IT Queries: Computer problems answered

I’ve upgraded to the latest version of AVG Free and now I’m finding my computer is running slower. What should I do?

Like most anti virus programs AVG has a number of protections that can slow your computer.

One of the common problems with AVG is the “Link Scanner” function. This checks links in a web page before you click them and warns you if there’s a problem with the linked site. While this is a good idea, it slows web browsing.

To turn this off, open AVG by double clicking the AVG box on the taskbar near where the time is shown. When AVG opens, click Tools and Advanced Options.

In the Advanced Options screen, there are list of settings on the left hand side. Click Link Scanner and take the ticks off the three boxes; Enable AVG Search Shield, Enable AVG Surf Shield and Enable reporting threats to AVG.

Click apply.

To help speed the machine you may also want to change the automatic scan settings. To do this, go down the settings list to Schedules, expand the list by clicking the “+” box and select Scheduled Scans.

On the right hand side of the screen, take the tick off Enable This Task.

Click Apply and reboot your computer.

You should note that because AVG will now not be protecting your web surfing then you should practice safe browsing.

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