Avast 9 not updating virus definitions - dallas3super

[sdluthier]

rocket, make sure under Settings>Update>Details that you tick 'My computer is permanently connected...' and under Proxy Settings 'Direct Connection'. The go back to Statistics>Component Status and look under 'updates'. Should be fine then. (Unless of course you do have a modem and are using a proxy server)

[rocket997]

rocket, make sure under Settings>Update>Details that you tick 'My computer is permanently connected...' and under Proxy Settings 'Direct Connection'. The go back to Statistics>Component Status and look under 'updates'. Should be fine then. (Unless of course you do have a modem and are using a proxy server)

I am using a modem connection by T Mobile Huawei 3131 and I have to spare a transfer, that is why I would like to use traditional method of update.

[fire]

I've never had to check,, My computer is permanently connected to the internet,,and I've always recieved updates,,right now its unchecked,,,,,should I check it??? Its been unchecked forever.

[olddog]

For those with a permanent internet connection, and who have streaming updates enabled, there is probably little risk, HOWEVER, for those who DON'T have a permanent internet connection, and thus don't get the streaming updates, or for those who prefer to have streaming updates turned OFF, and either manually update via the program, or download the VPS updates, then Avast 2014 would not seem to be a safe choice for an antivirus system.

It is now 19/11/2013, and there has been no VPS update since 131116-1. I personally think that is rather poor.

[Para-Noid]

People please!

Right click on the "avast" desktop icon>click "open file location">double click "defs">double click on any "stream" and check out your streaming updates. 
They are there...nothing to worry about...you are fully protected. 

[rocket997]

For those with a permanent internet connection, and who have streaming updates enabled, there is probably little risk, HOWEVER, for those who DON'T have a permanent internet connection, and thus don't get the streaming updates, or for those who prefer to have streaming updates turned OFF, and either manually update via the program, or download the VPS updates, then Avast 2014 would not seem to be a safe choice for an antivirus system.

It is now 19/11/2013, and there has been no VPS update since 131116-1. I personally think that is rather poor.

So what do you suggest? Avira? Comodo Internet Security? I would not expect that Avast wants to lose a user just like that...

[rocket997]

Fellows! My Avast has been up to date just right now! I have a 131118-1 database!
EDIT right not tight
EDIT2 Or shall I write: has been updated just right now?

[richy m]

its 18/11/2013 time 21:12 just did manual update 0n v9 and it updated to 18-1

[abruptum]

I just received 131118-1 update also.

[rocket997]

So it is done! I hope Avast team will read this topic and will never ever do this mistake again.

[olddog]

I would not expect that Avast wants to lose a user just like that...

Maybe they finally heard the concern of their users.. I too have now 131118-1.

It is entirely up to Avast whether their product suits both those with permanent interconnections, and those who don't have a permanent connection, and/or for what ever reason don't or can't use streaming updates. If they don't want to lose users in the latter category then they need to reliably supply at least daily updates.

[Rohugh]

Good,  I am glad that is sorted but I am sure that all through the VPS update delay we were covered with the streaming updates. 

[rocket997]

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Well, will see about that. Thank you and good night;)

Good,  I am glad that is sorted but I am sure that all through the VPS update delay we were covered with the streaming updates.

Not me - see my posts above.

Cheers and good night to all!

[olddog]

..but I am sure that all through the VPS update delay we were covered with the streaming updates.

"We" being those who can get/use streaming updates.
Those who can't were not covered for several days.

[Dallas3super]

I was finally able to get 18-1, also!

Thanks for the support folks!