Eli Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hi I`m still using Avast 4.8. I understand that as they`ve started the new version: 5 , they were some users complaints about some issues. My question : Is there a significant improvement worthwhile to update to the new version ? Thanks OS : MS windows XP pro sp3 Processor : AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core 3800, 2009Mhz.Mother board : Gygabyte M61 PM-S2 Ram : 3GBDisk space : 649.05 GB Default browser: FirefoxProtection : Sandboxie, MBam free version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom419 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hi I`m still using Avast 4.8. I understand that as they`ve started the new version: 5 , they were some users complaints about some issues. My question : Is there a significant improvement worthwhile to update to the new version ? Thanks I would say 100% update to the latest version. The interface is cleaner and seems to scan quicker than before. I have been using it for a couple of months and have had no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowday444 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 No issues on a Vista laptop. Updates immediately after a boot if I haven't used the LT for a few days and updates at the very least once more during the day. And indeed, this is just the free version. Do the custom install if you don't want certain shields, e.g. Messaging Shield, although you can also disable them if they are installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted March 24, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 24, 2010 One of the biggest improvements I think I've seen with any program update. Works well on my system, and uses a lot less resource than 4.8. A definite yes to the update question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
born2golf Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I am also running Avast 5.0 on my desktop sytem and have no complaints. Just remember it is a FREE Av program and you get what you paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 One of the biggest improvements I think I've seen with any program update. Works well on my system, and uses a lot less resource than 4.8. A definite yes to the update question. I agree 100% A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted March 24, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 24, 2010 Just switched over to it after my AntiVir v10 super issues. It's running very good on my desktop XP Pro system and no conflicts like my first try of it so no STOP errors which make Windows unusable. It's a very worthwhile update now as they seem to have weeded out the majority of serious conflicts. At the moment I've been using it for a couple of days and can't fault it at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky10 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I`m still using Avast 4.8. I understand that as they`ve started the new version: 5 If you've been using Avast! Home Edition 4.8.1368 before and you registered it then download Avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.377 which is the first version 5 made. Because your 4.8 was registered the registration carries on. After its up and running click on your desktop icon and click on Maintenance and Update. If you click on Update program it will download an install the latest version automatically. If you click on the Settings Spanner in the top right and click on select Automatic on both Engine and Virus Definitions and Program. You can put a tick in the My computer is permanently connected to the Internet box. Now the best thing that I've found with 5 is when you did a full drive scan with 4.8 if it found a threat is would stop and ask what do you want to do move it, clean it or delete it. This was a bit of a pain as you had to keep going back to see what was happeing. With v5 it records all it finds then you can look at the results list to see what file and location then you select what you want to to do with them. Now the only problem with this is which ever option you select applies to all files which can be a pain if you what to delete some, clean some or ignore some. WinXP SP3 and Vista Home Premium SP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted March 24, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 24, 2010 The only point I would make regarding the above advice, is that one of the issues with the first version of Avast 5, was problems installing it over the top of 4.8. I had that problem, and had to remove 4.8 to get a clean install. Some people had problems and some didn't, so if you go with installing the first version of 5, I would suggest downloading the removal tool, and remove the old version first. http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=56983.0 The latest version of 5 has ironed out that problem I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Thank you all for your replies. I upgraded to version 5 , I think that this is the first thing I did right this week.... it is much lower on resources, and my PC seems to run faster ! Thank you all again! (BTW, I installed 5 over 4.8 with no problems at all, it also kept my registration number, so I did not have to reenter it) OS : MS windows XP pro sp3 Processor : AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core 3800, 2009Mhz.Mother board : Gygabyte M61 PM-S2 Ram : 3GBDisk space : 649.05 GB Default browser: FirefoxProtection : Sandboxie, MBam free version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted March 25, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 25, 2010 it also kept my registration number, so I did not have to reenter it) The registration of it is so fast now as I found out, just punch in the info and it instantly registers itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom419 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The registration of it is so fast now as I found out, just punch in the info and it instantly registers itself. That in itself was a much needed update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky10 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The only point I would make regarding the above advice, is that one of the issues with the first version of Avast 5, was problems installing it over the top of 4.8. I had that problem, and had to remove 4.8 to get a clean install. Yes as Eli says he and I didn't have a problem installing over 4.8. It was automatically uninstall 4.8 as 5 went in. I've done that on a few machine without any problem. WinXP SP3 and Vista Home Premium SP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted March 25, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 25, 2010 I was one of the unlucky ones who had a right screw up with it, and I'm pleased it worked out OK for both of you. Edited by poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ident Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Perfect with out web shield - mail shield - IM sheild No fate but what we make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Perfect with out web shield - mail shield - IM sheild Without web shield? don`t you need protection from web malware like viruses,worms and all the crap hanging in there? OS : MS windows XP pro sp3 Processor : AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core 3800, 2009Mhz.Mother board : Gygabyte M61 PM-S2 Ram : 3GBDisk space : 649.05 GB Default browser: FirefoxProtection : Sandboxie, MBam free version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 maybe he got browsers sandboxed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 maybe he got browsers sandboxed? I`m almost always sandboxed and yet there are some instances that programs use the internet without you even noticing that, specialy with those that work in the background, or some other member of the family that does not care much if the system is sandboxed or otherwise..... .IMHO it is not much of a price to pay, to be safer than sorry later on. OS : MS windows XP pro sp3 Processor : AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual core 3800, 2009Mhz.Mother board : Gygabyte M61 PM-S2 Ram : 3GBDisk space : 649.05 GB Default browser: FirefoxProtection : Sandboxie, MBam free version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky10 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I`m almost always sandboxed and yet there are some instances that programs use the internet without you even noticing that, Well the best program that I've found for showing all apps that are running apart from Task Manager is Process Explorer 12.0 you can delete any app you want too. WinXP SP3 and Vista Home Premium SP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ident Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Without web shield? don`t you need protection from web malware like viruses,worms and all the crap hanging in there? no No fate but what we make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedrake Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I use the Web Shield. Haven't noticed any web slowdowns at all, and I've tested it out and it protects very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom AZ Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Does Avast 5 Free automatically scan incoming/outgoing pop3 e-mail when using an e-mail client such as Thunderbird, Eudora, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 There's a Mail shield. Piriform French translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom AZ Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 There's a Mail shield. I did read that. However, I am not currently an Avast user, so I assume that this "Mail Shield" scans all incoming mail and attachments. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted March 27, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 27, 2010 I don't use an email client, but it's an affirmative I think Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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