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Hello, so I just installed this new AVG Anti-Virus free edition 8.0 thinking it would actually work.
 Well, after I  installed it I then did the scan and everything seemed to go smoothly. Then, after about a minute a pop-up says WARNING there is an attack on your computer. At first, I tried the activate now (block attack), but apparently you need to buy the damn thing, which apparently led me to a  screen with no way to exit out, so I was forced to reboot my comp. The next time I got the message I clicked the other option which was to continue unprotected. about a minute later the samne message appears again and again. I try to uninstall it by going to the add/remove programs but it's not even there. Next, I try installing a new one and then uninstalling it, however, that only uninstalled the new one. How the heck do I get rid of this pesky thing?

nazir · Accepted Answer

first u should click the START button..and go to the RUN....and type REGEDIT in small letter..the a folder wil be open...the left side of that folder u can see hds key n users key like that...maximize that + signs n u can c software there..click on that software n u can see avg 8 there...u can delete avg from there.n check all hs keys n software there n delete avg frm there...after that u can install new antivirus....

brakers · Answer

Hi There 
I dont know much about Vista but cant you do a system restore. if that wont work I think you might of been hit by a virus maskarading as a AVG program???
Kindest Regards Tony B.

earth-TH · Answer

Try to use AVG remover-- > https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-uninstall-AVG

Good luck
Earth

sean · Answer

that worked! thank-you

jimmy · Answer

omg finally avg its gone thx alot

suorit · Answer

Unable to uninstall AVG Anti-Virus free 8.0 in add& remove also...........

peruanito · Answer

thank u this finaly worked for me=P

sumesh · Answer

Hello, so I just installed this new AVG Anti-Virus free edition 8.0 thinking it would actually work. 
Well, after I installed it I then did the scan and everything seemed to go smoothly. Then, after about a minute a pop-up says WARNING there is an attack on your computer. At first, I tried the activate now (block attack), but apparently you need to buy the damn thing, which apparently led me to a screen with no way to exit out, so I was forced to reboot my comp. The next time I got the message I clicked the other option which was to continue unprotected. about a minute later the samne message appears again and again. I try to uninstall it by going to the add/remove programs but it's not even there. Next, I try installing a new one and then uninstalling it, however, that only uninstalled the new one. How the heck do I get rid of this pesky thing?

mattico · Answer

thanks a million. it finally worked

ron · Answer

peice of S %^& didnt work for me I still have the troublesome AVG crap on my computer

EdinWV · Answer

If the removal tool doesn't work (I could not get it to work on a friend's PC running XP recently) here is an (almost) foolproof way of removing AVG:

download and install CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com)  This is a free and very effective cleaner (you can contribute later if you feel so moved, but the program is fully operational in its downloaded form -- and I have no interest whatsoever in this program.)

run the reg cleaner -- I have been using this thing for months and it has never caused me any difficulty whatsoever.

reinstall AVG.

Go to tools on CCleaner and run uninstall AVG.  Works like a charm and removes all vestiges of AVG from your PC.

Good luck and a pox on AVG's house!

chris · Answer

this is definetly not the avg yu downloaded. it couldnt be! I have the avg free edition, (actually just upgraded to full version) and it does not provide protection from hacker attacks! or atleast the free version. you probably still have some sort of other rogue software on your pc. avg free does not have those kind of protection,if you do want that protection, download avg internet security using this license code 8I3-NFRG0-QACG3-E64FA-99VNF-6R8U6-ACED  that is my license code. you can use it though.

lec · Answer

help

saeed · Answer

how will I remove Avg anti virus from my pc. I uninstall it but if want to install another anti virus it keep telling me I need to remve Avg first,and I have done that

StudentN · Answer

ive deleted avast many times and still I get pop-ups indicating it has trouble updating. when I go in my control panel, it says it can't find it, even though im clicking on its icon and trying to delete it. Then I found a folder with all the avg info in it. its located in my desktop folder in my OS(C:). (OS(C:)----desktop---alwilsoftware---avast4).
I ve tryed deleting it from there but it wont let me and ive tryed taking it off read-only in the properties but still no luck. I just want this crap off my computer. Please help!

TINY · Answer

i tryto install new kaspersky full option but they show me a avg file is not removed from my system but I didnot get that file at my laptop .How can I do now no anti virus in my system

deaniesue · Answer

I am so sorry to hear about your experience.  I can tell you that what you installed when the pop up occurred was not AVG  but the malware virus (probably) buy the name of "antivirus 360" mascaradinag as Norton.

I am not an IT professional, but just a poor end user who didn't know any better when this warning popped up and said my "computer was being attached and to click here".  It took me by surprise I must say and I should have stopped to THINK first before clicking.

I should have attempted to do a system restore immediately but didn't.  I did download the malwarebytes software (not sure of the link).  It was able to download by this virus is much to smart to allow it to destroy itself.  I felt like I was in the middle of a Star Trek episode, doing battle with a rogue Borge.

My story unfortunately ends badly.  After finding part of the program in the C/program files and deleting it I had some functionality, albeit very slow in internet explorer.

