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Free AVG Internet Security 2015 4 Year License

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  • #52
    solomafioso
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭solomafioso


    For those of you running AVG on Windows 7/8/8.1 you might want to recheck installing AVG.

    You'll see that both AVG Free and Internet Security are quite low on the list. (click to sort by 'protection').

    http://www.av-test.org/en/?avtest%5Btype%5D=3&avtest%5Bplatforms%5D=5-4-1&avtest%5Bseries%5D=5-4-1:1406851200.2


  • #53
    zzap64
    Registered Users Posts: 145 ✭✭zzap64


    solomafioso wrote: »
    http://www.av-test.org/en/?avtest%5Btype%5D=3&avtest%5Bplatforms%5D=5-4-1&avtest%5Bseries%5D=5-4-1:1406851200.2

    Thanks for posting that. Very interesting reading and it looks like they do deep research. I think it's time to get rid of AVG Free and get Norton. Around £24 on Amazon for 3 user 1 year version, which is pretty good.


  • #54
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,307 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    shardylan wrote: »
    This is what I get ,can someone help.i barely have basics for computers .thanks
    You know more than I know seeing as you are able to use proxy servers. :)


  • #55
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    shardylan wrote: »
    This is what I get ,can someone help.i barely have basics for computers .thanks
    muffler wrote: »
    You know more than I know seeing as you are able to use proxy servers. :)
    It throws up that screen if you have a bad connection aswell, which I'd say happened here.


  • #56
    CaSCaDe711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CaSCaDe711


    All working fine now :)

    Thanks again OP.


  • #57
    shardylan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭shardylan


    Rucking_Fetard wrote: »
    It throws up that screen if you have a bad connection aswell, which I'd say happened here.

    It wasn't showing a problem with my comnection(I have UPC which is fairly decent)
    I had avg already so I'm going to try change the licence key and restart see if that helps
    Thanks


  • #58
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    shardylan wrote: »
    It wasn't showing a problem with my comnection(I have UPC which is fairly decent)
    I had avg already so I'm going to try change the licence key and restart see if that helps
    Thanks
    Try deleting the whole thing, grab the free trial of the main site, when installing it you can input the Key, theirs a box for it, see if that works.


  • #59
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    Still working.

    After installing with the key provided the license info says

    Product Name: AVG Internet Security 2015 (Full, 145000 computers)

    Must be either a bulk licence key or maybe a limited giveaway by AVG ?


  • #60
    Fred Swanson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Fred Swanson


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  • #61
    sparky63
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭sparky63


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    From somebody who works in the security industry I wouldn't put any faith in AV-test results. Lets just say they dont mean too much. Still a good offer though :)

    Have to second that. I have yet to come across anyone who relies solely on AVG.

    I know a lot here dont like paying for antivirus. I have had more friends come to me with issues with viruses and thats after spending over 100 euro with various outlets to remove the viruses only for the owner to reinstall AVG and go back to where they were. I have used Nortons for quite some time and have 6 pcs in the circle using it, have never had an issue with either. It does all for the user without them having to do anything. For the cost of Nortons in respect to what people pay for the laptop, coupled with ease of use of Nortons against limited knowledge of what they would have to install and regularly run i.e various programmes. I am unconvinced by these free antivirus packages.


  • #62
    Cul a cnoic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭Cul a cnoic


    Thanks OP


  • #63
    firestarter51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    sparky63 wrote: »
    Have to second that. I have yet to come across anyone who relies solely on AVG.

    I know a lot here dont like paying for antivirus. I have had more friends come to me with issues with viruses and thats after spending over 100 euro with various outlets to remove the viruses only for the owner to reinstall AVG and go back to where they were. I have used Nortons for quite some time and have 6 pcs in the circle using it, have never had an issue with either. It does all for the user without them having to do anything. For the cost of Nortons in respect to what people pay for the laptop, coupled with ease of use of Nortons against limited knowledge of what they would have to install and regularly run i.e various programmes. I am unconvinced by these free antivirus packages.

    Norton anti virus is a c#%t
    Slows down the laptop
    Avg free and c cleaner are perfect to keep a laptop clean I have used them for years with no problems


  • #64
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,505 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    sparky63 wrote: »
    I am unconvinced by these free antivirus packages.
    Even though this one is 'free', it is the full version, not the regular stripped-down free version.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #65
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    sparky63 wrote: »
    Have to second that. I have yet to come across anyone who relies solely on AVG.

    I know a lot here dont like paying for antivirus. I have had more friends come to me with issues with viruses and thats after spending over 100 euro with various outlets to remove the viruses only for the owner to reinstall AVG and go back to where they were. I have used Nortons for quite some time and have 6 pcs in the circle using it, have never had an issue with either. It does all for the user without them having to do anything. For the cost of Nortons in respect to what people pay for the laptop, coupled with ease of use of Nortons against limited knowledge of what they would have to install and regularly run i.e various programmes. I am unconvinced by these free antivirus packages.

