Is update slowing my broadband?

[Alikhan]

Looks like a common 'theme' is Vista?
Perhaps now that there are 2 threads going 'Avast central' will kick in.

I've reported this issue to the Avast devs on the internal channels about 20 mins ago. I've also asked them to check if XP is affected. As a temporary measure, just disable HTTPS scanning.

[CrazyMonkey]

i said above the install failed

[CrazyMonkey]

when trying to install. should i choose to customize set up and unselect webshield?

[bob3160]

when trying to install. should i choose to customize set up and unselect webshield?

No, Webshield is one of your most important components.

[CrazyMonkey]

What should I do?

[bob3160]

After Avast is installed, go to settings, components, webshield, select customize then uncheck Enable https scanning. thenclick on OK

[CrazyMonkey]

Finally installed Avast. done the above all is fine now. thanks.

Is there anything i should check to see it it's all working?

Is the SecureLineVPN free to swicth on?

[mchain]

This is a link provided by avast to see if WebShield is working as it should be:  http://www.avast.com/eng/test-url-blocker.html

(If you do not want to have the alert, do not click this link).

If you get a toaster pop-up, then it is working ok.  It is safe to use and indicates avast has blocked the threat.

As bob3160 said, this is the most important shield you have to have.

[EDIT:]  Avast Secureline VPN is not free, but is offered on a 30-day trial basis.  You'll need to provide credit or payment details to start the 30-day trial, after which you can cancel (watch for the automatic renewal feature in case you do not want it) or allow the trial to transfer into a full license for your machine.

[bob3160]

This is a link provided by avast to see if WebShield is working as it should be:  http://www.avast.com/eng/test-url-blocker.html

(If you do not want to have the alert, do not click this link).

If you get a toaster pop-up, then it is working ok.  It is safe to use and indicates avast has blocked the threat.

As bob3160 said, this is the most important shield you have to have.

[EDIT:]  Avast Secureline VPN is not free, but is offered on a 30-day trial basis.  You'll need to provide credit or payment details to start the 30-day trial, after which you can cancel (watch for the automatic renewal feature in case you do not want it) or allow the trial to transfer into a full license for your machine.

The test link doesn't seem to be working.
I think the trial period for the Avast SecureLine is much shorter than 30 days.

[Asyn]

1. The test link doesn't seem to be working.
2. I think the trial period for the Avast SecureLine is much shorter than 30 days.

1. Hi Bob, it works for me.
2. Confirmed, for SL the trial period is 7 days.

[bob3160]

1. The test link doesn't seem to be working.
2. I think the trial period for the Avast SecureLine is much shorter than 30 days.

1. Hi Bob, it works for me.
2. Confirmed, for SL the trial period is 7 days.

Strange, clicking on the link shows the following results for me (Using Chrome)

[Asyn]

1. The test link doesn't seem to be working.
2. I think the trial period for the Avast SecureLine is much shorter than 30 days.

1. Hi Bob, it works for me.
2. Confirmed, for SL the trial period is 7 days.

Strange, clicking on the link shows the following results for me (Using Chrome)

Try Firefox, might be a Chrome issue.

[bob3160]

No FF on this system but, Opera also doesn't like the link

[bob3160]

The test worked using Avast's SafeZone browser.

[Asyn]

The test worked using Avast's SafeZone browser.

Yes, can't help you with Chrome or Opera, I only run FF and SZB. Cheers.