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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: Vlk on March 09, 2010, 01:49:13 PM
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Hi,
it's my pleasure to announce the general availability of a new avast 5 program update. The build number is 5.0.462.
Here's an (incomplete) change log:
- important fixes related to the installation of the firewall under 64-bit Windows
- fixed a potential memory leak in the firewall
- Vista/W7: solved a compatibility problem with System Restore
- added access keys – the program can be easily now controlled via keyboard
- solved a problem with the “I only connect to the Internet using a dial up modem” update setting
- fixed multiple issues in the sandbox (plus a few performance improvements)
- this new version is now able to communicate with avast! WHS Edition
- fixed a bug related to the inserting of license files into the program
- fixed a problem in the Outlook plugin related to inserting of notes into HTML emails
- solved a compatibility problem with SmithMicro Poser 8 and similar applications
- improvements in the submission system
- improvements in the Free AV registration system
- better handling of errors in case of real-time shield actions
- improved compatibility with Apple BootCamp
- improved default firewall rules
- low priority scans now use much less CPU (but run accordingly longer)
- components of the avast setup/update process are now digitally signed
- minor improvements in the GUI
- new language packs: Greek, Slovak and Ukrainian. This makes the current number of supported languages 19.
Thanks
Vlk
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HTTP error (301)
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no problem to upgrade here directly from avastui, but the file offered for a full install is still 418 (redirected from avast on CNet)
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HTTP error (301)
I have the same problem when I try to update.
Edit: When updating from 5.0.460
WinXP SP3.
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when tryng to update from 5.0.460 it gives me an error : HTTP error (301)
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I guess I was lucky ;D
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Me too! ???
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My package is broken too, trying to update from 460. Can't update the virus definitions either. Pro version. Server overload or ???
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My package is broken going from version 460 to 462. Will not download!
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No problems updating here, but I may have been coming for the version prior to 460.
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Did someone say 'package broken'?
Is there an English/multi non-CNet download?
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I'm still using Avast 5.0.418, and have Avast set to ask when program updates are available. Avast does know that there is a program update available as there is a button to update the program on the Summary page. I'm waiting to see if the notification alert popup window shows. If for some reason the popup is missed, will it reoccur and at what intervals?
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my version 460 pro knows there are virus and program updates available; it just won't download them with the package broken.
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No problem to upgrade from .460 to .462 directly from avast, no problems.
Windows 7 Pro x64
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this version correct problem with Windows 7 and utorrent ?
after 1-2days Windows can't respond... impossible to open file, launch software, shutdown windows...
I think problem appear after few hours, windows update can't download update!!
problem present in previous beta, with only files shield installed.
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If you're getting the Broken Package message when updating from the beta (5.0.460), chances are you tried at the moment the beta servers were being updated.
You can download the full 5.0.462 installer and it will allow you to update.
Free AV: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_free.exe
Pro AV: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_pro.exe
IS: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_ais.exe
Thanks
Vlk
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Just updated from Avast update...no probs so far...
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Vlk, package still broken here. Can't download new definitions either with 460. Downloading 462.
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:o ooops this is first time to me, package broken, i always use directly update the program from user interface and now its package broken, i try download from Cnet maybe will work.
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No problems updating here, thanks, good work.
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Thnx guys :D
Upgraded from the Avast! UI from version .460 to version .462 , rebooted and everything seems to be fine :)
Greetz, Red.
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Hi :)
Updated Via.. (a) .. Avast 5 Free - Taskbar Icon :D
5.0.418 - to - 5.0.462
Everything Seems Fine 8)
One Question... Do we need to run another Full Scan to populate the cache thingy again? :-\
Hally
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One Question...[/b] Do we need to run another Full Scan to populate the cache thingy again? :-\
No, not at all.. ;)
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Thanks Vlk ;)
Hally
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No problem at all!!!!
:)
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Program Update from UI in 5.0.418 appears to have completed with success as it has displayed the avast! needs to restart your computer, which I'm just about to do.
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working lean and mean ;D
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no problems to update here.
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Getting Package is Broken for both updates - Defs. and Programme.
During the attempts the d/l 'speed' is no higher than 3kB/s, so nothing useful can have been transferred.
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I wasn't able to do a program update this time. Received package is broken message as others have. The link Vlk provided, however worked well.
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No Problems. Running smoothly 8)
Edited:
Is the compatibility issue with Malwarebytes fixed?
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will it resolved updating issues? 5.418 is not updating automatically, im on dial up connection
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Downloaded 462 from vlk site and successful. Internet Explorer runs normal but will not run virtual! Running IE 8, Vista
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Downloaded 462 from vlk site and successful. Internet Explorer runs normal but will not run virtual! Running IE 8, Vista
IE8 runs fine in sandbox here, you should start a new thread if your problem persists.
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I'm still using Avast 5.0.418, and have Avast set to ask when program updates are available. Avast does know that there is a program update available as there is a button to update the program on the Summary page. I'm waiting to see if the notification alert popup window shows. If for some reason the popup is missed, will it reoccur and at what intervals?
Hi GJ,
It's approximately seven days from the date of official release and after that, the notice comes up each time you boot your computer. (Assuming, "Ask when update is available" is checked.) I think I am going to wait for the pop-up notice barring something unusual happening because what I have now 5.0.418 is working well.
Jack
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Awesome update, no problem so far. :)
Update notification show up on 2 vista laptop.
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Updated without problems..... tks...rm
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When an update is available, I have Avast! set to ask. I just found out there was an update to .462 while surfing at Wilder's Security forum. Is there a bug in the notification setup? This is the second update I've done since I installed v5, and didn't get notified. Do I have to check the forum more often? :)
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Update notifications are usually cycled over 7 days to balance server load and this .462 build has only been released today, so it isn't unusual that you won't have been notified yet.
Given that avast 5.0 has only been out just over a month, they are actually still cycling through over 100 million users to update from 4.8 to 5.0. So that to might also have an impact on the usual 7 day cycle for update notification.
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Updated from .418 without any problems on two XP SP3 machines.
Very good work avast team! :)
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Mr. Lucky - yet again no problems - win 7 64 bit ;D
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Updated since version .418 without any problems :)
Windows XP SP 3
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My update went smooth as butter here...and that's smooth... :o 8)
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Yep my update also went just fine and dandy with windows 7 build
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Got the "ask" popup notification right after first coming online today, shortly after noon Eastern time, and the update went just fine.
Slightly off-topic, and strictly out of curiosity ... anyone know if the order in which that notification goes out to users, on that 7-day server-cycle thing, is newly randomized with each new upgrade, or is it more or less constant? I seem to consistently get the notification quite early after a new version's release.
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1. the cycle is now set to 12 hours as opposed to 7 days (it's controlled by the servers and can be changed at any time). So no later than 12 hours after the update is released (i.e. in ~4 hours from now), everyone should get at least one popup.
2. the order is machine-fixed (not random-generated for each update).
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Thanks, Vlk. So that means everyone's getting them faster now, not that I've got some kind of "in". ;)
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I'm happy to report that the right click on the task bar tab for the avast UI now gives the usual context menu option/s to Close.
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1. the cycle is now set to 12 hours as opposed to 7 days (it's controlled by the servers and can be changed at any time). So no later than 12 hours after the update is released (i.e. in ~4 hours from now), everyone should get at least one popup.
2. the order is machine-fixed (not random-generated for each update).
That is good news, though have the 100 million users moved from 4.8 yet, presumably not (or the servers would be under heavy load) ?
