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  #31  
Old May 3rd 09, 03:45 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Joan Archer[_2_]
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 83
Default Mart - AVG Updates - STILL available!

That's good to hear, I haven't fired mine up for a while, (I can't get in
the room for all Kelly's stuff in store) so I know it needs an update of
AVG. g


--
Joan Archer
http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Soothsayers please note:- here we are into May and just when you're led to
believe that WinMe has been forgotten, a quick 'fire-up' of my old WinMe
notebook reveals that not only are AVG *STILL* pushing out their daily 7.5
definition updates, but the MS WinMe (and I guess Win98) Update site (OK,
no NEW updates, but will still let you 'update' a clean install) is
*STILL* available.

WinMe is alive and well. Thanks, AVG (formerly Grisoft) - and also MS -
for your continued 'unofficial' support of Win9x products.

Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that link Noel. I'm just a little sceptically optimistic as to
exactly what they mean by updates. Do they mean updating their v7.5.xxx
'engine' which was frequently 'occasional' and/or do they (also) mean
their very regular 'daily' definition updates.

My guess is that their defs. would be very similar to those for v8.x etc.
and I would like to hope that they will at least continue the defs. for
7.5 for as long as they are compatible. That can't be too much of a
task - can it?

Still, in spite of my total satisfaction with 7.5, as others have said,
alternatives are still available out there and perhaps "better the devil
..." Just so sad to lose their win9x cover.

Mart


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
http://www.avg.com/faq.num-1593#faq_1593
I think that covers it??


--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"Mart" wrote in message
...
Actually Harry, it is a bit of a surprise to me especially when they
were (allegedly) talking of ending 'Support' sometime last year and
then they (allegedly, via a forum) said that they were dropping the
definitions on 25th February 2009 and yet they were/are still providing
them even up until today. All very confusing.

I wonder if Noel could share his source as I can't find any reference
to April 2009 on the AVG main web site. I'll just stick with it until
(unless??) the defs. just stop. Even a manual update gives no warning
(as yet) of the impending demise.

Mart


"webster72n" wrote in message
...



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
According to AVG, they stop providing any support at the end of
April.

Which shouldn't come as a surprise, I suppose. H.


--
Noel Paton (MVP 2002-2006)
(CrashFixPC)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"webster72n" wrote in message
...

"Mart" wrote in message
...
AVG Updates

FYI and FWIW, as at 1st March, Grisoft are still 'updating' their
AVG 7.5 Free definitions. Just downloaded Virus base 270.11.5/1979
dated 1st March 2009 @ 17.46 Hrs (GMT?) onto my two WinMe boxes.
Another reprieve perhaps?

Thanks Mart, only I don't use AVG anymore. Went back with Avast,
because AVG was aking me to purchase the pro.ver. (must have
downloaded from the wrong site).
I somehow prefer Avast for whatever reason.
At any rate, whoever is using AVG can update now, unless they are on
'auto pilot'.

Harry.


Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Hi Harry - and HL (long time, no speak, or in HL speak - Good to
hear your face!). BTW - Whatever happened to Jack Martinelli?
Sorry, I digress.

Yes, I've got AVG (free) running without any problems on my Vista
and XP PC's. I only run full scans once a week which seem to have
kept me safe.

Regarding AVG 7.5xx (for Win9x), I read in the Win98 Group (Glen
Ventura, aka glee) that the definition updates will cease at the
end of February. What a shame, but as that being the case, I'll
probably wait to see what effect the last update has - i.e., will
it give me a permanent nag screen? - or will I be able to live
with it. Otherwise I will probably (attempt to) install Avast. Is
Win9x still being targeted?

I've lived with AVG for as long as I can remember and it's never
let me down. I'll be sorry to lose it.

Mart



"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Hey H,
I have put Avast! on three Vista machines with no problems
out of any of them. I think Avast! and AVG are very comparable.

Heirloom, old and either it is foggy outside
or my eyes are going

"webster72n" wrote in message
...
Hello Mart (from Vista):

Remember you being an 'AVG' fan and me preferring 'Avast',
pertaining to 'ME'?
Now that I am in WinVista I wound up installing AVG, after
removing McAfee and it is performing nicely.

Harry.



















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signature database 4049 (20090501) __________

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  #32  
Old May 3rd 09, 04:09 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Mart
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 1,190
Default Mart - AVG Updates - STILL available!

