I think I've been hacked....

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  1. fatbaldguy

    fatbaldguy In Flower

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    I can't seem to turn on my anti virus program AVG. I'm something of a Luddite and don't really know alot about this stuff. Any suggestions?

    I've gone to control panel and etc., to try this. No luck so far.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Have you tried uninstalling the version you have? If not then I'd give it a go. Once you've uninstalled the one on your computer you should be able to install it again from scratch.
     
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    fatbaldguy In Flower

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    As some of my 'English' friends would say, Bloody Brill! Prompted me to reinstall AVG and voila, back up and running.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm glad you have AVG on your computer again. Fingers crossed you'll have no further trouble now.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Glad it was that simple FBG. That happened to me and it was a nasty virus...had to take my computer in and have it cleaned professionally. It was a royal pain in the butt, but all is well now. Now I run Malwarebytes as well as ESET ... you can't be too careful!
     

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