so when you install AVG and have a trial in the trial runs out you could uninstall the software and install it again after removing every trace of AVG you can even go into the registry and remove every trace of AVG there as well when I was wondering what Trace of AVG is left on the computer because AVG always knows that it's been installed in the trial has expired. is this information in the master boot record
AVG trial ending where is the hash stored that keeps record of it being installed on my hard drive
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I was just wondering as a developer where these files are stored on the computer
This. Though I avoid AVG due to all its bloat.
what anti-virus program do you use and how is it better than mine
I run the premium version of MalwareBytes alongside Windows Defender (Windows 8.1). Don't need anything more than that.
WhoX
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If AVG is phoning home then your IP address may be ratting you out.
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It's not done by IP. There's a file or registry key installed when you install a trial that stays even if you uninstall the software and reinstall after the trial. It prevents you from continuously uninstalling and reinstalling to use software without paying for a license.
Avast Free with Malwarebyte free. Nothing else needed. I tried the pro version, it had some interesting addons but nothing necessary.
C4C
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I use BitDefender Free and Mircrosft Defender. I also run CCleaner and Malwarebytes once a month.