Hi Joan,

Regarding AVG, looks like I may have spoken a tad too soon. Although AVG
7.5 did "update" itself this morning, the defs. were dated 30th April.

And, I just found this :-
http://free.avg.com/faq.num-1855#faq_1855

However, at least it doesn't crash or throw the toys out of the pram when
attempting a defs. update - Yet!

I'll just take my chances and hope that spammers don't bother targeting
WinMe anymore. Always got SR - and I don't bother with mucky sites - so this
old laptop can hopefully survive a little longer with the 30th April defs.

Watch this space.

Mart



"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...
That's good to hear, I haven't fired mine up for a while, (I can't get in
the room for all Kelly's stuff in store) so I know it needs an update of
AVG. g


--
Joan Archer
http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Soothsayers please note:- here we are into May and just when you're led
to believe that WinMe has been forgotten, a quick 'fire-up' of my old
WinMe notebook reveals that not only are AVG *STILL* pushing out their
daily 7.5 definition updates, but the MS WinMe (and I guess Win98) Update
site (OK, no NEW updates, but will still let you 'update' a clean
install) is *STILL* available.

WinMe is alive and well. Thanks, AVG (formerly Grisoft) - and also MS -
for your continued 'unofficial' support of Win9x products.

Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that link Noel. I'm just a little sceptically optimistic as
to exactly what they mean by updates. Do they mean updating their
v7.5.xxx 'engine' which was frequently 'occasional' and/or do they
(also) mean their very regular 'daily' definition updates.

My guess is that their defs. would be very similar to those for v8.x
etc. and I would like to hope that they will at least continue the defs.
for 7.5 for as long as they are compatible. That can't be too much of a
task - can it?

Still, in spite of my total satisfaction with 7.5, as others have said,
alternatives are still available out there and perhaps "better the devil
..." Just so sad to lose their win9x cover.

Mart


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
http://www.avg.com/faq.num-1593#faq_1593
I think that covers it??


--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"Mart" wrote in message
...
Actually Harry, it is a bit of a surprise to me especially when they
were (allegedly) talking of ending 'Support' sometime last year and
then they (allegedly, via a forum) said that they were dropping the
definitions on 25th February 2009 and yet they were/are still
providing them even up until today. All very confusing.

I wonder if Noel could share his source as I can't find any reference
to April 2009 on the AVG main web site. I'll just stick with it until
(unless??) the defs. just stop. Even a manual update gives no warning
(as yet) of the impending demise.

Mart


"webster72n" wrote in message
...



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
According to AVG, they stop providing any support at the end of
April.

Which shouldn't come as a surprise, I suppose. H.


--
Noel Paton (MVP 2002-2006)
(CrashFixPC)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"webster72n" wrote in message
...

"Mart" wrote in message
...
AVG Updates

FYI and FWIW, as at 1st March, Grisoft are still 'updating' their
AVG 7.5 Free definitions. Just downloaded Virus base 270.11.5/1979
dated 1st March 2009 @ 17.46 Hrs (GMT?) onto my two WinMe boxes.
Another reprieve perhaps?

Thanks Mart, only I don't use AVG anymore. Went back with Avast,
because AVG was aking me to purchase the pro.ver. (must have
downloaded from the wrong site).
I somehow prefer Avast for whatever reason.
At any rate, whoever is using AVG can update now, unless they are
on 'auto pilot'.

Harry.


Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Hi Harry - and HL (long time, no speak, or in HL speak - Good to
hear your face!). BTW - Whatever happened to Jack Martinelli?
Sorry, I digress.

Yes, I've got AVG (free) running without any problems on my Vista
and XP PC's. I only run full scans once a week which seem to have
kept me safe.

Regarding AVG 7.5xx (for Win9x), I read in the Win98 Group (Glen
Ventura, aka glee) that the definition updates will cease at the
end of February. What a shame, but as that being the case, I'll
probably wait to see what effect the last update has - i.e., will
it give me a permanent nag screen? - or will I be able to live
with it. Otherwise I will probably (attempt to) install Avast. Is
Win9x still being targeted?

I've lived with AVG for as long as I can remember and it's never
let me down. I'll be sorry to lose it.

Mart



"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Hey H,
I have put Avast! on three Vista machines with no
problems out of any of them. I think Avast! and AVG are very
comparable.

