every time I log onto windows,and connect to the internet, AVAST! makes an automatic update, but this is realy annoying - because its putting a strain on my RAM.

Its just realy abnormal they way it updates - every time I get connected to the inter net it updates! I think something is terribly wrong here

can somebody please help?

Hi vise.

I've been using AVAST for quite a while now and am very happy with it. It seems to update very regularly which is a big plus - the more often, the more uptodate.

If I am offline when it tries, I am greeted by a big red notification when I come back to my computer, and immediately manually update. Automatic updates only take a few seconds on my machine.

IMHO, you have a good thing going so stick with it. If it really annoys you that much, there are other good ones out there that can be picked up for free:

Cheers

Avast searches for updates as soon as you connect to the Internet. You can use one of the options and change it to notify you before downloading but I don't recommend doing that. Just be patient and let the program update itself to ensure you have the max. protection.

fine. I'll just get used to it then thanks for the help

Your welcome.

Right click the avast icon in your system tray, click on program settings, then click on updates(basics)at left and select manual on the virus and program updates, then click OK.