Or is this 12 hour update cycle for current 5.0 users ?
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Update notifications are usually cycled over 7 days to balance server load and this .462 build has only been released today, so it isn't unusual that you won't have been notified yet.
Given that avast 5.0 has only been out just over a month, they are actually still cycling through over 100 million users to update from 4.8 to 5.0. So that to might also have an impact on the usual 7 day cycle for update notification.
Thanks for the response. I understand the 12 hour notification thanks to you. I have to ask then, if I haven't gotten the update notification, how is it that the update is there when I click Program update? :)
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Yes it was previously 7 days but as Vlk said there is now a process which can vary that cycle duration
The fact you haven't been notified doesn't mean there is no update, just that 'you haven't yet been notified.' The update cycling process is effectively the 'notification' since Program Updates are set to Ask once you are in the current cycle of an update being available.
There has never been anything to block a manual program update attempt. With exception to those on 4.8 if they checked there would be no update path through the UI to 5.0, so if they did a manual check they would find the 4.8 version they have is the latest 4.8 version.
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Yes it was previously 7 days but as Vlk said there is now a process which can vary that cycle duration
The fact you haven't been notified doesn't mean there is no update, just that 'you haven't yet been notified.' The update cycling process is effectively the 'notification' since Program Updates are set to Ask once you are in the current cycle of an update being available.
There has never been anything to block a manual program update attempt. With exception to those on 4.8 if they checked there would be no update path through the UI to 5.0, so if they did a manual check they would find the 4.8 version they have is the latest 4.8 version.
Thanks for the heads up. The update was flawless by the way. (again)
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Got asked for update my avast! Updated from 418 > 462 = Great and no slow at all. ;D
Good job ALWIL. I thought you wont success but still you did !!! We need to make you a light. ;)
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Updated to 5.0.462 today and my internet speed has dropped again :-\ I posted a question back in Sept last year asking if Avast and MSE were working together and received this response
Have a read:
Greetings from Redmond
http://blog.avast.com/2009/08/28/greetings-from-redmond
My question now is why when I only have MSE installed my d/l speed is 50mb, but when I have .462 installed my speed drops to 34mb ? Is the liason between Redmond and Avast still working ? My ISP is Virgin and I have the 50mb cable
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Thanks for fixing Update Parameters. Nice work! :)
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Couldn't wait.. updated from 418 to 462 using the Avast app. No problems (so far), net speed
the same (10+mb), ping 23ms. Great job Alwil.. keep up the quality work.
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Updated to 5.0.462 today and my internet speed has dropped again :-\ I posted a question back in Sept last year asking if Avast and MSE were working together and received this response
Have a read:
Greetings from Redmond
http://blog.avast.com/2009/08/28/greetings-from-redmond
My question now is why when I only have MSE installed my d/l speed is 50mb, but when I have .462 installed my speed drops to 34mb ? Is the liason between Redmond and Avast still working ? My ISP is Virgin and I have the 50mb cable
Seems that I asked an awkward question again and am being ignored. My conclusion is that the MSE developers have moved on and left Avast to muddle on by themselves
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1. the cycle is now set to 12 hours as opposed to 7 days (it's controlled by the servers and can be changed at any time). So no later than 12 hours after the update is released (i.e. in ~4 hours from now), everyone should get at least one popup.
2. the order is machine-fixed (not random-generated for each update).
My Avast 5.0.418 was aware of the update this morning, as shown on the Summary page. I had to go away so I turned the machine off. When I arrived home and started the machine, I got the popup notification with the update button. From one of your previous posts in another thread about being able to update logged in as a limited Windows user, I clicked on the update. All went well, and Avast asked for restart of windows. Very clean setup, indeed.
Congratulations to the programmers and the rest of the Avast team.
Vlk, congratulations on you new son. Big responsibility with tons of satisfaction watching him grow. 8)
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Just updated from 454 on both machines, no problem. 8)
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Updated to 5.0.462 today and my internet speed has dropped again :-\ I posted a question back in Sept last year asking if Avast and MSE were working together and received this response
Have a read:
Greetings from Redmond
http://blog.avast.com/2009/08/28/greetings-from-redmond
My question now is why when I only have MSE installed my d/l speed is 50mb, but when I have .462 installed my speed drops to 34mb ? Is the liason between Redmond and Avast still working ? My ISP is Virgin and I have the 50mb cable
Seems that I asked an awkward question again and am being ignored. My conclusion is that the MSE developers have moved on and left Avast to muddle on by themselves
at 50mb - all the quicker the virus bite you (50Mbps I presume)
I dont think yr problem is with MSE and avast, but rather wit something else and avast.
Do you have any other antivirus other than MSE (anti-malware) and avast on yr computer?
what is yr firewall?
There may now be conflicts wit MSE and avast but there has been no reports as far as I know. Can you run avast witout MSE and see what gives? You may have genuine conflict wit avast and something else on yr computer.
and on other hand, MSE is just too lightweight to run that by itself.
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The cycle is now set to 12 hours as opposed to 7 days
Many thanks. This makes the update process even more reliable.
Updated to 462 without problems by GUI.
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You can download the full 5.0.462 installer and it will allow you to update.
Vlk, won't you release the beta or RC through the *beta.exe update anymore?
It allowed incremental updates and also returns to the official stream automatically. It was a very smart and convenient method...
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Using the Free Version and Updated Program from "Maintenance" to v 5.0.462 from v 5.0.418 with no problems.
I did do 2 re-starts as avast failed to show in the task bar after the first reboot. Could of been due to my Online Armor not recognizing the later version after upgrading. All seems well now with new permissions to the firewall.
Thanks to the team for doing an outstanding job.
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No problems here after update that I could see,
But does the text look a little smaller in the GUI compared to previous versions of Avast 5 to you guys? What has changed with the GUI?
Jack
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The cycle is now set to 12 hours as opposed to 7 days
Many thanks. This makes the update process even more reliable.
Updated to 462 without problems by GUI.
Is that new 12 hour cycle only for Avast 5.0.462 and above? Or for all previous Avast versions, including 4.8?
I really like the earlier notifications! This will help users keep Avast as current as possible.
Jack
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bug: if you delete a network in the firewall expert settings. its GONE. it will not ask you next time you log onto that same account. tried on 4 different machines and its the same way im talking about in the firewall expert settings the auto network selections. i had to delete one due to replacing a router and i used the same name for the new network. i had a issue with the new router so i went back to the old one but it does not ask any longer now for the old network and it is no longer on the list either so i have to now manually make sure its selected. and YES i uninstalled with the uninstall tool and fully reinstalled and its the same way.
also still the bug with the firewall not remembering deleted programs. once you remove a program it no longer will add it again the next time it tries to connect it just lets it right through not cool imo..
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Updated to 462 without problems :)
works well on Windows 7.
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Hi,
upgraded .462 smoothly.running fine.
No problem at all.
Thanks.
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This new version does not communicate with avast! WHS Edition everytime one machine still greyed out of three.
So its not fixed fully and bug still exists >:(
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finally im updated 0.462 after 7x attempt
cyber traffic drive me down to 2.1 kb/sec ;D
thankz!!!!
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I've been watching the forum for about a month (maybe two months) and decided today to go ahead and upgrade to avast 5.0.462 from vers 4.8. Glad to report that it went fine. I just 'double clicked' on the downloaded application for 5.0.462 and it stopped ver 4.8 from running and installed. I did however have to be reboot twice for all of my icons to show up on my system tray... and for a manual update of virus definitions and engine to work. After a second reboot of system, all seems normal. After first reboot, the speaker icon was missing and manual update didn't work.
