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Title: Should I Update?
Post by: galaxyclass on June 28, 2004, 03:20:27 PM

Whenever a new version of Avast is released I always leave it a while before I update, so that I can avoid any problems that the Alwil team need to iron out unless the update is an urgent one then I would update immediately. What I want to know is if it's safe to update from 4.1.389 to 4.1.418, are there any problems currently affecting the newest version posted on the site?

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: Vlk on June 28, 2004, 04:17:18 PM

I'd say it's safe... :)

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: Lisandro on June 28, 2004, 04:34:18 PM

Everything fine for me... you can update (Win XP SP1+)  8)

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: techie101 on June 28, 2004, 04:47:37 PM

notdarkyet,

These are my comments.  I have placed the security of my computer and files into the capable hands of the Avast Team.  They have not let me down.

Each new version/ or build is designed to "improve" or "fix" a bug that existed in a previous version even if a user does not "see" it.

I stay current on each version and build by setting my Avast to auto update.

Trying to "outguess" whether a version/build is bug free is like trying to "outguess" the stock market!  It can't be done.

If a bug develops, be assured that the Avast team will take care of it as we on the forum do our part to get it working.

Good luck and welcome.

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: galaxyclass on June 29, 2004, 06:43:18 PM

Thanks for the replies and you have some good points Techie101. Don't think I'm criticising the Alwil team I am generally happy with Avast but know bugs can and do arise occasionaly when a new version is released, I will however take your advice into consideration for future updates.

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: Amerk_5 on June 29, 2004, 07:01:16 PM

Every update to avast has only made it a better program.

When I started using avast towards the beginning of v4.0 there were a few bugs with it on Win98SE. A couple of updates later those bugs were gone & I haven't seen any since.

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: bob3160 on June 30, 2004, 12:48:05 AM

notdarkyet
Listen to Techie101, and Technical. They are 2 of the smarter people on here.
Guess you'd also better listen to Vlk since he's one of the top honchos around here. ;D ;D

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: shgoh on June 30, 2004, 06:34:23 AM

yes relatively safe i suppose...we actually love to update as soon as it is released! ;D

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: RedSector on June 30, 2004, 06:36:51 AM

I think with  software like antiviruses, It is best to update whenever there is one available.

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: The Maxx on June 30, 2004, 09:18:32 AM

When it comes to AV's you should always update it.  Updates can fix problems the old version had, and if new one is buggy ALWIL will get it taken care of.  :)

Title: Re:Should I Update?
Post by: cousindave on July 01, 2004, 12:16:34 AM

4.1.412 gave me a little trouble,but the issue was fixed a couple days later in 4.1.418.