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Do I have protection?
« on: May 11, 2011, 12:15:43 PM »
Hello,
I'm curently using Avast free 4.8 Home Edition on my computer. Do I have any protection?

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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 12:23:42 PM »
You do have protection, however the program itself is rather outdated and support will end soon... and the protection will decrease rapidly.
You should update to new version 6.

And update WinXP to SP3. That is important.
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 12:26:42 PM »
Also update your browser to IE 8.
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 12:28:44 PM »
I don't think you'll be able to download the off-line SP3 from MS any more ??? I think it about 230 megabyte file size
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 12:31:50 PM »
What is the correct procedure to install the latest version of Avast free Home edition? I currently have version 4.8 installed. Thank you
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011, 12:36:12 PM »
Download the new free version (click on the blue free in my signature).
Uninstall the current 4.8 from your PC.
Reboot.
Install the downloaded version.
Reboot + register via the programs GUI (no more entering of keynumbers necessary).

You can download the installer on any other pc and transfer it via USB stick to yours. Same goes for this: WinXP SP 3 stand-alone installer.
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 12:39:59 PM »
Quote from: SpeedyPC on May 11, 2011, 12:28:44 PM
I don't think you'll be able to download the off-line SP3 from MS any more ??? I think it about 230 megabyte file size

Yes, we can! WinXP SP 3 stand-alone installer
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 04:52:28 PM »
Download the new free version (click on the blue free in my signature).
Uninstall the current 4.8 from your PC.
Reboot.
Install the downloaded version.
Reboot + register via the programs GUI (no more entering of keynumbers necessary).

I take it you dont recommend installing the new 6.0 Avast version from the "Program Update" off the right click "Updating" bar from Avast 4.8 already installed?

Should I remove Avast 4.8 from Control Panel before installing the new 6.0 version?

Do i need any other uninstallation tools?

If you could please answer all three questions above thanks
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2011, 05:10:01 PM »
(1)no

(2)yes, a clean installation of avast will be of benifit and help eliminate any problems since you are running a very outdated version of avast.

(3)no, but running ccleaner after the uninstall reboot can help clean up any leftovers.
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2011, 05:52:33 PM »
Quote from: craigb on May 11, 2011, 05:10:01 PM
(1)no

(2)yes, a clean installation of avast will be of benifit and help eliminate any problems since you are running a very outdated version of avast.

(3)no, but running ccleaner after the uninstall then reboot can help clean up any leftovers.
so where should i uninstall 4.8 from? isn't that required for a clean install of 6.0?
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2011, 06:07:24 PM »
Download new copy first http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_free.exe and save then uninstall 4.8 from remove programs and reboot, run ccleaner then install new copy.
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2011, 06:32:01 PM »
Quote from: sweets on May 11, 2011, 05:52:33 PM
so where should i uninstall 4.8 from? isn't that required for a clean install of 6.0?

Control Panel -> Software.
Just like any other program, normal uninstall procedure.
Then reboot.
Install new version and reboot once more.
Done.
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2011, 09:27:39 PM »
Isn't there an uninstall tool required to remove avast 4.8 completely before installing the new 6.0 version?

Someone here said its beter to uninstall the older version from the program itself rather than Control Panel, does it matter?

Should I create a restore point before uninstalling the old avast 4.8 before removing it, would i then be able to reinstall it if i dont like or if something goes wrong with the newer version install?
« Last Edit: May 11, 2011, 09:38:57 PM by sweets »
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2011, 10:18:03 PM »
Quote from: sweets on May 11, 2011, 09:27:39 PM

Should I create a restore point before uninstalling the old avast 4.8 before removing it, would i then be able to reinstall it if i dont like or if something goes wrong with the newer version install?
Just in case, but I don't think you'll need it.
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Re: Do I have protection?
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2011, 01:10:36 AM »
 Isn't there an uninstall tool required to remove avast 4.8 completely before installing the new 6.0 version?

Someone here said its beter to uninstall the older version from the program itself rather than Control Panel, does it matter?
 
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