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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: simonk83 on August 06, 2004, 02:44:08 AM
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Hi.
I just wanted to check that Avast! will be compatible with SP2 when it is finally released.
Ta
Simon
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It is already detected by the security Center in SP2 BETA
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Ok, I assume that is a good thing :)
Thanks ;)
Simon
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Looking forward to running avast with sp2. woooppiieeeeeeeeeeeedooooooooooooooooo
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Yes, it works OK even now (with the pre-relase builds of SP2). The only exception is if you have an AMD64-based machine.
BTW webhostau, do your dedicated web servers really have 1.2TB monthly traffic limit? How are they connected?
Thanks
Vlk
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1200MB bandwidth per month oh, thats for sure. No more no less :D
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You meant 1200GB, right? ;) :)
What is the connection like?
Who's your provider etc? How big is your facility? Do you have fire proctection? Power supply backups? Etc... :)
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Yes, it works OK even now (with the pre-relase builds of SP2). The only exception is if you have an AMD64-based machine.
Is there a problem running Avast! on an Athlon 64 with 32-bit Windows XP SP2, or are you talking about 64-bit Windows?
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Is there a problem running Avast! on an Athlon 64 with 32-bit Windows XP SP2, or are you talking about 64-bit Windows?
Talking about the regular (32-bit) version.
Yes, there's a problem in the current build.
It's already fixed but the update has not been released yet.
The problem is related to the DEP feature (Data Execution Prevention). There are some workarounds, though, if you'd need I can provide you with more info...
Cheers,
Vlk
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Thanks for the reply, Vlk.
I'm not running SP2 yet. I'll wait and see if Microsoft manage to release it or if they delay again. If they release it before your update is available, I'll be in touch about the work-around.
By the way, I just switched to Avast from Norton, and so far, I'm very pleased with it. Thanks again.
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Thanks.
The work around is actually pretty easy, all you have to do is disable the DEP feature for the avast's processes.
BTW we hope to release the update (avast 4.5) before SP2 goes gold.
Cheers,
Vlk
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When is SP2 suppose to be released? I thought in January the expected release was like Mid June / July.
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I got it......testing right now!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/mikedallos/final.jpg)
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mikedallos
That's still beta version it's not the final release. At least it's not available in windows update.
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mikedallos
That's still beta version it's not the final release. At least it's not available in windows update.
Right......I'm just testing the waters......wish me luck!!
So far.....so good!!
Be well.........
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Hi, just read this.
Windows XP SP2 Gold Released To MSDN
Time: 17:58 EST/22:58 GMT | News Source: ActiveWin.com | Posted By: Byron Hinson
Windows XP Service Pack is now available for download for MSDN subscribers. This is the gold version that was released a short while ago to beta testers.
Looks like its started to roll.
Obviously there will be some form of staged release otherwise xx millions users of XP will be trying to download it at once.
Me, I'm going to hang back for a little while and let the dust clear and listen for the inevitable problems that it will cause with some software compatibility. It has already been mentioned that some software will have problems with the new security enhancements.
Oh and another thing, it's likely to be a huge download, so those of us on dialup will have to look for other options, such as Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx) form Microsoft.
David
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Yup,already using SP2. I love Security Center which warns you if Firewall/Antivirus is terminated :)
This will ofcourse make some confusion if you're using my AEC which can disable avast! temporarely and you'll get popup that antivirus software is not running.
Don't worry its normal regarding this AEC function under SP2.
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By now, available only in English :'(
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Yeah, I installed SP2 few minutes ago,...everything is up and running.
No problems. Avast is fully recognized by the Security Center,....
I think it will be added in windows update next week,...so you can have the languaged required to you OS.
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Grunger`
Where did u download it from?
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I think it will be issued on"patch tuesday"
-max
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Interesting, they released it a bit sooner than I was expecting... :)
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Some fast mirrors :)
Download links: ;D
http://dlhbcrc.pchome.net/system/patch/xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
http://dllishui.pchome.net/system/patch/xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
http://dlscrail.pchome.net/system/patch/xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
http://dlfzmobile.pchome.net/system/patch/xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
http://dlpchome.cnbb.com.cn/system/patch/xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
http://cable.pchome.net/system/patch/xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
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RejZoR
Is that the final release or the the beta version???
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Its the final release :) SP2 build 2180 :) I have already integrated it into my WinXP CD so i don' have to install two service packs after OS install.
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Its the final release :) SP2 build 2180 :) I have already integrated it into my WinXP CD so i don' have to install two service packs after OS install.
Thanks RejZoR
Would you share your info with us on the WinXP cd with SP2?
Thanks
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Thank you buddy-
Those servers must be getting hammered because I'm getting a 57.9k download
Thank you once again,I've been looking all over
-max ;)
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http://134.129.142.12/WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
I found the link on a website. Bèta-testers who have been testing SP2 for a while got the first hands on the FINAL version from Microsoft.
