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Comp crashes everytime I scan for viruses


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Hey guys. Well basically my computer crashes everytime i scan for viruses using AVG. What is the best solution to this problem?
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Uninstall AVG, then do a system sweep with CrapCleaner, et al, then use SpyBot S&D, then degrag, then reload AVG and rerun the service...any difference?
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yep, another one for security then
http://www.geekstogo..._Log-t2852.html
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Hmm strange. I cleaned my computer using AVG again, without using your advice (sorry) and it didnt crash. What does this mean? Thanks for your advice so far.
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how long have youve been using avg

it could a been couple of reasons

a bad install of avg

avg encountered a trojan it couldnt contain

you are able to run it if your confident everythings ok then you have nothing to worry

do a couple of trial runs and see if they hold out
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there are malwares out there that crash AVs for example here is a thread about gromozon
http://www.wildersse...ad.php?t=136452
,(sorry the thread gets clearer as one reads on) anyways, if any protection was 100% perfect securitry here would put their feet up and recommend it each time, but alas that is not the case so I really do suggest backing up ones AV with the link I gave you in my last post.
http://www.geekstogo..._Log-t2852.html
, it only means that your security has been breached
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Thanks everyone!! Im all good now :whistling:
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