"G.M." <bitbucket@cox.net> wrote in message
news:Xns9B69B5D4B43A0ambassadorkosh@207.46.248.16. ..

> "Harry" <harry@hotmail.com> wrote in
> news:7D6C1E72-7346-4B33-98EA-B278A82130DD@microsoft.com:
>

>> I recently installed the paid version of AVG 8.0 Although the program
>> works well, I have noticed that my start up time has increased from 1
>> minute to 4 minutes.
>> Does anybody have a similar experience or a solution?
>>

>
> Uninstall then reinstall using the "custom" option and uncheck the "link
> scanner" (you don't need it). That module has been a royal pain in the
> @ss
> since it appeared and will most definitely cause slow startups.
>
> --
> C:\DOS
> C:\DOS\RUN
> ..\RUN\DOS\RUN

Thx for the tip, it makes quite a difference indeed.
Harry (Netherlands)