AVG Is Eating Up My Memory!?!

Wheezy · 11-20-2008, 12:02 AM

My computer was infected twice, and twice the lovely people at this website helped mend my poorly computer (thanks!). I was given advice to install an anti-virus program, so I chose the free version of AVG.

The problem is, it seems as though my C drive memory has been deteriorating at an alarming rate (at least I think so) ever since I have had this anti-virus program active on my computer. It has done a wonderful job in keeping my computer free from any viruses, but it seems as though my memory is taking a beating from it.

Is this normal? Are there other free anti-virus programs out there that won't eat up so much memory? I'm afraid I will be at my limit in a few months time!

peterlakey · 11-20-2008, 04:22 AM

i use avira antivir free . free , solid , light ,reliable . it has an ad screen when you update but it's a small irritation for such excellent detection and protection . i found avast free too heavy and a bit fiddly to use . i also use revo uninstaller to remove progs - it is more thorough than windows . you might need it - avg leaves a load of bits and pieces all over the place when it is uninstalled with windows . cheers . peterlakey

hammer1 · 11-20-2008, 01:33 PM

Sounds to me like you may be re-infected or maybe all the nasties weren't properly removed. I have AVG Free running as I type and it is using 0 %.
I have Avira installed also, another great free program. Just don't run them together, could conflick big time.

**Glaswegian** · 11-20-2008, 01:53 PM

I've used AVG for years with no problems.

Have you tried to uninstall, then download again and re-install? It may simply have been a bad download or installation.

You say it is eating up memory - can you tell us how much memory you have and how much is being used by AVG?

Wheezy · 11-20-2008, 02:35 PM

My C drive is 144 GB capacity. Before I installed and used AVG, I had around 117 GB of free space. I am currently down to 78 GB free space. This is with no downloading of new programs/files/etc, and this change has been over only a few months. I can't imagine this is normal!

I will try uninstalling/reinstalling AVG now. My computer seems to be working great (as far as I can tell) as far as being free from viruses and such.

**Glaswegian** · 11-20-2008, 03:05 PM

You might also want to have a look at this thread for suggestions on a general clean up etc

Is your PC running slow...?

Let me know how things work out.

11-20-2008, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wheezy TSF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 101 OS: Windows XP	AVG Is Eating Up My Memory!?! My computer was infected twice, and twice the lovely people at this website helped mend my poorly computer (thanks!). I was given advice to install an anti-virus program, so I chose the free version of AVG. The problem is, it seems as though my C drive memory has been deteriorating at an alarming rate (at least I think so) ever since I have had this anti-virus program active on my computer. It has done a wonderful job in keeping my computer free from any viruses, but it seems as though my memory is taking a beating from it. Is this normal? Are there other free anti-virus programs out there that won't eat up so much memory? I'm afraid I will be at my limit in a few months time!

11-20-2008, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
peterlakey Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 68 OS: xp sp2	Re: AVG Is Eating Up My Memory!?! i use avira antivir free . free , solid , light ,reliable . it has an ad screen when you update but it's a small irritation for such excellent detection and protection . i found avast free too heavy and a bit fiddly to use . i also use revo uninstaller to remove progs - it is more thorough than windows . you might need it - avg leaves a load of bits and pieces all over the place when it is uninstalled with windows . cheers . peterlakey

11-20-2008, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
hammer1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 71 OS: XP	Re: AVG Is Eating Up My Memory!?! Sounds to me like you may be re-infected or maybe all the nasties weren't properly removed. I have AVG Free running as I type and it is using 0 %. I have Avira installed also, another great free program. Just don't run them together, could conflick big time.

11-20-2008, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,499 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Re: AVG Is Eating Up My Memory!?! I've used AVG for years with no problems. Have you tried to uninstall, then download again and re-install? It may simply have been a bad download or installation. You say it is eating up memory - can you tell us how much memory you have and how much is being used by AVG? __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

11-20-2008, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wheezy TSF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 101 OS: Windows XP	Re: AVG Is Eating Up My Memory!?! My C drive is 144 GB capacity. Before I installed and used AVG, I had around 117 GB of free space. I am currently down to 78 GB free space. This is with no downloading of new programs/files/etc, and this change has been over only a few months. I can't imagine this is normal! I will try uninstalling/reinstalling AVG now. My computer seems to be working great (as far as I can tell) as far as being free from viruses and such.

11-20-2008, 03:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,499 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Re: AVG Is Eating Up My Memory!?! You might also want to have a look at this thread for suggestions on a general clean up etc Is your PC running slow...? Let me know how things work out. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner