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Solve : how to utilize AVG update '.bin' files?? |
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Answer» I subscribed to "[emailprotected]" to recieve update files via e-mail and they come in .bin form. I have not worked with these type of files before and don't know what section to download them to nor how to open them ect. Important notice for AVG Free UsersPaid version. A paid version key code is required in order to be elgible for this AVG update service mail ist. I hope I'm not violating any license agreement by posting the contents of the message on this open forum, if so I certainly did so out of ignorance and will be happy for the text to be deleted or modified. Try this. Make sure your computer date and time are correct (AVG needs to know) Launch the AVG Control Center, select the Update Manager button, then press the "properties" button at the bottom of the window UNcheck the option "do not ask for update source", and click "apply" Click the Update button at the bottom of the window and find the folder you put .bin file Click OK and AVG will update (unless it's already up to date) I could not find a way to follow your directions in my AVG8 interface, so I went to my sisters computer, which is still running AVG 7.5 free version, and your directions work fine. But: You did give me enough information to figure out how it's done in my version of AVG 8 {version 8.0.93}. --This is how I did it: 1- create a file in My Documents. {I named my file "AVG 8 Update .bin fles"} 2- download the file in the e-mail labled "Update file for all Virus Database versions" to the location created in "My Documents" 3- open AVG "User Interface". {"AVG Overview" screen is displayed} 4- click on "Tools" then select "Update from Directory" in the drop down menu. Then select the file location in the file selection box displayed on the screen {"My Documents/AVG 8 Update .bin files" in my case}. 5- The update progress screen will display then "Update Finished Sucessfully" {in my case a subtitle displayed "New Update Files Not Found" since I already have then latest file downloaded via "Automatic Updates" set to updae every 4 hours. That being said, {" I already have then latest file downloaded via "Automatic Updates" set to updae every 4 hours."}, I see no advantage of this portion of the update service in my case. I was hoping the service would give more information about the latest threats such as possible sites that the threats can be contracted from, what e-mail message "subject ect." cantain threats, and possibly some tips for file names to enter in the "Do Not Alow" box in firewall advanced settings. I guess I just miss-understood the purpose of the update service. The webpage says, "Subscribe or unsubscribe for a free email service, providing you with information concerning the availability of new updates, current virus outbreaks, and other important news concerning AVG products. On average, AVG Update Bulletin is sent twice a week. In case of virus outbreaks it is sent more frequently." Where is the "other important news concerning AVG products"? Thanks for your help evilfantasy ! Glad you worked it out. Install SpywareBlaster and SITE Advisor if you don't already have them. SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for these ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox. * Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware To install Site Advisor, just download the Plug-in for Internet Explorer or the Plug-in for FireFox Here are some links that will have some of the information you are looking for. http://free.grisoft.com/ww.top-threats http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pest/browse.aspx?cat=adware http://www.bitdefender.com/syndicate/rtvr/main.html# Learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this article by Tony Klien: So how did I get infected in the first place? Thanks for the excellent links. I've had limited time to explore everything but I have installed SpywareBlaster and I have a question about it in a minute. 1ST I'll update you on what I have done. Tony Kleins page suggested using Firefox browser due to better security features, faster ect. so I downloaded and installed it and have it set as my default and I locked down ActiveX in Internet Explorer per instructions. I installed Site Advisor for both IE and Firefox, installed Lavasoft's Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D. I already have Malwarebytes {paid version} and Secunia PSI installed as you suggested in a previous topic you helped me with. Current scans with AVG8, Malwarebytes, Spybot and Ad-Aware all show my computer to be infection free. So far a concern I see is in SpywareBlasters block list in the IE catagory. There are several items that do not have a check in the box and the names are in red letters. They are all listed as type = active x. Some of the names are as follows: MoneyTree (2) VX2 Variant Spyblast install control Spyblast iinstall control (2) SearchWWW ClientMan Variant Alexa Variant CoolWebSearch Variant 00110011-4B0B-44D5-ect. CoolWebSearch Variant 17DA0C9E-4AZ7---------- IEPlugin {8} Rank.com Hijacker CoolWebSearch / Gonnasearch Variant There are more I can post if you need them. My question is, should I check all these items and click on the box "Protect Against Checked Items" or are they active x controls that my software needs to function correctly? BTW My computer passed all security test except it failed the test in the "javascript, cookies and third party cookie" sections of http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/ which I linked to from Tony Klien's page. Thanks again with your help so far. I imagine I might have some more questions after I learn more about all the cool tools you linked me too. SpywareBlasters blocks bad activex objects. To use it select Download latest protection updates. Then choose Enable all protection. [recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]That did it. SORRY, I missed clicking the 'Enable all protection' button. SpywareBlaster is now working fine and with paid version so it updates automatically. Thanks again!!!No problem, glad you got it going! |
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