Dear Forum,
I’ve had no luck/reply with Avast support so I’ll try here.
I was recommended Avast from a friend software we run SBS2008 with Exchange 2007. Upon recommendation, I investigated and downloaded a copy of the free 60 day trial with a view to purchasing a 3 year subscription.
The recommendation on the site for downloading Avast for Windows SBS is here: http://www.avast.com/small-business-suite
. After downloading and installing the server software and then installation of client software on one client, I notice that the version is Professional 4.8 as opposed to version 6.0 on other areas of Avast’s site. I downloaded a free version for my desktop at home and it is Version 6.0?
On the client, Exchange plug-in for On-Access must be turned off as it crashes Outlook 2003 client after 2-3 mins, always.
The server deployment software fails with a Null exception when hitting the finish button and, the resident On-Access component stops the Exchange information Store from running preventing access to any mailboxes on the network.
Turning off the On-Access Exchange plug-in on the Server did not solve this problem as it did with the client even though this would be pointless as far as having anti-virus protection.
Can anyone please advise if this is the current software applicable for SBS2008 & Exchange 2007 and what the possible issues are with the installation/running of Avast Professional 4.8.
Your Assistance is appreciated
Paul