Also, looks like program registration continued from earlier version. I tested my DSL (lite) speed and it seems normal.
Way to go Alwil team!! Thanks for your service.
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Getting Package is Broken for both updates - Defs. and Programme.
During the attempts the d/l 'speed' is no higher than 3kB/s, so nothing useful can have been transferred.
OK, tried again via Update and it worked perfectly. Running smoothly and no problems so far.
Thank you.
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Hm, AVAST is not automatically upgrading and show me not a POPUP above a new version, although I have the preferences so. (German Version).
I think, it is a bug.
Oh, and my english is terrible! SORRY GUYS!
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Hm, AVAST is not automatically upgrading and show me not a POPUP above a new version, although I have the preferences so. (German Version).
I think, it is a bug.
Oh, and my english is terrible! SORRY GUYS!
Same here, i realized because i am a fan of filehippo on facebook, i used the spanish version
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Just installed the New Version 5.0.462.on my new laptop, Windows 7 Premium with no apparent problems. I was using MSE but shut it down. Does anyone know if they will play togeather or should I leave MSE shut down?
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Updated two XP pro SP3 without problems - both set to automatically program update. The laptop had not been turned on for 2-3 days, so when it turned on and I invoked the GUI, I was alerted to a new update available. It did not automatically update; however, I may not have given the machine enough time to catch up with the definitions update before I forced an update, which proceeded normally.
However, I have a question - the second machine is on most of the time but only gets occasional usage. In other words, Avast may have notified of an update, but we were not sitting there when it occurred. It did update automatically, but until I invoked the GUI (two days later) I would not have known to reboot. My question is: what are the consequences, if any, of not rebooting immediately after updating? Is the latest version ineffective in some way? Is virus protection compromised in any way?
It would seem to me that somehow the need to reboot should be eliminated, thus making the automatic update transparent to the user - and truly automatic. Naturally, I don't know the technical complications involved; however, it seems AVG never requires a reboot and automatic updates take place without user intervention and are completely automatic.
I do believe Avast has truly good product here and I recommend it to friends. I'm just trying to make it a bit better.
Thanks, Avast team
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The previous version stays on until you reboot.
I.e. the update technically takes place during the next reboot.
The protection is not interrupted in any way though.
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Updated yesterday, package was broken _ downloaded from vlk's link, update went fine from 454 to 462, flawless ... thx
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I had no problem to upgrade here directly from Avast UI.
Good Job as always, Thanks
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The previous version stays on until you reboot.
I.e. the update technically takes place during the next reboot.
The protection is not interrupted in any way though.
Currently, my version is 5.0.418. When I try to update the program, it acts as if it's downloading and then it says I'm already at 5.0.462. When I go back to the Update screen, it says my current version is 5.0.418 and that a new version of the program is available.
I've rebooted and nothing has helped.
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Have you tried cold boot. Turn computer off. Leave. Turn computer back on.
Just a thought.
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Hi guys,
My avast still lists it's free home version as 4.8.1368, I have automatic updates on both programs and definitions. Will I get version 5 from automatic updates or will I need a fresh install, would you recommend that I do the update or stay with 4.8 first?
Thank you for your assistance!
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Will I get version 5 from automatic updates or will I need a fresh install, would you recommend that I do the update or stay with 4.8 first?
The installer of version 5 needs to uninstall the 4 and boot before.
I can't see a reason to stay with 4.8 (unless you're using Windows 98).
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Good morning,
This is a followup to gubat's previous post. Like him, my 'About Avast' still shows the version as 4.8.1368.
I have tried updating but Avast says I have the most recent program.
Any idea when and how I will be notified I can update to the new version 5?
Thanks and regards,
2harts4ever
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@ 2harts4ever
See New build of avast (5.0.462) now officially released:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=56770.msg478803#msg478803
You have to download which version you want as Free AV: or Pro AV: or IS:
Note: You need a license for Pro or IS.
You have to un-install avast! v4.8 first before updating to avast V5.
Please read:
How to uninstall our software using aswClear.exe:
http://www.avast.com/en-ca/uninstall-utility
If you have problems installing avast V5 then get aswClear.exe then boot into Safe Mode by tapping F8 at boot up then run aswClear.exe then install avast! V5.
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stop for 10 minute not work; after 5 hours!!! no AV! it's very dangerous!
and AVAST block system after few hours, if you use with utorrent (it's not p2p shield, it's same with only files shield)
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Hi YoKenny,
I appreciate the information.
By the sounds of the last poster (baudav) not everyone is a 'happy camper' with the new version.
Thanks and regards,
2harts4ever
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Hi 2harts4ever :)
I've been using Avast 5 for about 3 weeks now - & - Really Love It! 8)
Don't Be Scared! ;)
1) Uninstall - Avast 4.8
2) Run the Avast Uninstall Utility From Safe Mode
3) Install - Avast 5
Hally
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Hi Hally, YoKenny and all,
Uninstalled 4.8 free ... ran 'aswClear.exe' in safe mode, installed version 5 and everything is up and running to the best of my knowledge! :)
I think I am going to like this new version and the way it is presented. I have another question about the new version but I will post in separately from this thread.
Thanks and regards,
2harts4ever
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I don't like this version either the same errors (itunes and ovia nokia suite freezes) are still there, the tec support guys doesn't reply my enquiries im starting to believe that avast sucks.
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Avast 5 block Windows update after few day without reboot !
I Can view that more update is available, but can't see detail, list is empty; OR can't download update, windows update not respond and after 10minutes display error.. It's not internet problem, or windows problem, with same connection can update other computer..
And now without AVAST, it's work perfectly, after 15 days without AVAST none problem.
Utorrent can see the problem more quickly, but even in normal use AVAST (4.6 or 5) blocks the system after several days.
Attention to those wishing to avast on a Web server!
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FYI, I had a Microsoft update this morning with no problem. The only thing I notice is that you haven't booted up in 3 days, and I shut down every night.
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I had the windows update notification two days ago and the download worked fine, so no blocking here either.
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Perhaps Im missing something...
I'm on Avast 4.8 Pro
I never got any alert for the v5 build yet (through my auto update feature). When I went to do an update through the engine (via system tray) It said everything was up to date, no information about an upgrade to v5.
Is this something that is done separately?
My license will expire on april 5, is it possible that is why I am not allowed to upgrade?
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how much maximum time before restarting the computer with Avast5 and Windows 7 64bit?
and test utorrent, share files, and return to the forum after 2 days.
I tested now more than 4 times with and without Avast (normal and beta version, all free), without Avast never problem to open session, to connect via RDP, to access disk file, to access shared file, to update windows after more than 10 days without shutdown, and no problem to shutdown. With Avast, maximum time is 2 days, with low transfert in utorrent and without p2p shield installed.
Same problem with other computer
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Everything seems good except for one minor flaw that the developers might want to take into consideration for the next build. In very rare cases, running Windows XP (SP-3) the Welcome Screen hangs, and I either have to hold the power button in to turn it off. Or sometimes holding the power button in briefly continues with the boot up. The ratio of this occurrence I would say might be about 2 out of 20 instances.