So they started to distribute,... ;D
However, according to a mail the bèta testers received: SP2 will be put on Windows Update V4/V5 on 9/08/2004 :),.... so even if the link doesn't work anymore,... in 24 hours you will have it anyways :)
When you have SP2 you have automatically V5 of Windows Update.
Here i have a screen that proves Avast is 100% compatible with SP2
(http://users.skynet.be/bk241994/briel/avast_sp2.gif)
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Thanks Grunger....
Be well....
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You meant 1200GB, right? ;) :)
What is the connection like?
Who's your provider etc? How big is your facility? Do you have fire proctection? Power supply backups? Etc... :)
There is no 1.2tb limit to bandwidth transfers. You could theoritically transfer more than that in a given month with the default 10mbps pipe, approximately about 3.25tb one way.
Basically what is said in their plan is that the first 1.2tb worth of transfers per month would be on them and anything beyond that, you pay at the rate of 50cents per gb.
Once your server hit the 1.2tb, it would not functioning or come out with some cheesy screen which states that the server would no longer be accepting anymore transfer till next month. Everything would continue as normal.
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Its the final release :) SP2 build 2180 :) I have already integrated it into my WinXP CD so i don' have to install two service packs after OS install.
Thanks RejZoR
Would you share your info with us on the WinXP cd with SP2?
Thanks
WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe -integrate: PATH TO XP FILES
Make sure that you have a SP2 with 278,927,592 bytes and a MD5 of 59A98F181FE383907E520A391D75B5A7.
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softwareguy
Do you have a valid url to the correct version?
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The one I d/l from Rejz's links doesn't match up with that.. it is
MD5 of 94276421fa963122a4e434d3b14fdc01
and is
266 MB (278,921,216 bytes)
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This is what I received from Rejz's links:
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I'm currently downloading sp2 xpsp2_RTM-ENU.exe
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I got and I love it!!
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http://www.filemirrors.com/search.src?type=begins&file=WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe&size=278927592&action=Find :D
bob3160, notice how your "RTM" doesn't have a digital signature.
Some say that someone just have modified the version number from 2179 while some say that this is a earlier version of the RTM. Either way, to prevent any unwanted modifications, you will want to make sure that your "RTM" have been digital signed by Microsoft.
The RTM released was signed on Wednesday, August 04, 2004 3:06:58 AM.
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Here's a screenshot of the RTM from Microsoft:
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softwareguy
I've never see a Digital Signature in the properties of any file?????
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Try e.g. the avast! Virus Cleaner http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclnr.exe . It also has a digital signature.
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Thanks Vlk
It sure does. But the SP2 File doesn't. hopefully it gets updated on Tuesday.
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I've already installed the one from Rejz's link :( It doesn't have digital sig... What should I do? Everythings working fine though... What do you guys recommend?
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I feel ill...lol. Should I be seriously worried about this? ???
Everything is working really really good. Is this a hacked v. of SP2? Or just
an earlier release? Is there a way to uninstall?
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I think its just an earlier version.
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I really should've checked it out before I installed. I jumped the gun on this one. I DO hope it's just an earlier v. If that is the case how do I get the newer?
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Just wait until they release it properly I guess (Sometime this month), then maybe you can just install it over the top?
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After the official Windows update release is out, you can simply uninstall the version you have and got to windows update and start again.
In the meanwhile, enjoy what you have. I am.
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Yeah...it's working well...but I was worried it was a hacked version or something. If it's just an earlier release...I'm cool with that. I figured out how to uninstall it.. but if it's just an earlier release..then I'll keep it until I get the final. :) Just wanna make sure it's not a hacked v. It's driving me nuts.
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Negeltu
The URL's came from RejZoR so I highly doubt that there is any problem.
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But the thing is that if it were to be an earlier version, Microsoft will still put its digital signature on it, right? Hmmm... :-\
Neowin SP2 Info - http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?id=23138&category=main
For me, I would format my drive completely and reinstall Windows just to make sure there isn't any hidden files hiding somewhere on my system. Just for me though...
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::sighs::: oh man.... I don't wanna reformat.. I got so much #*&$ on here that I'll have to reinstall...
Ah well... I guess it's gotta be done. It would be stupid of me not to. got myself into this.
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Its the final release :) SP2 build 2180 :) I have already integrated it into my WinXP CD so i don' have to install two service packs after OS install.
Thanks RejZoR
Would you share your info with us on the WinXP cd with SP2?
Thanks
RejZor is talking about slipstreaming. To do this, you will need the SP2 file, and your original XP CD. I would not recommend doing the slip streaming manually, but instead use "AutoStreamer" This little app takes all the work out of it. Heres a link!
