The program doesn't update that often, but there are glitches that cause pop-ups appear multiple times after an update. Back on July 7th, it seemed I got this pop-up every time I rebooted my computer, for at least three days. I'm still put off from that. I got that pop-up again yesterday. I come here to look for solutions, and I find cries of "Virus Database Updated followed by Virus database Updated". These glitches are getting very annoying.
I don't mind having to uncheck it once every six to twelve months, for major version updates. It just gets very annoying when it is more frequent than that. I HAVE neglected to uncheck that box, and I will likely do so again in the future, and I am not looking forward to having to correct my mistake. The more often I get those pop-ups, the more often I will likely have to correct "my" mistake.
I am working full time, and taking college classes. My job is in IT, so I'm correcting mistakes all day long. I don't want to have to come home and fight with my Anti-Virus software after work, just to use my computer. I want my computer to just work.
The program doesn't update that often but if that's what it is then so be it.
If you don't like it, you have other choices. They may not offer as much protection but,
that obviously isn't what concerns you.
This is what I am trying to avoid. "if that's what it is then so be it." I like Avast, I really do. I've been using Avast since version 3, back when they had that ugly CD Player skin as the default, but it did support skins. I installed the free version on my Linux box years ago. I've recommended it to friends, family, and others through internet forums such as this.
I want a way to minimize the annoyances, that is why I posted this thread. I've spent most of this thread trying to express my frustration. I deal with enough annoying computers at work, I don't want another annoying computer when I get home.
If it is what it is, then I will be on my way. Avast is already off of my computer, and AVG is already installed. I guess I will leave it that way.