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Firefox reportedly freezing on startup with Avast or AVG installed
With every new Firefox release, we hear complaints from Avast/AVG antivirus users that their Firefox is having some issue, Firefox 68 release is no different. Apparently, some users reported that their Firefox not able to start after... More of this article »
Firefox 65 users with Avast/AVG installed plagued by certificate errors
If you’ve updated Firefox to version 65 released on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 and noticed you can’t access any websites, especially secure websites and receiving certificate error SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER, check if you’ve... More of this article »
AVG 2018: Remove File Shredder & ‘Shred using AVG’ Context Menu Option
With AVG 2014, AVG Technologies has made the file shredder feature, a part of free AVG antivirus. This feature, allows users to securely/ permanently delete files and folders, this means the files deleted in this way cannot be recovered... More of this article »
Download AVG Clear, AVG Uninstall Tool to completely uninstall or remove AVG
The AVG Removal tool aka AVG Remover which used to remove AVG Antivirus from your computer when normal uninstall process from Control Panel fails, is no longer working, the tool hasn’t been updated by Avast after acquiring AVG.... More of this article »
AVG Free Antivirus 2018 v18.1 with Exploit protection
After releasing Avast Free antivirus 2018, Avast software has released AVG Free Antivirus 2018 v18.1, the installer comes without Zen and bring protection against exploits, malicious PE files and Shell code. If you don’t know,... More of this article »
AVG Free Antivirus 17.9 : Avast Removes Zen
Now if you install the newly released AVG Free Antivirus 17.9, AVG Zen launcher/component will no longer be installed, it has been removed by Avast Software from all AVG Products including AVG Ultimate and AVG Internet Security. AVG... More of this article »
How to Restore AVG Default Settings
AVG is one of popular free antivirus available on the internet along with Avast and Avira. After installing AVG, you can configure its settings to your liking, for instance, you can disable annoying notifications displayed related... More of this article »
Fix AVG blocks Opera VPN
Latest AVG Antivirus Free 2017 is blocking built-in VPN in Opera 44 browser. With VPN enabled, if you’ve set any location other than optimal location, then VPN doesn’t work in Opera, it gets stuck on connecting and doesn’t... More of this article »
Avast releases AVG Free Antivirus 2017
Avast has acquired AVG few months back, today the company released 2017 editions of AVG Antivirus Free, AVG Internet Security and AVG TuneUp. As we covered a few months back, AVG has new UI with Avast engine integrated and the free... More of this article »
New AVG beta based on Avast engine is here
Two months back. Avast has acquired AVG, today they’ve released new AVG antivirus product in beta version by incorporating their engine and some technologies present in Avast antivirus like streaming updates, passive mode, and... More of this article »
How to uninstall or remove AVG Web TuneUp
After installing AVG on your computer, the antivirus will show a notification, which seeks your permission to install AVG Web TuneUp to improve your protection and your web browsers, the popup also notes doing so will also set AVG... More of this article »
Disable or Uninstall AVG Web TuneUp Chrome Extension If you’ve Installed It
AVG Web TuneUp Extension is not safe to use and it hijacks Chrome Search and new tab settings. Google Security Researcher has found multiple critical vulnerabilities in AVG Web TuneUP Extension on Chrome Web Store, this extension have... More of this article »
AVG No Longer Installs Zen in 2018
How to download and install AVG without AVGZen or AVG Protection included. When you visit AVG homepage to download its free antivirus you’ll be taken to AVG Free Protection page instead, when you download and install it, AVG... More of this article »
How to disable or turn off AVG Automatic Updates
Prevent AVG from auto-updating by disabling its definition and program update schedule tasks. AVG Free antivirus automatically updates virus definitions and program update, they’re pre-configured in such a way in Settings. If... More of this article »![Image for [Fix] AVG Uninstall Fails with error Service ‘AVGIDSAgent’ could not be deleted](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/AVGIDSAgent-service-could-not-be-deleted-error_thumb.png)
[Fix] AVG Uninstall Fails with error Service ‘AVGIDSAgent’ could not be deleted
When you try to uninstall AVG free antivirus with Identity Protection Service installed, its uninstallation fails and an error dialog will be displayed on the screen explaining the reason: Service ‘AVGIDSAgent’ (AVGIDSAgent)... More of this article »
How to Uninstall or Remove AVG TuneUp in 2022
AVG TuneUp is not a free program. After installing and using it for the trial period if you want to uninstall it, follow the steps mentioned in this article. We’ve got you covered even when you can’t uninstall it, you can... More of this article »
How to Uninstall or Remove AVG Antivirus Free 2015 from your computer?
In this article, we’ll tell you how to uninstall AVG Antivirus Free 2015, if you’re not able to do that, then also we’ve got you covered with the tool provided by AVG which removes its product successfully. Download... More of this article »
AVG Antivirus Free 2015 available with New Interface and Outbreak Detection Features
AVG has released its 2015 range – AVG Antivirus Free 2015, AVG Antivirus Professional 2015, AVG Internet Security 2015- these are available for download from AVG website. AVG 2015 brings a new interface, with circles design.... More of this article »
AVG Browser Configuration Tool Removes AVG Secure Search, AVG Toolbar and Restores Browser default Settings
You did the damage, hence you’ve to repair it. AVG offers Tool to get rid of its Toolbar and Secure Search from Browsers, and restore default configuration of affected browsers. AVG offers Secure Search/Nation Search and Security... More of this article »
How to remove AVG-Secure-Search-Update-1213b.exe?