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?s=9e58c802adc82dadd24613f5b838809a&showtopic=188337&st=0&#entry2453585
You basically download and unzip auto streamer. It will ask you to insert your XP CD. It will then recognize your original XP CD. You then point to your SP2 file within auto streamer. It will run and create an ISO file to whatever location you choose. All you have to do is burn that to a CD, with a burner that is capable of burning ISO files. You will then have a bootable CD with XP SP2, that you can do clean installs with. That way there is no need to install XP, then turn around and install the service pack. If you don't have a burner that handles ISO files. Look here!
http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/3/1/3-1-13.shtml
Burn at once will associate itself with all ISO files that you have created. All you have to do is right click on the ISO file you created with AutoStreamer, and select burnatonce. It will start the application with everything loaded. It will then burn the ISO file properly to the blank CD. By the way....Burnatonce is FREE!
Hope this helps!
Douglas
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Well...some guy on the neowin forums said this...
Well as I have said.
Windows Beta
File Name: WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
Size: 266 MB (278,927,592 bytes)
MD5: 59a98f181fe383907e520a391d75b5a7
CRC32: 46F12B1
MSDN
File Name: XPSP2.EXE
Size: 265 MB (278,920,704 bytes)
MD5: 94276421fa963122a4e434d3b14fdc01
CRC32: F76354CA
And yes MSDN is just minus the sig.
Anyways make sure your download is one or the other or more than likly it has been changed.
As always you should take care downloading and make sure antivirus is running at all times.
And btw the source is me as I am a microsoft beta tester and MSDN subsubscriver. Just for those who wanted to know.
Take Care,
Will
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When will SP2 be avaliable on the windows update site? And what is RC1 and RC2? All this SP2 stuff confuses me...
Should I wait until its released in windows update?
Has microsoft OFFICIALLY released SP2 for download by the public?
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RC means Release Candidate.. :)
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The official xpsp2.exe file that's on the CD does not have a signature either... Maybe these guys forgot to add it?? :) :o
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When will SP2 be avaliable via Windows update
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Yeah..I think the one Rejz linked us to is a real sp2 file. The md5 matches the one that guy in the neowin forums said it was. He said there was no sig file with it. I'm not going to worry about it. It seems just dandy to me.
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OK, my two cents here...
Why should anyone jump the gun with this one ? I mean, if we could wait untill now, we can wait a little bit longer to see final, but I really mean FINAL release on the Microsoft WEB site. If it's final, then they would release it on official Windows Update site. Don't get me wrong guys, of course SP2 is A MUST, but final version, not some "unfinished" stuff... even when it becomes official and final release, I'm sure we'll see many more updates to come... this guy will find this issue, that guy will find something else that doesn't work as it should work and so on, and so on...
My SP1 works just great, I really don't feel any need to update it untill it's final release. Anyway, we really don't know who is meesing with those SP2 update files out there... maybe it's silly, but someone with very good hacking attributes could "fix" something inside, and open some security holes... that way, in the future, he/she or anybody else who wants to do something like that, would be able to workaround security measures even in SP2... think about it... maybe it sounds silly, but for sure it's possible.
Always look for digital signature. One of company's policy that I work for is: "Never install any drivers for windows without digital signature, no matter how good and improved they are. Just wait for Microsoft to sign it... we don't need even more problems just because drivers are not signed..."
People, be patient... I'm sure they will release final SP2 very soon... even after that, good and wise thing to do is to wait little (little) bit longer, just to see how everything works on other systems.
Cheers !
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Well...technically the final has already been released :)
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Tipton
Help, I'm a little confused. If I make an ISO does SP2 contain all the updates from SP1 or, do I first need to incorporate that into the ISO and then incorporate SP2????????? ??? ??? ???
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Well...technically the final has already been released :)
The is never a final version of one Microsoft release ;D
Soon we'll get sp2a or sp2SE although they promisse on contrary ;D
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Hey Bob its radicalb21. Windows XP Service Pack 2 contains all updates since Service Pack 1 & 1a. I hope this helps.
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Tipton
Help, I'm a little confused. If I make an ISO does SP2 contain all the updates from SP1 or, do I first need to incorporate that into the ISO and then incorporate SP2?
SP2 includes SP1 and all previous updates...
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Tipton
Help, I'm a little confused. If I make an ISO does SP2 contain all the updates from SP1 or, do I first need to incorporate that into the ISO and then incorporate SP2????????? ??? ??? ???
Service pack two is cumulative, It contains everything service pack 1 has, and then all the new updates as well. You could slipstream SP2 with your original copy of XP, even if it didn't have SP1 on it.
