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When the user either manually clicks update program or does a clean install, at the end of the installation process Avast asks the user Avast needs to reboot…would you like to reboot now? The user has the option of saying “Yes” or “No.” It it recommended to reboot now and what the Evang. been saying.
Virus Definitions need to be done manually after a clean install. If doing an upgrade, you can either wait for the next virus update from Avast or do a manual update at that point to make sure you have the latest definitions, then go with the Automatic updates. If you are doing an upgrade, you’re best bet is to look at the main GUI screen since it will give you the information you need – tell you if you are up to date on your Program and Virus Definitions.
It is prudent for users to not rely solely on a toolbar icon, but to also open the GUI once in a while to see what is in it, especially with security software IMO. Do others ignore their firewall toolbar icons and never open the GUI? I don’t, and I open Avast GUI as well. If you look at my Signature, I have other security software that I need to open their GUI. Toolbars are simply toolbars and they do not replace GUI’s.