sectorzed
Astroholic
Reged: 04/15/05
Posts: 3588
Loc: Gardena, CA USA
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You may have recently noticed a pop-up saying that as of some time in January 2007 your version of their software will no longer be supported.
Using the supplied links will lead you to a page that seems to suggest that from this point on you will have to pay for AVG anti-virus software.
What they don't make obvious is that they are still offering a free home version of their new Anti-Virus software(AVG version7.5)
Somewhere on the page that is linked to the pop-up you can find the proper link to the download page...
Or
You can go to their home page and click on Products in the upper left hand corner of the page and that will lead you to their download page and scroll down to the bottom and find the link to the free edition...
Or
You can just click on this link and go directly to it!
Your choice...
Whichever option you choose,
Good Luck & Clear Skies
-Gary
just happy to be here
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Orion 80ED, SkyView Pro
Vixen Fl102, Meade LXD75
Meade 152ED, Orion Atlas
Meade 178ED, Celestron CGE
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 21748
Loc: North Texas
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 Thank you, Gary, for putting that info together! 
I only see that pop-up message when I reboot, which only happens about every 2-3 weeks, so I keep forgetting about the need to update to the new free version. I probably should do it now while I'm thinking about it, but it's beddy-bye time... 
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Steph
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory 
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StarWars
Postmaster
Reged: 11/26/03
Posts: 11968
Loc: Central MN
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I use AVG 7.5 Free and have never seen a pop-up! 
Apparently AVG 7.1 Free will expire Jan 2007 
AVG 7.5 Free upgrade can be download at:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
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Sony Digital Media player..
MX 460 earbuds
15x70 ETX125UHTC
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Tom L
Reged: 01/07/04
Posts: 29882
Loc: Sunny Oregon
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I saw this a long time ago and was able to figure it out, but it was a bit obscure...thanks for posting, Gary...this is an excellent, and free!, virus protector...I use AVG on all my systems and recommend it to all my friends.
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Tom 
Tele Vue 102mm f/8.6 on an EzTouch
Vixen 80mm f/5 A80SSWT on a grab-n-go mount
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Bob Riggs
super member
Reged: 01/04/06
Posts: 180
Loc: S/Central Montana
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Gary,
Many thanks for the "heads up" with this. I was ready to pop for the "full boat" AVG program as I thought my one and only free year was up.
Clear Dark Skies!
Bob
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C8 Ultima with Argo Navis, 6" RFT reflector, 127 Meade Mak, 150mm Achro on an LXD650, 102 Achro on Chinese GEM clone
Favorite quote: "Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all", Helen Keller
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trever
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/18/03
Posts: 2699
Loc: North Alabama
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They issued a new free version (ver 7.5) that is supported and I just installed it and have not had any issues. I believe the link is: Here
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Trever
Coronado PST Solar Telescope
Vixen A80MF 80mm Refractor with Porta Mount
Orange Celestron 8 inch SCT on AS-GT mount
Zhumell 20x80 Astronomical Binoculars
Orion Paragon HD-F2 Tripod
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Dan Dabson
sage
Reged: 04/12/05
Posts: 251
Loc: Minot, ND
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Excellent software package. I have it running on 2 PC's and 2 laptops.
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Dan Dabson
Minot AFB, ND
http://www.dabsonastronomy.com
Orion 8"/F5 Newtonian
Synta 120mm/F8
Synta 102mm/F10
Meade ETX-70
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Joe Lalumia
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/24/07
Posts: 2677
Loc: Rockwall, Texas, USA
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I have 7.5 also........be careful if you use CClearer.....it will cause the free version to be non-functional. Then you have to download and reinstall it again to correct the program problem......CCleaner causes the program to refuse to install virus updates....it gives a message of "your copy of AVG is damaged" . A reinstall fixes it.
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LX90 8" LNT, SV Nighthawk & TelePOD, SV 80/9D & M4 mount, ETX 90, Orion XT10i, 20x80 binoculars, SV-BV3s.
It is a good thing that we do not get as much government as we pay for. - Will Rogers
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StarWars
Postmaster
Reged: 11/26/03
Posts: 11968
Loc: Central MN
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Quote:
I have 7.5 also........be careful if you use CClearer.....it will cause the free version to be non-functional. Then you have to download and reinstall it again to correct the program problem......CCleaner causes the program to refuse to install virus updates....it gives a message of "your copy of AVG is damaged" . A reinstall fixes it.
I use AVG 7.5 and Ccleaner without any problems.
both run like a charm!
maybe you should try BeClean!!
http://boozet.xepher.net/beclean/index.htm
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Sony Digital Media player..
MX 460 earbuds
15x70 ETX125UHTC
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StarWars
Postmaster
Reged: 11/26/03
Posts: 11968
Loc: Central MN
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one more disk cleaner... 
http://www.diskcleaner.nl/
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Sony Digital Media player..
MX 460 earbuds
15x70 ETX125UHTC
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Joe Lalumia
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/24/07
Posts: 2677
Loc: Rockwall, Texas, USA
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????? every time I run CCleaner it breaks the free version of AVG???? maybe it just doesn't like me. ?
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LX90 8" LNT, SV Nighthawk & TelePOD, SV 80/9D & M4 mount, ETX 90, Orion XT10i, 20x80 binoculars, SV-BV3s.
It is a good thing that we do not get as much government as we pay for. - Will Rogers
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Tom L
Reged: 01/07/04
Posts: 29882
Loc: Sunny Oregon
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I don't have a problem with it either...check your ccleaner settings...
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Tom
Tele Vue 102mm f/8.6 on an EzTouch
Vixen 80mm f/5 A80SSWT on a grab-n-go mount
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Alex^DJ^
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/02/05
Posts: 1200
Loc: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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If you want too a good Antivirus that actually works with Vista already and is free 100% and updating too..Avast is the one..i have it on all my computers and it's a charm..small program..doesnt use a lot of resources..and have everything...
you can check it (avast home) here:
www.avast.com
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My Telescopes and Equipment:
- WO 66SD scope
- ETX-125 (Soon to be sold) "My Big Fat Mak"
- C6-ASGT " The Mexican "
- Starshoot CCD Cam
- Nextimagen Planetary Cam
- Canon EOS Rebel XTi (400D Unmoded)
Eyepices and Accesories:
- Celestron E-Lux 25mm
- GSO Superview 20mm
- GSO Superview 15mm
- ADM dual saddle plate
- 100mm Guide rings
- Orion 2X Shorty barlow
- Garmin E-Trex GPS handheld
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