freeze when my sister plug in the iPod. doing the rounds.....

and, thanks for the greeting