Jack
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yes, it bug appear with SP3. use 2 time CTRL+ALT+SUPP
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Hi thingie :)
It might just be best if you uninstall Avast 4.8 and then install Avast 5 ;)
1) Uninstall - Avast 4.8
2) Run the Avast Uninstall Utility From Safe Mode : http://www.avast.com/en-gb/uninstall-utility
3) Install - Avast 5 : http://www.avast.com/en-gb/download-software#tab2
If it's the Free version of Avast that you use... You just need to register again 8)
Only This Time! .. It's Really Easy! :D
When you first open Avast 5 Free it will tell you that you are using a - 30 Day Trial!
To Keep Using Avast 5 Free...
4) Open - Avast 5
5) Click on the Register Button for - Avast 5 Free
6) Fill in the little - Pop Up Form
7) Avast will say something like... " Thank You For Registering "
Hally
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Thanks for the feedback!
Im using pro, so it should be ok.
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Hi thingie :)
Thanks for the feedback!
Im using pro, so it should be ok.
Then If I Was You!
Think rather than having to do an - Over The Top Install :-\
OR
Having to get your Licence Key Converted ::)
For The Sake Of Just - 5 Days :(
I'd stay as you are for 5 days .. Using Avast 4.8
Then...
Download the Trail of Avast 5 Pro ;)
Test It Out!
Then register for a NEW Avast 5 Pro Key 8)
Hally
I'm a Numpty! :-[
Just Realised...
You could do a Clean Install of Avast 5 Pro .. Today!
Coz..
1) You'll have a 30 Day Trial anyway.
2) Your only losing just 5 Days anyway.
3) You not even really losing 5 Days .. Just wait at least 5 days before you buy a New Pro Key ;D
My license will expire on april 5, is it possible that is why I am not allowed to upgrade?
Where Is My Head Today? ::)
Oh Well!
Either wait until - 5th April ( Not 5 Days )
OR
You could do a Clean Install of Avast 5 Pro - Today! .. Use The 30 Day Trial .. Then buy a new Pro Key.
Hally
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Can you at ALWIL put changelog back on web site (e.g. somewhere on support -section) as it was in the old site.
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Well, back to 4.8 free again. I uninstalled 4.8 and installed 5.0.462. All went OK for 1/2 day and then the whole puter crashed. Had to hold the power button to restart. I was back paging at the time. This morning it crashed just sitting after 1 1/2 hours. I have xp sp3 and was using firefox although it wasn't running this morning. I'm fed up! I haved used avast for years and never had a problem. I have a gateway with an athalon chip and 2 gb memory. Somebody at avast better figure this out.
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Went okay for 1/2 a day, then whole puter crashed
What makes you think that avast did this? avast does not make yr computer crash.
Can you provide a HijackThis log -
Click here –
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/2894/
Download and run.
Then do scan and save a log file.
Post the log file to this thread. If it is too large you may have to post in two parts.
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Went okay for 1/2 a day, then whole puter crashed
What makes you think that avast did this? avast does not make yr computer crash.
Can you provide a HijackThis log -
Click here –
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/2894/
Download and run.
Then do scan and save a log file.
Post the log file to this thread. If it is too large you may have to post in two parts.
Because it only crashed with the new 5 version of avast. I first installed the the first version of 5.0 and it did it. Many others have reported the same symptoms. I don't have the tiome to keep played with this version. Just going to stay with 4.8
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Lets see what you're talking about
Click here –
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/2894/
Download and run.
Then do scan and save a log file.
Post the log file to this thread. If it is too large you may have to post in two parts
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Went okay for 1/2 a day, then whole puter crashed
What makes you think that avast did this? avast does not make yr computer crash.
Can you provide a HijackThis log -
Click here –
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/2894/
Download and run.
Then do scan and save a log file.
Post the log file to this thread. If it is too large you may have to post in two parts.
Because it only crashed with the new 5 version of avast. I first installed the the first version of 5.0 and it did it. Many others have reported the same symptoms. I don't have the tiome to keep played with this version. Just going to stay with 4.8
I'll bet it's an app that conflicts with your new v5.
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Just updated to the version 5 just noticed that VRDB is no longer a feature, does anyone have an explanation as to why it is so?
Thanks!
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Just updated to the version 5 just noticed that VRDB is no longer a feature, does anyone have an explanation as to why it is so?
Thanks!
It's an obsolete technology that was dropped. avast manage the cleaning with another methods. Anyway, few executable files of very few infections could be handled by VRDB.
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Thanks Tech. I was wondering about that myself.
Have a great day!
Regards,
2harts4ever
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updated ok!
asyn
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Went okay for 1/2 a day, then whole puter crashed
What makes you think that avast did this? avast does not make yr computer crash.
Can you provide a HijackThis log -
Click here –
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/2894/
Download and run.
Then do scan and save a log file.
Post the log file to this thread. If it is too large you may have to post in two parts.
Because it only crashed with the new 5 version of avast. I first installed the the first version of 5.0 and it did it. Many others have reported the same symptoms. I don't have the tiome to keep played with this version. Just going to stay with 4.8
I'll bet it's an app that conflicts with your new v5.
The only app that was running is Zone Alarm free. I have never had an issue with ZA with other versions of Avast including 4.8
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Yes I think issue with ZA free but I never use so I dont know. I just recall this from somewhere in forum.
I think someone will respond when they see this, and there may be a workaround
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I purchased Avast V5.xx (I think it came from CNET or another - cant recall), but the install failed, and I tried again, it eventually finished but then would not allow the computer to access the bio-security (fingerprint) system, so could not boot. As the install failed, I couldn't tell which version it was other than 5...something...
I uninstalled it from Safe Mode OK, then tried again - same result.
Uninstalled, then went and got the free version (5.0.462) - all ok.
Bear in mind that I had purchased the Internet Security Suite, so I have a license file - installed that file and the system asked if I wanted to update to IS - so I agreed - it downloads 3 small files and thats it...nothing else happens...it does not upgrade to the IS version, NOR does it Register the Free version that I have - despite having a purchased official license...
So - anyone else had this problem, and any fixes coming through?
I had previously had the god-awful McAfee (provided "free" with the computer for evaluation) - this was uninstalled prior to installing Avast!
My system is Acer 6920G (Intell Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz), Vista Home Premium, 4Gb RAM, 250Gb HDD.
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Yes I think issue with ZA free but I never use so I dont know. I just recall this from somewhere in forum.
I think someone will respond when they see this, and there may be a workaround
I can't vouch for the latest version of ZA, but I used it for a few years. I found it very tempermental, and every upgrade was a crap shoot. So entertaining the possibility of a conflict with Avast v5.462 is a consideration you should explore.
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I've used ZoneAlarm (free) for years without issue and I'm running avast 5 on XP without any problems. But, it's an older version... 7.0.302.
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I've used ZoneAlarm (free) for years without issue and I'm running avast 5 on XP without any problems. But, it's an older version... 7.0.302.
I'm using ZA 9.1. No problems with Avast 4.8 but maybe I'll give Avast 5 another try. May try another free firewall or older version. Thanks for the help and I' keep everyone informed if it works.
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Having regressed to Avast! 4.8 after the problems I listed in the 5.0.418 thread, I gave it another go, after seeing .418 had been patched to .462.
Had exactly the same problem - even from a clean install (and after I'd tidied the registry with CCleaner), the UI reported all the shields were off, the traffic monitors all said "Module stopped". Clicking "Fix It" or "Start" simply returned error messages saying they couldn't, whilst the maintenance page simply had blank spaces next to the bits that should have told you what program/database version you had, etc. In essence everything except the GUI was turned off.
