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05-Jul-2008, 06:16 AM #1
Solved: Prevalence Reporter
Since upgrading to AVG8 I keep getting this popup asking for access. Should I grant it or can there be problems? Thanks.
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05-Jul-2008, 03:07 PM #2
What is asking for access to what? The details makes all the difference. Please tell us the full message if you can.
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06-Jul-2008, 11:32 AM #3
Prevalence Reporter is part of AVG and your firewall is asking if it is OK. A description of what it does is here: http://www.webuser.co.uk/specials/262378.html
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06-Jul-2008, 05:53 PM #4
Thank you, Frank4d. Exactly what I wanted to know.
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^Indeed: thanks!
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