I finally cried uncle after I tried to expel it at the root.  My computer was almost dead and by the time I tried to restore it with the disc with the help of a much smarter friend, it was too late.  She is dead and gone, or at least the hard drive is along with all my data.  Now using a new computer but terrified of another attach someday.

I hope you can eradicate this virus before it takes your little guy down too.  Hopefully you will get great advice on this forum or elsewhere!

Signed,
Beaten and Burndt

Jeffrey 09 · Answer

Heres my two cents worth about uninstalling AVG.  First off I would recommend that anyone thinking about installing it....DONT. It has caused me so many problems.


First off...I would not recommend trying to delete it from the registry unless you are an experienced PC user that is familair with how the registry works. If you try and delete it from the registry,and dont know what you are doing ,you might cause more problems for yourself.

I would recommend this -- https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-uninstall-AVG 

This program works,but dont mess with the registry if you are going to use it. If you try and delete it from the registry and dont do it right,,the program wont work.

If that happens to you....Download and run Tune Up Utilities 2008...go to "maintain windows" then look for Tune Up registry cleaner and click below it "correct registry errors.


Tune Up Utilities is not free, but it is well worth the money to get rid of AVG and to use whenever your PC isnt running properly.

ab · Answer

hi...
removed AVG FREE 8.0 FROM REGISTRY after getting tried of its REPEATED uninstallation FAILURE .It is essentially requiered as I am facing problem after taking restore(RECOVERY) set up of my pc files.MS Office document is not opening AFTERWARDS DUE TO security option.Office document help is showing your file is not opening due to security reason .Your anti virus either old etc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,\
pls help ......I dont have any back up of office doc...............

AB

rajmal · Answer

had a same pblm

epsiman · Answer

Hey there, 
I assure you that this is surely a virus attack and it would be safer to download a new anti virus and do a complete scan .Here is a good tip, try the eset nod 32 antivirus, you wont regret it ;-)

davieboy6 · Answer

your free avg will not uninstall from my p c

itworked4me · Answer

Hi, I had the same problem - I ran the AVG uninstaller tool from their website but it didn't fully uninstall the product.  I followed the instructions that EdinWV provided on this website and IT WORKED PERFECTLY!  Thanks!  I am re-copying the instructions here:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>
EdinWV Feb 14, 2009 7:24pm GMT 
If the removal tool doesn't work (I could not get it to work on a friend's PC running XP recently) here is an (almost) foolproof way of removing AVG: 

download and install CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com) This is a free and very effective cleaner (you can contribute later if you feel so moved, but the program is fully operational in its downloaded form -- and I have no interest whatsoever in this program.) 

run the reg cleaner -- I have been using this thing for months and it has never caused me any difficulty whatsoever. 

reinstall AVG. 

Go to tools on CCleaner and run uninstall AVG. Works like a charm and removes all vestiges of AVG from your PC. 

Good luck and a pox on AVG's house!

JmanG · Answer

I just went through this with my computer, and I don't have avg on it anymore. In fact I had removed it a few months prior to this happening. It is a virus. My current anti-virus caught it after it was already installed in my computer. I had to unplug the internet cord from computer and then restart it. Then I was able to get my current anti-virus to remove it.

Bob · Answer

Sounds like you are infected with Desktop Security 2010.  I have been working on computers for a long time.  This virus is the worst I have encountered.  There is nothing you can install that will get it, its that smart.  I had to take my infected computer to the Geek Squad at Best Buy for repair.  They did a great job.  I installed Spydoctor Spysweeper now, with hopes it will take care of future infections.  Good Luck.

ashutosh · Answer

John Swift   - Sep 1, 2008 5:45pm BST - Last answer on May 4, 2010 6:25am BST   engineer74
Hello, so I just installed this new AVG Anti-Virus free edition 8.0 thinking it would actually work.
Well, after I installed it I then did the scan and everything seemed to go smoothly. Then, after about a minute a pop-up says WARNING there is an attack on your computer. At first, I tried the activate now (block attack), but apparently you need to buy the damn thing, which apparently led me to a screen with no way to exit out, so I was forced to reboot my comp. The next time I got the message I clicked the other option which was to continue unprotected. about a minute later the samne message appears again and again. I try to uninstall it by going to the add/remove programs but it's not even there. Next, I try installing a new one and then uninstalling it, however, that only uninstalled the new one. How the heck do I get rid of this pesky thing?

Raj · Answer

i'm unable to uninstall avg.09

kristain · Answer

Start>Run>type in msconfig>Start Up Tab- uncheck anything related to AVG>Restart computer and try uninstall again
or Download, Avg Remover tool

duduyemi · Answer

pls uninstall the AVG anti virus on my system

Ambucias · Answer

If the removal tool doesn't work (I could not get it to work on a friend's PC running XP recently) here is an (almost) foolproof way of removing AVG: 

download and install CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com) This is a free and very effective cleaner (you can contribute later if you feel so moved, but the program is fully operational in its downloaded form -- and I have no interest whatsoever in this program.) 

run the reg cleaner -- I have been using this thing for months and it has never caused me any difficulty whatsoever. 

reinstall AVG. 

Go to tools on CCleaner and run uninstall AVG. Works like a charm and removes all vestiges of AVG from your PC.

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