All currently available vpsupd.exe files are defective.

[xode]

Whether it is for avast 4.8, 5 or 6, they all crash with “error extracting archive” when run.

[system]

Hi

If the size of the update file is 31 MB that’s for Avast 5 & 6. If it’s 38 MB that’s for Avast 4.8

So please download the suitable updates from this URL: http://www.avast.com/download-update.

Thanks

[system]

@iYogisolutions1 post:2

Hi

If the size of the update file is 31 MB that’s for Avast 5 & 6. If it’s 38 MB that’s for Avast 4.8

I don’t think that is a “permanent” or constant size, so those numbers shouldn’t be taken as a parameter.

So please download the suitable updates from this URL: http://www.avast.com/download-update.

Well, that URL is indeed the correct one for the official download.

@xode,

Why do you need to download the complete VPS? The built in definitions update is very small (between 10KB and 400KB).

[xode]

@iYogisolutions1 post:2

Hi

If the size of the update file is 31 MB that’s for Avast 5 & 6. If it’s 38 MB that’s for Avast 4.8

So please download the suitable updates from this URL: http://www.avast.com/download-update.

Thanks

This IS where I downloaded the files from and all were defective.

[xode]

@ady4um post:3

@xode,

Why do you need to download the complete VPS? The built in definitions update is very small (between 10KB and 400KB).

And when, for whatever reason, you need to do a complete reinstall, you need to have an update file.

[Asyn]

@xode post:4

This IS where I downloaded the files from and all were defective.

These files get updated once a day, so even if there was an error, it should be gone now.

[xode]

@Asyn post:6

@xode post:4

This IS where I downloaded the files from and all were defective.

These files get updated once a day, so even if there was an error, it should be gone now.

Since I have a dialup internet connection, it takes about 3 hours per file for me to download. Therefore, I would like to at least get confirmation that the people who update those files have seen this and insured that the error is gone before I try again.

[Asyn]

@xode post:7

Since I have a dialup internet connection, it takes about 3 hours per file for me to download. Therefore, I would like to at least get confirmation that the people who update those files have seen this and insured that the error is gone before I try again.

Good luck.

[igor0]

The people who update those files are not aware of any problem with them - and you seem to be the only one reporting that. So I’d say it’s more likely that the file got corrupted during your download (the files are digitally signed - make sure the signature is valid to verify that the file is complete), or there’s some problem with your particular installation.

What is the exact build of avast! you have installed?

[system]

@xode post:5

@ady4um post:3

@xode,
Why do you need to download the complete VPS? The built in definitions update is very small (between 10KB and 400KB).

And when, for whatever reason, you need to do a complete reinstall, you need to have an update file.

That is not necessary at all. When you download the setup.exe for Avast to reinstall, it already includes one database. If you download the complete VPS again today, and reinstall Avast next month, the VPS is also “old”.

After the (re)installation of Avast, you should reboot immediately. After rebooting and connecting to Internet, Avast will try to update the VPS. If you follow your original intention, you are downloading the VPS 3 times by then.

So I would say that you have no “real” reason for downloading the complete VPS now.

Moreover, using dial up, you download several KBs of data in every definitions update, which is more adequate for your type of connection. If you happen to have some download problem with such little download, then downloading the complete VPS is not going to be easier (with that same connection).

[MikeBCda]

In the past, the only time I’d have to download that defs exe was to update my wife’s computer, which at the time didn’t have internet access. I’ve since swapped my router-modem for a wireless one, so don’t even have to do that anymore.

[system]

@MikeBCda post:11

In the past, the only time I’d have to download that defs exe was to update my wife’s computer, which at the time didn’t have internet access. I’ve since swapped my router-modem for a wireless one, so don’t even have to do that anymore.

As xode is on a dialup internet connection he probably has no clue what you are talking about.

[xode]

@YoKenny post:12

@MikeBCda post:11

In the past, the only time I’d have to download that defs exe was to update my wife’s computer, which at the time didn’t have internet access. I’ve since swapped my router-modem for a wireless one, so don’t even have to do that anymore.

As xode is on a dialup internet connection he probably has no clue what you are talking about.

Sniping is not a reasonable course of action. You probably have no clue what it means to be civil to others.

[system]

@xode post:7

Since I have a dialup internet connection, it takes about 3 hours per file for me to download.

I would say that in those 3 hours most likly you have an interruption of the service and that particular file downloaded with an error. Try again. I know is a pain. I had dial-up untill not so long ago.

Good luck.

[Dwarden]

Avast! should distribute the file on Bittorrent too so he can download it always w/o corruption

[system]

@xode post:7

Since I have a dialup internet connection

I insist on downloading the simple normal updates instead of downloading the full VPS should work much better, even for re-installations.

If you have problems with downloading 40MB on dial up, then you may want to download it from an “Internet Bar” or alike, but only when you already know you will need it.

In the mean time, for daily use, you should configure Avast:

Avast main GUI → settings → Updates → Update parameters → “I only connect to the Internet using a dial up modem”.

That setting should improve your connectivity from Avast.

[system]

@xode post:13

@YoKenny post:12

@MikeBCda post:11

In the past, the only time I’d have to download that defs exe was to update my wife’s computer, which at the time didn’t have internet access. I’ve since swapped my router-modem for a wireless one, so don’t even have to do that anymore.

As xode is on a dialup internet connection he probably has no clue what you are talking about.

Sniping is not a reasonable course of action. You probably have no clue what it means to be civil to others.

Sorry but I have not used dialup since 1995.

[system]

@YoKenny post:12

@MikeBCda post:11

In the past, the only time I’d have to download that defs exe was to update my wife’s computer, which at the time didn’t have internet access. I’ve since swapped my router-modem for a wireless one, so don’t even have to do that anymore.

As xode is on a dialup internet connection he probably has no clue what you are talking about.

…and the bloddy FJ strikes again…the “sniping-saga-no-help” continues…

Using a dial-up has it’s benefits(depends on the location/connection…etc). It’s slow but just be patient. Some dial-up connections I had in the past were more reliable than,say, mobile dsl(but that’s just me). I still maintain both (dial-up/DSL) though I use the DSL often. I had some experience with that…downloads corrupted(dial-up downloads with that size it’s really a pain).