Going to Control Panel, Administrative Tools -> Service, and trying to start the "avast! antivirus" service gave the following error message:
"The avast! Antivirus service on Local Computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they have no work to do, for example, the Performance Logs and Alerts service."
I then uninstalled the lot, and tried installing one services at a time.
The bug seems to be in the Behaviour Shield.
Installing all the shields except that one leaves me with software that (appears to!) work fine. It runs, scans files, updates, etc, etc.
As soon as I install the Behaviour Shield, all the symptoms mentioned above come back and the thing just doesnt work. You have this UI that sits there and tells you everything is turned off, but refuses to turn any services on for you.
Even after uninstalling the behaviour shield (Control Panel -> Avast -> Change), the symptoms persist until you uninstall the lot and do a clean install (minus Behaviour Shield!). Having read through the threads, I'd suggest quite a few of the XP related problems root back to this. Something in the Behaviour Shield is screwing with the services and stopping them from running.
EDIT: Meh, scratch that. Couple of restarts later and its back to square 1. Despite the absence of the Behaviour shield, it started throwing up phoney update data (telling me it was still on VDB from March 9th - the version that comes with this build), before going back to the old routine of having a GUI telling me that everything's off and can't be started.
Back to 4.8 for me...
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need serial key for avast 5
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need serial key for avast 5
well...u have to register for free from inside the application...else you can get the old system of filling in a form on the website, im not sure about that one though, But its FREE...so do a little research, use your head.
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I purchased Avast V5.xx (I think it came from CNET or another - cant recall), but the install failed, and I tried again, it eventually finished but then would not allow the computer to access the bio-security (fingerprint) system, so could not boot. As the install failed, I couldn't tell which version it was other than 5...something...
I uninstalled it from Safe Mode OK, then tried again - same result.
Uninstalled, then went and got the free version (5.0.462) - all ok.
Bear in mind that I had purchased the Internet Security Suite, so I have a license file - installed that file and the system asked if I wanted to update to IS - so I agreed - it downloads 3 small files and thats it...nothing else happens...it does not upgrade to the IS version, NOR does it Register the Free version that I have - despite having a purchased official license...
So - anyone else had this problem, and any fixes coming through?
I had previously had the god-awful McAfee (provided "free" with the computer for evaluation) - this was uninstalled prior to installing Avast!
My system is Acer 6920G (Intell Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz), Vista Home Premium, 4Gb RAM, 250Gb HDD.
I've had the same or similar problem with a licensed copy of IS on XP. The installation would hang on installing the firewall. I installed the free VS and gave it my license file and it upgraded to IS, again not completing the installation. I had to delete the avast NDIS filter from my network adapter entries in order to get my network connection to work. I now have IS running sans the firewall. I would like to get it all working and I've file a ticket about a week ago, but I haven't heard anything back yet. Does this sound like what you are experiencing? Do you have an unusual network configuration, ie. vpn adapters or multiple ip addresses? I didn't have any problem with the installation on my Windows 7 laptop.
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Went okay for 1/2 a day, then whole puter crashed
What makes you think that avast did this? avast does not make yr computer crash.
Can you provide a HijackThis log -
Click here –
http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/2894/
Download and run.
Then do scan and save a log file.
Post the log file to this thread. If it is too large you may have to post in two parts.
Because it only crashed with the new 5 version of avast. I first installed the the first version of 5.0 and it did it. Many others have reported the same symptoms. I don't have the tiome to keep played with this version. Just going to stay with 4.8
I'll bet it's an app that conflicts with your new v5.
The only app that was running is Zone Alarm free. I have never had an issue with ZA with other versions of Avast including 4.8
it's just my opinion - but please drop za right now!!!
asyn
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I purchased Avast V5.xx (I think it came from CNET or another - cant recall), but the install failed, ..........................
I've had the same or similar problem with a licensed copy of IS on XP. The installation would hang on installing the firewall. I installed the free VS and gave it my license file and it upgraded to IS, again not completing the installation. I had to delete the avast NDIS filter from my network adapter entries in order to get my network connection to work. I now have IS running sans the firewall. I would like to get it all working and I've file a ticket about a week ago, but I haven't heard anything back yet. Does this sound like what you are experiencing? Do you have an unusual network configuration, ie. vpn adapters or multiple ip addresses? I didn't have any problem with the installation on my Windows 7 laptop.
Yes that sounds the same. I still have not got it registered, and I still do not have IS running AT ALL - I am now running the Free antivirus so I have SOME protection, but not happy about paying for IS and getting nothing. I cant even submit a ticket as the system needs a registered email address - so now waiting for the free registration so I can submit a ticket...grrrrrrrrrrrrr - NOT HAPPY!
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As stated before I use Zone Alarm free. Any recommendations for another free firewall. What are you guys using?
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As stated before I use Zone Alarm free. Any recommendations for another free firewall. What are you guys using?
using & liking comodo free (3.14 not 4.0!!!) fw with proactive security and defence+
a perfect 'add on' to avast free imo...
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As stated before I use Zone Alarm free. Any recommendations for another free firewall. What are you guys using?
I've been using PC Tools Firewall Plus for about one month now with avast! 5.0 Free. So far absolutely no problems . . . .
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I'm using Outpost Pro with Avast! v5 with no problems, so I imagine OP free would be trouble free too. You could also try Online Armor free as well.
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I found Outpost 2009 free to be good as well.
The learn mode option is a good choice when you don't know whether to allow or block
I use Online Armor premium also which is a bit more demanding and requires a bit more work
WinPatrol (system monitor) is very a good, low on resources, option to run with the avast firewall
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ok i have used Avast fer years
the updated version comes along and i downloaded it ok installed ok
But i cant use it!!!
all providers are off, all protection is off and when requested to "fix" Nothing happens??
am i missing something
i run xp pro sp 3 on a compaq presario lappie never had any probs until now and ..erm dont have any protection at the mo
so help is needed urgently
thanks
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Obvious first question, have you rebooted? Avast 5 in particular is very finicky about this, sometimes even needs a second or third reboot to get everything running right.
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Obvious first question, have you rebooted? Avast 5 in particular is very finicky about this, sometimes even needs a second or third reboot to get everything running right.
yup quite a few tiimes
ive also gained a registration
but the maintenance tab shows me as alreay registerd
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Well I uninstalled Zone Alarm, uninstalled avast 4.8 and installed 5.0. Been running OK for 4 days now with no crashing. So I guess ZA is conflicting. Funny that 4.8 installation gave a warning about ZA but if you had no problems it was OK. You would think they would have figured out what the conflict was and fixed it with version 5. So I guess ZA is out and I will try Comodo firewall first and see if there is any problem. Keep up to date and thanks for the help.
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...figured out what the conflict was and fixed it with version 5.
imo za should be fixed... :D
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After memory problems with 4.8.* I found this v5 via this forum. Downloaded and installed first auto update went ok then went pear shaped afterwards - hanging on Initialization during update with high CPU until cancelled.
Uninstalled then reinstalled clean v5
Selected option to load after other system processes at startup/boot
Now working fine and both manual and auto update features working fine (touch wood) ;)
I would recommend suggesting clean installs for all users. Thanks to the heads up from I forget who on this 8)
smudge
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Well I uninstalled Zone Alarm, uninstalled avast 4.8 and installed 5.0. Been running OK for 4 days now with no crashing. So I guess ZA is conflicting. Funny that 4.8 installation gave a warning about ZA but if you had no problems it was OK. You would think they would have figured out what the conflict was and fixed it with version 5. So I guess ZA is out and I will try Comodo firewall first and see if there is any problem. Keep up to date and thanks for the help.
