Month: March 2011

Done reviewing Avast Internet Security program that includes SafeZone desktop (also known as SafeZone browser).  It’s not cool because it will only use Google Chrome browser to browse the net.  It should not be "called as SafeZone desktop" but SafeZone browser only.  Google Chrome browser is integrated and I personally don’t use or like Google Chrome.  Avast Internet Security doesn’t install standalone Google Chrome browser on Windows but will be the browser if you bring up SafeZone feature.  Read more at http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/112570.aspx so you’ll know what else I don’t like with SafeZone in Internet security program by Avast.  I think … Continue reading I don’t like the SafeZone feature in Avast Internet Security

I downloaded the trial version of Avast Internet Security because I need to review it.  The test system didn’t have that program before but the new trial version (supposedly 30 days) says the program has expired on March 19, 2011.  Today is March 26, 2011 which is is the day I install the trial version right after the download has finished.  I reproduced the issue by restoring my computer to previous "backup image". Note that the backup image doesn’t have or never had any antivirus program by any vendor because it’s my test system’s image.  The only security software on … Continue reading Looks like Avast Licensing Server Has Problem (Updated)

I know that I have not enter any blog entry here for few months already.  I can explain but most stuff is due to personal and work related.  Been writing still at Bright Hub, I moved home and you know, attending on the new home.  I call it home because it feels like home (I say feels like home only because there’s a bit of issue that is coming again.. see below).  Also attending on small business that I need to face full time now (at least, after doing what I got to do at home and writing).  BTW, check … Continue reading I know…