Hello David.
Thank you for reaching our AVG Support Community.
I'm glad to look and help you with this.
I realize that your AVG AntiVirus FREE got automatically updated when the auto update feature is turned off.
* Open AVG AntiVirus free->Menu->Settings->Update
* From here you can see automatic update selected, please uncheck that and select manual update or "Ask when an update is available".
If it is already in "Ask when an update is available", please repair your AVG AntiVirus FREE by following steps,
1. Press your window key and type "appwiz.cpl" and hit "Enter"
2. Here you can see the list of installed applications in your PC.
3. Uninstall the conflicting antivirus (If found).
4. Select the AVG AntiVirus FREE and click "Uninstall".
5. Now select "Repair" and click continue.
If you face any difficulties, please feel free write back to us.
Thank you.
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
I just got a popup that said my AVG AntiVirus has been updated. I did not request an update, and my settings indicate "Ask when an update is available". I consider automatic updates that ignore such settings to be a form of malware. DO NOT DO THIS! What can I do to prevent this in the future?
Hello David.
Thank you for reaching our AVG Support Community.
I'm glad to look and help you with this.
I realize that your AVG AntiVirus FREE got automatically updated when the auto update feature is turned off.
* Open AVG AntiVirus free->Menu->Settings->Update
* From here you can see automatic update selected, please uncheck that and select manual update or "Ask when an update is available".
If it is already in "Ask when an update is available", please repair your AVG AntiVirus FREE by following steps,
1. Press your window key and type "appwiz.cpl" and hit "Enter"
2. Here you can see the list of installed applications in your PC.
3. Uninstall the conflicting antivirus (If found).
4. Select the AVG AntiVirus FREE and click "Uninstall".
5. Now select "Repair" and click continue.
If you face any difficulties, please feel free write back to us.
Thank you.
Thank you for updating the status, David.
Glad to hear that the issue hasn't resurfaced.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance from AVG.
We'd be happy to help you. Have a great day!
Through 8 later updates, I have not seen this problem occur again. This issue may be CLOSED.