April 13, 2008

Update anti virus without Internet


I got lots of questions regarding "Update anti virus software without having Internet". So many people asked me on this point. Finally, I found a solution which works with AVG anti virus.

Mostly people work with Internet equipped computer system at office and they also have computer at home too. Some of them don't have Internet connection at home and some of them don't want to cross download/upload limit of their tariff plan of Internet connection at home. That is why they want to update anti virus at office and want to update anti virus at home without using Internet. I am going to describe how it is possible with AVG anti virus software. It is little tricky but not so hard. So, are you ready?!!!

First, you have to remember that you must install AVG anti virus with same .exe file at office and home. Please update AVG anti virus software on your office computer system with latest signature available.

STEP(1)
Now, go to 'C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG7' and select entire files except 'avgse.dll' file then copy all files from your office computer system which you updated(see following scree shot). Create a new folder on removable storage media(Pen Drive, CDs, etc) and paste all files (excluding 'avgse.dll').


STEP(2)
Start your home computer and wait to load all services. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and call Windows Task Manager. Go to Process tab of Task Manager and Kill/End following AVG services(see screen shot).
  • avgcc.exe
  • avgemc.exe
  • avgupsvc.exe
  • avgamsvr.exe
Now insert your removable storage media and open that folder where you pasted latest signature of AVG from office computer system. Copy entire files with latest signature from your removable storage media. Paste all those copied files in to 'C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG7' which will be updated your AVG at home computer without having Internet connection. Please Restart your computer. I am sure it works!!!


Disclaimer: Please use this trick at your own risk only.

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