Heirloom, old and either it is foggy outside
or my eyes are going

"webster72n" wrote in message
...
Hello Mart (from Vista):

Remember you being an 'AVG' fan and me preferring 'Avast',
pertaining to 'ME'?
Now that I am in WinVista I wound up installing AVG, after
removing McAfee and it is performing nicely.

Harry.



















__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
signature database 4049 (20090501) __________

The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

http://www.eset.com




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signature database 4049 (20090501) __________

The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

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  #33  
Old May 3rd 09, 05:34 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Heather
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 781
Default Mart - AVG Updates - STILL available!

Double here too. Hi to everyone cuz I have been really remiss with
emails. So hi to all of the gang!! Thanks Joan for the
card......(hiding head in shame). Ron's b'day tomorrow so heading out
to our favourite chinese restaurant (Mandarin Buffet) for dinner. The
old crab wants just that.......lots of crablegs, lol. So I will stuff
myself with shrimp and mussels and he can eat the crab.

All are relatively well. The "relative word" meaning that none of us is
getting any younger, ergo our state of wellness is older as well. (G)
Did that make any sense??? I reminded myself of Shane when I wrote
that. ACK!! Kissies Shane.

Still coolish here today......about 14C. Not sure if we will holiday
this year, but looking at what is now called
"staycations".......eerrgghh, hate cute words. Might head on down to
Quebec and then again might just do day trips.

Cheers to all of you and I will get my mojo working again, I think.

Ron and Heather
"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...
That's good to hear, I haven't fired mine up for a while, (I can't get
in the room for all Kelly's stuff in store) so I know it needs an
update of AVG. g


--
Joan Archer
http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Soothsayers please note:- here we are into May and just when you're
led to believe that WinMe has been forgotten, a quick 'fire-up' of my
old WinMe notebook reveals that not only are AVG *STILL* pushing out
their daily 7.5 definition updates, but the MS WinMe (and I guess
Win98) Update site (OK, no NEW updates, but will still let you
'update' a clean install) is *STILL* available.

WinMe is alive and well. Thanks, AVG (formerly Grisoft) - and also
MS - for your continued 'unofficial' support of Win9x products.

Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that link Noel. I'm just a little sceptically optimistic
as to exactly what they mean by updates. Do they mean updating their
v7.5.xxx 'engine' which was frequently 'occasional' and/or do they
(also) mean their very regular 'daily' definition updates.

My guess is that their defs. would be very similar to those for v8.x
etc. and I would like to hope that they will at least continue the
defs. for 7.5 for as long as they are compatible. That can't be too
much of a task - can it?

Still, in spite of my total satisfaction with 7.5, as others have
said, alternatives are still available out there and perhaps "better
the devil ..." Just so sad to lose their win9x cover.

Mart


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
http://www.avg.com/faq.num-1593#faq_1593
I think that covers it??


--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"Mart" wrote in message
...
Actually Harry, it is a bit of a surprise to me especially when
they were (allegedly) talking of ending 'Support' sometime last
year and then they (allegedly, via a forum) said that they were
dropping the definitions on 25th February 2009 and yet they
were/are still providing them even up until today. All very
confusing.

I wonder if Noel could share his source as I can't find any
reference to April 2009 on the AVG main web site. I'll just stick
with it until (unless??) the defs. just stop. Even a manual update
gives no warning (as yet) of the impending demise.

Mart


"webster72n" wrote in message
...



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
According to AVG, they stop providing any support at the end of
April.

Which shouldn't come as a surprise, I suppose. H.


--
Noel Paton (MVP 2002-2006)
(CrashFixPC)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"webster72n" wrote in message
...

"Mart" wrote in message
...
AVG Updates

FYI and FWIW, as at 1st March, Grisoft are still 'updating'
their AVG 7.5 Free definitions. Just downloaded Virus base
270.11.5/1979 dated 1st March 2009 @ 17.46 Hrs (GMT?) onto my
two WinMe boxes. Another reprieve perhaps?

Thanks Mart, only I don't use AVG anymore. Went back with
Avast, because AVG was aking me to purchase the pro.ver. (must
have downloaded from the wrong site).
I somehow prefer Avast for whatever reason.
At any rate, whoever is using AVG can update now, unless they
are on 'auto pilot'.

