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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #150 on: January 05, 2019, 06:08:54 PM »
they already said that 19.1 will automatically install 18.8 on XP you don't need a separate installer

I believe that is correct. The installer will determine if OS is XP/Vista and install the appropriate version. :)

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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #151 on: January 05, 2019, 06:22:04 PM »
they already said that 19.1 will automatically install 18.8 on XP you don't need a separate installer
I believe that is correct. The installer will determine if OS is XP/Vista and install the appropriate version. :)
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #152 on: January 05, 2019, 06:32:52 PM »
they already said that 19.1 will automatically install 18.8 on XP you don't need a separate installer
I believe that is correct. The installer will determine if OS is XP/Vista and install the appropriate version. :)ama
Confirmed. 8) (Note, you'll need to use the latest online installer..!!)

Thanks for the added info Asyn as I was unaware that the 'offline' installer did not offer the same function ???

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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #153 on: January 05, 2019, 07:13:47 PM »
Thank you all for clarifying my doubts

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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #154 on: January 05, 2019, 07:15:59 PM »
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #155 on: January 05, 2019, 09:38:53 PM »
1. they already said that 19.1 will automatically install 18.8 on XP you don't need a separate installer

2. and if your looking for older versions then use https://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

I'm already aware of that, the issue is that 18.8 when installed on XP it could cause problems as I have outlined.

I'm fine with looking after myself, I'm more concerned with other XP/Vista users. Whatever is going to be the last versions for XP/Vista should be bulletproof.  I'm tired having to band on about this and I'm getting a sore head banging up against the Avast Brick Wall.
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #156 on: January 06, 2019, 04:37:24 PM »
1. they already said that 19.1 will automatically install 18.8 on XP you don't need a separate installer

2. and if your looking for older versions then use https://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

I'm already aware of that, the issue is that 18.8 when installed on XP it could cause problems as I have outlined.

I'm fine with looking after myself, I'm more concerned with other XP/Vista users. Whatever is going to be the last versions for XP/Vista should be bulletproof.  I'm tired having to band on about this and I'm getting a sore head banging up against the Avast Brick Wall.
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #157 on: January 06, 2019, 05:11:27 PM »
After MartinZ Reply #142, I was hopeful that Avast devs may look again at v18 issues. Partcularly as XP users are stuck with no more updates, or in some cases having to use earlier versions as workrounds. 

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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #158 on: January 06, 2019, 05:25:55 PM »
After MartinZ Reply #142, I was hopeful that Avast devs may look again at v18 issues. Partcularly as XP users are stuck with no more updates, or in some cases having to use earlier versions as workrounds.
The safest thing would be to update the OS when ever that becomes a possibility.
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #159 on: January 07, 2019, 02:25:05 AM »
After upgrading to version 18.8.2356 I've noticed that webshield would not run on start up. Had to turn it on manually. I did repair and clean install to no avail.
Started PC in safe mode then went to services then located aswbIDSAgent ,right clicked on properties and selected start up type automatic. This worked for me and solved my predicament. Now everthing is fine once again.  :)
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #160 on: January 12, 2019, 01:26:21 PM »
Hello,

anyone here who could help me find the latest version avast premier and clean up premier for my windows xp please???? I need the "old" version of 2018, but only can find the 2019 one which does not fit. And Avast does not reply my mails .....

Thanks in advance !

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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #161 on: January 12, 2019, 02:02:28 PM »
Hello,

anyone here who could help me find the latest version avast premier and clean up premier for my windows xp please? ??? I need the "old" version of 2018, but only can find the 2019 one which does not fit. And Avast does not reply my mails .....

Thanks in advance !
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #162 on: January 14, 2019, 12:59:30 PM »
Thanks for your answer.
But it does not run - I am told that the application is not for win32 .....

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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #163 on: January 14, 2019, 01:04:21 PM »
Thanks for your answer.
But it does not run - I am told that the application is not for win32 .....
Unfortunately I can't test it. I don't have Windows XP or a 32 bit system.
I'm notifying Avast about your problem.
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Re: End of support for Windows XP/Vista
« Reply #164 on: January 14, 2019, 06:36:12 PM »
Thank you!!!!