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I'm still running 7.xx (whatever sub-version it is) and I'm waiting to hear how 8.0 runs. Anyone had any issues? I'm hearing in other places that it sometimes slows the

**FlyBoeingJets** · May 22nd, 2008, 07:56 AM

I'm still running 7.xx (whatever sub-version it is) and I'm waiting to hear how 8.0 runs.

Anyone had any issues? I'm hearing in other places that it sometimes slows the computer way down. Most people seem to think it runs fine, just a few having process speed issues.

**Winsomemore** · May 22nd, 2008, 08:20 AM

Upgraded last night. Ran a virus scan (short) with no problems. Don't see the PC performance speed affected at all (fingers crossed).

**mudfisher** · May 22nd, 2008, 08:29 AM

I will be installing it today for a friend. I hope it all goes well.

ibleedkngs · May 22nd, 2008, 08:47 AM

Have had it for a while, and everything is good.

The e-mail scanner is a little tricky. If you have hotmail or yahoo mail it's a little confusing on how to set it up. I did a custom install and didn't bother with that add on.

Fooferah · May 22nd, 2008, 08:58 AM

Thanks for reminding me!

**Winsomemore** · May 22nd, 2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ibleedkngs

Have had it for a while, and everything is good.

The e-mail scanner is a little tricky. If you have hotmail or yahoo mail it's a little confusing on how to set it up. I did a custom install and didn't bother with that add on.

I sent an e-mail to myself last night (not using hotmail or yahoo) and got it back with the little AVG note at the bottom saying it was checked.

rbochan · May 23rd, 2008, 06:28 AM

If you're already also using AVG's anti-spyware, you really won't notice any sort of performance hit. AVG 8 includes the anti-spyware with it, unlike the previous versions.

UnderTheGUN · May 23rd, 2008, 12:19 PM

I have been running V8 for a couple of weeks now and see no problems at all.

**WingHater** · May 23rd, 2008, 01:54 PM

Same here

**BeerMan** · May 24th, 2008, 12:53 AM

ok, then what's up with the "no more automatic updates" or some **** like that?

BillZBubb · May 24th, 2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerMan

ok, then what's up with the "no more automatic updates" or some **** like that?

It's what they do when they bring out a new version. They no longer provide virus definitions to the old version. They also hope to confuse the upgrader enough that they pay for the new version instead of the user finding the free version.

Socrates · May 25th, 2008, 10:43 PM

I upgraded it and it really seems to bog both my XP and Vista machines down way more than 7 ever did.

**Bubbadel2** · May 25th, 2008, 10:52 PM

it bogs both my XP laptops....

**Winsomemore** · May 25th, 2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Socrates

I upgraded it and it really seems to bog both my XP and Vista machines down way more than 7 ever did.

My guess is that it's optimized for store bought computers (Dell, HP, Apple) and user-made units, along with the aformentioned AMD hardware, not.

**BeerMan** · June 1st, 2008, 11:53 AM

so I started by uninstalling 7.5, the installing 8.01. but it says I still have some a/v running and that it needs to be uninstalled first before continuing the 8.01 install.

I know that I could just forget about the warning and finish up with 8.01. I'd like more advice on what to do at this point. thanks.

**Joe Nathan** · June 1st, 2008, 12:20 PM

I heard they still have some problems with the 8.0, will stay with the 7 for now

ibleedkngs · June 1st, 2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerMan

so I started by uninstalling 7.5, the installing 8.01. but it says I still have some a/v running and that it needs to be uninstalled first before continuing the 8.01 install.

I know that I could just forget about the warning and finish up with 8.01. I'd like more advice on what to do at this point. thanks.

Restart your Computer after 7.5 is un-installed