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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: sr_nirma on July 16, 2008, 08:16:39 AM

Title: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: sr_nirma on July 16, 2008, 08:16:39 AM: i have got AVG 8.0 anti virus. i have disabled the automatic updates, but it still checks for the updates every time i switch on the computer and connect directly to the internet. i cant access the option of checking for updates periodically. the option of checking for updates daily is checked and i cant disable it.
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: Broni on July 16, 2008, 10:55:14 AM: Quote
i have disabled the automatic updates
Why? It's very important for your computer safety to have them ON.
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: evilfantasy on July 16, 2008, 11:11:57 AM: Broni is right. Disabling the updates is almost the same as disabling the AV itself. It is extremely important.

That said I'm pretty sure the free version doesn't have that option.
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: Broni on July 16, 2008, 11:22:04 AM: If I remember correctly AVG 7.5 free had that option disabled, but it's available in AVG 8.0 free:

(http://209.85.48.8/228/109/upload/p4045928.gif)
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: sr_nirma on July 16, 2008, 07:52:45 PM: the screen which u have shown does come, but even if i uncheck the 'start automatic updates' option the 'At the specific time interval' option is selected, i can undo that. i have disabled it because it checks for updates everyday, and usually no update is found. i intend to manually update it about once a week.
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Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: Broni on July 16, 2008, 07:59:22 PM: That's not true. AVG updates every day (at least), and this is for your own good.
I have no more comments on this subject.
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: !~*:.Pink Floyd.:*~! on July 16, 2008, 07:59:39 PM: Then there should be a update once a week at a specific time option right?
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 16, 2008, 08:00:38 PM: Quote from: !~*:.Pink Floyd.:*~! on July 16, 2008, 07:59:39 PM
Then there should be a update once a week at a specific time option right?
Microsoft releases a bunch of updates at the end of every month though.

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Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: Broni on July 16, 2008, 08:03:40 PM: The time for resetting is coming...LOL
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: evilfantasy on July 16, 2008, 08:11:09 PM: There is a difference in program updates and definition updates.

The program updates don't happen very often but the definition (virus detection database) updates happen very often, usually daily.
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 16, 2008, 08:24:09 PM: Quote from: evilfantasy on July 16, 2008, 08:11:09 PM
(virus detection database) updates happen very often, usually daily.
My Kaspersky gets a new update available every 3 hours.
Very smooth and uninterrupted updating too.
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: evilfantasy on July 16, 2008, 08:32:05 PM: That's another thing I like about Avast.

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By default, avast checks for virus definitions (IAVS or VPS or database) once every 4 hours when you PC is on.

Link (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=36658.msg307236#msg307236)

I think it was yesterday that I saw it update 2 times within about an 8 hour period. Always ready for any new threats!
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: CBMatt on July 17, 2008, 04:27:44 AM: Out of curiosity, nirma...do you have dial-up or broadband?
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: sr_nirma on July 18, 2008, 06:26:51 AM: broadband, but with a download limit.
Title: Re: need to disable automatic virus update
Post by: CBMatt on July 19, 2008, 06:40:08 AM: Quote from: sr_nirma on July 18, 2008, 06:26:51 AM
broadband, but with a download limit.

Hmm, nevermind, I was just wondering because AVG 8 seems to have a lot of issues with dial-up users. Personally, with all of the problems I've been seeing lately, I'm actually starting to advise against AVG 8. I've always been a strong supporter of AVG, but they've really dropped the ball with this last upgrade.