AVG Ani-Virus Free Edition

[Capt K Ripendran]

On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used this
PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT updating
and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!

What could be the problem & what is the solution?
Thanking you
Capt K Ripendran

 

[PA Bear]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

PS: When you get things straightened out, get a better anti-virus
application.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.org/

Capt K Ripendran wrote:
> On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used this
> PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
> automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT updating
> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>
> What could be the problem & what is the solution?
> Thanking you
> Capt K Ripendran

 

[Franc Zabkar]

On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:38:35 +0530, "Capt K Ripendran"
<ripendran@dataone.in> put finger to keyboard and composed:

>On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used this
>PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
>automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT updating
>and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
>reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>
>What could be the problem & what is the solution?
>Thanking you
>Capt K Ripendran

What do you see under Service -> Schedule Daily Update?

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

 

[Capt K Ripendran]

I see the following:

1. Periodically check for Internet updates -checked.

2. Check for Internet updates daily - check daily between 6:00AM and 759 AM

3. If Internet connection is not available, check when it goes
on-line -checked

Thank you for your prompt response.





"Franc Zabkar" <fzabkar@iinternode.on.net> wrote in message
news:jvkaj3dcb4d7ojte5cd87rm67edlt8u9jk@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:38:35 +0530, "Capt K Ripendran"
> <ripendran@dataone.in> put finger to keyboard and composed:
>
>>On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used this
>>PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
>>automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT updating
>>and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
>>reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>>
>>What could be the problem & what is the solution?
>>Thanking you
>>Capt K Ripendran
>
> What do you see under Service -> Schedule Daily Update?
>
> - Franc Zabkar
> --
> Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

 

[glee]

Capt K wrote:
> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!

Why not? Exactly what happens when you try?
Do you get any error messages?
What are they, exactly?

"Capt K Ripendran" <ripendran@dataone.in> wrote in message
news:%23UuBhD2IIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used this
> PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
> automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT updating
> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>
> What could be the problem & what is the solution?

--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+

 

[kim]

Have you tried to uninstall it from within the program,
Start>Programs>AVG>Uninstall avg

"glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
news:OjnggY5IIHA.2100@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Capt K wrote:
>> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
>> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>
> Why not? Exactly what happens when you try?
> Do you get any error messages?
> What are they, exactly?
>
> "Capt K Ripendran" <ripendran@dataone.in> wrote in message
> news:%23UuBhD2IIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used
>> this
>> PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
>> automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT
>> updating
>> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
>> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>>
>> What could be the problem & what is the solution?
>
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
>

 

[Mart]

Or, if necessary, re-install again first and then uninstall - usually clears
most (if not, all) of the (previous) registry entries too.

Mart


"kim" <faked@ntlhell.com> wrote in message
news:eNsF7R6IIHA.6108@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Have you tried to uninstall it from within the program,
> Start>Programs>AVG>Uninstall avg
>
> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:OjnggY5IIHA.2100@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Capt K wrote:
>>> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
>>> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>>
>> Why not? Exactly what happens when you try?
>> Do you get any error messages?
>> What are they, exactly?
>>
>> "Capt K Ripendran" <ripendran@dataone.in> wrote in message
>> news:%23UuBhD2IIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used
>>> this
>>> PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
>>> automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT
>>> updating
>>> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
>>> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
>>>
>>> What could be the problem & what is the solution?
>>
>> --
>> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
>>
>
>

 

[lb]

I agree, reinstall it. You may find that this will fix the issue.
There is nothing wrong with AVG anti virus. I usually just manually
check for updates as they have them almost everyday and I do not like
having things running on timers in the background. If you are still
unhappy, you shoulkd now be able to uninstall the AVG as the uninstall
string should have been repaired by the reinstall.

Mart NoSpam wrote:
> Or, if necessary, re-install again first and then uninstall - usually clears
> most (if not, all) of the (previous) registry entries too.
>
> Mart
>
>
> "kim" <faked@ntlhell.com> wrote in message
> news:eNsF7R6IIHA.6108@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Have you tried to uninstall it from within the program,
> > Start>Programs>AVG>Uninstall avg
> >
> > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> > news:OjnggY5IIHA.2100@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >> Capt K wrote:
> >>> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
> >>> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
> >>
> >> Why not? Exactly what happens when you try?
> >> Do you get any error messages?
> >> What are they, exactly?
> >>
> >> "Capt K Ripendran" <ripendran@dataone.in> wrote in message
> >> news:%23UuBhD2IIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >>> On my Win 98 SE, I had installed the above Anti-Virus. I had NOT used
> >>> this
> >>> PC for about 27 days during travel. When I started,, I expected the
> >>> automatic undates to be launched. Regrettably, the machine is NOT
> >>> updating
> >>> and when I tried to remove it from the Add/Remove Programs so as to
> >>> reinstall it, I am NOT able to do so!
> >>>
> >>> What could be the problem & what is the solution?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> >>
> >
> >

 

[alvinamorey@notmail.com]

On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:41:39 -0800, lb <ldbrw@my-Dejanews.com> wrote:

>I agree, reinstall it. You may find that this will fix the issue.
>There is nothing wrong with AVG anti virus. I usually just manually
>check for updates as they have them almost everyday and I do not like
>having things running on timers in the background. If you are still
>unhappy, you shoulkd now be able to uninstall the AVG as the uninstall
>string should have been repaired by the reinstall.
>
>Mart NoSpam wrote:
>> Or, if necessary, re-install again first and then uninstall - usually clears
>> most (if not, all) of the (previous) registry entries too.
>>
>> Mart

I never let any program intimidate me. There is always a way to
remove them.

I use AVG, it works fine for me. I DO NOT have it installed to load
on startup though. I dont need or want a virus checker running all
the time, which sucks up memory and slows down the computer. I do
manual checks weekly or more often if I suspect something.

However, if you really want to remove it, you must first open AVG and
change the settings to NOT begin at bootup. (You can not remove a
running program from 98 or any other ver of windows). Once it's
unloaded, reboot, then use the uninstaller. It should be removed.

The other option is to just boot to Dos mode. Go to the program's
directory and either delete all the files, or just rename all .EXE
files to .E## or any other name. I prefer the rename method since I
can go back in case there is a big problem. If it loaded at srtartup,
expect error messages upon booting. Thats why it's better to disable
all startup issues first.

All programs can be removed, and thats why I prefer Win98 over XP. XP
will crash or go bonkers on you if you "force" removal of something
from Dos mode, or whatever. Win98 was the last ver of Windows where
the user still had control of things, and is why I will never upgrade.
Once my computer starts controlling me, it goes out the door....

 

[Dan]

I agree. I like that you can easily uninstall and reinstall programs with
Windows 98 Second Edition. I think it will continue to be my favorite
Microsoft operating system for a long time. It still puzzles me why
Microsoft would remove the 9x consumer source code from the market and not
use it anymore. I know about the economics factor and not wanting to support
2 lines of source code but if Microsoft could properly market it for
consumers with older DOS games and for the educational market that still uses
98 Second Edition for older educational programs then I think Microsoft could
have a real money maker in the future.