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Avast & the computer

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by Jacobowicz, 2008/12/29.

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    Jacobowicz

    Jacobowicz Inactive Thread Starter

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    Would running Avast Anti virus on my computer slow down reaction time when opening programmes etc?? :confused:
     
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    Eraser

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    Avast is Great !!!!

    Hi,
    I use avast professional for my laptop and it rocks !!!
    Don't worry it won't slow down anything!
    You can download the free version from here:-http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

    :D
     
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    Jacobowicz

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    Avast and my computer

    :rolleyes:

    Thank you Eraser so very much for your prompt response. It is appreciated.

    I have had the Home edition for many years and have found it great to use, but of late my computer appears to have slowed down when opening programmes from icons on the desktop such as Mozilla and Outlook. Some friends have pointed the finger at Avast.

    You really cannot win!!!
     
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    Eraser

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    Oh. Is that so?
    As far as i know, avast does not create extra processes except it's GUI one.
    So ideally it should not slow down your system with extra processes.
    Also avast downloads fast, updates fast and If the seniors suggest that it slows the system down, then please let me know how!!
    :cool:
     
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    Arie

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    You shouldn't notice any slowdown. Now if you are running multiple AV's (a NO-NO) anything can happen.
     
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    Jacobowicz

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    Avast and my computer

    Firstly let me wish all the team at WindowsBSS a very healthy, happy and peaceeful 2009.

    Now to business.....

    Thank you Arie, Eraser and Sniper for their contributions.

    Using Sniper's help I have followed his instruction as shown below via Avast and.....watch this space.

    Once again thank you all for caring.


    Avast 4.8 1229 Slow Start up on: September 08, 2008, 12:52:02 AM

    Ever since I have installed avast antivirus home edition, my system takes a little longer to start up.


    Re: Avast 4.8 1229 Slow Startup Reply #1 on: September 08, 2008, 09:43:09 AM

    Try delay avast from loading by Right click avast spinning icon>Program settings>Troubleshooting then check the "Delay loading of avast!...........


    :cool:
     
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