E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I've got a spare desktop I use mainly for storing bits and pieces on. The problem I've noticed lately is when I boot it up, and after signing in my windows password it's taking ages for the main desktop page to appear. I downloaded the newer update of AVG 2013 onto it and now it takes an eternity! Any clues folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsy2023 2,895 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I downloaded the newer update of AVG 2013 onto it and now it takes an eternity! There's your problem. Have you tried removing it and testing the speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Have you tried turning it off and then on again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael27161 80 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I downloaded the newer update of AVG 2013 onto it and now it takes an eternity! Any clues folks? There is your problem exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonby + 3,503 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Kick it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosworthchris 11 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 There's your problem. Have you tried removing it and testing the speed? +1 AVG is notoriously resource hungry. Either whip it off and swap it for the free Microsoft Security Essentials, or buy a copy of Kaspersky which is quite reasonable, or if your employer happens to use Sophos, you're entitled to use the unmanaged (small business) edition of it on your home computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_101 6 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 AVG is very heavy on the processes, like people have stated already. I would recommend something different, but not norton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael27161 80 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 AVG is very heavy on the processes, like people have stated already. I would recommend something different, but not norton. Or not McAfee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Or not McAfee Tried it once, never again! Anyway I've taken on board the comments and removed AVG for an alternative. Cheers folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I got rid of AVG for this very reason and now I use the free version of Avast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 I got rid of AVG for this very reason and now I use the free version of Avast. It worked perfectly with 2012, but soon as I did the 2013 AVG update it bogged it right down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gostling1546081327 9 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'd definitely get rid of AVG, too many ads after the last update anyway. I'm more than happy with Microsoft Security Essentials, I recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie 606 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Let us know if it improves when you change anti-virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] 51 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Download and run ccleaner. Might help if you clearyourregistry too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdUp 20 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Use Microsoft Security Essentials, it's the only AV you'll ever need. Very light on resource usage, while maintaining arguably the best protection available for the home user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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