Comments on: First impressions of AVG Internet security 8!

By: Menauhant

Menauhant — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:20:07 +0000

Thank you, I actually found 4 files. Deleted all of them started update and it worked without any issues.

BTW: I also tried several other suggestions posted on this board and none of them helped. I am running W2000

By: Grammy

Grammy — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:22:44 +0000

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! I am a Grandmother~ do not know much abt this stuff. I deleted ALL of my photos trying to "free up" space (as error) said. Still got same error message-tried your tip & all worked great! Thank you again!

By: keithster

keithster — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:40:03 +0000

Thank YOU!!! I have been unable to update AVG virus database last three days on WIN 2000 desktop with all WIN updates installed—get the General Error – Not enough free memory, write error…

By: MaUmAu

MaUmAu — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:45:46 +0000

This method work if the "Use DNS update" is OFF. (Tools>Advanced Settings>Update
But when I turn it ON again, the problem continues…

By: MaUmAu

MaUmAu — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:40:05 +0000

I excluded the 2 files with ".ctf" extension and AVG update worked again.
Folder: C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersDados de aplicativosavg8updatedownload
Good luck!

OBS: I'm brazilian and the names of my folders are portuguese.

By: McDonuts

McDonuts — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:42:16 +0000

The simplest way to fix the out of memory error (and other errors caused when updating), is go to Start, then Search, then All Files and Folders. Type in avg*.ctf, click on More Advanced Options and make sure Search System Folders and Search Hidden Files and Folders are checkmarked, then click Search.

It should come up with 2 files in the results. Delete those files and then try updating AVG again. There should be no errors now, until the update files get corrupted again (I don't know how to prevent that).

By: countrygal

countrygal — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:35:28 +0000

i just bought an hp with windows premium vista, spent 80 dollars on kaspersky internet protection, had problems with my tower took it back and got new one, so had to install my protection again, says it should run three computers, when I loaded it in wouldnt register, so went to avg 8.0 free addition, I hope I am protecting every thing, can anyone tell me if there is more protection I need?

By: Char6

Char6 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:42:41 +0000

rajiv has a good solution, i use manual update, after i download the update i rename the file i had and doing the manual update, but the problem is my Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware data base is still out dated, please help… T_T

By: fazi31

fazi31 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:22:51 +0000

I can not update my AVG8 for some time.
I get the message – general error – not enough free memory, write error.

I tryed the firewall hints – it did not solve the problem.
I can't find any help on thiese words.
What can I do?
The program is not save anymore.

I use Windows Vista Home Premium
AVG version 8.0.173
This is an update problem and maybe a firewall problem

By: Jepoi

Jepoi — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:36:55 +0000

How to disable the firewall of AVG8? I can’t find..I want to run the built in windows firewall. Thanks.