avg update server

is the avg update server down? because i've been trying to update the last couple of days with no luck and even when i try to update manually from their website it won't do it.

 

I assuming you are using free version, if so try to reinstall AVG after uninstalling current AVG, may solve your problem.

 

it doesn't work

might as well change anti-virus program if this junk doesn't work properly

any suggestion?

 

Not sure why it ain't working for you. I just tried it on my EEE and G2S, updated both no issues. Are you using version 8?

 

yes, that is the version i am using

 

Any firewalls installed?

 

the server seems to be okay.

check the DNS servers in your connection settings, sometimes these get changed (by some infection) to 85.xxx.xxx.xxx, which is then preventing you from being able to download the updates. change it back to original values or dhcp and you should be able to update again, if the fake DNS is the reason of the troubles.

 

Its Malware that changes the DNS to 85.xxx.xxx.xxx Series of DNS server mate , so i would suggest you to run a MalwareBytes / SpyBot or whatever you seem to fit this should clean it also disable the System Restore option too..

FYI > Virus Name : Zlob.DNS

 

vinumsv, unfortunately there are tons of trojans causing this, known under tons of aliases... it seems to be "in" nowadays to cause such kind of troubles and block AV updates.

and, you have changed your avatar, nearly confused me, but only nearly

 

Yes I did change my Avatar :wink: and yea i know there are lots trojans which does but AFAIK this one is the responsible for change the DNS info to 85.xxx.xxx.xxx Series ips

 

btw where's this 86? the 85etc are usually some ukraine servers... i'm just curious about this malware geography