    I've been using free av for years on many PC's. Never a problem.

    The users habits are probably more important than which AV they use.


  • #66
    leftwinger
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭leftwinger


    beauf wrote: »
    I've been using free av for years on many PC's. Never a problem.

    The users habits are probably more important than which AV they use.

    The users habits are probably more important than which AV they use...spot on !!


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  • #67
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    IMO, Symantec, McAfee and AVG are awful pieces of software. We deal with problems related to all three each week. AVG used to be a great product but has been relegated to the same league as Symantec/Norton and McAfee. Only this week we had to deal with a McAfee update that corrupted the registry of a win 8 machine.

    As other posters have pointed out, any of the good free AV programs coupled with a change in user habits (through the likes of safe surfing education) has been the best solution. The likes of Malwarebytes and MS Security Essentials combined are just as good as any of the paid for AV software packages. Add in CCleaner and you should never have to buy any AV software again.

    Is this a bargain alert, I guess it is if you pay for your AV software.


  • #68
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,528 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    panda cloud free all the way for me now.


  • #69
    Spudzzmurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭Spudzzmurphy


    Ezekiel Plain Windowsill wrote: »
    IMO, Symantec, McAfee and AVG are awful pieces of software. We deal with problems related to all three each week. AVG used to be a great product but has been relegated to the same league as Symantec/Norton and McAfee. Only this week we had to deal with a McAfee update that corrupted the registry of a win 8 machine.

    As other posters have pointed out, any of the good free AV programs coupled with a change in user habits (through the likes of safe surfing education) has been the best solution. The likes of Malwarebytes and MS Security Essentials combined are just as good as any of the paid for AV software packages. Add in CCleaner and you should never have to buy any AV software again.

    Is this a bargain alert, I guess it is if you pay for your AV software.
    Very good advice !!!


  • #70
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Sorry if I've missed it. But has anyone used the code on more than one PC?


  • #71
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Good advice Lightning and I would agree, that's why I said "Malwarebytes and MS Security Essentials combined". In general you shouldn't have two real time protection components active as it could/will cause other issues. You can insert any other good AV apps in there btw, I just picked malware and MS as good examples.


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  • #72
    damobirdie
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭damobirdie


    Thanks . worked for me. cheers


  • #73
    normanbond
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭normanbond


    Worked for me too.


  • #74
    Seaniemac
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭Seaniemac


    Worked fine for me..Thanks...


  • #75
    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    Thanks OP.


  • #76
    deus ex machina 7
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭deus ex machina 7


    Help! It didn't work for me.

    I got a message saying "The specified registry key does not exist." I used the key suggested by dozy doctor. I just uninstalled Avast! to make way for AVG and now I have no virus protection at all. Worse still, I am not computer literate.

    Now what?


  • #77
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    deus ex machina 7 wrote: »
    Help! It didn't work for me.

    I got a message saying "The specified registry key does not exist." I used the key suggested by dozy doctor. I just uninstalled Avast! to make way for AVG and now I have no virus protection at all. Worse still, I am not computer literate.

    Now what?
    Try again --> put avast back on.


  • #78
    deus ex machina 7
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭deus ex machina 7


    I tried four times and I am still getting the same message. I cannot understand how other Boards users have been successful but I have not. Could it be that AVG cut the deal? This is really frustrating.


  • #79
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,505 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    dozy doctor wrote: »
    As the the title of the post says get Free AVG Internet Security 2015 for 4 years....

    Not sure how long it is going to last so get it as as soon as you can

    The download page for AVG Internet Security is
    http://www.avg.com/ie-en/av_download_2015_ppc?ECID=ad%3Ago%3Ase%3AIE-EN-SCH-AVG-Exact&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=avg+2015&utm_content=&utm_campaign=IE-EN-SCH-AVG+Exact&gclid=CNq25Z2ni8ECFQRs2wodNDUANw

    License Key : 8MEH-RJR4R-7FDJ6-NL3DA-CRXQC-J­EMBR-ACED
    deus ex machina 7 wrote: »
    I tried four times and I am still getting the same message. I cannot understand how other Boards users have been successful but I have not. Could it be that AVG cut the deal? This is really frustrating.
    Just a possibility - did you copy and paste the key above or type it in?

    The 'deal' could be over though.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #80
    deus ex machina 7
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭deus ex machina 7


    Esel, I copied, pasted. Would that make a difference?


  • #81
    Fred Swanson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Fred Swanson


    This post has been deleted.


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  • #82
    richieb
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭richieb


    just installed ...no prob....enter licence key, delete the one on the trial and cut and paste the one above, it was a straight install with a reboot then update and its finished


  • #83
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,505 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    deus ex machina 7 wrote: »
    Esel, I copied, pasted. Would that make a difference?
    Copy/paste is best, as it avoid the possiblility of typos.