UPDATE: Been running Comodo 4 now for 4 days and no crashes of Avast 5.
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Well I uninstalled Zone Alarm, uninstalled avast 4.8 and installed 5.0. Been running OK for 4 days now with no crashing. So I guess ZA is conflicting. Funny that 4.8 installation gave a warning about ZA but if you had no problems it was OK. You would think they would have figured out what the conflict was and fixed it with version 5. So I guess ZA is out and I will try Comodo firewall first and see if there is any problem. Keep up to date and thanks for the help.
UPDATE: Been running Comodo 4 now for 4 days and no crashes of Avast 5.
just gave a shot to the latest version that was just released, PC froze at login time ::) >>> uninstalled in safe mode ;)
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Further to previous post of mine above after a few hours it was back to same old infinite loop --- i.e update never gets beyond stage 1 initialization. The longer the computer left on or restarted from sleep without reboot the more sluggish it gets until updating is impossible. :'(
Have uninstalled v5 and in the absence of any 4.8 installer have had to regretfully install another AV program.
If I can get 4.8 installer I may reinstall that else I'll try v5 again once all the issues have a) been recognized and b) solved
Not easy I guess as v5 is clearly a major revamp and still being tested.... ;)
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You can get older ver 4.8 here:
http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus (http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus)
...see column on the right. I think you want 4.8.1368
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@ smudger
the uninstaller in v.5 should complete uninstall okay - anything left from 4.8 is same family to extent that invites v.5 operability, as family thing happens with other software programs. But I only say this because my over installs are going well. I can only guess that the technology in 4.8 utility is now covered by v.5, and I guess dump files accessed by avast now show this to be the case.
But you may have something else non-compatible with v.5, and that something else would need to run with v.5 default (as best case scenario). If this is the case, a fix is sorted and sent out with the updates.
Rather than have you post all yr specs - which you can do if want - perhaps run through all installed devices, drivers, programs, apps, etc...because not necessarily are they compatible with v.5 as they would be with 4.8.
I want to make the point clear that v5 is closer to v4.8 than either of the avast versions could be closer to any other devices, drivers, etc...
There maybe adjustments needed - programs/drivers may need updating (secunia), hardware updates (Microsoft auto update - optional), general running gear (HighjackThis).
I dont want to suggest further as there so many possibilities (different per user, per computer).
(this post has been edited)
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just gave a shot to the latest version that was just released, PC froze at login time ::) >>> uninstalled in safe mode ;)
u shouln't use it together with ais. only makes sense with free or pro.
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You can get older ver 4.8 here:
http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus (http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus)
...see column on the right. I think you want 4.8.1368
aargh! I've already switched to the chinese green umbrella which seems to be on a par with Easeus for quality but is quite a long install ... I don't know why I didn't think of googling for 4.8
Thanks for the tip. I'll try out v5 again later on in the year maybe.
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@ Asyn
Is Logos talking about Comodo or ZA?
And yes the firewall may have worked in Free or Pro, which has no built in firewall.
I'm surprised Logos didn't pick that out. Not like him.
And AIS firewall does not by rule clash with other firewalls, like two antivirus by rule will likely clash.
I use Online Armor premium wit AIS and no problems at all yet. OA seems to commandeer the lead role.
I must remember to close down OA so I can run some tests with avast firewall.
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@ Asyn
Is Logos talking about Comodo or ZA?
And yes the firewall may have worked in Free or Pro, which has no built in firewall.
I'm surprised Logos didn't pick that out. Not like him.
And AIS firewall does not by rule clash with other firewalls, like two antivirus by rule will likely clash.
I use Online Armor premium wit AIS and no problems at all yet. OA seems to commandeer the lead role.
I must remember to close down OA so I can run some tests with avast firewall.
comodo, cause he has ais 5.0 in his sig... (also look back in thread)
u're right bout the fw, if disabled b4 - but ais an cis 4 both also have sandboxing feature, if not disabled upon install that could lead in2 problems, even when just installing.
asyn
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Yes but I am using AIS with Online Armor premium (look in my post) and no problems at all yet.
But hey, I haven't run any tests. For now, AIS firewall seems to be only scanning traffic through my connect.
Online Armor is scanning traffic, and also checking the integrity of that traffic against the oasis database
http://www.tallemu.com/webhelp3/KF-OASIS.html
both firewalls appear to be running as they should. Interesting.
And Comodo CIS 4 has sandboxing - might make the difference, when it comes to (non)compatibility.
There has bin problems - avast with some Comodo version. And with ZA.
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hum... guys... I of course uninstalled the firewall from AIS before installing CIS 4... they do conflict, how exactly I don't know, but the situation is still worse if you just deactivate one firewall to run the other. One of them must absolutely be uninstalled.
ps: @ Asyn, I'm not going to update my sig every time I test some software ;D ... and sandboxing won't conflict as long as you don't attempt to sandbox the same program with both features sandbox in each program) at the same time: there's just one situation where shit can happen, as most apps don't start more than one instance in Windows, this situation is when you got one program set to always be sandboxed in AIS and you attempt to sandbox it via CIS ;D , or vice versa. Also careful with auto-sand box of unknown programs in CIS.
This said I don't know what happened, why the latest version didn't work on my system. And I don't feel like really investigating ;)
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Yes but I am using AIS with Online Armor premium (look in my post) and no problems at all yet.
both firewalls appear to be running as they should. Interesting.
so, good 4 u, if it works...
don't get the use of 2 fws, but who am i 2 disagree... ;)
asyn
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ps: @ Asyn, I'm not going to update my sig every time I test some software ;D ... and sandboxing won't conflict as long as you don't attempt to sandbox the same program with both features sandbox in each program) at the same time: there's just one situation where s**t can happen, as most apps don't start more than one instance in Windows, this situation is when you got one program set to always be sandboxed in AIS and you attempt to sandbox it via CIS ;D , or vice versa. Also careful with auto-sand box of unknown programs in CIS.
This said I don't know what happened, why the latest version didn't work on my system. And I don't feel like really investigating ;)
no prob with ur sig... :D
bout the conflicting thing i disagree, but since u don't feel investigating...
also cis 4.0 has some (imo major) bugs left, maybe u want 2 try it later sometimes.
asyn
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Well I've got both firewalls running - avast AIS and online armor
There are seemingly no problems, so next I test the sandbox - process virtualization
I have about 3 browser windows open - all iexplore
I cannot open Chrome in the sandbox - or at least there is no confirmation - no red line around border
- I'm sure I browsed Chrome inside sandbox the other day - but no, have to put in too hard basket for now
Ran open office in sandbox and edited a document
Ran defrag with defraggler while all this going on
Ran YoutubeMp3downloader and opened a YouTube video and downloaded successfully
Most things seem work okay - just a quick test, so work out a more robust test next time
- problem with Chrome - non-compatible perhaps (check this later on)
Tried to run my USB modem in sandbox - just because it was there - crashed system - crash defrag
- computer rebooted - online armor generated error form - minidump - so submit to oasis
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Well I've got both firewalls running - avast AIS and online armor
There are seemingly no problems, so next I test the sandbox - process virtualization
What is the purpose of installing 2 firewalls? I'm sorry I can't see the reason. :)
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What is the purpose of installing 2 firewalls? I'm sorry I can't see the reason. :)
Testing crash? ;D
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What is the purpose of installing 2 firewalls? I'm sorry I can't see the reason. :)
i also don't get that and stated it b4!! but... ???
maybe there's some kind of 'higher reason'... ;)
asyn
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What is the purpose of installing 2 firewalls? I'm sorry I can't see the reason. :)
Testing crash? ;D
lol... ;D
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What is the purpose of installing 2 firewalls? I'm sorry I can't see the reason. :)
Testing crash? ;D
lol... ;D
Well, lower reason, actual already paid sub for OA premium, and then over install my Free with AIS...
