Not exactly true. Often, new versions of programs are released to fix
security holes that would otherwise leave them vulnerable to malicious
threats. So even though you might still be able to update Avast 4.8 with
the latest virus definitions, the program itself may not be completely
secure. Obviously, the most apparent change in Avast 5 is the redesigned
inaccessible user interface, but there may be other bug fixes you may not be
aware of.
Gerald
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Justice" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: [ASW #ZWS-929017]: New Avast Free 5.0
NotWorkingwith Screen Readers for th e Blind.
If an older version of the software will support
the latest virus definitions, there should be no problem.
For the end user, the real problem occurs when the program interface
becomes
unusable with Jaws.
HTH,
Rick Justice
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerald Levy" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:21 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Fw: [ASW #ZWS-929017]: New Avast Free 5.0 Not
Workingwith Screen Readers for th e Blind.
Again, you are asking for trouble using an outdated version of an
anti-virus
program. Unless their tech support experts can assure you that making
Avast
5 accessible is a top priority that will receive immediate attention, you
should seriously consider switching to another anti-virus program.
Waiting
months for a fix is simply not acceptable. On the other hand, you may
well
be able to continue using Avast 4.8 without encountering any problems.
Just
keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best.
Gerald
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stanley Smith" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:00 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Fw: [ASW #ZWS-929017]: New Avast Free 5.0 Not
Workingwith Screen Readers for th e Blind.
Hi list. I wrote alwil Software Support and this is what they said. It
is
below my message. We shall see what we shall see.
Stanley
----- Original Message -----
From: "ALWIL Software support site" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:49 AM
Subject: [ASW #ZWS-929017]: New Avast Free 5.0 Not Working with Screen
Readers for th e Blind.
Hello,
at this moment I recommend to downgrade back to avast! 4.8 and disable
program updates. We will try to resolve this problem.
You can set iAVS update to manual:
1) Start avast! program
2) Right-click anywhere on its window and from the menu select SETTINGS
3) In left pane, click on UPDATE (BASIC)
4) Set Program option to "Manual".
Best regards,
Jakub Vanous
ALWIL Software a.s.
Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: ZWS-929017
Department: [ENG] Technical support
Priority: Default
Status: On Hold
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