Harry.


Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Hi Harry - and HL (long time, no speak, or in HL speak - Good
to hear your face!). BTW - Whatever happened to Jack
Martinelli? Sorry, I digress.

Yes, I've got AVG (free) running without any problems on my
Vista and XP PC's. I only run full scans once a week which
seem to have kept me safe.

Regarding AVG 7.5xx (for Win9x), I read in the Win98 Group
(Glen Ventura, aka glee) that the definition updates will
cease at the end of February. What a shame, but as that being
the case, I'll probably wait to see what effect the last
update has - i.e., will it give me a permanent nag screen? -
or will I be able to live with it. Otherwise I will probably
(attempt to) install Avast. Is Win9x still being targeted?

I've lived with AVG for as long as I can remember and it's
never let me down. I'll be sorry to lose it.

Mart



"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Hey H,
I have put Avast! on three Vista machines with no
problems out of any of them. I think Avast! and AVG are
very comparable.

Heirloom, old and either it is foggy
outside or my eyes are going

"webster72n" wrote in message
...
Hello Mart (from Vista):

Remember you being an 'AVG' fan and me preferring 'Avast',
pertaining to 'ME'?
Now that I am in WinVista I wound up installing AVG, after
removing McAfee and it is performing nicely.

Harry.



















__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
signature database 4049 (20090501) __________

The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

http://www.eset.com




__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
signature database 4049 (20090501) __________

The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

http://www.eset.com





  #34  
Old May 3rd 09, 08:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Mart
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 1,190
Default Mart - AVG Updates - STILL available!

Hi Heather, thanks for the Maxine's - keep them coming g

... So I will stuff myself with shrimp and mussels ....


Sounds like the gnashers are at long last back to 'comfortable' mode.

Cheers

Mart



"Heather" wrote in message
...
Double here too. Hi to everyone cuz I have been really remiss with
emails. So hi to all of the gang!! Thanks Joan for the card......(hiding
head in shame). Ron's b'day tomorrow so heading out to our favourite
chinese restaurant (Mandarin Buffet) for dinner. The old crab wants just
that.......lots of crablegs, lol. So I will stuff myself with shrimp and
mussels and he can eat the crab.

All are relatively well. The "relative word" meaning that none of us is
getting any younger, ergo our state of wellness is older as well. (G) Did
that make any sense??? I reminded myself of Shane when I wrote that.
ACK!! Kissies Shane.

Still coolish here today......about 14C. Not sure if we will holiday this
year, but looking at what is now called "staycations".......eerrgghh, hate
cute words. Might head on down to Quebec and then again might just do day
trips.

Cheers to all of you and I will get my mojo working again, I think.

Ron and Heather
"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...
That's good to hear, I haven't fired mine up for a while, (I can't get in
the room for all Kelly's stuff in store) so I know it needs an update of
AVG. g


--
Joan Archer
http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Soothsayers please note:- here we are into May and just when you're led
to believe that WinMe has been forgotten, a quick 'fire-up' of my old
WinMe notebook reveals that not only are AVG *STILL* pushing out their
daily 7.5 definition updates, but the MS WinMe (and I guess Win98)
Update site (OK, no NEW updates, but will still let you 'update' a clean
install) is *STILL* available.

WinMe is alive and well. Thanks, AVG (formerly Grisoft) - and also MS -
for your continued 'unofficial' support of Win9x products.

Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that link Noel. I'm just a little sceptically optimistic as
to exactly what they mean by updates. Do they mean updating their
v7.5.xxx 'engine' which was frequently 'occasional' and/or do they
(also) mean their very regular 'daily' definition updates.

My guess is that their defs. would be very similar to those for v8.x
etc. and I would like to hope that they will at least continue the
defs. for 7.5 for as long as they are compatible. That can't be too
much of a task - can it?

Still, in spite of my total satisfaction with 7.5, as others have said,
alternatives are still available out there and perhaps "better the
devil ..." Just so sad to lose their win9x cover.

Mart


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
http://www.avg.com/faq.num-1593#faq_1593
I think that covers it??


--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"Mart" wrote in message
...
Actually Harry, it is a bit of a surprise to me especially when they
were (allegedly) talking of ending 'Support' sometime last year and
then they (allegedly, via a forum) said that they were dropping the
definitions on 25th February 2009 and yet they were/are still
providing them even up until today. All very confusing.

