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clayto

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Database update problem
« on: April 25, 2009, 01:53:24 PM »
I use free Avast! on a W98 Laptop which only acts as a network printer server for my XP2.

Recently I re-registered and started a scan.  Part way through it began downloading a new virus database.  But then after a while it aborted the download with a message saying it could not complete because there was not enough memory.  The scan finished, presumably using the (quite) old database.  Next day I did some uninstalling / deleting and tried to download the new database again, so far with no response. 

The database in use is 09209-0,09/02

Any advice?

Chris
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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2009, 02:05:43 PM »
The RAM requirements are a bit higher as the virus database increased...
How much RAM does this laptop have?

You can download the full update here: http://files.avast.com/iavs4pro/vpsupd.exe
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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2009, 02:40:39 PM »
Hello

It has just happened again, update looked like it was going well then stopped, saying there is not enough 'storage memory'.  The C drive has just over I GB left.  I will check on RAM, when I can find out how, and report.  It will no be very big, I am sure.

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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2009, 03:03:03 PM »
It's not a problem of the disk storage (free space) but memory (RAM).
Control Panel > System
should give you the amount of RAM.
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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2009, 03:49:24 PM »
RAM is 96.0 MB

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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2009, 04:03:19 PM »
That's the problem... avast is not being able to run in such small configuration... Sorry...
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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2009, 04:30:49 PM »
Can you suggest alternatives?  I suppose I might try online virus checkers for example?  It must be possible to have some protection for earlier computers, I have used Avast! on my W98 OK until this update.

Chris 

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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2009, 04:52:50 PM »
Quote from: clayto on April 25, 2009, 04:30:49 PM
Can you suggest alternatives?
It's becoming very difficult to protect old OS with modern antivirus. avast 5 won't be even Windows 9x compatible anymore. For a computer with 96Mb of RAM I just suggest safe browsing and safe habits. Maybe you can test on-line scanners:

BitDefender
ESET NOD32
F-Secure

For detection-only, not cleaning:
Kaspersky
Trendmicro housecall
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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2009, 04:57:33 PM »
Thanks for your help!

Chris
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Re: Database update problem
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2009, 04:59:13 PM »
Quote from: clayto on April 25, 2009, 04:57:33 PM
Thanks for your help!

Chris
You're welcome. If you want to help me, don't thank me, just sign up & use (sign up only is not enough) Mozy to get 2,200 Mb for free remote backup system. Enjoy its safety!
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