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Other => General Topics => Topic started by: nursebeardave on June 28, 2006, 10:37:56 PM

Title: Avast update ?
Post by: nursebeardave on June 28, 2006, 10:37:56 PM

I switched  on the computer and found that Avast had for some reason had to be up-dated before my anti virus was switched on ? the last time this was ON   doe s any body know why this happened  my current registration runs on in Sept ?.

Title: Re: Avast update ?
Post by: DavidR on June 29, 2006, 12:33:54 AM

It isn't correct that avast needs to be updated before it is switched on, that wouldn't be possible for a fresh install as the VPS signatures are contained within the latest program setup. Once installed when you next connect avast will check for updates, it isn't a requirement.

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I switched  on the computer and found that Avast had for some reason had to be up-dated before my anti virus was switched on

What was the exact message ?

What is your firewall ?
Does it allow avast.setup internet access ?