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webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"Jerry Martin" <abc.TakeThisOut@zoominternet.net> wrote in message
news:OrIHYiQMKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hello Harry:
>
> Where did you get this information? (I'm not saying that you're wrong,
> just that I'd like to see it also.)

I contacted Avast Support directly via email and they assured me that it
will Not be discontinued for neither Windows Vista nor ME and information to
the contrary is false.
Let me know if you need to see their answer, I will have to copy and paste
it for you.

Harry.

>
> I couldn't find any info or the thread in the vista.geberal group.
>
> Thanks,
> Jerry
>
>
> "webster72n" <webster72n.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uuef8r9LKHA.3724@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>>
>> In the vista.general group I was told otherwise that it will be continued
>> and referring to the Avast website, which I didn't check out myself yet.
>> Go figure...
>>
>
>
> "webster72n" <webster72n.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eAqwb%23JMKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>>
>>
>> I couldn't find nothing either and Avast will also NOT be discontinued.
>> Got it 'right from the horses mouth'.
>>
>> Harry.
>>
>
>

Corday · External Since: Jan 13, 2009 Posts: 11

This is the statement from the Avast website copied and pasted "Note: The
operating systems Windows 95/98/Me/NT4 will be supported until the end of
2009. " Hopefully they mean to rescind it.

--
I mastered Wordstar graphics!

"webster72n" wrote:

>
>
> "Jerry Martin" <abc.DeleteThis@zoominternet.net> wrote in message
> news:OrIHYiQMKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Hello Harry:
> >
> > Where did you get this information? (I'm not saying that you're wrong,
> > just that I'd like to see it also.)
>
> I contacted Avast Support directly via email and they assured me that it
> will Not be discontinued for neither Windows Vista nor ME and information to
> the contrary is false.
> Let me know if you need to see their answer, I will have to copy and paste
> it for you.
>
> Harry.
>
> >
> > I couldn't find any info or the thread in the vista.geberal group.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jerry
> >
> >
> > "webster72n" <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:uuef8r9LKHA.3724@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >>
> >>
> >> In the vista.general group I was told otherwise that it will be continued
> >> and referring to the Avast website, which I didn't check out myself yet.
> >> Go figure...
> >>
> >
> >
> > "webster72n" <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:eAqwb%23JMKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I couldn't find nothing either and Avast will also NOT be discontinued.
> >> Got it 'right from the horses mouth'.
> >>
> >> Harry.
> >>
> >
> >
>

N. Miller · External Since: Jul 31, 2006 Posts: 820

On Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:19:01 -0700, Corday wrote:

> This is the statement from the Avast website copied and pasted "Note: The
> operating systems Windows 95/98/Me/NT4 will be supported until the end of
> 2009. " Hopefully they mean to rescind it.

Why? Windows ME went EOL a while back; no further development. How hard
should a software vendor work at keeping his product backwards compatible?

--
Norman
~Oh Lord, why have you come
~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"Corday" <10Swinner DeleteThis @net.net> wrote in message
news:83864628-81E4-4D76-9463-53DB5F5F38E0@microsoft.com...
> This is the statement from the Avast website copied and pasted "Note: The
> operating systems Windows 95/98/Me/NT4 will be supported until the end of
> 2009. " Hopefully they mean to rescind it.

Here's their answer to my inquiry for Jerry's information as well:

Dear Harry,

Home version will not be terminated even with avast! 5, there would be
version for free home use and for commercial use. It's false information.

Kind regards,
Nonna Arustamyan
Sales and Support Specialist
ALWIL Software a.s.
www.avast.com

Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: QBH-704978
Department: [ENG] Sales
Priority: Default
Status: On Hold

To me that's good enough. <H>.

>
>
> --
> I mastered Wordstar graphics!
>
>
> "webster72n" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Martin" <abc DeleteThis @zoominternet.net> wrote in message
>> news:OrIHYiQMKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > Hello Harry:
>> >
>> > Where did you get this information? (I'm not saying that you're wrong,
>> > just that I'd like to see it also.)
>>
>> I contacted Avast Support directly via email and they assured me that it
>> will Not be discontinued for neither Windows Vista nor ME and information
>> to
>> the contrary is false.
>> Let me know if you need to see their answer, I will have to copy and
>> paste
>> it for you.
>>
>> Harry.
>>
>> >
>> > I couldn't find any info or the thread in the vista.geberal group.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Jerry
>> >
>> >
>> > "webster72n" <webster72n DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:uuef8r9LKHA.3724@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> In the vista.general group I was told otherwise that it will be
>> >> continued
>> >> and referring to the Avast website, which I didn't check out myself
>> >> yet.
>> >> Go figure...
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > "webster72n" <webster72n DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:eAqwb%23JMKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I couldn't find nothing either and Avast will also NOT be
>> >> discontinued.
>> >> Got it 'right from the horses mouth'.
>> >>
>> >> Harry.
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>