I wonder if Noel could share his source as I can't find any reference
to April 2009 on the AVG main web site. I'll just stick with it until
(unless??) the defs. just stop. Even a manual update gives no warning
(as yet) of the impending demise.

Mart


"webster72n" wrote in message
...



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
According to AVG, they stop providing any support at the end of
April.

Which shouldn't come as a surprise, I suppose. H.


--
Noel Paton (MVP 2002-2006)
(CrashFixPC)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"webster72n" wrote in message
...

"Mart" wrote in message
...
AVG Updates

FYI and FWIW, as at 1st March, Grisoft are still 'updating' their
AVG 7.5 Free definitions. Just downloaded Virus base
270.11.5/1979 dated 1st March 2009 @ 17.46 Hrs (GMT?) onto my two
WinMe boxes. Another reprieve perhaps?

Thanks Mart, only I don't use AVG anymore. Went back with Avast,
because AVG was aking me to purchase the pro.ver. (must have
downloaded from the wrong site).
I somehow prefer Avast for whatever reason.
At any rate, whoever is using AVG can update now, unless they are
on 'auto pilot'.

Harry.


Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Hi Harry - and HL (long time, no speak, or in HL speak - Good to
hear your face!). BTW - Whatever happened to Jack Martinelli?
Sorry, I digress.

Yes, I've got AVG (free) running without any problems on my
Vista and XP PC's. I only run full scans once a week which seem
to have kept me safe.

Regarding AVG 7.5xx (for Win9x), I read in the Win98 Group (Glen
Ventura, aka glee) that the definition updates will cease at the
end of February. What a shame, but as that being the case, I'll
probably wait to see what effect the last update has - i.e.,
will it give me a permanent nag screen? - or will I be able to
live with it. Otherwise I will probably (attempt to) install
Avast. Is Win9x still being targeted?

I've lived with AVG for as long as I can remember and it's never
let me down. I'll be sorry to lose it.

Mart



"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Hey H,
I have put Avast! on three Vista machines with no
problems out of any of them. I think Avast! and AVG are very
comparable.

Heirloom, old and either it is foggy outside
or my eyes are going

"webster72n" wrote in message
...
Hello Mart (from Vista):

Remember you being an 'AVG' fan and me preferring 'Avast',
pertaining to 'ME'?
Now that I am in WinVista I wound up installing AVG, after
removing McAfee and it is performing nicely.

Harry.



















__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
signature database 4049 (20090501) __________

The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

http://www.eset.com




__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus
signature database 4049 (20090501) __________

The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

http://www.eset.com







  #35  
Old May 4th 09, 09:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Joan Archer[_2_]
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 83
Default Mart - AVG Updates - STILL available!

Hello back to you, I hope you enjoyed your meal, just seen when you sent the
reply and I'm only just replying back g Give Ron my love and wish him a
very Happy Birthday from me and John. I like crab, you can definitely keep
the mussels I've never liked them since being young Mum and Dad had them a
lot, yuck.

Have you got that router set up yet or are you still playing chicken with it
vbg I've got to try and lay down the law and get my line gain upgraded, my
service is for up to 8 MB but my line is only capable of 2 MB and I'm
getting no where near that, I don't understand the results of these speed
tests but I've been told I should get faster speed for my ADSL than I get.
g

Anyway going to go and catch up, I'm a moderator and administrator on a
site now so got to catch up g
Love to you and Ron.

--
Joan Archer
http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Heather" wrote in message
...
Double here too. Hi to everyone cuz I have been really remiss with
emails. So hi to all of the gang!! Thanks Joan for the card......(hiding
head in shame). Ron's b'day tomorrow so heading out to our favourite
chinese restaurant (Mandarin Buffet) for dinner. The old crab wants just
that.......lots of crablegs, lol. So I will stuff myself with shrimp and
mussels and he can eat the crab.

All are relatively well. The "relative word" meaning that none of us is
getting any younger, ergo our state of wellness is older as well. (G) Did
that make any sense??? I reminded myself of Shane when I wrote that.
ACK!! Kissies Shane.

Still coolish here today......about 14C. Not sure if we will holiday this
year, but looking at what is now called "staycations".......eerrgghh, hate
cute words. Might head on down to Quebec and then again might just do day
trips.

