AVIRA 8 Release Notes - Now released!

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  1. Trespasser

    Trespasser Registered Member

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    You running SP1 with your Vista?
     
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  2. Nike_P

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    the problem is i dont know if i have Vista SP1 on my PC or not, how should i check that?
    thnx.
     
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Type "winver" in the startmenu search.
     
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  4. Nike_P

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    well i dont see anywhere on: "Winver" there where its written about SP1 or ServicePack1, can anyone give a screenshot how it shows that they have SP1 on "Winver" ?
     
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    just click the main 'start' button, type 'winver' and hit the 'enter' key. You'll see "build 6001:Service Pack 1" if you have it installed.
     
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  6. Trespasser

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Or go to Control Panel>System. If you're running SP1 it will show there.
     
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  7. Nike_P

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    is that the reason why my PC freeze sometimes? because i dont have SP1?
    or could it also be because of Avira ver7?
    thanks guys.
     
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    If the rootkit scan gives you trouble, turn it off and use gmer. This should be good enough for the time being.
     
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I don't know why your computer freezes using version 7 but no that's not the reason. Version 7 ran excellent on my Vista but of course that was before I installed SP1. I would expect that version 7 would have trouble running under SP1.
     
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  10. Nike_P

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    but will i be able to download SP1 thru the WindowsUpdate or must i manuly download it?

    avira..
     
    Nike_P, Apr 11, 2008
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  11. Diver

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Vista SP1 is available on windows update. However, there are a few HD audio drivers that will prevent its installation, if you have them. Unfortunately these drivers are rather common and the OEM's that distributed them with new computers (especially Sony) have been slow to make official updates available.
     
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I can confirm that there is no issue with Antivir7 with Vista or Vista with SP1. I have installed this setup on many computers without a single issue. Most likely the issue is with a specific driver or other software installation rather than Vista itself.

    :)
     
    mnosteele, Apr 12, 2008
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I didn't know that o_O
    Fortunately i didn't have any problem with SP1 and my Vaio laptop regarding to the audio drivers..
    (sry for off topic)
     
    Macstorm, Apr 12, 2008
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  14. ankupan

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Hi,

    I installed Avira on my laptop and desktop, it is running great. Even speed is good too.
     
    ankupan, Apr 12, 2008
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  15. Nike_P

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    So will avira ver8 be released at the 14:th April at Monday? or not?

    Can anyone confirm this?
     
    Nike_P, Apr 12, 2008
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    thanks, but i dont have SP1 on my PC yet.
    So i will wait until ver8 comes out and then i will fix SP1.
    But anyone that know for sure when ver8 avira will be released?
     
    Nike_P, Apr 12, 2008
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  18. Xenophobe

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I got infected while running Avira Premium (had to reformat) without visiting shady sites; I uninstalled.
     
    Xenophobe, Apr 12, 2008
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    What does that have to do with the topic thread?
     
    GES/POR, Apr 12, 2008
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  20. Xenophobe

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I'm sorry, that was off-topic. Just not happy. :p

    Edit: Others posted their experience with Avira and it wasn't thought to be off-topic.
     
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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    mmm.. days ago i've had a similar experience with my neighbour's computer but it wasn't a serious damage though.
    I've helped him with the cleaning and i ended up blaming him for the infection. It seems that he ignored the Avira alerts :ouch:

    what malware you had? just curious..
     
    Macstorm, Apr 12, 2008
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  22. Thug21

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    Unfortunately, no AV is 100 percent and that includes Avira. Going to shady sites and relying on just an AV isn't enough these days.
     
    Thug21, Apr 12, 2008
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  23. rookieman

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    If I read this correctly you must wait on sp1 to install the new v8.What happens if you've already got sp1 installedo_O?
     
    rookieman, Apr 12, 2008
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  24. Xenophobe

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    I'm not sure. I was actually testing a LUA w/ SuRun setup (Avira was still running) and a "restart required" Windows Update dialog showed up without downloading/installing updates. Upon restart, Avira crashed and the internet connection was disabled and unrepairable.
     
    Xenophobe, Apr 12, 2008
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  25. FRug

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    Re: AVIRA 8 Release Note

    If you're "experimenting" with a tool that hooks god knows what in your OS and interferes with access rights, and suddenly things get messed up after an installation of system updates, I'd not be as quick to blame your AV software for the issues that arise :)
     
    FRug, Apr 13, 2008
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