That's all folks, and happened to click my Connect to see if whole online online could run in sandbox...
And when Reboot out of crash, OA offers choice to submit minidump to Oasis, and I click submit...
I thought someone would have ask about Chrome...well can you run Chrome in sandbox or what? ???
Here we go again...
just got home, power on computer, bring up sandbox, run iexplore, open avast webforum...(screenshot)
Edit - looks like all systems go - (change size of picture)
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OK but don't use both because you got both, or paid etc...you definitely should get rid of one. This definitely bloats your system. Could be that it run fines like that but one firewall out of these two is useless and can lead to conflicts obviously...on your network interface...opposite rules etc...
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@ Logos - yes doesn't look good does it?
the last post - two firewalls running (avast on Home setting - the lowest), and inside sandbox, 2 iexplore browser windows open, and try to post a 133kb picture to the webforum, I began to notice bit of a power drain. That's why I did resample of picture.
I don't push the limit very often, and this system is very stable. I still have the two firewalls running, as avast firewall seems more just a scanner, providing reports on the system (could be wrong, may be more proactive than that), whereas OA is fielding requests and taking orders from admin and execute them (Allow or Block, I dont ever have to resort to Exclusions). That is to say, I'm not sure if avast firewall is actual administrating a gateway or simply reading the gateway. I may prefer avast reading to OA, which I hardly ever consult (screenshot).
Hmm...think about anyway. Thanks for advise Logos. Early days yet. I can look at installing Pro x 2 years on this machine, but that would be final, since the AIS package is the one I would really want, and change of plan would put that off for few months.
quote from: twl845 on Today at 11:14:56 AM
What is the purpose of installing 2 firewalls? I'm sorry I can't see the reason.
OA was already installed. I dont see the purpose in uninstall avast firewall when its providing me with reports on the traffic stream through my gateway. But I will check its resource usage. just have to do something else at the moment.
What about Chrome? Can you run it in the sandbox?
Anyone?
I am sure that I did it once, but I could be mistaken. It was my first time in the sandbox.
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yes you can run Chrome sandboxed, but it's useless because Chrome is already sandboxed without the need to use any other software for that (just Chrome, not the other browsers).
You're wrong about AIS firewall, it's not just scanning, it does exactly what other firewalls do, work with rules, allow, block etc...Now if you don't want to get rid of OA, uninstall AIS firewall (deactivating it isn't enough, it will keep scanning).
ps: for Chrome, see that:
http://blog.chromium.org/2008/10/new-approach-to-browser-security-google.html
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Yes, I did pick up on that about Chrome (I think from in the forum a few weeks back). But really? I dont see the documentation put up front, like it is with avast. Chrome sand-boxed, er, okay? Never mind, I go look for the documentation. Not a big deal. I thought that the avast sandbox would frame the program anyway, like it does with the unsand-boxed iexplore and firefox (screenshots).
btw this computer I am on at the moment also has OA premium. But it is loaded wit avast! Pro rather than security suite (and btw avast! Free also loads AIS functionality but does not have the extra features as shown in product comparison sheet, including the functionality that is independent - I would assume - to those extra features). So really I could instead run the free product with this computer, and the other one, as both have OA premium as firewall (I did have a soft spot for OA, thought it was the best, and good support from Cat Princess over at OA forum, but things just ain't the same anymore). I have other protections as well, as incorporated into a layered defence a la YoKenny. And I can run with a different antivirus product if I want. I'm confident that I have the skills to make up for any shortfalls in a software product. I have 9 days anyway to make a decision about whether to enter contract for run avast! Pro (9 days to go, folks, count 'em down, wonderful discount).
oh and I have another computer, identical to this one - so they good for running tests (I have posted about them) - and that computer also has OA premium loaded. But I don't run the firewall. I run WinPatrol (system monitor) instead. An try to keep desktop clean and well-maintained on these two identical computers, so ready for tests - something I only bother to do in a rather casual way with my other computer that I so recklessly, all but deliberaterly, crashed last night. But I mean, even that system is in far better running state than the average computer - and none of them, and I should say no computer that I am dealing with at all, is having any problems with v5.
Music to yr ears, Logos, surely it is?
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I guess Chrome is not actual a process in anything but a virtual sense, that is to say, Chrome is off \ desktop, and I'm am trying to sandbox as if it was on local system, where I would guess the nearest thing to Chrome as executable would be C:\Windows\Prefetch\Chrome, and you cant sandbox that.
You can run iexplore or firefox, scroll to google search and locate through that means I suppose, which is much the same thing as locating through Chrome, but without the added features that come through engaging the Chrome browser technology, indicating as one respondent put it that Chrome looks to develop more and more towards a thin/VM technology. Which will be ideal for running Google OS as web 2.0 type technology, in the cloud, so to speak, which does look to be what happens in the future.
I'm a bit lost on the devs, sorry, mainly because of their hard sell tone over something they haven't built into their technology yet. What they seem to do is leverage Windows technology built around I/O requests and default those system calls to fail in respect to chromium renderer processes. And chromium renderers are sandboxed in first place. They cannot access (write to) local system, as the documentation reads, reducing the capacity for install of persistent malware.
But isn't this procedure for devs, who working in Webkit and writing code - where they can acess a 'lock-down' process to action resources and functionality, so they can operate within the sandbox?
And what we users are in fact looking at is thin/VM type technology with all the security advantages that implies?
I'm not sure of all this, but at least answers the question as to why avast sandbox can't find an executable to run as a virtualised process - Chrome already is a virtual process.
Past that, I concede, I'm a bit lost.
Its going to be a sad day when my local system is to be built in the cloud and I will need to plug my bare metal machine into the cloud if I am going to access any available resources.
There's a FAQ here -
http://dev.chromium.org/developers/design-documents/sandbox/Sandbox-FAQ
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I seem to be hogging this thread. ??? (sorry folks)
Well I solved above problems in a single few moves.
I took advantage of two years avast! Pro for the price of one year $US39.99 ($NZ56 approx) :D
That means no firewall, so you be glad to hear that Logos, and thanks for advise.
Now I need Microsoft to support XP Pro through to end of March 2012. ::)
And still got my sandbox (process virtualisation), so very likely I'll keep making a nuisance of myself. ;D
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I HAVE THE LATEST "FREE" VERSION BUT MY AVAST KEEPS SCANNING . WHEN I TRY TO STOP IT, IT TELLS ME IT WILL SHUT DOWN MY COMPUTER, I SHUT DOWN , AND WHEN I RESTART AVAST IS FULL SYSTEM SCANNING AGAIN???? IT CAN NOT BE STOPPED... I CAN ONLY PAUSE IT, OR THE CYCLE WILL START ALL OVER AGAIN????? PLEASE HELP!!!!!
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Have you tried to let the scan run all the way through and see what happens?
You may have scheduled a rescan when you installed
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jrogers, avast keeps scanning? ???
Do you mean a blue screen with boot time scanning?
