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   Review - AVG Anti-Virus Free

   2012 12.0.1872 (Nov 17, 2011)

   I have used AVG free for many years with no problems until I upgraded (fresh install) to W7 64bit. The software installs correctly & scans but crashes on updates. I have tried downloading the updates and I have tried the auto updates, neither one works and both crash the program. Each time I have allowed AVG to send an email home but to no avail they cannot seems to fix the problem thru many releases. What i always get is an unspecified error message asking if I would like to send diagnostic data to AVG for analysis.

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   Review - VLC (VideoLAN) for Windows

   1.1.8 (Mar 26, 2011)

   Version 1.1.6 is the last version that works with my HDHomerun network tuner.
   http://forum.videolan.org/ not accessable gives 403 forbidden thus no support provided at this time.

3. 
   Review - Adobe Reader for Windows

   10.0.0.1 (Nov 19, 2010)

   Would not allow me to save a PDF file to my hard drive while in Internet Explorer. Stated that my hard drive was full. Uninstalled version 10.0.0.1 and reinstalled version 9.4.0 and all was well. For me this version was a complete failure.

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   Review - DVDFab All-In-One

   8.0.0.2 (Aug 24, 2010)

   Unfortunately DVDFAB has turned into spyware. All versions starting with 7.0.9.0 make contact with your DNS and then transmits data back to DVDFAB. Zonealarm reports on launch up to 148 connection attempts by DVDFAB.exe even when “check for update” is unchecked in the general setup. Versions 7.0.8.2 and earlier launched in about 2 to 3 seconds, but the blocking of DVDFB.exe to the internet by ZoneAlarm delays the launching of the program for 92 seconds. This makes the program a real pain in the butt. CSR’s @ DVDFAB are no help as they will not answer direct questions about why DVDFAB is contacting the net and the only thing that multiple CSR’s recommend is uninstall and reinstall, thats all they know, which has null effect. This program has really gone to the dogs since they decided to spy on their customers.

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   Review - ZoneAlarm Free

   8.0.298.0 (Aug 5, 2009)

   Thought I would try 8.0.298.0. Everything installed ok with the several nag screens mentioned. I tested the software for three days. Each time I booted a nag screen appeared asking if I wanted to check for an upgrade. Heck this was the latest version! In the setup I had previously checked manual updates, this obliviously does not work.
   
   I decide this was too much nonsense each and every time I booted. I un-installed, rebooted and my machine froze each time upon reaching the desktop. I booted in safe mode and tried to restore but for some unknown the restore function was disabled. I loaded a previous saved ERUNT backup which also failed to boot.
   
   I finally booted from another drive and manually moved one of the earlier registry backups to the system\config file, renamed same and rebooted. All went well. I have not decided if I want to attempt this again. I don’t like being a Ginny Pig to test Zonealarms poorly written software. This machine was built new 16 months ago without any previous issues.