Auto detect (use Internet Explorer settings) for proxy does not work in 5.0.462

[John_M]

I occasionally have to bring my personal laptop into work where a proxy server is used to access the Internet.  I have to reconfigure IE 8 and Avast 5 to use the proxy server.  I thought I could save a little time by setting Avast to "Auto detect (use Internet Explorer settings)" to update its virus signatures.  However, when I do so Avast will not update, even after a reboot.  IE, however, connects to the Internet correctly after setting the proxy server.  In Avast, I have to select "Specify proxy server" and put in the appropriate information.  This proxy server does not require authentication.  I am using Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) with all the patches as of today (3/24/2010).  This is just a minor nuisance, but it would be nice if it worked.

Thank you!

[Asyn]

i would add a new profile to ur os, so u have one 4 home & one 4 work.
so all the proxy troubles would be obsolete.
asyn

[diginsight]

@john

I have exactly the same problem using Windows 7 Professional 64-bit on my Asus notebook.

@asyn

If you mean creating two different windows accounts, than that is unacceptable for me.

The auto detect (use Internet Explorer setting) proxy setting should work as advertised. I should only be concerned setting the proxy in Internet Explorer.

[alexnet]

I've the same problem
Version of my avast internet security - 5.0.594
Technical support team, please help!

[DavidR]

Change the avast Settings, Updates, Proxy Settings to Direct connection (no proxy).

[alexnet]

Change the avast Settings, Updates, Proxy Settings to Direct connection (no proxy).

What do you mean? Do you suggest to use direct connection setting for network environment with proxy?   

[Lisandro]

What do you mean? Do you suggest to use direct connection setting for network environment with proxy?   

Well... No. If the correct proxy info in inserted there, it should work...