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James Wood Why does QuickTune (free) take longer with an Internet connection?
I am wondering why Quick Tune (the 'mini' free one that comes with AVG) takes far longer to run when I have Wi-Fi enabled. The first item it checks (Registry Errors) quickly goes up to 93% complete, and then sits there for a minute or two before that portion of the scan finishes and the utility goes on to the next item. When I turn Wi-Fi off, it sails through the test in very short order. Anyone have an idea?
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James, Actually by posting here you've lined yourself up for replies in both directions!
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Hi, Alan, and thanks for the link. I followed instructions, but clicking on "Fix" took me to the download of a trial of PC Tuneup, which must be purchased after the trial period.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it would appear that the free Quick Tune utility bundled with the previous version of AVG Antivirus has been discontinued in deference to PC Tuneup, which costs $40 in addition to the cost for the AVG Antivirus. This is a disappointment to those of us who enjoyed the elementary housecleaning that Quick Tune afforded. That feature made AVG Antivirus more valuable and a very good value. But the extra expense of PC Tuneup puts that function a bit over the top for some of us, who must now look elsewhere for a similar utility.
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Hi, Marvin, and thanks for that. I do use Ccleaner and have tried at least a couple of the ones suggested in the article you linked me to. But the original question, regarding AFV Quick Tune speed, is a moot point now. AVG no longer offers Quick Tune as a 'freebie' with the paid version of Antivirus 2015. Although the Quick Tune utility was a pared-down version of their PC Tuneup, it did get rid of old Windows update files and other things that Ccleaner and others simply ignore. AVG 2015 has the same scan screen that it had for Quick Tune, but now when you finish the scan and click: "Fix" you're taken to a Webpage where you are encouraged to purchase the PC Tuneup program for $40 (in addition to what you paid for AVG Antivirus).
One thing I learned as a business owner is that you don't give things to people and then take them away. I had a mid-level manager declare a paid holiday some years ago, and when she left the firm we tried to reverse-out that particular perk. That prompted a major revolt and the holiday remains on our calendar. The same goes for 'free' stuff given away in a bundle. It's very bad form and makes for hard feelings when something like Quick Tune was always there, and then all of a sudden you are asked to pay for it. It's not as though it were a trial with a timeout, I used it for a couple of years with good results and now it's been snatched away.
I have been a longtime user of AVG, not just for my personal machines, but for a large number of PCs at my business. This experience has soured me to the extent that I am now looking at similarly-priced alternatives... with or without a Quick-Tune-like utility.
I still admire AVG; it's saved my bacon on many occasions. But the company has the appearance of becoming large and impersonal, and although they excel in what they do, the image conveyed to the users is an important factor as well. I would hate to see AVG become another Norton, whether I continue to use their products or not.
Reason for terminating it was that it was not updated, and it would took a lot of resources to update it.
We do offer AVG Performance (http://www.avg.com/us-en/performance) instead after trial period expire there is free version.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2471768,00.asp
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See AVG 2015 Free User Manual (http://download.avgfree.com/filedir/doc/AVG_Free/avg_free_uma_en_2015_12.pdf) *
Yes, Alan, I see the reference 6.5 (Page 30) to PC Analyzer, and the same screen is shown on Page 31 that I get with my paid version of AVG Antivirus. Please note that at the bottom of Page 31 this is written:
However, within the paid versions, AVG provides an
advanced tool for detailed system analysis and correction
for how the speed and overall performance of your
computer might be improved.
But no 'advanced tool' is provided with AVG Antivirus 2015 that offers any degree of 'correction,' not even the elementary Quick Tune tool that was provided with the 2013 version. The "FIX" button simply takes the owner to the AVG Website where he is prompted to purchase PC Analyzer. In 2013 "AVG giveth," and in 2015 "AVG taketh away." Very poor marketing practice.
James, As prompted did you see Page 12 in the User Manual?
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On Page 35 of the User Manual for AVG Antivirus 2015, under Control Buttons, the text clearly states:
- press the button to fix all found errors.
and it would took a lot of resources to update it.
OK James, Re the Free User Manual info that's stated.. We'll await clarification by Zbynek.
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There is Fix now button displayed, but it leads to web page where you can download trial version of PC tuneup.
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