Free Antivirus Program for ME

"Asger Lund Mikkelsen" wrote in message
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On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:18:04 -0000, Mike M wrote:

Don't you get those dreadful pop-ups and messages?

No, and not sure that I ever will as I suspect build 4.8.1368 is the last
build of Avast! 4. I have only ever seen the green "updated version
available" pop-up is when not running the latest engine build. I have
yet
to see any message, on any system, urging me to update to Avast 5 which
as
you know doesn't support Win Me. The only time I have seen a message
about
upgrading to Avast Pro is when my Avast 4 key had expired and had not yet
inserted a new key.

I am also still running Avast on Windows ME with no problem. I got tired
of
the update persistently starting when it was most irritating, so I changed
the settings to Manual Update, and start it myself two or three times a
week. I have not seen a pop-up message in ages.

I just use the iAVS Update and leave the Program Update alone.

Exactly the way to proceed, Asger Lund Mikkelsen.
The thing is, I don't use the system that often.
I only turn it on to update my securities in order to keep them current. The
machine serves me as a standby.
Thanks,

Harry.


--
* erstat invalid med fm hvis du ønsker at e-maile mig.
* replace invalid with fm if you want to e-mail me.

I either missed it in a reply or it was not stated, but will you please
inform how one gets a key code yearly for Avast!

TIA
SGB

"Mike M" wrote in message
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Don't you get those dreadful pop-ups and messages?

No, and not sure that I ever will as I suspect build 4.8.1368 is the last
build of Avast! 4. I have only ever seen the green "updated version
available" pop-up is when not running the latest engine build. I have yet
to see any message, on any system, urging me to update to Avast 5 which as
you know doesn't support Win Me. The only time I have seen a message
about
upgrading to Avast Pro is when my Avast 4 key had expired and had not yet
inserted a new key.
--
Mike Maltby


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"SGB" wrote in message
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I either missed it in a reply or it was not stated, but will you please
inform how one gets a key code yearly for Avast!

Download the latest version 4.8 from their website or FileHippo
and then request one from avast, using your email address and they'll send
it to you. Then you insert/copy it into 'About avast', which can be found
with a right click on the Avast icon.
Hope that helps.

Harry.


TIA
SGB

"Mike M" wrote in message
...
Don't you get those dreadful pop-ups and messages?

No, and not sure that I ever will as I suspect build 4.8.1368 is the last
build of Avast! 4. I have only ever seen the green "updated version
available" pop-up is when not running the latest engine build. I have
yet
to see any message, on any system, urging me to update to Avast 5 which
as
you know doesn't support Win Me. The only time I have seen a message
about
upgrading to Avast Pro is when my Avast 4 key had expired and had not yet
inserted a new key.
--
Mike Maltby


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GREAT! Thanks for the info, Harry.

Smiles,
SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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"SGB" wrote in message
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I either missed it in a reply or it was not stated, but will you please
inform how one gets a key code yearly for Avast!

Download the latest version 4.8 from their website or FileHippo
and then request one from avast, using your email address and they'll send
it to you. Then you insert/copy it into 'About avast', which can be found
with a right click on the Avast icon.
Hope that helps.

Harry.
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You are quite welcome, SGB.
Good to know it worked for you.
Also with Smiles,

Harry.


"SGB" wrote in message
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GREAT! Thanks for the info, Harry.

Smiles,
SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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"SGB" wrote in message
...
I either missed it in a reply or it was not stated, but will you please
inform how one gets a key code yearly for Avast!

Download the latest version 4.8 from their website or FileHippo
and then request one from avast, using your email address and they'll
send
it to you. Then you insert/copy it into 'About avast', which can be found
with a right click on the Avast icon.
Hope that helps.

Harry.
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Oh me... oh my...
After reading the help file, I do not see the where there is an explanation
for the "Logging level"?
Would "Emergency" at the top be better than "Debug at the bottom?
This is the first time I have used this this program, please excuse my
ignorance.

TIA
SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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You are quite welcome, SGB.
Good to know it worked for you.
Also with Smiles,

Harry.
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"SGB" wrote in message
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Oh me... oh my...
After reading the help file, I do not see the where there is an
explanation
for the "Logging level"?
Would "Emergency" at the top be better than "Debug at the bottom?
This is the first time I have used this this program, please excuse my
ignorance.

Somehow you have to get more specific, SGB, I don't have the slightest what
you are talking about.
Did you download and install the 4.8 version of Avast Home Edition - Free
with the key? And if so, what specifically is giving you problems in
implementing the program?

Harry.


TIA
SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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You are quite welcome, SGB.
Good to know it worked for you.
Also with Smiles,

Harry.
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Oopsy... sorry...

All installed with key code.

Right click task bar avast! icon Program Settings Logging Logging
level
??? This is one thing confusing me.

SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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"SGB" wrote in message
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Oh me... oh my...
After reading the help file, I do not see the where there is an
explanation
for the "Logging level"?
Would "Emergency" at the top be better than "Debug at the bottom?
This is the first time I have used this this program, please excuse my
ignorance.

Somehow you have to get more specific, SGB, I don't have the slightest
what
you are talking about.
Did you download and install the 4.8 version of Avast Home Edition - Free
with the key? And if so, what specifically is giving you problems in
implementing the program?

Harry.


TIA
SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
...
You are quite welcome, SGB.
Good to know it worked for you.
Also with Smiles,

Harry.
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"SGB" wrote in message
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Oopsy... sorry...

All installed with key code.

Right click task bar avast! icon Program Settings Logging Logging
level
??? This is one thing confusing me.

That is where the fun comes in, SGB, with program settings.
Don't worry about 'Logging', it will be set by default to appropriate kb's
and 'Notice'.
Just concern yourself with all the familiar items and make your choices
according to your liking by checking them off/on.
How about it? H.


SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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"SGB" wrote in message
...
Oh me... oh my...
After reading the help file, I do not see the where there is an
explanation
for the "Logging level"?
Would "Emergency" at the top be better than "Debug at the bottom?
This is the first time I have used this this program, please excuse my
ignorance.

Somehow you have to get more specific, SGB, I don't have the slightest
what
you are talking about.
Did you download and install the 4.8 version of Avast Home Edition - Free
with the key? And if so, what specifically is giving you problems in
implementing the program?

Harry.


TIA
SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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You are quite welcome, SGB.
Good to know it worked for you.
Also with Smiles,

Harry.
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" How about it? H."

Quick Harry!

Come help me.
Things are getting 'hairy'. My eyes are blurry. haha
Way too much to read.
The bittersweet world of computer continues.

Learn'n,
SGB

"webster72n" wrote in message
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That is where the fun comes in, SGB, with program settings.
Don't worry about 'Logging', it will be set by default to appropriate kb's
and 'Notice'.
Just concern yourself with all the familiar items and make your choices
according to your liking by checking them off/on.
How about it? H.

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