[Simply Computers] Re: AVG Toolbar

 

Thanks to all for answering my question so quickly.

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <snavenala@...> wrote:
>
> The screenshots in Vincent's link show how to disable the toolbar, which is the quickest method to
> get rid of it.
>
> But if you want to uninstall it completely, one method is to download a new version of AVG Free and
> reinstall the program. Then choose Repair install. There's an extra advantage to this. If you just
> want a straightforward, good antivirus program without all the bells and whistles like the Security
> toolbar, AVG Search, AVG Surf and all those green flags related to the Link Scanner checking each
> website etc., you can remove the relevant checkmarks for these optional components during the new
> repair installation.
>
> That's why I never choose the standard installation if I'm installing AVG Free for the first time on
> a computer. If you select Custom install instead of the default, you can choose exactly which
> features you want. Otherwise you get the lot.
>
> But if you feel safer with these extras, that's fine too. It's just personal preference.
> http://free.avg.com/nl-en/download-free-antivirus
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "vincentwinterling" <vwinterling@...>
> To: <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 11:45 AM
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: AVG Toolbar
>
>
> > See the directions here:
> >
> > http://askabouttech.com/remove-avg-toolbar/
> >
> > --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "wbdace" <wbdace@> wrote:
> >>
> >> Recently installed AVG anti-virus, and it works well as far as I
> >> can tell. My problem is the AVG toolbar which I would like to
> >> delete, since it does not serve any purpose that I need, but I
> >> can't figue out how. Does someone know?
> >> TIA
> >>
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