AVG constant warning ref MB usage while using IE

[12tom]

My free AVG security keeps showing warning notices that i'm using too many MB while using IE - it recommends that i close IE and re-open. does this sound right, or is it some kind of nuisance that can be eliminated?

[Starbuck]

I've always steered clear of AVG, so have no knowledge of the menu's.

Seems a lot are disgruntled with it, take a look at the reviews:

http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/download-review/1957340/avg-anti-virus-free-2011-v1001191

[12tom]

Thanks once again for your replies to my Q's.

[kamrez224]

i am getting these messages with opera as well

[Plastic Nev]

Simple answer is to dump AVG and install a more user friendly antivirus

Personally I use Avast, but the Microsoft own "Security Essentials" is now extremely good as well as a few other free downloads.

 

Nev.

[patrick]

I also use Avast!

 

I have used Avira in the past also...

 

And personally I find Chrome much less 'heavy' than IE these days, so maybe switching browsers would help? (although I know some folks fiercely defend IE though!).

 

Just my take...

[martinlikecomputers]

I regularly use AVG and yes you get the message about the memory but you don't have to act on the message. It is only there to give you the advice of the message. What the message means is that the internet page is using a lot of memory and that close the program could increase performance

[etavares]

I'm not sure about IE, but Firefox is known for having memory leaks if you leave it open for a long time. The RAM usage climbs. It could be something similar. I used to use Avast, but haven't liked the last few updates so I use Microsoft Security Essentials now.

 

-etavares

[directlysubtle]

AVG free isn't much good and we usually removed it from customers computers. Avast free for home use is a great product if you know how to reconfigure the settings for maxium coverage. Even purchased products need settings reconfigured for good coverage, but why pay if you if you can it free?