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sounds like the Avast evil ghost is striking again... unplug the computer once and it kept scanning ;D
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well, maybe avast just wanst to end that one scan, once and 4 all. ;)
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Just like to say congrats on a job well done.
About 3 months ago had a virus problem so installed the new Avast 5 but had probs so went back to old reliable 4.6.
A short time ago had another download of latest 5.0462 and it went thro' as sweet as a nut (perfectly) going like smoke.
Cheers: Ian Mc
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Also want to report that I had an Avast 5.0/computer slow down when installing the latest version of Microsoft Net Framework (3.5- SP-1) When I applied optional Windows Updates for MS Net Framework, the Welcome Screen would just hang.
Went into Safe Mode and used System Restore to return to just before the install of the MNF components and now computer works great.
Jack
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new build in sight?
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/computer slow down when installing the latest version of Microsoft Net Framework (3.5- SP-1) When I applied optional Windows Updates for MS Net Framework
maybe you don't have 3.0, the installation of net framework its a bit slow
or sometimes hang-ups. if not complete then it will make you mad for starting your computer
but if that thing is complete installed in your computer it will make your computer fly in speed.
regards!!!
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I run all the installations of .NET service packs and optionals on this computer with no problems
XP SP3, avast! Pro with build 5.0.462
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I run all the installations of .NET service packs and optionals on this computer with no problems
XP SP3, avast! Pro with build 5.0.462
Just redid all the update installs with Avast turned off during the process. It was the Behavior Shields getting in the way and causing the slowdown.
Jack
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I purchased element 5 order number: 318744545 (3 PCs 1 Year) (#300340036)
It has been very bad for me.
I want to dispose it. Can I get a refund?
Thanks,
Joel Camacho
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I want a license avast IS. Help me. I have a license of NIS (180 days) so we to exchange?
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I want a license avast IS. Help me. I have a license of NIS (180 days) so we to exchange?
http://www.avast.com/index
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I want a license avast IS. Help me. I have a license of NIS (180 days) so we to exchange?
http://www.avast.com/index
Hey. I am a student. so a haven't enought money. So a want to exchange. Anybody help me? Can share me one license?
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I don't know anyone that having purchased avast IS that would swap/exchange it for NIS (180 day) license, as they are already using avast.
So what is wrong with using the avast 5.0 free version and getting a free firewall:
Many forum users are using these:
- PC Tools Firewall seems to have the least user headaches as it doesn't seem to be constantly asking the user questions about this and that.
- Online Armor for the most parts fine but it has caused some users grief after avast program updates and that is something you have to watch out for.
- Outpost Firewall 2009 free, a cut down version of the Outpost Firewall Pro version, which should still provide good protection, http://free.agnitum.com/ (http://free.agnitum.com/). Download, http://www.filehippo.com/download_outpost_firewall/ (http://www.filehippo.com/download_outpost_firewall/)
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Hi, I have a problem with Avast! 5 free. On having done an analysis the bar of progress me puts to 100 % when still it has not ended. Bony it reflects neither the current condition nor the time of the analysis, already be rapid or complete, the bar of progress goes for freely. Some solution?
Sorry for my english
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Hi Josegua
you have to wait for the bar to finsih
This can happen with many programs. But does the bar finish, and so you can exit the the anlysis?
Or does the bar keep running, and cannot stop?
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Hi Josegua
you have to wait for the bar to finsih
This can happen with many programs. But does the bar finish, and so you can exit the the anlysis?
Or does the bar keep running, and cannot stop?
Hello, and I recount to on that the bar of progress puts to 100 % when starting scanning PC. The analysis continues until the end without problems. But it is troublesome that the bar is to 100 % when this percentage is not real
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@ Josegua - Can you provide screenshot of the problem?
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@ Josegua - Can you provide screenshot of the problem?
Yes, here it is
Analysis has just begun and the bar of progress is already to 100 % without having finished the scanning
(http://i43.tinypic.com/24dosps.jpg)
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I see Josegua. you are using Free edition. perhaps try a Repair of yr avast installation.
here are some directions -
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=45302.msg379321#msg379321
perhaps you could use Additional Options to attach yr screenshot - lower left corner of Post Reply editor (max 200kb)
As it is, the screenshot is too large for the forum interface.
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Thanks but of repairing installation already I did it and the problem persist. I have just seen this
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=57986.0
and I am not the only one with this problem independently of if I use avast free or pro. It is a problem of avast, sorry for the inconveniences of the image and thanks for your help. In my two pcs i have the same problems, I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate x86
edit: after the update 100406-0, I did a rapid scanning and deep other one and everything returns to be ok. Thank you avast!
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Yes Josegua, I have read the thread. Thank you for yr patience. I hope all goes well from now on.
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I bought Avast! 5 Pro a month ago, registered it with the key and was well pleased, 4.8 had been running slow. The Maintenance panel showed the expiration date two years in the future, as it should. But on April 4 my Avast! announced that it was not running and a little investigation revealed the license was not valid (error 00000002). Also there is a summary.txt file in the Setup folder stating the same thing. Task Manager shows the AvastSetup.exe process starts briefly then goes away.
I emailed support@avast.com, no response yet.
I tried inserting the license file with the same results. (00000002)
On this forum I found the /resend-lic.php which rapidly returned a license file, compatible with managed network distribution,that returns the same error.
Funny thing, the version in the Maintenance view states build 5.0.462, which supposedly addresses this issue.
Dell laptop Windows XP Pro SP3
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Hello BlueCobalt
If what you say is true (...bought avast! 5Pro a month ago...), then seems like you have been running in trial mode.
When the trial period concludes, then you will experience the effects that you describe as occurring from April 4.
Now yr license should be in a file called License.avastlic, which you download upon receipt of yr online payment
- see screenshot below of my avastlic file in the folder I created for my avast Pro
You may instead have activated the trial module which you need to do for it to work in trial mode.
- though I am not saying that you did.
Registration is a different procedure
- whereby I was directed to double-click my avastlic file and this enabled my license to be registered.
did you go through a similar procedure?
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mkis, thanks for your reply. I have researched the knowlegebase and studied various methods for installing the license but in all cases it returns the notice "License.avastlic is not a valid license file." Method A: Maintenance>Insert license>browse>[browse window directed to license.avastlic]>[click "Open"] Method B: Browse to your license file and double-click it. Opening the file in either way renders the 00000002 error "not a valid license file."
I have read the file with Notepad and it contains all the appropriate information. I hesitate to post it publicly but would be pleased to email it to you for your study.
As for running in trial mode, the Maintenance panel had previously shown I was good until 2012, which makes me think it was not trial mode. The dates in the license are in a format we can't readily decipher, but the unciphered license period is spelled out March 8, 2012. Also, the trouble began after 25 days of use, not 30, with no reminders.
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Yes you have followed procedure correctly.
I cannot really help much further. From what I gather, all should be in order, but something out of the normal has happened.
Does the module still run? What I mean is - Is this impeding the run of yr resident antivirus as well? If so, then a matter of urgency.
Since license is valid you could uninstall / re-install the module and try registering once again - I suppose you've already tried this.
Someone from avast should be monitoring this thread, so perhaps some action soon.
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Why are you guys using avast! 5 and not version 6.0.1119? Avast! fixed all the glitches.
I think you need to read the date of the threads before you reply to them as this one is from 13 months ago ::)
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Why are you guys using avast! 5 and not version 6.0.1119? Avast! fixed all the glitches.
I think you need to read the date of the threads before you reply to them as this one is from 13 months ago ::)
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