need to disable automatic virus update

[sr_nirma]

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.

[Broni]

i have disabled the automatic updates

Why? It's very important for your computer safety to have them ON.

[evilfantasy]

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.

[Broni]

If I remember correctly AVG 7.5 free had that option disabled, but it's available in AVG 8.0 free:

[sr_nirma]

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.

[Broni]

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.

[!~*:.Pink Floyd.:*~!]

Then there should be a update once a week at a specific time option right?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

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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[Broni]

The time for resetting is coming...LOL

[evilfantasy]

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.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

(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.

[evilfantasy]

That's another thing I like about Avast.

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

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I think it was yesterday that I saw it update 2 times within about an 8 hour period. Always ready for any new threats!

[CBMatt]

Out of curiosity, nirma...do you have dial-up or broadband?

[sr_nirma]

broadband, but with a download limit.

[CBMatt]

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.