Cheers to all of you and I will get my mojo working again, I think.

Ron and Heather
"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...
That's good to hear, I haven't fired mine up for a while, (I can't get in
the room for all Kelly's stuff in store) so I know it needs an update of
AVG. g


--
Joan Archer
http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Mart" wrote in message
...
Soothsayers please note:- here we are into May and just when you're led
to believe that WinMe has been forgotten, a quick 'fire-up' of my old
WinMe notebook reveals that not only are AVG *STILL* pushing out their
daily 7.5 definition updates, but the MS WinMe (and I guess Win98)
Update site (OK, no NEW updates, but will still let you 'update' a clean
install) is *STILL* available.

WinMe is alive and well. Thanks, AVG (formerly Grisoft) - and also MS -
for your continued 'unofficial' support of Win9x products.

Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Thanks for that link Noel. I'm just a little sceptically optimistic as
to exactly what they mean by updates. Do they mean updating their
v7.5.xxx 'engine' which was frequently 'occasional' and/or do they
(also) mean their very regular 'daily' definition updates.

My guess is that their defs. would be very similar to those for v8.x
etc. and I would like to hope that they will at least continue the
defs. for 7.5 for as long as they are compatible. That can't be too
much of a task - can it?

Still, in spite of my total satisfaction with 7.5, as others have said,
alternatives are still available out there and perhaps "better the
devil ..." Just so sad to lose their win9x cover.

Mart


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
http://www.avg.com/faq.num-1593#faq_1593
I think that covers it??


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"Mart" wrote in message
...
Actually Harry, it is a bit of a surprise to me especially when they
were (allegedly) talking of ending 'Support' sometime last year and
then they (allegedly, via a forum) said that they were dropping the
definitions on 25th February 2009 and yet they were/are still
providing them even up until today. All very confusing.

I wonder if Noel could share his source as I can't find any reference
to April 2009 on the AVG main web site. I'll just stick with it until
(unless??) the defs. just stop. Even a manual update gives no warning
(as yet) of the impending demise.

Mart


"webster72n" wrote in message
...



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
According to AVG, they stop providing any support at the end of
April.

Which shouldn't come as a surprise, I suppose. H.


--
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(CrashFixPC)

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"webster72n" wrote in message
...

"Mart" wrote in message
...
AVG Updates

FYI and FWIW, as at 1st March, Grisoft are still 'updating' their
AVG 7.5 Free definitions. Just downloaded Virus base
270.11.5/1979 dated 1st March 2009 @ 17.46 Hrs (GMT?) onto my two
WinMe boxes. Another reprieve perhaps?

Thanks Mart, only I don't use AVG anymore. Went back with Avast,
because AVG was aking me to purchase the pro.ver. (must have
downloaded from the wrong site).
I somehow prefer Avast for whatever reason.
At any rate, whoever is using AVG can update now, unless they are
on 'auto pilot'.

Harry.


Mart



"Mart" wrote in message
...
Hi Harry - and HL (long time, no speak, or in HL speak - Good to
hear your face!). BTW - Whatever happened to Jack Martinelli?
Sorry, I digress.

Yes, I've got AVG (free) running without any problems on my
Vista and XP PC's. I only run full scans once a week which seem
to have kept me safe.

Regarding AVG 7.5xx (for Win9x), I read in the Win98 Group (Glen
Ventura, aka glee) that the definition updates will cease at the
end of February. What a shame, but as that being the case, I'll
probably wait to see what effect the last update has - i.e.,
will it give me a permanent nag screen? - or will I be able to
live with it. Otherwise I will probably (attempt to) install
Avast. Is Win9x still being targeted?

I've lived with AVG for as long as I can remember and it's never
let me down. I'll be sorry to lose it.

Mart



"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Hey H,
I have put Avast! on three Vista machines with no
problems out of any of them. I think Avast! and AVG are very
comparable.

Heirloom, old and either it is foggy outside
or my eyes are going

"webster72n" wrote in message
...
Hello Mart (from Vista):

Remember you being an 'AVG' fan and me preferring 'Avast',
pertaining to 'ME'?
Now that I am in WinVista I wound up installing AVG, after
removing McAfee and it is performing nicely.

Harry.



















