Pidgin IM + Avast! 6

I really dislike the latest version (2011) of Windows Live Messenger, to the point of considering a chat client such as Pidgin IM: http://www.pidgin.im/ which I’ve heard some good feedback about from friends. I wondered two things:

a) Are there any known conflicts with Avast!6 and Pidgin IM?
b) Will Avast!6 protect IMs through Pidgin via the IM realtime shield? If yes - is there anything I need to do after I have downloaded Pidgin to have Avast! work with it?

OK that was three things. :stuck_out_tongue:

Thanks.

I don’t have the avast IM shield installed but Pidgin is a fairly common IM and I believe a few forum members use it, so I would believe it is supported.

If you have avast6 installed, check the avastUI, Real-Time Shields, IM Shield, Expert Settings, as I believe that would say what programs are supported. If it is in the list just ensure the option is checked.

Ah yes - gaim/Pidgin is there and checked. I didn’t think of that! Thanks. :slight_smile:

You’re welcome.