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Other => General Topics => Topic started by: serloren on October 30, 2011, 02:00:23 PM

Title: Newest version TOO Intrusive
Post by: serloren on October 30, 2011, 02:00:23 PM
The last two days, EVERY single time I log on to a PC, I get a pop-up advertisement from Avast (some of which also open web browser pop-up advertisements). "Free" version or not, if this isn't changed in the next few days, I am not only gone as a user, but I will no longer suggest Avast to friends, family, or clients. There are suitable competitors I can direct clients to.
Title: Re: Newest version TOO Intrusive
Post by: spg SCOTT on October 30, 2011, 02:04:12 PM
Hi serloren, welcome to the forum :)

Every time you log into the pc?

That is interesting. Could you provide us with a screenshot of the ad?

Normally they don't show that often, and the only one that I can remember being consistent is when your free registration is running out and it is reminding you to re-register (free) but I can't remember exactly what that looks like either.

There is also an ad currently for the password manager, but I believe that is only to be shown once.


Scott
Title: Re: Newest version TOO Intrusive
Post by: ady4um on October 30, 2011, 03:48:23 PM
Use http://www.avast.com/en-us/registration-free-antivirus.php (http://www.avast.com/en-us/registration-free-antivirus.php) to type in the same email address you used before.

Then check your incoming emails (or your junk folder) for your new registration. Add your new registration to Avast -> maintenance -> registration.

Please report back
Title: Re: Newest version TOO Intrusive
Post by: Para-Noid on October 30, 2011, 11:08:49 PM
I am wondering if this is what you mean...http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=87489.msg702669#msg702669

If this is it don't worry it's a one time thing.
The pop-up that happens the most is a definition up-date.

If you could do as spg Scott suggested please post a screen shot. That way we know what we are dealing with. I am not one to jump to conclusions and neither is spg Scott.  :)
Title: Re: Newest version TOO Intrusive
Post by: sean.daj on October 31, 2011, 04:35:00 AM
I didn't experience these ads yet, can you share the screenshot please  ;D