There is a fix. AVG would have you believe this is for the best but screw that. They claim to want to make the customer happy but are constantly taking away our choices and shoving inferior products down our throat. Are you using 64 bit windows? If so go here and download this one. You'll get the original interface back and it works just fine. Updating still gives you the latest up to date definitions without the actual program update. Be warned though, they will inevitably FORCE you to update to 2017 without your concent. It happened to me while I was sleeping today and I had to redownload and whole thing all over again. AVG 2015 and 2016 still technically have support for a couple more years as far as virus definition updates go. Do not let them lie to you that it is otherwise.
Download AVG Free Edition (64 bit) 2016 16.101 Build 7752 (freeware) - AfterDawn: Software downloads
Here is a 32 bit version just in case: Download AVG Free Edition 2016 16.101 Build 7752 (freeware) - AfterDawn: Software downloads
Click the area that says "please click here to download the software without the installer." and use that one. It's the latest version of AVG 2016 before the abortion that is AVG 2017.
Hi Noam,
We understand your concern and will explain you in detail. The AVG had release the new 2017 version, in this you can use the AVG free Antivirus with AVG Zen feature. We cannot able to install the AVG Free Antivirus without Zen component in 2017 version. No worries, You can use the same feature of AVG antivirus in this new version.If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us. We are always here to help you with your issue.
Thank you.
And they want you to have all the latest obnoxious pop up ads for products you don't want or need, even IF you've already purchased them. And the time settings you can edit don't work, so you will be exposed to constant pop up ads that last at least 45 seconds each time. Good luck.
I'm looking for free AVG av version but without the ZEN component.
I'll appreciate if you kindly refer to that version or clarifies how to disable ZEN.
I would like to take this opportunity to mention my overall satisfaction with your outstanding AVG free av software.
Respectfully
Noam Besser
Hi Noam,
We understand your concern and will explain you in detail. The AVG had release the new 2017 version, in this you can use the AVG free Antivirus with AVG Zen feature. We cannot able to install the AVG Free Antivirus without Zen component in 2017 version. No worries, You can use the same feature of AVG antivirus in this new version.If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us. We are always here to help you with your issue.
Thank you.
Haw,
I regret for the inconvenience caused. But I would like to inform you that our developers are working on to make the changes in behavior of campaign pop ups. Hence it will be fixed in upcoming updates. You can also provide feedback regarding AVG Products via this link http://www.avg.com/us-en/product-feedback .
Thank you.
There is a fix. AVG would have you believe this is for the best but screw that. They claim to want to make the customer happy but are constantly taking away our choices and shoving inferior products down our throat. Are you using 64 bit windows? If so go here and download this one. You'll get the original interface back and it works just fine. Updating still gives you the latest up to date definitions without the actual program update. Be warned though, they will inevitably FORCE you to update to 2017 without your concent. It happened to me while I was sleeping today and I had to redownload and whole thing all over again. AVG 2015 and 2016 still technically have support for a couple more years as far as virus definition updates go. Do not let them lie to you that it is otherwise.
Download AVG Free Edition (64 bit) 2016 16.101 Build 7752 (freeware) - AfterDawn: Software downloads
Here is a 32 bit version just in case: Download AVG Free Edition 2016 16.101 Build 7752 (freeware) - AfterDawn: Software downloads
Click the area that says "please click here to download the software without the installer." and use that one. It's the latest version of AVG 2016 before the abortion that is AVG 2017.
And they want you to have all the latest obnoxious pop up ads for products you don't want or need, even IF you've already purchased them. And the time settings you can edit don't work, so you will be exposed to constant pop up ads that last at least 45 seconds each time. Good luck.
Hello Dylan,
The link you have provided will install the AVG AntiVirus free older version. However, it will not receive the complete protection and may conflict with other applications. And also if you install the older version, it will get automatically updated to the 2017 version. So, for better safety, it is always recommended to install the latest version of AVG AntiVirus free.
Thank you
That is what you have been telling us since 2015 when I first complained about your settings not working. "We've reported it." "We're working on it." You change the available settings, but they've never worked. Placebo.