Problems Updating AVG, free version

Over the pass 2 weeks, updates were extremely slow to download(dialup). Now for the last 2 days, it won't update. Keeps telling me no connection available. Went to their site and downloaded from there. (now running build 611) Anyone else having this problem?

 

I have noticed the same thing,, Dialup here to.

I here there servers are just overloaded when new updates are available,, we got one last night after midnight that took over ten minutes,, just now theres another
Program version 6.0.613
virus database 392

Regards
Lonny

 

I tried to update AVG free version on my laptop yesterday afternoon via DSL connection. I got the the AVG website and the updater status information appeared but nothing happened - no indication of downloading taking place. Later when I tried to close the window, it asked if I wanted to stop the download - but no download to stop. Haven't tried since. Will try again tomorrow when I get the laptop out.

 

I'm on a 56k dail-up and I am having problems also I keep getting a message that an automatic connection was not available so I can't update mine either.

Bubba169

 

I am also having problems updating free version 6.

Version 7 seems to be OK

BillyBob

 

I feel a lil' better that i'm not the only person having troubles updating my AVG software.

 

A Good acquintance Just posted this workaround for the free version

Regards
Lonny

 

Thanx Lonny, and you too Broni
That Workaround works great!

 

Speaking from experience of my own that work-around may not be in your best interest.

I had all kinds of problems uppdating the free version 6 and I am on Cable Internet. And that was in both Win98SE and XP Pro.

I upgraded to a newer version and all is quite well. ( for the moment anyway )

Something to think about.

Just one Virus problem caused by an outdated AV program will cost one hell of a lot more than the software.

Your machine = Your call.

One more item.

Anti Virus software is one of the few things that I allow to install into the DEFAULT location. Anywhere else it may not work properly. ( at least as far as updating goes )

BillyBob

 

I had to again do a manual update to 615, defs 394. Did the Lonny suggestion, used the ftp site and got immediate results. Thanks

 

Thank you for the URL fix. I was having the same problems a week ago and even though they seemed to fix them I added the others anyway in case it happens again.

 

Billybob,
Why do you not allow updates to go to the default folder please?

I believe in paying for pro etc versions of software if they are useful and reasonably priced so I have AVG Pro with automatic daily updates. I haven't had any trouble as far as I know but would it be a good idea to add that 3rd server anyhow?

 

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I do allow the AVG ( or any Anti-virus and/or Firewall ) install and updates to go to the default locations.

It is 98% of other software that I do not let go to the default location. If I did I would be running out of room on my C: drive.

I have very little stuff other then the OS on the C: drive.

BillyBob

 

I have a 60Gb un-partitioned drive. I've read that partitioning might be a good idea but is it really an advantage these days with such large discs and Windows XP??

 

The OS realy has nothing to do with it.

Yes. I believe it is an advantage. A BIG ONE. It prevents losing everything if the C: drive goes bonkers by keeping the OS and programs and their data separated.

My C: drive is only 6gig. ( 2.5gig free ) The other 74gig is divided into 5 more partitions. Each one has a purpuse. The H: partiton is where all downloaded things and various backups are stored. I have no desire to lose the hundreds of downloads. Also most of them are burned on CDs too.

BillyBob

PS
One partiton has nothing but Links LS 2003 Golf on it.

BB

 

I tried Lonny's suggestion but am still no farher ahead. At the free.grisoft.com server it says "...connection failed...timeout user request..." and the grisoft.cz still says I need to connect to the internet when I AM connected. What up?

 

Click the arrow next to free.grisoft.com , and select www.grisoft.com as the update site.

 

It said the file was damaged and install would not continue, then I tried again and it said it a couple more times. Tried again and it said "Download process cancelled-connection failed. Timeout user request ". Is there something I can do to change that?