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dmcoates

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trying to use avast with vista?
« on: February 28, 2007, 02:51:25 AM »
I have a brand new laptop. I have been using avast for a long time with my previous computer and it was wonderful. So I wanted to use it on my new one. I read the site saying it fully supports windows vista. So I go to install it and then I can no longer get my webpages to display. I am connected to the internet { I checked with CS} and everytime I try to open a browser page it tells me the page can not be displayed. what do I need to do to make this work? I kinda need step by step directions on what to change as far as settings go. Does anyone else seem to have this issues?

Thanks so much for your help
amanda

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Re: trying to use avast with vista?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2007, 03:23:13 AM »
Dear Amanda,

I just ran into the same problem.  Did your computer come loaded with other security software, like stuff by Norton or McAfee?  Once I uninstalled McAfee from my new computer, uninstalled Avast!, rebooted, reinstalled Avast!, rebooted, and I was able to access the internet.

Also, make sure that Avast! has permission through the firewall.  If you're using Windows Firewall with Vista (since you say you've got a new laptop), go to the Control Panel, and under Security, there's an option to "Allow a program through Windows Firewall."  If Avast! doesn't show in the program list, you can browse to it and add it.

Good luck!
Nicole

dmcoates

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Re: trying to use avast with vista?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2007, 06:32:40 AM »
yes my new computer did come with mcafee. I thought of uninstalling it, but then I am worried that if I do that and still can't get avast with work with my new computer I will be out of luck with a virus program. MAN what an ordeal. I will try it tonight though.  Thanks so much for the advice.Amanda

dmcoates

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Re: trying to use avast with vista?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2007, 07:47:19 AM »
just wanted you to know that you were right...after I uninstalled mcafee, and reinstalled avast! it worked perfectly!!!  thanks so much for the suggestion?
Amanda

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Re: trying to use avast with vista?
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2007, 04:01:33 PM »
Welcome to the forums Amanda.
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