"Computer is always connected to internet" setting

[DBone]

What does this setting actually do? I have turned this on for the last week, and have noticed no changes for the good or bad. I was not having any problems at all with updates, but I just wanted to see what checking this feature did. My machine is a lap top that when on, is always connected to the internet...............No problems, just curious!

[DavidR]

It just confirms what your connection method is so as avast isn't checking against two possibilities dial-up or broadband.

On this screen, you can also specify the type of internet connection that you use i.e. whether you connect to the internet using a dial-up modem or whether your computer is permanently connected to the internet. This will optimize the way that avast! checks for new updates and make the update process more reliable.

[DBone]

Ok thanks! I'll leave it checked then as I'm on DSL.

[DavidR]

No problem.