Mike M1 · External Since: Jun 26, 2004 Posts: 4241

That e-mail confirms the continued availability of Avast! Home (the free
version) when Avast! 5 is launched. The e-mail does not address nor mention
the continued availability of a version that can run on Win 9x systems such
as Win Me.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby RemoveThis @gmail.com

webster72n <webster72n RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:

> "Corday" <10Swinner RemoveThis @net.net> wrote in message
> news:83864628-81E4-4D76-9463-53DB5F5F38E0@microsoft.com...
>> This is the statement from the Avast website copied and pasted
>> "Note: The operating systems Windows 95/98/Me/NT4 will be supported
>> until the end of 2009. " Hopefully they mean to rescind it.
>
> Here's their answer to my inquiry for Jerry's information as well:
>
> Dear Harry,
>
> Home version will not be terminated even with avast! 5, there would be
> version for free home use and for commercial use. It's false
> information.
> Kind regards,
> Nonna Arustamyan
> Sales and Support Specialist
> ALWIL Software a.s.
> www.avast.com
>
>
> Ticket Details
> ===================
> Ticket ID: QBH-704978
> Department: [ENG] Sales
> Priority: Default
> Status: On Hold
>
> To me that's good enough. <H>.
>
>
>>
>>
>> --
>> I mastered Wordstar graphics!
>>
>>
>> "webster72n" wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jerry Martin" <abc RemoveThis @zoominternet.net> wrote in message
>>> news:OrIHYiQMKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hello Harry:
>>>>
>>>> Where did you get this information? (I'm not saying that you're
>>>> wrong, just that I'd like to see it also.)
>>>
>>> I contacted Avast Support directly via email and they assured me
>>> that it will Not be discontinued for neither Windows Vista nor ME
>>> and information to
>>> the contrary is false.
>>> Let me know if you need to see their answer, I will have to copy and
>>> paste
>>> it for you.
>>>
>>> Harry.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I couldn't find any info or the thread in the vista.geberal group.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Jerry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "webster72n" <webster72n RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:uuef8r9LKHA.3724@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> In the vista.general group I was told otherwise that it will be
>>>>> continued
>>>>> and referring to the Avast website, which I didn't check out
>>>>> myself yet.
>>>>> Go figure...
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "webster72n" <webster72n RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:eAqwb%23JMKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I couldn't find nothing either and Avast will also NOT be
>>>>> discontinued.
>>>>> Got it 'right from the horses mouth'.
>>>>>
>>>>> Harry.

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"Mike M" <No_Spam.DeleteThis@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:uXeESvXMKHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> That e-mail confirms the continued availability of Avast! Home (the free
> version) when Avast! 5 is launched. The e-mail does not address nor
> mention the continued availability of a version that can run on Win 9x
> systems such as Win Me.

Here's the question I posed, Mike:

Hello Support:

The question came up whether the Free Home Edition of Avast is going to be
terminated by year's end for Windows ME or Vista.
I am running the program in both systems.
Will you be so kind and clarify the situation?
Most gratefully,

Harry.

> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby.DeleteThis@gmail.com
>
>
> webster72n <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> "Corday" <10Swinner.DeleteThis@net.net> wrote in message
>> news:83864628-81E4-4D76-9463-53DB5F5F38E0@microsoft.com...
>>> This is the statement from the Avast website copied and pasted
>>> "Note: The operating systems Windows 95/98/Me/NT4 will be supported
>>> until the end of 2009. " Hopefully they mean to rescind it.
>>
>> Here's their answer to my inquiry for Jerry's information as well:
>>
>> Dear Harry,
>>
>> Home version will not be terminated even with avast! 5, there would be
>> version for free home use and for commercial use. It's false
>> information.
>> Kind regards,
>> Nonna Arustamyan
>> Sales and Support Specialist
>> ALWIL Software a.s.
>> www.avast.com
>>
>>
>> Ticket Details
>> ===================
>> Ticket ID: QBH-704978
>> Department: [ENG] Sales
>> Priority: Default
>> Status: On Hold
>>
>> To me that's good enough. <H>.
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> I mastered Wordstar graphics!
>>>
>>>
>>> "webster72n" wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jerry Martin" <abc.DeleteThis@zoominternet.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:OrIHYiQMKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello Harry:
>>>>>
>>>>> Where did you get this information? (I'm not saying that you're
>>>>> wrong, just that I'd like to see it also.)
>>>>
>>>> I contacted Avast Support directly via email and they assured me
>>>> that it will Not be discontinued for neither Windows Vista nor ME
>>>> and information to
>>>> the contrary is false.
>>>> Let me know if you need to see their answer, I will have to copy and
>>>> paste
>>>> it for you.
>>>>
>>>> Harry.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I couldn't find any info or the thread in the vista.geberal group.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Jerry
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "webster72n" <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:uuef8r9LKHA.3724@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In the vista.general group I was told otherwise that it will be
>>>>>> continued
>>>>>> and referring to the Avast website, which I didn't check out
>>>>>> myself yet.
>>>>>> Go figure...
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "webster72n" <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eAqwb%23JMKHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I couldn't find nothing either and Avast will also NOT be
>>>>>> discontinued.
>>>>>> Got it 'right from the horses mouth'.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Harry.
>

Mike M1 · External Since: Jun 26, 2004 Posts: 4241

Harry,

Surprising as it may appear I can actually read.

Your question was not answered. The reply was for a different question,
namely "Is Free Home Edition of Avast going to be terminated by year's end".

A. It is not.

Q. Is Win Me support to continue beyond 2009. Not answered.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby.DeleteThis@gmail.com

webster72n <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:

> Here's the question I posed, Mike:
>
> Hello Support:
>
> The question came up whether the Free Home Edition of Avast is going
> to be terminated by year's end for Windows ME or Vista.
> I am running the program in both systems.
> Will you be so kind and clarify the situation?
> Most gratefully,

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"Mike M" <No_Spam.DeleteThis@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:#jz5wtYMKHA.504@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Harry,
>
> Surprising as it may appear I can actually read.
>
> Your question was not answered. The reply was for a different question,
> namely "Is Free Home Edition of Avast going to be terminated by year's
> end".
>
> A. It is not.
>
> Q. Is Win Me support to continue beyond 2009. Not answered.

In all probability you are correct, time will tell.
I will send them another email to verify. <H>.

> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby.DeleteThis@gmail.com
>
>
> webster72n <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Here's the question I posed, Mike:
>>
>> Hello Support:
>>
>> The question came up whether the Free Home Edition of Avast is going
>> to be terminated by year's end for Windows ME or Vista.
>> I am running the program in both systems.
>> Will you be so kind and clarify the situation?
>> Most gratefully,
>

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"Mike M" <No_Spam.TakeThisOut@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:#jz5wtYMKHA.504@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Harry,
>
> Surprising as it may appear I can actually read.
>
> Your question was not answered. The reply was for a different question,
> namely "Is Free Home Edition of Avast going to be terminated by year's
> end".
>
> A. It is not.

You were correct, Mike, I apologize for the confusion.
Here is their response:

Hi Harry,

Unfortunately, yes we will stop to support Windows ME and 98 at the end of
the year.

Best regards,
Nonna Arustamyan
Sales and Support Specialist
ALWIL Software a.s.
www.avast.com

>
> Q. Is Win Me support to continue beyond 2009. Not answered.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby.TakeThisOut@gmail.com
>
>
> webster72n <webster72n.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Here's the question I posed, Mike:
>>
>> Hello Support:
>>
>> The question came up whether the Free Home Edition of Avast is going
>> to be terminated by year's end for Windows ME or Vista.
>> I am running the program in both systems.
>> Will you be so kind and clarify the situation?
>> Most gratefully,
>

David H. Lipman · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1826

From: "webster72n" <webster72n.TakeThisOut@gmail.com>

| "Mike M" <No_Spam.TakeThisOut@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
| news:#jz5wtYMKHA.504@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Harry,

>> Surprising as it may appear I can actually read.

>> Your question was not answered. The reply was for a different question,
>> namely "Is Free Home Edition of Avast going to be terminated by year's
>> end".

>> A. It is not.

| You were correct, Mike, I apologize for the confusion.
| Here is their response:

| Hi Harry,

| Unfortunately, yes we will stop to support Windows ME and 98 at the end of
| the year.

| Best regards,
| Nonna Arustamyan
| Sales and Support Specialist
| ALWIL Software a.s.
| www.avast.com

Like I posted 4 days ago but you didn't believe me Sad

"Only until the end of the '09 Harry."

