How to remove AVG LinkScanner from OS Mavericks (with Parallels and Windows 7) on same computer

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Not uninstaller but by install package which can be found here (http://download.cnet.com/AVG-LinkScanner/3000-18510_4-75210788.html?part=dl-10044820&subj=dl&tag=button).
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12

Hi there
Version 12.0 (1817)
Best regards
Nick

1

The official AVG LinkScanner uninstall progamme does not remove all the program and when the system is re-booted, LinkScanner appears to be fully functional again. Other program removers appear to do the same thing. AVG also offers a method of removing the program manually but I'm not sure my technical skills are up to the job. Can anyone suggest an alternative approach to removing LinkScanner that works please?

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I'm aware Linkscanner is free but your suggested uninstaller is not (in fact there is a lot of criticism on the web about the fact that it is a "free download" but to use it you have to buy the programme!
I think I may have managed to remove most of Linkscanner  (I've searched and deleted all files containing "AVG"). Are there any other file names/types I should also be removinga also?
Thanks.

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following info should help:
Installed software
------------------

During installation, the following files, bundles, directories, and symbolic links will be added to your computer:

• application bundle: "/Applications/AVG LinkScanner.app"
• application bundle: "/Library/PreferencePanes/LinkScannerSettings.prefPane" (contains AVG preferences pane)
• directory: "/opt/avg/lsm" (contains AVG daemons/services and related stuff along with a network kernel extension)
• symbolic links: "/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.avg.apiServices.plist" (contains the configuration needed for launching the main AVG daemons)
    "/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.avg.avginfosd.plist" (contains the configuration needed for GUI helper tool)
    "/Library/LaunchAgents/com.avg.LinkScannerAgent.plist" (contains the configuration needed for loading AVG Agent)
    "/usr/sbin/avgctl" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgcfgctl" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgupdate" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgurlscan" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgdiag" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgctl.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgcfgctl.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgdump.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avglnsd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgnsd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgsched.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgupd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgupdate.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgurlscan.1.gz" (manual page)
• directory: "/Library/ScriptingAdditions/AVGScriptingAdditions.osax" (contains support files needed for loading AVG Safari plugin)
• directory: "/Library/Application Support/AVG/AgentTools/LinkScannerAgent.app" (contains AVG Agent)
• directory: "/Library/Application Support/AVG/Plugins/AvgSafeSearchPlugin.bundle" (contains AVG Safari plugin)
• directory: "/Library/Application Support/AVG/Plugins/AvgSafeSearch.safariextz" (contains AVG Safari extension)
• directory: "</Library/Application Support/Mozilla/Extensions/{ec8030f7-c20a-464f-9b0e-13a3a9e97384}/linkscanner@avg.com>" (contains AVG Firefox plugin)
• directory: "/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AVGLnscServices.framewrok" (contains AVG framework used by various parts of the product)
• directory: "/Library/StartupItems/AVGNetShieldLoader" (contains automatic network kernel extension loader)

The installation process also registers several packages with your computer. Their list can be obtained by issuing the following as a root in a terminal window:

pkgutil --pkgs=.LinkScanner.
Thanks

15

Hi Nick,
Please provide us with screenshot to analyze it, there is no paid version of AVG Linkscanner.
Thanks

6

Nick, You could try this install file (http://download.avgfree.com/filedir/inst/avg_lsm_stf_all_2012_1815.dmg).
AVG Guru

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Hi I've tried the file you suggested but it doesn't work for me.
Thanks for your list of files. I should be able to remove them, one by one if necessary.
Best regards
Nick

7

Hi there
Version 12.0 (1817)
Best regards
Nick

3

I'm aware Linkscanner is free but your suggested uninstaller is not (in fact there is a lot of criticism on the web about the fact that it is a "free download" but to use it you have to buy the programme!
I think I may have managed to remove most of Linkscanner  (I've searched and deleted all files containing "AVG"). Are there any other file names/types I should also be removinga also?
Thanks.

5

Nick, Further info the Cnet link is actually shown on the AVG 'paid for' webpage (http://www.avg.com/download-2012) [Scroll Down].
AVG Guru

11

Hi Nick,
Which version of AVG LinkScanner is there installed?
Thanks

9

following info should help:
Installed software
------------------

During installation, the following files, bundles, directories, and symbolic links will be added to your computer:

• application bundle: "/Applications/AVG LinkScanner.app"
• application bundle: "/Library/PreferencePanes/LinkScannerSettings.prefPane" (contains AVG preferences pane)
• directory: "/opt/avg/lsm" (contains AVG daemons/services and related stuff along with a network kernel extension)
• symbolic links: "/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.avg.apiServices.plist" (contains the configuration needed for launching the main AVG daemons)
    "/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.avg.avginfosd.plist" (contains the configuration needed for GUI helper tool)
    "/Library/LaunchAgents/com.avg.LinkScannerAgent.plist" (contains the configuration needed for loading AVG Agent)
    "/usr/sbin/avgctl" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgcfgctl" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgupdate" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgurlscan" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/sbin/avgdiag" (command-line tool)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgctl.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgcfgctl.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgdump.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avglnsd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgnsd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgsched.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgupd.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgupdate.1.gz" (manual page)
    "/usr/share/man/man1/avgurlscan.1.gz" (manual page)
• directory: "/Library/ScriptingAdditions/AVGScriptingAdditions.osax" (contains support files needed for loading AVG Safari plugin)
• directory: "/Library/Application Support/AVG/AgentTools/LinkScannerAgent.app" (contains AVG Agent)
• directory: "/Library/Application Support/AVG/Plugins/AvgSafeSearchPlugin.bundle" (contains AVG Safari plugin)
• directory: "/Library/Application Support/AVG/Plugins/AvgSafeSearch.safariextz" (contains AVG Safari extension)
• directory: "</Library/Application Support/Mozilla/Extensions/{ec8030f7-c20a-464f-9b0e-13a3a9e97384}/linkscanner@avg.com>" (contains AVG Firefox plugin)
• directory: "/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AVGLnscServices.framewrok" (contains AVG framework used by various parts of the product)
• directory: "/Library/StartupItems/AVGNetShieldLoader" (contains automatic network kernel extension loader)

The installation process also registers several packages with your computer. Their list can be obtained by issuing the following as a root in a terminal window:

pkgutil --pkgs=.LinkScanner.
Thanks

8

Hi Nick,
Did you tried uninstall using Installation package? If not please try it.
Thanks

10

Nick, Re AVG Community Support expert assistance from Brno, Czech Rep… They will attend to your posting @ their earliest convenience but please bear this in mind (http://forums.avg.com/ww-en/avg-forums?sec=thread&act=show&id=190509).
AVG Guru

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Hi Nick,
Please provide us with screenshot to analyze it, there is no paid version of AVG Linkscanner.
Thanks