"John Brown" wrote in message
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"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 May 2008 14:50:28 +0100, John Brown wrote:

Yes, V8.
Yes just unchecked e-mail scanning....
You suggest reinstalling - why?...all I wish to know is if its best to
have
LinkScanner checked or unchecked if anyone has views?

I have installed AVG 8 on two computers. I used the "Custom" install, and
deselected email scanning during install; as Bruce recommends. I don't
have
any LinkScanner message on either installation. I'd recommend doing as
Bruce
suggests, and reinstall AVG8 without the email scanning module.
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Don't you have any mention of LinkScanner on this AVG page?:-
http://tinyurl.com/5k8y7r



I did a search to see what I could fond out about LinkScanner and if it
should turn off along with e-mail scanning. I could not find a definitive
answer, but apparently a lot of people don't want it running.

One post says there is no option /not/ to opt out of it when installing in
custom mode. Since there is that option for e-mail scanning, I still
recommend you try reinstalling it. We're talking minutes here.

Since you use the program, these search results will mean more to you than
me.

http://www.google.com/search?q=AVG8+...x=&startPage=1
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA

John Brown wrote:
snip
Are you using Version 8? I never played with it and it might differ some
with previous versions.

Did you reinstall in custom node as recommended, or just uncheck e-mail
scanning? If you didn't, I would reinstall. It only takes a few minutes.
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Yes, V8.
Yes just unchecked e-mail scanning....
You suggest reinstalling - why?...all I wish to know is if its best to
have
LinkScanner checked or unchecked if anyone has views?

See
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...5e2682242067fa
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 May 2008 22:24:00 +0100, John Brown wrote:

Don't you have any mention of LinkScanner on this AVG page?

I don't get any pop-up status message. I don't have the e-mail scanner
listed at all; the linkscanner is there, and listed as active.
========================
So...to recap... I have the e-mail scanner listed but ticked inactive and
the linkscanner listed and at the moment ticked as inactive...
....whereas your linkscanner is active...any views as to its usefulness or
otherwise of linkscanner?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message
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John Brown wrote:
snip
Are you using Version 8? I never played with it and it might differ some
with previous versions.

Did you reinstall in custom node as recommended, or just uncheck e-mail
scanning? If you didn't, I would reinstall. It only takes a few minutes.
--
Yes, V8.
Yes just unchecked e-mail scanning....
You suggest reinstalling - why?...all I wish to know is if its best to
have
LinkScanner checked or unchecked if anyone has views?

See
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...5e2682242067fa
===========
TVM for that and very useful...but ref:-
"I've seen several posts in the newsgroups and forums where LinkScanner's
caused browsing to slow to a crawl (and worse). YMMV.


If you've already got AVG Free v8.0 installed, want to keep using it, and
are encountering problems or find that it's slowing down your machine, try
the following: "

....I have no problems as LinkScanner isn't active at the moment on my pc.
However a friend who installed V8 at the same time as me and in the same
manner ie not the custom installation does have LinkScanner ticked as active
and has no apparent problems...no slowing down..etc. ....I've read the AVG
notes and it seems a good thing and so am considering its activation...just
trying to meet up with anyone who might confirm its usefulness' or
otherwise. Thanks

"John Brown" wrote in message
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"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 May 2008 22:24:00 +0100, John Brown wrote:

Don't you have any mention of LinkScanner on this AVG page?

I don't get any pop-up status message. I don't have the e-mail scanner
listed at all; the linkscanner is there, and listed as active.
========================
So...to recap... I have the e-mail scanner listed but ticked inactive and
the linkscanner listed and at the moment ticked as inactive...
...whereas your linkscanner is active...any views as to its usefulness or
otherwise of linkscanner?


I know I am beating a dead horse here, but if you uninstall AVG and
reinstall it in custom mode, you can uncheck e-mail scanning during the
install and AFAIK, the LinkScanner will still be operative and can still be
turned off if you wish.

I sent you a Google search that went into the plusses and the problems
LinkScanner was causing.

Since many of us don't even use AVG, perhaps you would be better off getting
the information right from the horse's mouth.

AVG Free Forum:
http://freeforum.avg.com/index.php
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA

"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sun, 1 Jun 2008 08:40:47 +0100, John Brown wrote:

"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 May 2008 22:24:00 +0100, John Brown wrote:

Don't you have any mention of LinkScanner on this AVG page?

I don't get any pop-up status message. I don't have the e-mail scanner
listed at all; the linkscanner is there, and listed as active.

So...to recap... I have the e-mail scanner listed but ticked inactive and
the linkscanner listed and at the moment ticked as inactive...
...whereas your linkscanner is active...any views as to its usefulness or
otherwise of linkscanner?

I have no clue about its utility, or problems. I use Avast AV on my
computer. That is a relative's computer, and I haven't heard her complain
about any problems.

BTW, when I installed Avast, I did it the same way as I installed AVG8:
Run
"Custom" install, and deslect email scanning. I do not run client side AV
email scanners. Too many problems. I do not use Symantec products (such as
Norton AV). Too many problems. I do not use McAfee products. Too many
problems.
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I have no clue about its utility, or problems

fair enough

That is a relative's computer, and I haven't heard her complain
about any problems.

