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avast! Free Antivirus 6

dogmaryxx
dogmaryxx Posts: 2,446 Forumite
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edited 24 February 2011 at 10:25AM in Techie Stuff
New version of Avast free now available.

Right click tray icon/update/program

WebRep is offered as an option after reboot.
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  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    the brilliant Avast just gets better and better :cool:
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • Andrew1472
    Andrew1472 Posts: 301 Forumite
    Thanks for that.
    I've just downloaded and run a full scan. No problems at all. Looks promising so far. It is certainly a much more comprehensive interface than MSE which it is replacing.
    Other than set up a scheduled daily quick scan, I've left everything at the default settings. Is there anything worth changing?
  • dogmaryxx
    dogmaryxx Posts: 2,446 Forumite
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    Andrew1472 wrote: »
    Is there anything worth changing?

    Pop up and sound perhaps if you find them annoying.

    http://help.artaro.eu/index.php/general-security/antivirus-programs/configure-avast-free-antivirus.html
  • Andrew1472
    Andrew1472 Posts: 301 Forumite
    dogmaryxx wrote: »
    Pop up and sound perhaps if you find them annoying.

    http://help.artaro.eu/index.php/general-security/antivirus-programs/configure-avast-free-antivirus.html

    I'll have to see about the sound and pop ups. They could be annoying, but it's also nice to be reminded Avast is working. Sometimes MSE was too quiet and I felt the need to check it. Time will tell.

    That looks like a useful link, thanks.
  • w50nky
    w50nky Posts: 418 Forumite
    Thanks for the heads up.
    If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you! :dance:
  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    edited 24 February 2011 at 4:59PM
    yep/ i love the reassurance (when in the kitchen ) of hearing 'Your virus definitions have been automatically updated' /Of course they have Avast/ otherwise I'd dump u quick! :beer: :D
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • richmondhamptoncourt
    richmondhamptoncourt Posts: 136 Forumite
    Hi

    When I put my name and email in it says not available in this country. Is this only for USA residents or am I doing something wrong.

    Thanks

    Richmond
  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    richmondhamptoncourt wrote: »
    Hi

    When I put my name and email in it says not available in this country. Is this only for USA residents or am I doing something wrong.

    Thanks

    Richmond

    nope/ it's not USA-centric / it's a worldwide install /
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?part=dl-85737&subj=dl&!!!!!button
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • spg_SCOTT
    spg_SCOTT Posts: 171 Forumite
    That tutorial is not entirely complete...there have been additions since the initial 5 beta (think that is what 5.0.337 or maybe first general release) though it is a good source of info, nice find. A few of the things described are slightly down to personal preference...

    Sounds...
    They are a little loud. In win 7 (maybe vista) shortly after avast has made a sound (update etc.) click on the sound icon in the tray, and then mixer. You can lower the sound...It was remembered after rebooting as well IIRC, suppose I would have to check again...
    I personally just turn off the voiceover ones, just have the shorter sound.

    I have a tutorial on how to change them to whatever you want, but avast also have some custom sound packs on the website:
    http://www.avast.com/en-gb/audio

    @richmond
    Never seen that error...
    What are you entering for the country?
    -Scott-

    “There is a computer disease that anybody who works with computers knows about. It's a very serious disease and it interferes completely with the work. The trouble with computers is that you 'play' with them!” Richard Feynman
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