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  #36  
Old May 4th 09, 11:10 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Noel Paton[_3_]
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"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...

you can definitely keep
the mussels I've never liked them since being young Mum and Dad had them a
lot, yuck.

Ah - you've obviously never had them properly cooked..... most English cooks
tend to boil them to rubber.
steam (preferably in white wine/chalottes/garlic) lightly for no more than 5
minutes, serve with warm baguette, and lots of white wine g


Have you got that router set up yet or are you still playing chicken with
it vbg

Cluck cluck!
vbeg

I've got to try and lay down the law and get my line gain upgraded, my
service is for up to 8 MB but my line is only capable of 2 MB and I'm
getting no where near that, I don't understand the results of these speed
tests but I've been told I should get faster speed for my ADSL than I get.


Don't bet on it! try resetting the router - then do an online speed test,
and at the same time, check the various readings on dB, etc....
chances are that you are too far from the exchange to get more than 2Mb/s -
which equates to ~250KB/s. You have to be within about 1 Km of the exchange
to get much more than that.


Anyway going to go and catch up, I'm a moderator and administrator on a
site now so got to catch up g


"a stitch in time"?, eh??

have fun!

--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk

  #37  
Old May 5th 09, 07:12 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Heather
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Default Mart - AVG Updates - STILL available!


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...

you can definitely keep
the mussels I've never liked them since being young Mum and Dad had
them a lot, yuck.

Ah - you've obviously never had them properly cooked..... most English
cooks tend to boil them to rubber.
steam (preferably in white wine/chalottes/garlic) lightly for no more
than 5 minutes, serve with warm baguette, and lots of white wine g


Well, son of a gun!! The Furball knows how to properly do mussels, lol.
I will remember that if I ever get back to the Chester area!!

As for the router, no.....I haven't set it up. But when I finally take
the plunge, I will contact you for instructions.

Btw......at Xmas, I bought a very handy thing called "Clickfree" which
backs up all the good stuff automatically on this computer and would do
at least 4 more. Elayne just got one that is newly out and it does both
Macs and PCs. I realize you techie/geek types probably use an external
HD, but this is so easy for us non-geeks. I highly recommend it!!

Kissies.....Figgs



Have you got that router set up yet or are you still playing chicken
with it vbg

Cluck cluck!
vbeg

I've got to try and lay down the law and get my line gain upgraded, my
service is for up to 8 MB but my line is only capable of 2 MB and I'm
getting no where near that, I don't understand the results of these
speed tests but I've been told I should get faster speed for my ADSL
than I get.


Don't bet on it! try resetting the router - then do an online speed
test, and at the same time, check the various readings on dB, etc....
chances are that you are too far from the exchange to get more than
2Mb/s - which equates to ~250KB/s. You have to be within about 1 Km of
the exchange to get much more than that.


Anyway going to go and catch up, I'm a moderator and administrator
on a site now so got to catch up g


"a stitch in time"?, eh??

have fun!

--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk



  #38  
Old May 5th 09, 07:16 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Heather
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Hi Joanie......Ron thanks you and yes, he pigged out on crab legs. I
had some as well and they were very good......but the shrimp are my
favourite. Mussels are better done the way Noel says, but usually Brits
cook the sh*t out of everything, so don't go by what your parents
did.....ROFL!!

Hey.....I am a moderator on a genealogy site (UK of course) and I am the
unofficial website spelling proofer for a couple of beady businesses. I
get free beads now and then for doing that.

Haven't set the router up, but maybe some day. Is our *friend* from
Montreal still around?? I was on Aumha the other day and it didn't look
like it. I see there is a wild Welshman on there now tho. (snicker)

Hugs.....Heather

"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...
Hello back to you, I hope you enjoyed your meal, just seen when you
sent the reply and I'm only just replying back g Give Ron my love
and wish him a very Happy Birthday from me and John. I like crab, you
can definitely keep the mussels I've never liked them since being
young Mum and Dad had them a lot, yuck.

Have you got that router set up yet or are you still playing chicken
with it vbg I've got to try and lay down the law and get my line
gain upgraded, my service is for up to 8 MB but my line is only
capable of 2 MB and I'm getting no where near that, I don't understand
the results of these speed tests but I've been told I should get
faster speed for my ADSL than I get. g

Anyway going to go and catch up, I'm a moderator and administrator on
a site now so got to catch up g
Love to you and Ron.

