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LONDON, UK: Computers running the 64-bit version of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system could be rendered unusable if users install the latest anti-virus software update from AVG. The company has now withdrawn the product. Link Removed - Invalid URL

I was using Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit normally when for no foreseeable reason it just shut down (It looked like a force shut down as it went off immediatly). After it restarted by itself and it went through the usual start up Dell screen but as soon as the time for Windows to boot came...

Security company AVG has apologised to customers after an update caused Windows systems crashes. The update was sent... Link Removed - Invalid URL

If you use the popular AVG Free as your anti-malware app of choice, an update to the 2011 version of the application has bricked 64-bit Windows 7 machines. If you’re running Windows 7 64-bit and use AVG, you might want to hold off on the update; if you’ve already updated and are experiencing...

If you use the popular AVG Free as your anti-malware app of choice, an update to the 2011 version of the application has bricked 64-bit Windows 7 machines. If you're running Windows 7 64-bit and use AVG, you might want to hold off on the update; if you've already updated and are experiencing...

Screw-up is another embarrassing setback for free AV vendor Link Removed - Invalid URL

If you haven't already downloaded the latest mandatory AVG 2011 Free software update, it may be best not to if you want your computer to turn on again. The December 1 update is causing 64-bit PCs running Windows 7 to totally breakdown. Link Removed due to 404 Error

THE INQUIRER THOSE WHO ARE RUNNING 64-bit Windows 7 systems should not download the update for AVG Technologies' AV software. Link Removed

An update for AVG Free may have caused computers to restart and not turn on again--but there is a cure. More...

A virus definition update for AVG 2011 Free edition seems to be causing problems for Windows 7 64-bit users. More...

Even safe mode cannot end devil-spawned reboot loop An update from AVG on Wednesday night rendered 64 bit Windows 7 systems unstable after it was applied.… More...

Hello there. I am new to this forum and am in need of assistance. I have had several BSOD's in the last few weeks that all seem to be caused by the same thing, which is unknown to me. It always just happens randomly. I finally decided to come for some help with the problem. I have attached a...

Hi, I posted a thread about my freezing problem about a week ago, and having not been able to fix the problem, we had someone come in to take a look at it to see if they could. I was just wondering about pricing, and whether or not to even do it. He came in, asked what the problem was, which is...

I have searched through many posts and attempted many things to solve this issue for months now, to no avail. This only occurs when playing games. Most of the time, I get a 0x0000001e error message with no additional information. About 5% of the time, like my last one, I get a 0x0000001a...

There's a number of different AV program on the market today, and I thought it could be a good controversial thread to create.. Vote and post why you like the anti-virus, if you selected "other" make sure to tell us the name of the one you're using. I, myself have been switching around a lot...

Hey guys first post.... win 7 while browsing, suddenly restarted, I don't recall any updates being installed, but on reboot no start up programs run. Programs like firefox and itunes don't open, explorer opens and im able to browse my computer fine, everything seems to be fine but just wont...

Everything is gone, my background, the Start button, date time in the right hand corner, the entire task bar at the bottom of the screen. I have uninstalled the AVG update and restored to just prior to the update but everything is still gone. I can access the desktop from the My Documents...

Hi All I built a new PC a couple of days ago. OS: Windows Home Premium 64 bit (I now know I have to upgrade this to utilize 24Gb RAM) CPU: i7-980X Extreme Edition MOBO: ASUS P6X58D-E RAM: Corsair XMS (6x4Gb) CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 VID: Gigabyte GTX480 HD: Crucial RealSSD 128Gb (2x128GB) RAID 0...

AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011 In 1992 a couple of young Czech entrepreneurs introduced their "Anti Virus Guard" security utility. Today, almost 20 years later, AVG is an international success, offering a free antivirus utility used by millions and a full line of commercial security products. The...

Hi All, Setup as follows: Thomson Speedtouch 585 on 192.168.1.254 PC w/ Windows 7 wired on .72 Laptop w/ Windows 7 wireless on .66 Xbox 360 wired on .64 iPhone wireless on .68 Internet works fine on all devices. Have got the 360 set up using the PC as Media Center which is working fine and...