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Title: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: REDACTED on August 12, 2014, 11:41:37 AM




I found a bug on Avast Antivirus Free. When I download file more than 3 GB using Utorrent or Bit Torrent the torrent client would not responding continuesly each minute.  The problem only solved after I turn off the File System Sheild on Avast.

Thank

Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: Asyn on August 12, 2014, 12:24:46 PM
The problem only solved after I turn off the File System Sheild on Avast.
IMO, a bad idea..!! (You're unprotected without FSS)

- Which version of avast! Free..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??
Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: REDACTED on August 12, 2014, 01:07:02 PM


The problem only solved after I turn off the File System Sheild on Avast.
IMO, a bad idea..!! (You're unprotected without FSS)

- Which version of avast! Free..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??

I just turn off temporary and turn on again after finished download the file.

- The version is 2014.9.0.2021
- Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
- No other security software installed
- Nod 32

I have another PC with the same version of Avast but with Windows XP Professional 32 it also has the same problem.

Thank

Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: Asyn on August 12, 2014, 01:08:48 PM
I have another PC with the same version of Avast but with Windows XP Professional 32 it also has the same problem.
Best you submit a ticket: https://support.avast.com/Tickets/Submit
Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: REDACTED on August 12, 2014, 01:46:50 PM


I have another PC with the same version of Avast but with Windows XP Professional 32 it also has the same problem.
Best you submit a ticket: https://support.avast.com/Tickets/Submit

I have submitted the ticket.

Thank
Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: Asyn on August 12, 2014, 01:47:40 PM
You're welcome.
Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: bob3160 on August 12, 2014, 03:59:42 PM
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I just turn off temporary and turn on again after finished download the file.
It doesn't take very long to get infected. Anytime you turn off your protection, even for a short period,
you put your system at risk.
Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: Para-Noid on August 12, 2014, 04:03:14 PM
And torrent downloads are known for having malware included.
Torrent downloads are a bad idea. Even more so without the
file shield active. You are asking for nothing but trouble.
Title: Re: Avast Antivirus Free Bug
Post by: Eddy on August 12, 2014, 04:33:14 PM
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Torrent downloads are a bad idea.
It depend on what you download/from where. A good example for a save torrent download is the Opera browser if you start the download from their website. btw, Opera has a torrent client build in, no need for a separate one.  :D