--
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http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Heather" wrote in message
...
Double here too. Hi to everyone cuz I have been really remiss with
emails. So hi to all of the gang!! Thanks Joan for the
card......(hiding head in shame). Ron's b'day tomorrow so heading
out to our favourite chinese restaurant (Mandarin Buffet) for dinner.
The old crab wants just that.......lots of crablegs, lol. So I will
stuff myself with shrimp and mussels and he can eat the crab.

All are relatively well. The "relative word" meaning that none of us
is getting any younger, ergo our state of wellness is older as well.
(G) Did that make any sense??? I reminded myself of Shane when I
wrote that. ACK!! Kissies Shane.

Still coolish here today......about 14C. Not sure if we will holiday
this year, but looking at what is now called
"staycations".......eerrgghh, hate cute words. Might head on down to
Quebec and then again might just do day trips.

Cheers to all of you and I will get my mojo working again, I think.

Ron and Heather
"Joan Archer" wrote in message
...
That's good to hear, I haven't fired mine up for a while, (I can't
get in the room for all Kelly's stuff in store) so I know it needs
an update of AVG. g


--
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  #39  
Old May 5th 09, 10:20 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Noel Paton[_4_]
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On Tue, 5 May 2009 14:16:54 -0400, "Heather"
wrote:

I was on Aumha the other day and it didn't look
like it. I see there is a wild Welshman on there now tho. (snicker)


Who? Moi?
I wasn't wild, until that person tried to pull me for being too
forward on my criticisms of NAV crapware!- with even less reason than
I had for making said criticisms in the first place.
In the end, Robear had to pull us apart - but I stand by every word I
said then (and would say the same again today).
I've still to see a quicker way to kill a PC than installing Norton
software (except the malware that Norton lets through)
I've had one or two discussions with more 'au fait' people than me WRT
AV's - and they still agree that the retail versions of Symantec
software leave something to be desired (while the 'business versions'
are possible up there with the best).
I ain't changin' horses yet, Tonto!

I have, though, decided that AVG has got rather top-heavy for what it
does, and have begun evaluating Avast ( as that seems to be the
current 'most-favoured' free AV).... so far so good - it seems to give
Vista a little more elbow-room than AVG did on this box, with no more
interference.... BUT! (you knew that was coming?) the user/control
interface is abominable! - no clarity at all in the freebie version,
and I still get confused (after 1 month) by which button needs
clicking for what!

(I'll come down of the high horse now Tonto! g)
Luv&Kissies

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www.crashfixpc.co.uk

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  #40  
Old May 5th 09, 11:33 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.general
Heather
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Default Mart - AVG Updates - STILL available!


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 5 May 2009 14:16:54 -0400, "Heather"
wrote:

I was on Aumha the other day and it didn't look
like it. I see there is a wild Welshman on there now tho. (snicker)


Who? Moi?
I wasn't wild, until that person tried to pull me for being too
forward on my criticisms of NAV crapware!- with even less reason than
I had for making said criticisms in the first place.
In the end, Robear had to pull us apart - but I stand by every word I
said then (and would say the same again today).
I've still to see a quicker way to kill a PC than installing Norton


LOL......I don't have a clue what you are talking about, but perhaps it
is about a rather annoying Quebecker.

And Norton sucks, as the kids say!!

I have, though, decided that AVG has got rather top-heavy for what it
does, and have begun evaluating Avast ( as that seems to be the
current 'most-favoured' free AV).... so far so good - it seems to give
Vista a little more elbow-room than AVG did on this box, with no more
interference.... BUT! (you knew that was coming?) the user/control
interface is abominable! - no clarity at all in the freebie version,
and I still get confused (after 1 month) by which button needs
clicking for what!


I am SO DAMN GLAD that you said you hate the interface. I thought I was
going dotty (say it and you are a dead Welshman!! 8-)) because I just
plain couldn't get the hang of it and I have used Avast for over a year.
Every couple of months I try and figure it out and run it, but have no
clue if I am doing it right, lol.

OT.....did you know Tonto was Canadian and was raised on the 6 Nations
Reserve about an hour from me?? His real name was Jay Silverheels.
What a hunk he was!!

Luv & Kissies backatcha......Figgs

(I'll come down of the high horse now Tonto! g)
Luv&Kissies

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