D Deleted member 2913 Thread author Jul 6, 2015 #1 I have Avast AV Pro. I want to try other AV. Can I copy "defs" folder of Avast & update on Avast reinstall? If Yes, how to do that? Reactions: Logethica
I have Avast AV Pro. I want to try other AV. Can I copy "defs" folder of Avast & update on Avast reinstall? If Yes, how to do that?
Secondmineboy Level 26 Verified May 25, 2014 1,559 8,463 2,466 30 Germany Jul 6, 2015 #2 You can export/import your settings Under Settings window>General at the bottom. You can download offline defs installers here: https://www.avast.com/de-de/download-update
You can export/import your settings Under Settings window>General at the bottom. You can download offline defs installers here: https://www.avast.com/de-de/download-update
D Deleted member 2913 Thread author Jul 6, 2015 #3 I meant can I update with my local "defs" folder later on Avast reinstall? Reactions: Logethica
Secondmineboy Level 26 Verified May 25, 2014 1,559 8,463 2,466 30 Germany Jul 6, 2015 #4 Havent tried it but it should work. You just need to turn self-protection off to avoid it being blocked.
Havent tried it but it should work. You just need to turn self-protection off to avoid it being blocked.
D Deleted member 2913 Thread author Jul 6, 2015 #5 But whats the procedure? Just turn self-protection off & copy the folder? Reactions: Logethica
Secondmineboy Level 26 Verified May 25, 2014 1,559 8,463 2,466 30 Germany Jul 6, 2015 #6 Yes, i just tested it. Works fine for me But you definitely need to turn self-protection off
D Deleted member 2913 Thread author Jul 6, 2015 #7 Secondmineboy said: Yes, i just tested it. Works fine for me But you definitely need to turn self-protection off Click to expand... Normal mode, right? No need safe mode. Reactions: Logethica
Secondmineboy said: Yes, i just tested it. Works fine for me But you definitely need to turn self-protection off Click to expand... Normal mode, right? No need safe mode.
Secondmineboy Level 26 Verified May 25, 2014 1,559 8,463 2,466 30 Germany Jul 6, 2015 #8 No need for safe mode
D Deleted member 2913 Thread author Jul 6, 2015 #9 Secondmineboy said: No need for safe mode Click to expand... Thanxx for the support & time. Reactions: Logethica