How to prevent Avast 6 to update definisions right after bootup

Hi,

I have Avast 6 and MBAM Pro installed; while MBAM would start delayed by design,however the def will be updated right away .The same is valid for Avast.

What setting should I choose to prevent updatind definitions for both at the same time?

Thanks,
Claudiu

You shouldn’t require any settings other than the basic exclusions between avast and malwarebytes if you develop any conflicts, exclusions can be found here http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?act=findpost&pid=417798

The avast auto update check happens fairly quick in the cycle once a connection is detected. If you have delayed the update check in MBAM, you shouldn’t have to change anything unless you are experiencing problems (delayed boot, etc.).

If so then:

  • In avast6/7 you need to edit (using notepad) avast5.ini the [InetWD] section of the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Alwil Software\Avast5\avast5.ini (XP file location). Location for Vista, win7, C:\ProgramData\Alwil Software\Avast5\avast5.ini.
    If you did a clean install of avast6 the folder names are slightly different, \Avast Software\Avast\ instead of \Alwil Software\Avast5\ other than that it is the same procedure.

  • Broadband connections, add this line:
    AlwaysConnectedWaitSeconds=120 and
    AssumeAlwaysConnected=1 if not present (or edit AssumeAlwaysConnected=0 to AssumeAlwaysConnected=1)

[InetWD] AssumeAlwaysConnected=1 AlwaysConnectedWaitSeconds=120
When complete save the changes, avast's self-defence module will ask for confirmation, etc. answer Yes.

The figure is seconds and the above equates to two minutes, you could try that and adjust upwards if required, 180, 240, etc.