Problem trying to install Avast on Windows Server 2003

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi,

I tried to install Avast with Windows 2003 but it tells me that i can only install it on Windows 2000/XP/etc… and then the install shuts down.

Knowing 2003 and XP are almost the same (same drivers etc…), is there a hope that one day there is an installation compatible with 2003 server ?

Thanks

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I’m afraid not - it’s not a technical problem, it cannot be installed on purpose. avast! 4 Home/Pro simply isn’t meant to be used on server operating systems (avast! Server Edition should be used there).

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Fouinard, yes there is an special version for Windows 2003 Server (not free).
See http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_server.html
System requirements here: http://www.avast.com/eng/products/corporate_protection/server_edition/system_requirements.html :wink:

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okay, thank you !

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Not meaning to cheat superior avast out of any business, but, for the meantime…:

ClamWin/Clam-AV is free and should run on Win2003 Server

  • on-demand-scanner only at present → i.e.: no Shield/resident protection/ on-access-scanner
  • Pop3/Mail-scanner is supposed to be coming soon

:wink: