Chim
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I already read that avast 2014 does need SP2 on Windows Vista to work properly.
But, does avast 8.0.1497 need SP2 on Windows Vista to work properly?
It’s that going back to last week, I was having some serious problems with my computer. 2 Windows Reinstalls later and several Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris-like battles with my computer, I THINK I finally calmed things down. Knock on wood.
However, that is without Vista SP2 and without avast installed.
I want to install avast 8.0.1497 next … without Vista SP2 if possible, if it works without it.
This way IF things get uncalm again, I’d be able to tell whether Vista SP2 or avast caused it.
Not that avast is necessarily gonna cause any trouble. I was having major problems there for a while without avast even installed. I just want to take it step by step.
system
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Vista SP1 has been EOLed over two years ago. No, antivirus won’t make up for the tons of exploits available for no longer patched system. You are running seriously vulnerable system, outright stupid.
Chim
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If you don’t want to help, then DON’T! No need to call me stupid. I’m not your kid or some elementary school kid.
FYI … I HAVE been using Vista SP2 in this computer for quite a while now. Right now I’m only temporarily operating without it for the purpose of troubleshooting the problems in my computer.
I had previously been using the older version of Vista SP2 without any problems. The other day I installed the updated, newer, bigger file size version of Vista SP2 and coincidentally I kept getting many disconnects on my Dial Up. I want to do some experimenting to see if the newer, updated Vista SP2 is the culprit for THAT problem.
And second FYI … regardless of how I’ve had my inferior computers set up throughout the years, they just don’t get infected. This compared to the multitude of much more superior computers with multi-levels of protection that I read about … getting seriously infected. Somehow, my computers have had the same spotless track record as the computers of many on here who do have everything absolutely up to date. I guess I don’t have risky browsing habits.
Anyway … back to my original question … for someone who won’t be rude:
Does avast 8.0.1497 NEED Vista SP2 to work properly?
CraigB
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Yes Chim you need SP2 for Vista