    Strange that it just worked OK for richieb.

    I'm a bit puzzled by the 'registry key' bit in the error message you are getting. I would have thought it would be 'product key'.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #84
    deus ex machina 7
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭deus ex machina 7


    Richieb, I did exactly what you did. I can't understand why my efforts are hitting a brick wall. I tried two more times - six times now - no joy, only grief.


  • #85
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,505 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    deus ex machina 7 wrote: »
    Richieb, I did exactly what you did. I can't understand why my efforts are hitting a brick wall. I tried two more times - six times now - no joy, only grief.
    There is a new BA for free bitdefender (for 6 months...). It has a very good reputation, and would at least give you some breathing space.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #86
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    deus ex machina 7 wrote: »
    I tried four times and I am still getting the same message. I cannot understand how other Boards users have been successful but I have not. Could it be that AVG cut the deal? This is really frustrating.
    Delete it altogether.

    Use this to make sure Avast is gone. Maybe run CCleaner aswell.

    Delete/Deactivate Spybot if it's installed, a google says having this installed can cause this error.

    Restart computer.

    Download Trial.

    Enter code when installing.


    If that don't work offer must be over.


  • #87
    Mollywolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    Thanks OP. Just worked for me with a trial version that's just expired. :)


  • #88
    chinwag
    Registered Users Posts: 427 ✭✭chinwag


    kaizersoze wrote: »
    True but this is the full Internet Security Suite. Not free. €35 p/year

    Is AVG Internet Security 2015 not worth almost €50 per year?


  • #89
    Fred Swanson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Fred Swanson


    This post has been deleted.


  • #90
    Mayo Yid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 366 ✭✭Mayo Yid


    firestarter51 wrote: »
    Norton anti virus is a c#%t
    Slows down the laptop
    Avg free and c cleaner are perfect to keep a laptop clean I have used them for years with no problems

    That was true a few years ago but the latest Norton Internet security (antivirus only not the full bloated package) is one of the best AV software available, you'll get a serial on ebay for about 12 quid. I make lots of money cleaning pc's and this is what i now recommend (I actually made a living removing Norton once). The built in family filter for children is very good also (no extra cost), completely locks down childrens accounts on any pc and gives detailed analysis of what sites they're visiting and what they've tried to visit.

    AVG was a good AV a few years ago, but it's now as bloated as the Norton and McAfee full packages


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  • #91
    lensman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭lensman


    I had 56 days left on AVG internet security 2014, it was a free 1 user 1 year offer last Christmas, I just reactivated using 8MEH-RJR4R-7FDJ6-NL3DA-CRXQC-J­EMBR-ACED & completed the registration process & bingo I'm covered until feb 2018,.....thanks


  • #92
    aido76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 614 ✭✭✭aido76


    Took a few attempts to get this to work but it worked for me in the end.
    You need to select Free Trial (green banner) for AVG internet security 2015. During the installation process select the custom installation. Replace the code with the code in the OP. That's it. Once loaded open AVG from your desktop. Select Support in the top right and the licence number and expiry will be there. It should be 26 Feb 2018.
    Thanks OP.


  • #93
    wardy2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭wardy2


    thank you works great save me buying a new one...


  • #94
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    lensman wrote: »
    I had 56 days left on AVG internet security 2014, it was a free 1 user 1 year offer last Christmas, I just reactivated using 8MEH-RJR4R-7FDJ6-NL3DA-CRXQC-J­EMBR-ACED & completed the registration process & bingo I'm covered until feb 2018,.....thanks

    Same as this - cheers OP !


  • #95
    caycro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭caycro


    Thanks OP, sorted !


  • #96
    Xenji
    Registered Users Posts: 11,506 ✭✭✭✭Xenji


    These keys have been on the go for the past year now, most have been banned due to being abused and most virus programmes when they do their daily updates will also update their banned key list, eventually this will get banned as well.


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  • #97
    pissed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭pissed


    This or Bitdefender Security Suite?


  • #98
    normanbond
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭normanbond


    Is there an AVG antivirus available for Android? Any free download links?


  • #99
    Fresh Pots
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    normanbond wrote: »
    Is there an AVG antivirus available for Android? Any free download links?

    Not really any need for one on Android. Download apps from reputable sources and you'll be fine.


  • #100
    feelgoodinc27
    Registered Users Posts: 714 ✭✭✭feelgoodinc27


    What is this like in terms of computer performance?


  • #101
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    Fresh Pots wrote: »
    Not really any need for one on Android. Download apps from reputable sources and you'll be fine.

    And even the ones that come from "untrusted sources" get scanned by google in the background and you get a warning if they be dodgy.


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