[Utilizer]

Chrome and AVG problem!

[Dalberg-Acton]

I dropped AVG a few years back, when they dropped in the rankings due to inability to identify and remove certain malware. They had been at the top of the rankings prior to that.

[minnesota_bound]

If you install AVG they can install the AVG toolbar which is not easy to uninstall. Superantispyware and malwarebytes would not remove it when I had earlier this year as I read they “overlook” some adware.

Use Adwcleaner to remove it.
https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner

[Dallas59]

Don’t use Chrome...memory hog. Any anti virus that installs tool bars are enemies of the people!

[dayglored]

Anyone still using AVG? Reconsider ... PING!

You can find all the Windows Ping list threads with FR search: just search on keyword "windowspinglist".

[FreeAtlanta]

I have always views AVG as a virus.

[TChad]

Freepers running AVG and using Chrome:

From the article:

"Version 4.2.5.169 of AVG Web TuneUp fixed this issue."

That can be downloaded here.

[Swordmaker]

AVG anti-virus installs a plug-in for Google/Alphabet Chrome with a vulnerability in it that allows malicious hackers access to data on your computer. Since there is a version of AVG for Mac as well as for Windows, it would be wise to avoid AVG until they get this fixed for both platforms on your Macs. -- PING!

Apple AVG Anti-Virus Security for both Windows & Mac
Ping!

The latest Apple/Mac/iOS Pings can be found by searching Keyword "ApplePingList" on FreeRepublic's Search.

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me

[Still Thinking]

AVG used to be my anti-virus of choice, but they jumped the shark a few years ago and became total crap, and nagware besides. Wouldn’t have it on one of my machines on a bet now.

[SaxxonWoods]

No man, chrome extensions are things that make the end of your tailpipes look cool.

[rarestia]

Beware of anything that’s “free” in the Internet of Things.

Microsoft Security Essentials/Defender work just fine for the majority of home users.