As you didn't realise I expect she doesn't realise that she has LinkScanner
active..no problems but I wonder if you/she considers it useful?

I do not run client side AV
email scanners. Too many problems. I do not use Symantec products (such as
Norton AV). Too many problems. I do not use McAfee products. Too many
problems.

I am generally very pleased with AVG - no problems.

"John Brown" wrote in message
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"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sun, 1 Jun 2008 08:40:47 +0100, John Brown wrote:

"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 May 2008 22:24:00 +0100, John Brown wrote:

Don't you have any mention of LinkScanner on this AVG page?

I don't get any pop-up status message. I don't have the e-mail scanner
listed at all; the linkscanner is there, and listed as active.

So...to recap... I have the e-mail scanner listed but ticked inactive
and
the linkscanner listed and at the moment ticked as inactive...
...whereas your linkscanner is active...any views as to its usefulness
or
otherwise of linkscanner?

I have no clue about its utility, or problems. I use Avast AV on my
computer. That is a relative's computer, and I haven't heard her complain
about any problems.

BTW, when I installed Avast, I did it the same way as I installed AVG8:
Run
"Custom" install, and deslect email scanning. I do not run client side AV
email scanners. Too many problems. I do not use Symantec products (such
as
Norton AV). Too many problems. I do not use McAfee products. Too many
problems.
==============
I have no clue about its utility, or problems

fair enough

That is a relative's computer, and I haven't heard her complain
about any problems.

As you didn't realise I expect she doesn't realise that she has
LinkScanner active..no problems but I wonder if you/she considers it
useful?

I do not run client side AV
email scanners. Too many problems. I do not use Symantec products (such
as
Norton AV). Too many problems. I do not use McAfee products. Too many
problems.

I am generally very pleased with AVG - no problems.
============
Point your relative to:
http://www.grisoft.cz/filedir/doc/AV...ma_en_80_1.pdf
item 7.4

OK TVM
=========
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message
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John Brown wrote:
snip
Are you using Version 8? I never played with it and it might differ some
with previous versions.

Did you reinstall in custom node as recommended, or just uncheck e-mail
scanning? If you didn't, I would reinstall. It only takes a few minutes.
--
Yes, V8.
Yes just unchecked e-mail scanning....
You suggest reinstalling - why?...all I wish to know is if its best to
have
LinkScanner checked or unchecked if anyone has views?

See
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...5e2682242067fa
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
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"John Brown" wrote in message
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"N. Miller" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 May 2008 22:24:00 +0100, John Brown wrote:

Don't you have any mention of LinkScanner on this AVG page?

I don't get any pop-up status message. I don't have the e-mail scanner
listed at all; the linkscanner is there, and listed as active.
========================
So...to recap... I have the e-mail scanner listed but ticked inactive and
the linkscanner listed and at the moment ticked as inactive...
...whereas your linkscanner is active...any views as to its usefulness or
otherwise of linkscanner?


I know I am beating a dead horse here, but if you uninstall AVG and
reinstall it in custom mode, you can uncheck e-mail scanning during the
install and AFAIK, the LinkScanner will still be operative and can still
be turned off if you wish.

I sent you a Google search that went into the plusses and the problems
LinkScanner was causing.

Since many of us don't even use AVG, perhaps you would be better off
getting the information right from the horse's mouth.

AVG Free Forum:
http://freeforum.avg.com/index.php
====================================
Thanks Bruce...useful link...read all about it...happy now...just nipping
off to switch LinkScanner on...aaaaggghhhhhh!! :-)

I installed link scanner, than uninstalled and reinstalled AVG without it,
because when surfing the net, it was too slow, and used a lot of resources.

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: TVM
: ============
: "Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
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: No. You should never use e-mail scanning with OE regardless of the
: program. And with AVG, it is advisable to install it in Custom Mode
and
: opt out of e-mail scanning at that point. You may end up with a
: conflict with the Windows Security Center otherwise.
: --
: Bruce Hagen
: MS-MVP Outlook Express
: Imperial Beach, CA
:
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: "John Brown" wrote in message
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: Hi just installed AVG antivirus free software...should I set it to
: scan incoming e-mail messages or is this not necessary with OE?
: Thanks, John
: =====================
: Have now disabled the AVG e-mail scanning...
: ...however I notice there is another bit of AVG currently disabled on
my
: setup - called LinkScanner component. Would you know if that is correct
: and I should have this disabled?...the details say...Link Scanner works
: with Internet Explorer and consists of two features, AVG Active
: Surf-Shield and AVG Search-Shield...
: Thanks, John
: =================
:
:
:
: Are you using Version 8? I never played with it and it might differ some
: with previous versions.
:
: Did you reinstall in custom node as recommended, or just uncheck e-mail
: scanning? If you didn't, I would reinstall. It only takes a few minutes.
: --
: Bruce Hagen
: MS-MVP Outlook Express
: Imperial Beach, CA
: =============
: Yes, V8.
: Yes just unchecked e-mail scanning....
: You suggest reinstalling - why?...all I wish to know is if its best to
have
: LinkScanner checked or unchecked if anyone has views?
:
: