avast premiere bypassing default DNS settings 

arthur99 · 2017-08-23T16:48:11.000Z

issue avast premiere

please note i use DNS Filtering as a means of Internet content filtering

if the filter decides the site is unapproved it redirects you to another notice page

if the Default DNS is not used employees have access to PORN …

Avast Premiere is bypassing the default DNS Settings and use something else

How can i turn this off … AS IT SHOULD NEVER HAVE EVER BYPASSED ANY SETTINGS

PetefromAvast · 2017-08-23T19:55:59.000Z

Do you have Real Site enabled?

https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB188

arthur99 · 2017-08-24T15:07:48.000Z

if real site is on or not is not the point.

as a network administrator what I set for the DNS servers is what should be used.

without warning after installing avast premier all features of internet filtering and
domain name redirection are thrown out the window.

opening me up to furious customers. After i tell people the computer is safe for kids to use,
not knowing they are surfing smutt because avast feels it is good to use alternate DNS settings.

this feature should not exist avast should not under any circumstances
bypass settings period.

original question how do i keep avast from using alternate DNS settings period.

igor0 · 2017-08-24T15:30:09.000Z

I’m afraid things are definitely not as black&white as you’re trying to paint them.
Sure, if you’re using DNS filtering in attempt to block users from accessing certain sites, then you probably don’t like if the machines use an alternate DNS. On the other hand, there’s a lot of DNS hijacking going on out there - so for an ordinary user, security wise, it’s better if they’re protected against fake/phishing sites they may encounter if their network gets compromised.

The question from Pete was relevant - if the “Real Site” feature is on, you probably want to turn it off (or uninstall) because that’s most likely the one switching to our DNS servers.

Eddy · 2017-08-24T15:36:45.000Z

if real site is on or not is not the point.

It sure is as it can make a difference.

as a network administrator what I set for the DNS servers is what should be used.

avast doesn't prevent you from doing so. So what is the problem ?

without warning after installing avast premier all features of internet filtering and domain name redirection are thrown out the window.

So you do not look into things before installing something. Real bad practice for a admin.

original question how do i keep avast from using alternate DNS settings period.

Did you even read the page Pete posted ?

arthur99 · 2017-08-24T18:57:38.000Z

Thank You all for your Input and no i did not read anything he posted but i will

As a network admin i have meany duties the least of which is administrating network issues

as with most people I am trying to make a living and I have to do many things Create hardware, software

deal with towers & transmitters and a host of other issues, I am the company’s Main IT person and I am very busy just trying to stay ahead of things.

I have been in this position for 28 Years and have adapted well …

but really get pissed off when a PRODUCT YOU TRUST DOES SOMETHING STUPID

I admit to getting a bit Short at times but instead of telling my faults which I are out there for all to see

Tell me how to turn off this feature … or don’t reply!

Pondus · 2017-08-24T19:10:04.000Z

Tell me how to turn off this feature ... or don't reply!

Click the link Pete posted above and read instructions .... it is all there

Eddy · 2017-08-24T19:44:31.000Z

The product doesn’t do something stupid.
It is just you who didn’t read about things before installing it.
And that is a real bad practice for a admin.

Tell me how to turn off this feature ... or don't reply!

Pete already showed you in reply #1.

arthur99 · 2017-08-24T22:02:49.000Z

Ok let me be clear and respectful at this point as possible.

I was able to turn off Real Site with a simple click or two.

You would think that this solves my problem but what can be turned off can be turned on again.

Is there a way to lock this setting so an end user can’t change it.

also It is my opinion that a newly installed piece of software should not make changes that alter the operation of
a computer, with out notifying the installer of the software. It is my fault for upgrading from avast free to avast paid antivirus,
and then to premier without thoroughly investigating all its features … i put my blanket trust in this product.
My Bad.

Pondus · 2017-08-24T22:13:30.000Z

also It is my opinion that a newly installed piece of software should not make changes that alter the operation of a computer,

It did not. When you upgrade from free to payed you add more features .... that can be removed

Avast Antivirus: Adding or removing program components
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB96#artTitle

arthur99 · 2017-08-24T22:19:11.000Z

OK … Thanks

I tried to password protect avast antivirus but it seems the password lock

is only good when trying to turn off functions … but when the turning on functions the password is ignored?

Pondus · 2017-08-24T22:23:29.000Z

Hmmm, maybe a new bug?

arthur99 · 2017-08-24T22:27:38.000Z

OK finally

If i uninstall the component with it password protected users can not get into settings to reinstall it

Issue Solved

Thank You!

Pondus · 2017-08-24T22:31:04.000Z

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