And it's not working in the latest version of Google Chrome either. Will this be a common occurrence now that Firefox is coming out with new versions every 6 weeks? Don't see how the avast developers can keep up.
Hi tgell
I agree. I do not mean to go off topic, but below are some of my thoughts in regards to some solutions.
What you stated IS part of the problem. The entire update frenzy with Firefox and many others is taking its toll on
the ability for ANY security software to keep up with the changes. It is near impossible to keep up when every few weeks
is another 'required' update to firefox, etc. I stopped updating firefox after updating to V. 11. That is a personal choice, because
I see where it is going, and the updates appear to be mostly competition more than security related in many cases. You know,
they have to get their version numbers up there with the rest, etc. After working as a tech for 16 years, I see a complicated maze
of problems beginning between the never ending updates and the growing number of security software that simply cannot stay
current with this insane level of change. of course I understand *why* apps must be updated, but with the browsing community,
in my opinion, it is getting to be far beyond just security and into other matters that often leave me with the feel of something "else"
taking place.
I do not fault the security vendors for not being able to keep up. It is the biggest challenge, in addition to trying to release well
managed software while staying current with all the changes taking place within the browsing community and other internet related
apps. I remember the days when most problems could be handled via phone...those days are long gone, due to the complex nature
of conflicts. Vendors try to "do it all", yet they simply cannot keep up with the changing technologies, the constant demand for more
and more features, etc. Todays computer problems now involve far more than focusing on one main problem application. Now that one
main problem may conflict with 3, 4 or 5 other apps/configurations and it is near impossible to resolve without hours of brain draining
and still sometimes ending up with little to show for ones labor.
It is my constant advice to people...learn to use a reliable form of disk/partition imaging software, free or paid, as there are some great
offerings out there. I personally use Terabyte Unlimited, which is a paid solution for imaging with many useful tools...but there are also
many very reliable solutions that are free, such as Macrium Reflect free, Drive Image XML (although this one has no built in rescue CD, one can
be created using Winpe environment), Clonezilla, etc., and the built in imaging of Windows 7. Simply put, users need to get more familiar with tools of this nature, learn to back up often, so when a major problem occurs, they have the tools to fully revert their system back to an "image" to the time of the date of the image. One just needs to find what they can actually use, and most do not need full suites such as Acronis or even Terabyte although Terabyte Unlimited in my experience is the most stable, next would be the free Macrium. Just find one that can be utilized with minimal effort and backup often.
Windows "system restore" in my experience is unreliable and wrongly 'named', and rarely works when you really NEED it to. It only restores registry and some modified files...this is generally an inadequate solution for real problems. For that reason, I always suggest a good disk/partition imaging program that meets ones needs. The free ones I still use are Macrium and Drive image XML, with Macrium being my top choice for free imaging and ease of use. Bottom line is, image stable set ups...at least twice a week. It offers one the ability to UNDO problems quickly, without spending hours trying to fix every little conflict, etc. These tools are a labor saver, and in the tech world, this means being able to reach a reasonable turn around in repairs/error solutions, and with imaging and responsible backup procedures, one rarely if ever needs to come to the point of a complete system "reinstall". This IS the advantage of being able to fully roll back a system via an image.
It is the only way to avoid mind numbing hours of trying to undo and fix OS problems due to the constant changes and variables of modern computing. It appears to me, at some point, a line must be drawn as to blindly upgrading an application. Often it is best to wait until awhile after a new product is available,
and then when one decides to upgrade/update, take the time to image your system if it is stable BEFORE you make that change, because more often than not, there may be undesirable results to certain updates/upgrades, which of course includes the myriad of Windows updates that often leave users scratching their heads because of the effect on their otherwise stable systems. To me, it is getting out of hand, and very obvious few can keep up with the constant threats and never ending wave of "updates/upgrades" that often become a downgrade to system performance and stability.
Just my two cents worth of experience.
Have a good weekend everyone!
All my best!
Jim
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