I’m trying the 4.6 Home version of Avast.
Win 98 SR
However, I always get the red error box when I start up. I’ve since added Avastsetup to the allowed status of my Firewall (Zonealarm [Home]). It still doesn’t seem to work.
I’ve tried manually updating the definitions and the program, but nothing happens when I press the buttons or select off the menu list.
The current version fo the virus database is 0547-5, 26/11/05.
I tried downloading “vpsupd.exe” and running it, but get the following error message:
Hi and welcome,
Is this something that has happened since you installed or just started happening?
If its always done this then try a repair , Go into add/remove programs and instead of remove you get the option to repair. You must be online for this to work.
If your Avast! has updated prior to 26/11/05 then what other changes have ocurred to your system since?
What security programs (if any) do you run alongside Avast! and ZA ?
I tried to repair but got an error message, part of which recommended that I uninstall and reinstall so I decided to do so. This time, I skipped the registration process temporarily to see if the Avast would work or not first.
It worked (so far).
I was able to update everything and got the blue box, not the red one.
Hopefully this will work. I was able to update the virus database at least once the last time.
I have the same problem…my 4.6 home edition will not update for about 3-4 weeks now. I uninstalled, rebooted and then downloaded a new 4.6, but still won’t update! What could this be? Yes, checked firewall, all is clear. My connection to internet (comcast broadband cable) is fine. I have windows 98SE. Is there something wrong with Avast server? It keeps telling me error connecting with server. I also ran a scan disk and check computer for all spyware. Any suggestions?
I am trying Avast 4 hoe before upgrading. I cannot update the definitions. I had the same problem with Kaspersky as far as network error, but they have a known problem in some instances. I am on modem, and am connected to the Internet but get the message cannot connect to server and then the message
you are not connected to the Internet.
your firewall does not allow the program “avast*.setup” to access the Internet; you can find details in help or read the FAQ section on avast! website.
your HTTP proxy settings are incorrect.
the server is inaccessible because of a network error or maintenance.
I listed as exception avast, and when i tried to get avast.ini file to check settings in Notepad, i can only find and avast.int file. For some reason, whenever I turn on computer Firewall is turned off (this was pre installation) but avast is added as an exception. Is there someway I can manually download updagted definitions to make sure a virus is not causing this? What else can I do?