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

Greg · External Since: Sep 07, 2009 Posts: 18

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N. Miller · External Since: Jul 31, 2006 Posts: 820

On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:16:54 -0400, Greg wrote:

> That is bad, not everyone can afford a new computer or even want one.

I have an aunt who just walked out of the store with a new computer, and 22"
LCD monitor for around $388 plus tax.

> (Before anyone says anything not everyone is on dsl).

I know. A lot of my friends have Comcast, or Charter cable instead of DSL!
Wink

> Dont say if you got a computer, you can afford a new one. Not always true.

I suppose the homeless can't, but ...

> I happen to like windows 98se/ME.

I don't dislike either; but I hated rebooting the old Pavilion in the garage
every other day because it was running low on system resources. It runs
Windows XP HE (upgrade version; cost $99 + tax), though it would do better
with more RAM.

> The only one I know that will support windows 9x is clamwin open
> source. I hope they don't change their minds.
>
> Kernelex may not work with all win9x software.
>
> Now, I see why some people buy cheap copies of windows xp. That may
> or may not be legal.

Main obstacle to a system upgrade will be hardware. I've worked on five
computers, mix of Windows 98SE and Windows ME, which won't make the cut for
an upgrade. Really old Compaq with Windows 98SE which only had 32 MB of RAM,
and only upgradeable to 48 MB; Windows XP wants 128 MB at a minimum, and is
dog slow, even with 256 MB. Three of the five are, or will be taken to an
electronics recycler. Not sure, yet, about the other two.

I have two HP Pavilion 6745Cs, which came with Windows ME. One is already
upgraded to Windows XP HE. I am not sure what I will do with the other. Yet.

If you don't have the hardware to support Windows XP, you are better of not
trying. But there are so many things I am able to do with my new HP Pavilion
m7590n (well, not so new, now), that I could never do with my old HP
Pavilion 6745C. Granted, though, the current equivalent of my new computer
is going to run about $1200, not $388 ...

--
Norman
~Oh Lord, why have you come
~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:eI$xpplMKHA.1796@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> From: "webster72n" <webster72n.TakeThisOut@gmail.com>
>
>
>
> | "Mike M" <No_Spam.TakeThisOut@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> | news:#jz5wtYMKHA.504@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> Harry,
>
>>> Surprising as it may appear I can actually read.
>
>>> Your question was not answered. The reply was for a different question,
>>> namely "Is Free Home Edition of Avast going to be terminated by year's
>>> end".
>
>>> A. It is not.
>
> | You were correct, Mike, I apologize for the confusion.
> | Here is their response:
>
> | Hi Harry,
>
> | Unfortunately, yes we will stop to support Windows ME and 98 at the end
> of
> | the year.
>
>
> | Best regards,
> | Nonna Arustamyan
> | Sales and Support Specialist
> | ALWIL Software a.s.
> | www.avast.com
>
>
>
> Like I posted 4 days ago but you didn't believe me Sad

Probably a lot of wishful thinking involved, who knows.
Promise to be more 'faithful' the next time, if I may. <H>.

>
> "Only until the end of the '09 Harry."
>
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
>
>

Jerry Martin · External Since: Sep 08, 2009 Posts: 4

Hi Harry:

Thanks for asking and getting a definitive answer from the Avast staff to
this question of Win 98/ME support after 2009. There's no more doubt at this
point.

Cheers,
Jerry

"webster72n" <webster72n.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23xkQKukMKHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
> Here is their response:
>
> Hi Harry,
>
> Unfortunately, yes we will stop to support Windows ME and 98 at the end of
> the year.
>
>
> Best regards,
> Nonna Arustamyan
> Sales and Support Specialist
> ALWIL Software a.s.
> www.avast.com
>
>

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"Jerry Martin" <abc.DeleteThis@zoominternet.net> wrote in message
news:Oa2HVyqMKHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Harry:
>
> Thanks for asking and getting a definitive answer from the Avast staff to
> this question of Win 98/ME support after 2009. There's no more doubt at
> this point.

Thanks for the acknowledgement, Jerry, makes me feel a little bit better.

>
> Cheers,
> Jerry

And to you, too,

Harry.
>
> "webster72n" <webster72n.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23xkQKukMKHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>
>> Here is their response:
>>
>> Hi Harry,
>>
>> Unfortunately, yes we will stop to support Windows ME and 98 at the end
>> of the year.
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Nonna Arustamyan
>> Sales and Support Specialist
>> ALWIL Software a.s.
>> www.avast.com
>>
>>
>
>