If you’ve installed AVG Free Antivirus on your computer, after a few days of using it, you may notice AVG-Secure-Search-Update-1231b.exe running under processes list in Task Manager. What happened? AVG has silently downloaded... More of this article »
Disable ‘AVG Protected you from several threats recently’ Notification
AVG Antivirus Free when installed in your computer does show boot time improvement notifications and AVG advisor notifications unless you’ve already configured its Settings not to display them. Another notification that pops... More of this article »
AVG Downgrader converts AVG Trial to Free Version
Normally when you’ve used trial version of AVG Antivirus or Internet Security and decided not to purchase when it expire,s then one way to get back to AVG free version without uninstalling paid version and reinstalling free is... More of this article »
Download AVG 2014 Removal Tool
Using AVG Removal tool you can able to completely remove AVG 2014 product from your computer. AVG Technologies has released 2014 products range: AVG Antivirus Free 2014, AVG Antivirus 2014 and AVG Internet Security (we’ve provided... More of this article »
What is vprot.exe? How to Remove it?
How to stop vprot.exe from running in the Task manager on startup? If an unknown or a new process appears running under the processes tab in Task Manager, we start to worry what program does the process belong to? Doubt that could... More of this article »![Image for Download AVG Antivirus Free 2014 [Offline Installer]](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/AVG-Antivirus-Free-2014_thumb1.png)
Download AVG Antivirus Free 2014 [Offline Installer]
AVG has released its 2014 range: AVG Internet Security 2014, AVG Antivirus 2014 and AVG Antivirus Free 2014. At the time of writing this article, AVG website isn’t ready with their new products, instead AVG 2014 has been offered... More of this article »
How to Fix AVG’s “Driver Installation Failed” Setup Error?
Recently, I installed AVG 2013 (we’ve reviewed it here, you may want to read) and started using it, today, when I tried to uninstall it from the Control Panel, I got “driver installation failed, setup error”. I’ve used... More of this article »
Download AVG 2013 Removal Tool
We’ve already covered how to uninstall AVG 2013 from Control Panel, that’s traditional uninstall method if that fails with an error you need to rely on uninstall tool released by AVG, AVG Remover 2013 for their antivirus product.... More of this article »
Disable AVG 2013’s Boot Time Improvement Notifications
We’ve covered about AVG 2013 free Antivirus, if you’ve not installed AVG free AV on your computer then download and install from the links provided in that article, similar to AVG Advisor sometimes when AVG feels your system boots... More of this article »
AVG Free Antivirus 2013 Review
AVG has released 2013 line of products for Antivirus, Free antivirus and Internet Security. Except interface redesign and free tech support for AVG Antivirus Free 2013 we haven’t seen any significant changes for you to excite, though... More of this article »
AVG Secure Search Will Scan the Links, AVG LinkScanner Discontinued
Remember AVG LinkScanner which offered by AVG as standalone and with their antivirus products which scans links and shows safety ratings on search results for search engines like Google, Bing and on pages, this product... More of this article »
AVG 2012 Update Adds AVG Do-Not-Track and Wi-Fi Guard Features
Security vendor AVG yesterday released service pack 1 update for its AVG 2012 products which adds two features to protect users privacy: AVG Do-Not-Track and Wi-Fi guard. Both these features are available for AVG free users as well... More of this article »
Download AVG 2012 Removal Tool
Yesterday AVG released its 2012 products for Antivirus, Antivirus Free and Internet Security with the addition of AVG Advisor, so far AVG 2012 is faster and doesn’t slow down your system with number of process running related to... More of this article »
What is AVG Advisor ? How to Turn off Its Notifications in AVG 2012
We’ve covered the release of AVG 2012 products including of AVG Antivirus free 2012, with this version, AVG has introduced AVG Advisor, a monitoring tool, which monitors for memory usage of Browsers like Firefox, Chrome and Internet... More of this article »![Image for Download AVG Free Antivirus 2012 [Offline Installer]](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/AVG-Antivirus-Free-2012_thumb.jpg)
Download AVG Free Antivirus 2012 [Offline Installer]
AVG released 2012 products for Internet Security, Antivirus and Antivirus Free. AVG’s site is undergoing design changes at the time of writing this article, AVG 2011 turned to be full featured and system resource hog, what to... More of this article »
MultiMi: AVG’s Desktop App Lets you Access All Your Social & Email Accounts from One Place
Security vendor AVG in collaboration with Zbang launched beta version of new desktop Social media app MulitMi for Windows which lets you integrate your email and social network sites accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, Flicker and... More of this article »
AVG Family Safety
AVG launched two new products yesterday AVG LiveKive and AVG Family Safety (Parental control software), AVG Family Safety protects Children from online predators, blocks inappropriate content and sends parents instant alerts if there... More of this article »