Can the behavior of the sliding update(s) available box be altered so it will not disappear until manually dismissed? I know I can always check the log viewer or do a manual update, but an option to tweak the box behavior would be nice. Unfortunately, I am still cursed with a dial-up connection 
I don’t think there is this option…
It should be here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=1647.msg10268#msg10268
Perhaps I should post this idea on the “wish list” thread. Thanks for your reply Tech.