For example, I slipstreamed SP2 using my original XP pro CD that contains SP1 already. AutoStreamer creates this ISO file by looking at the SP2 file, and also looking at my original XP pro SP1 CD. It then creates the ISO file by bringing service pack 1 up to par. Basically updating SP1, to service SP2, and creating this ISO file that is basically XP SP2. Then, you simply burn the ISO file to a blank CD, and you have a new XP SP2 bootable CD.
Douglas
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radicalb21, Technical and, Tipton
Thanks for the info. I think all 3 of you must have posted at the same time. ;D
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You can now download it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en
This is the network package, so its slightly bigger as it incorporates XP Home, Pro and Corporate, but it is still SP2 so if you don't mind wasting a few extra mb's, you can get it now.
Simon
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Her is the complete Selectable URL.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en)
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Oops, sorry, not sure why that happened. :P
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simonk83
At least you know that your post was read. :)
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I want to know your opinion guys on effectiveness of new SP2 built in firewall. Will one need an extra (software) firewall if one enable Windows built in firewall (something like Sygate, Outpost, ZoneAlarm etc.) ? Of course everyone who works for some firewall software house will tell ya, that Windows firewall is not enough, or even something like this: "...it's still the same crap..." (Believe me, I've already read that somewhere).
I'm running my hardware SMC Barricade one, and my software choice - Outpost... when I upgrade my Windows to SP2, would it be good to enable Windows Firewall and uninstall Outpost, or something else is recommended ? I mean, less extrernal system resources hogs is always good to see...
Cheers !
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Nah, I would keep Outpost if I were you. I personally use Sygate and I will probably disable the Windows Firewall and just stick with Sygate. It hasn't let me down yet, and I don't trust the Windows Firewall.
Simon
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Sasha
You know I have ZA Pro. It's keeping all un-authorized activity away and since I have enough ram, I'll stick with it.
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Sasha -
From what I've read on independent sites (not firewall owned), the Windows Firewall with the SP2 update still does not offer outbound protection. I know you practice safe computing but should a virus, trojan, worm, etc get into your computer by email (or whatever other method), then it can actively "call home" or spread to other computers with nothing to block it. :(
Perhaps some of them can do that with some outbound protected firewalls anyway. I am not an expert on these things. At any rate, nowhere have I read that the Windows Firewall in XP is a good thing. >:(
You should stay with a firewall that is not Windows. Why would MS do such a pitiful firewall is beyond my understanding. ???
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[quote Why would MS do such a pitiful firewall is beyond my understanding. ???
MS uses a pretty basic firewall because they are trying to cater to people that would not even use a firewall to begin with. Can you imagine how upset users would be if MS had a complicated firewall with SP2. They would probably get sued if they offered outbound protection. Software makers would be upset claiming that MS is trying to control all software programs on everyones PC.
Douglas
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Well, I guess that makes a bit of sense, Tipton ... thanks for the input! :)
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For those who are interested in ordering SP2 on CD, I called M$ yesterday at the number they'd given us to order that previous update CD, and was told the CDs will be available for distribution in 1-2 months from now (in Europe at least).
Given the many different reactions and performances of this SP2 on various systems, I think waiting this while and getting better informed before installing it won't really hurt. :P
Best,
R. :)
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OK so now we can await release of Avast 4.5.x within days?
Because SP2 is finished ... 8)
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OK so now we can await release of Avast 4.5.x within days?
Because SP2 is finished ... 8)
Dwarden, Are you trying to hint or nudge some one? ;D
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I installed Win XP SP2 Final yesterday and it is NOT detecting AVAST Home Edition.
Any clues? Thanks. :(
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I installed Win XP SP2 Final yesterday and it is NOT detecting AVAST Home Edition.
Any clues? Thanks. :(
Thats odd! Avast should show up fine in the security center under anti virus. I installed SP2 yesterday and Avast was listed. My Sygate firewall however was not recognized. No biggie though, I just put a check in "I will manage my own firewall", and the alert went away.
Douglas
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palbri, are you sure? Do you have the latest version of avast installed?
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Well, guess what??? Dummy dummy me!!
Everything is fine and A-ok. I was under the impression SP2 would have "detected" that AVAST was installed: I did not have it running in the background (made sure it was disabled during the SP2 install).
When I re-set AVAST to automatically start with Windows, it now shows up in SP2 Security Center!
Sorry guys....everything is working as it should be!
:-[
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Yes, it works OK even now (with the pre-relase builds of SP2). The only exception is if you have an AMD64-based machine.
*stops reading topic and has a heart attack*
Whats wrong with AMD64 machines?! Is it going to be fixed? :(
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Whats wrong with AMD64 machines?! Is it going to be fixed?
Yes of course. There's also a workaround. For details, please see: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=6530
Cheers
Vlk
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Alright, thanks. Is there any ETA on the upcoming build? I don't intend on installing SP2 untill the software I'm going to be running on it's all been tested, so I'll be waiting ;D