AVAST 2015 SP1 (10.0.2208)

[schmidthouse]

Hi, some users tell me that Avast Premium Firewall is compatible with Windows 7 Firewall and some users tell me that they are not compatible, which is correct?

Thanks

The advice is very simple. You use one or the other not both. Just like your resident AV, you should only use one.

I have also read 'conflicting' direction/information given with regards to the Windows Firewall being compatible with Avast.
Compatibility does not necessarily mean it's recommended to use.
While it  may appear to be free of conflict, I personally agree with Bob that only one firewall is really needed and recommended.

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Thank you guys, now, which of the two is better?

[bob3160]

Thank you guys, now, which of the two is better?

On my systems that have the free version of Avast, I'm using the Windows firewall.
On the system that has Avast Internet Security, I use the Avast firewall. Afterall, I'm paying for it.
I've not had any problems with either and both block equally well. The Avast Firewall is more easily configured.

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Thanks 

[bob3160]

Your welcome.)

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Since I updated my free avast to 2015 version Avast is not loading Google and other sites because they are "threats". Can anyone tell me how to overcome this without disabling the web shield? Please don't get to technical I think I know a lot but in fact I know very little about computers. many thanks P C

[Asyn]

Since I updated my free avast to 2015 version Avast is not loading Google and other sites because they are "threats". Can anyone tell me how to overcome this without disabling the web shield? Please don't get to technical I think I know a lot but in fact I know very little about computers. many thanks P C

Start a new topic. we'll help you there.

[Staticguy]

UPDATE 2: Hi all! Regarding my reply # 172 and reply #174 and reply #183. I have got a message back from MartinZ that this bug (vps update notification) will be fixed in the next version (SP2) due to release in beginning of 2015.

Merry Christmas to you all. Have a awesome winter and summer holiday. Happy holidays everyone 

[pastorjoefremer]

Follow-up to my earlier post (reply #165) about custom scan not launching:
Two days in a row, now, my custom scan has launched. It was scheduled to launch at 22:16 seven days a week. Today it started up at 08:57. Yesterday it started up at 13:08.

Does anybody know why this happens?

After installing 10.0.2208 Avast Pro Antivirus under Win 8.1 64 bit, my custom scan no longer showed up in the pick list of scans to run.

So I re-made it. It scans all drives, then shuts down.
At least, that's what it USED to do. That's what it's SUPPOSED to do.
But now it doesn't even launch.
Anyone else having this problem? (and yes, the "schedule this scan" box is checked)

[schmidthouse]

Snip> I have got a message back from MartinZ that this bug (vps update notification) will be fixed in the next version (SP2) due to release in beginning of 2015.

There appears to me to be some confusion
I'm curious, I see the reference "BUG" being applied here;
when did the "discontinuing" of the vps popup/voice notification which VLK has stated his uncertainty as to whether this iconic voice notification should have been discontinued, become a "BUG"
So my confusion is simply the term BUG as it is my understanding this change was made consciously, not something that just started happening.
As to why the setting wasn't removed is still uncertain.

[DavidR]

Snip> I have got a message back from MartinZ that this bug (vps update notification) will be fixed in the next version (SP2) due to release in beginning of 2015.

There appears to me to be some confusion
I'm curious, I see the reference "BUG" being applied here;
when did the "discontinuing" of the vps popup/voice notification which VLK has stated his uncertainty as to whether this iconic voice notification should have been discontinued, become a "BUG"
So my confusion is simply the term BUG as it is my understanding this change was made consciously, not something that just started happening.
As to why the setting wasn't removed is still uncertain.

For me the only bug would be that the settings remained behind after it was decided to remove the auto update notification.

As to any reversal of the decision to remove the unique auto update notification, would I'm sure be very welcome to many avast users.

[bob3160]

Snip> I have got a message back from MartinZ that this bug (vps update notification) will be fixed in the next version (SP2) due to release in beginning of 2015.

There appears to me to be some confusion
I'm curious, I see the reference "BUG" being applied here;
when did the "discontinuing" of the vps popup/voice notification which VLK has stated his uncertainty as to whether this iconic voice notification should have been discontinued, become a "BUG"
So my confusion is simply the term BUG as it is my understanding this change was made consciously, not something that just started happening.
As to why the setting wasn't removed is still uncertain.

For me the only bug would be that the settings remained behind after it was decided to remove the auto update notification.

As to any reversal of the decision to remove the unique auto update notification, would I'm sure be very welcome to many avast users.

This is also my understanding. I also know quite a few people who would like a daily reminder that their av is up to date.
I've heard very few complaints about the announcement being an annoyance. 

[Staticguy]

@schmidthouse and @DavidR : This is what I sent to pk:

"Just a matter of curiosity about the vps notification update. As of late many users are asking why avast doesn't show the vps update notification after an automatic vps update even though on the avast settings this function is checked but the function doesn't work when there is an automatic update. I was thinking to make an suggestion/feedback about this via avast support ticket but preferred to PM via avast forum.

As I was saying please refer to this section of the forum https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=159528.165 and read my reply #172 and reply#174"

This is what pk replied back to me:

"Thanks for your feedback. I'm forwarding this email to MartinZ, who is responsible for the product usability - if it doesn't work as you describe, he'll find out who changed this behavior and forward him this email".

And this is what MartinZ replied back to me:

"thank you for your feedback. Yes there is bug in the settings and the checkbox will be removed in next version to avoid confusion. We removed the VPS notifications in last version for various reasons:
1. it wasn't precise - avast client is getting around 150-200 updates a day (it's a historic relict, in past it was really just twice a day)
2. some users complaint about being notified few times a day, both visually and sound
3. we believe that to be up to date is a core functionality of AV and doesn't need user's attention - so we rather warn the user when the database is outdated"

I then PMed MartinZ this:

"Thanks for replying back to the vps update notification that pk gave to you via my reporting about the vps update notification bug . Are we expecting this bug to get fixed as SP2 or Avast 2016. Avast 2016 will be a lovely Christmas present to us all  "

he said this back:

"Hi yes, the bug will be fixed in next version due in beginning of 2015.
Merry Christmas."

[schmidthouse]

OK thanks guys , I think I get it..
Appreciated

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Is anyone else having this issue with the right click, or am I the only one?

For best protection, shouldn't I have all packets checked, or do I not need them all?