Avast AV Update

quandam · Jan 20, 2010, 11:35:52

The superb Avast AV free version has been updated with a brand new crisp user friendly interface. Here is the link:

http://www.avast.com/en-gb/index

Rik · Jan 20, 2010, 11:37:18

Thanks, Q.

Niall · Jan 20, 2010, 18:18:20

A lad I know has been complaining today that this new update causes his PC to lock up so he's had to switch to another AV program.

quandam · Jan 20, 2010, 18:21:45

Niall

So far mine is running fine. The previous version has run superbly for me for around around five years now without problem. If there is a problem Avast will sort it.....good company.

Niall · Jan 20, 2010, 18:28:14

I hope so as my laptop just auto updated

quandam · Jan 20, 2010, 18:34:33

Just done a check and there are reports the new version may conflict with already downloaded AV progs which is understandable I suppose?

I will just have Avast 5 running on its own as I have complete confidence in their product.

Fox · Jan 20, 2010, 19:27:42

Just installed it (it uninstalls version 4.8 for you). I don't think the previous version will auto-update to version 5, you need to download and install it. Runs fine with Ad-Aware 8.1.3

Sebby · Jan 21, 2010, 14:37:12

Avast needed a new interface, so this is good news.

Gary · Jan 21, 2010, 15:42:36

Quote from: quandam on Jan 20, 2010, 18:34:33
Just done a check and there are reports the new version may conflict with already downloaded AV progs which is understandable I suppose? I will just have Avast 5 running on its own as I have complete confidence in their product.

Its a well known fact though Q that no one AV product can catch every nasty

Niall · Jan 22, 2010, 18:07:23

I checked my laptops install and it only auto updated to version 4.8xxx so I assume I'll have to manually install the new version.

quandam · Jan 22, 2010, 18:38:23

Niall

Go here: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Niall · Jan 23, 2010, 09:32:06

I shall have a nose later. My laptops internal fan has started pulsing and it's REALLY ANNOYING. I don't know if the fan has been damaged by my cat jumping on it

or if it just needs cleaning. I haven't updated the bios on it, so it's not any power saving addition in the bios

Gary · Jan 23, 2010, 09:57:02

Quote from: Niall on Jan 23, 2010, 09:32:06
I shall have a nose later. My laptops internal fan has started pulsing and it's REALLY ANNOYING. I don't know if the fan has been damaged by my cat jumping on it or if it just needs cleaning. I haven't updated the bios on it, so it's not any power saving addition in the bios

I would say its blocked with dust and cat hair maybe, have you got an air blaster can?

Niall · Jan 23, 2010, 10:16:21

Nope. I'll just take it to bits later

Gary · Jan 23, 2010, 10:37:14

Quote from: Niall on Jan 23, 2010, 10:16:21
Nope. I'll just take it to bits later

Or hoover it