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Old 05-02-2007, 10:19 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Re: Newby Bombarded With Spyware Pop-ups

Hi J T -

Sorry for the delay.

AVG Anti-Spyware remains a viable utility long after the trial runs out. You should have been able to use the manual updater....

Here's the setup instructions:

Download AVG Anti Spyware

Use the link at the bottom of the page under "AVG Anti-Spyware Free for Windows"

  • Install AVG Anti Spyware
  • Double-click the icon on Desktop to launch AVG
  • On the main Status screen, under Your Computer's Security, click Resident Shield
  • Click the word active to change it to inactive
  • On the top of the main screen click Update.
  • Then click on Start Update. The update will start and a progress bar will show the updates being installed.
  • Once the update has completed select the "Scanner" icon at the top of the screen, then select the "Settings" tab.
  • Once in the Settings screen click on "Recommended actions" and then select "Quarantine".
  • Under "Reports"
    • Select "Automatically generate report after every scan"
    • Un-Select "Only if threats were found"
When you have finished updating, EXIT AVG Anti Spyware. Do Not run a scan just yet, we will shortly.

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Run the scan according to Clark76's instructions in his last post.
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