Avast Antivirus downloading data from net even when told not to update
This is a strange problem that I have never seen before. I have two machines, both running Win 7 and running the latest version of Avast, both seem to be downloading large amounts of data. I noticed it when we were using more data for our monthly limit then normal, 2gb+ in a couple of days when really only browsing.
I installed NetLimiter and let it run for couple of hours and this is the result for the avast! Service (c:program filesalwil softwareavast5avastsvc.exe
).
The other computer downloaded twice as much data in the same amount of time.
Both installs of avast have their automatic updates (turned off at 4:00pm), for both program and definitions.
Does anyone know what might be going on here.
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asked Feb 5 '11 at 12:42
Nathan WNathan W
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This is a strange problem that I have never seen before. I have two machines, both running Win 7 and running the latest version of Avast, both seem to be downloading large amounts of data. I noticed it when we were using more data for our monthly limit then normal, 2gb+ in a couple of days when really only browsing.
I installed NetLimiter and let it run for couple of hours and this is the result for the avast! Service (c:program filesalwil softwareavast5avastsvc.exe
).
The other computer downloaded twice as much data in the same amount of time.
Both installs of avast have their automatic updates (turned off at 4:00pm), for both program and definitions.
Does anyone know what might be going on here.
internet anti-virus avast
asked Feb 5 '11 at 12:42
Nathan WNathan W
17617
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This is a strange problem that I have never seen before. I have two machines, both running Win 7 and running the latest version of Avast, both seem to be downloading large amounts of data. I noticed it when we were using more data for our monthly limit then normal, 2gb+ in a couple of days when really only browsing.
I installed NetLimiter and let it run for couple of hours and this is the result for the avast! Service (c:program filesalwil softwareavast5avastsvc.exe
).
The other computer downloaded twice as much data in the same amount of time.
Both installs of avast have their automatic updates (turned off at 4:00pm), for both program and definitions.
Does anyone know what might be going on here.
internet anti-virus avast
asked Feb 5 '11 at 12:42
Nathan WNathan W
17617
This is a strange problem that I have never seen before. I have two machines, both running Win 7 and running the latest version of Avast, both seem to be downloading large amounts of data. I noticed it when we were using more data for our monthly limit then normal, 2gb+ in a couple of days when really only browsing.
I installed NetLimiter and let it run for couple of hours and this is the result for the avast! Service (c:program filesalwil softwareavast5avastsvc.exe
).
The other computer downloaded twice as much data in the same amount of time.
Both installs of avast have their automatic updates (turned off at 4:00pm), for both program and definitions.
Does anyone know what might be going on here.
internet anti-virus avast
internet anti-virus avast
asked Feb 5 '11 at 12:42
Nathan WNathan W
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asked Feb 5 '11 at 12:42
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I'm pretty sure the traffic is not being caused by updates. It happening because avastsvc acts as a kind of proxy in order to block harmful web content - so most normal traffic will be shown under Avast instead. See very similar question here, answered by Avast technical staff: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=56474.0
You could try temporarily disabling Avast in order to check this and make it easier to track the true culprit.
Perhaps your increased bandwidth is due to Windows Update or something? It might also be worth running a MalwareBytes scan or something to be extra sure you don't have a virus.
answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
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Go to Avast Settings and select Update.
You will see Update Virus Definitions on top and Program Update option underneath it.
Underneath each option there is Settings link. Select Setting underneath Update Definitions and change it to Manual Update.
Go back to Settings and select Community.
Disable Avast from participating in sending security reports to Avast. (this option uses more data)
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
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answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
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I'm pretty sure the traffic is not being caused by updates. It happening because avastsvc acts as a kind of proxy in order to block harmful web content - so most normal traffic will be shown under Avast instead. See very similar question here, answered by Avast technical staff: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=56474.0
You could try temporarily disabling Avast in order to check this and make it easier to track the true culprit.
Perhaps your increased bandwidth is due to Windows Update or something? It might also be worth running a MalwareBytes scan or something to be extra sure you don't have a virus.
answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
James PJames P
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I'm pretty sure the traffic is not being caused by updates. It happening because avastsvc acts as a kind of proxy in order to block harmful web content - so most normal traffic will be shown under Avast instead. See very similar question here, answered by Avast technical staff: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=56474.0
You could try temporarily disabling Avast in order to check this and make it easier to track the true culprit.
Perhaps your increased bandwidth is due to Windows Update or something? It might also be worth running a MalwareBytes scan or something to be extra sure you don't have a virus.
answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
James PJames P
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add a comment |
I'm pretty sure the traffic is not being caused by updates. It happening because avastsvc acts as a kind of proxy in order to block harmful web content - so most normal traffic will be shown under Avast instead. See very similar question here, answered by Avast technical staff: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=56474.0
You could try temporarily disabling Avast in order to check this and make it easier to track the true culprit.
Perhaps your increased bandwidth is due to Windows Update or something? It might also be worth running a MalwareBytes scan or something to be extra sure you don't have a virus.
answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
James PJames P
8,36853047
I'm pretty sure the traffic is not being caused by updates. It happening because avastsvc acts as a kind of proxy in order to block harmful web content - so most normal traffic will be shown under Avast instead. See very similar question here, answered by Avast technical staff: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=56474.0
You could try temporarily disabling Avast in order to check this and make it easier to track the true culprit.
Perhaps your increased bandwidth is due to Windows Update or something? It might also be worth running a MalwareBytes scan or something to be extra sure you don't have a virus.
answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
James PJames P
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answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
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answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
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answered Mar 7 '11 at 13:12
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Go to Avast Settings and select Update.
You will see Update Virus Definitions on top and Program Update option underneath it.
Underneath each option there is Settings link. Select Setting underneath Update Definitions and change it to Manual Update.
Go back to Settings and select Community.
Disable Avast from participating in sending security reports to Avast. (this option uses more data)
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
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answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
Seth pkaramSeth pkaram
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Go to Avast Settings and select Update.
You will see Update Virus Definitions on top and Program Update option underneath it.
Underneath each option there is Settings link. Select Setting underneath Update Definitions and change it to Manual Update.
Go back to Settings and select Community.
Disable Avast from participating in sending security reports to Avast. (this option uses more data)
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
U. Muneeb
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answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
Seth pkaramSeth pkaram
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Go to Avast Settings and select Update.
You will see Update Virus Definitions on top and Program Update option underneath it.
Underneath each option there is Settings link. Select Setting underneath Update Definitions and change it to Manual Update.
Go back to Settings and select Community.
Disable Avast from participating in sending security reports to Avast. (this option uses more data)
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
U. Muneeb
623421
answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
Seth pkaramSeth pkaram
1
Go to Avast Settings and select Update.
You will see Update Virus Definitions on top and Program Update option underneath it.
Underneath each option there is Settings link. Select Setting underneath Update Definitions and change it to Manual Update.
Go back to Settings and select Community.
Disable Avast from participating in sending security reports to Avast. (this option uses more data)
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
U. Muneeb
623421
answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
Seth pkaramSeth pkaram
1
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
U. Muneeb
623421
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
U. Muneeb
623421
edited Jul 23 '16 at 15:05
U. Muneeb
623421
623421
answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
Seth pkaramSeth pkaram
1
answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
Seth pkaramSeth pkaram
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answered Jul 23 '16 at 10:36
Seth pkaramSeth pkaram
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