Avast unable to connect to the internet, Squid Proxy + Password problem

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi Guys,

I’m not a first time Avast user (had used it previously on my old comp). Got McAfee with the new one, got sick of it and here I am again - back to trusted Avast (version 5.0.677). Anyways, the problem is this:

I connect to Avast using my college’s wifi thru a Squid Proxy (2.6.Stable21) using a password. So, in my Avast settings, I did the following

  1. Opened Avast Settings
  2. Went to Updates
  3. Went to Proxy Settings
  4. Selected “Specify proxy server”
  5. Type: HTTP; Address: 172.16.50.50; Port: 3128
  6. Authentication Type: Plaintext; user: ********; password: *********
  7. Ok

Then, I tried to activate Avast. No cigar. :frowning:

Changed the authentication to NTLM. Still no cigar. I don’t know what am I doing wrong. My firefox continues to work fine - but avast cannot connect! Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,
Egress

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Ok, an hour later - I tried it again. Working mighty fine.

Hmmm… This is odd.

Ah well - problem solved!

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Buenas tardes, disculpen mi intromisión, Pero Que es ACABO de adquirir el avast 5.0 y he aquí Install Junto Con La Licencia, Pero me marca de Como y INSEGURO La Verdad no encuentro la forma de Hacerlo Que funcione, gracias Por El Apoyo Que Darme pudieran.