*** ### NEW RELEASE CANDIDATE RELEASE -- NOW 6.0.992 ### ***

[Vlk]

Avast 6 has now been officially released (as version 6.0.1000).

Thanks for anyone who helped testing!!

Hi *,

I'm glad to announce the availability of a new avast 6 pre-release build.
Edit: now updated to version 6.0.992 - a release candidate.


How to get it
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How to install it
Just run the setup executable (links above). This version can be installed on top of your existing avast installation (4.x/5.x/6.x). Also if you are already running a previous build of avast 6, you can use the built-in program updater.

What's new in avast 6
Main changes/improvements:
- AutoSandbox – suspicious programs will be optionally run sandboxed
- avast! WebRep – browser plugin for website reputation rating; a combination of data from our virus lab and community voting
- Script Shield now even in the Free AV
- Site Blocking now even in the Free AV
- SafeZone – a special virtualized area for sensitive transactions (e.g. secure online banking) (paid products only)
- Restore factory settings command (Settings -> Troubleshooting)
- Automatic actions in the boot-time scan
- New compression method in the installer makes the setup packages about 20% smaller.
- Script Shield now functional even with IE8/IE9 Protected Mode
- Sidebar gadget
- Improved stability/compatibility of the Behavior Shield
- Improvements in the avast! sandbox

What's new in beta build 986
pretty much all the bugs from the previous beta builds should be solved now, with the following exceptions:
- Firewall: uTorrent conflict not yet fully resolved
- Firewall: packet rules for applications still don't support ASK and AUTO-DECIDE actions properly.
- Incorrect context-menu handling in SafeZone
- Other small visual issues in SafeZone

What's new in beta build 989
- improved update from v5.x (Security Center registration, installation of WebRep plugins, installation of the gadget, ...)
- improvements in the SafeZone (e.g. the Turn off command on 64-bit Windows, flash in the SafeZone browser , Alt+Tab processing etc)
- fixes in the gadget (especially on Vista)
- Welcome screen not shown by default anymore
- fixes in the Outlook plugin

What's new in RC build 992
- fixed the USB Safe Removal issue
- WebRep should now work in IE 64-bit (but IE9 RC 64-bit has some issues with Behavior Shield)
- SafeZone: fixed a crash issue when pressing F1 on the desktop
- SafeZone: improved isolation
- improved installation/uninstallation of the gadget

Note: WebRep is currently available only for IE and Firefox (Chrome is coming soon).


BTW instead of bloating this thread, please start a new topic and/or join an existing one describing the issue you want to discuss.


Thanks muchVlk

[logos]

wow ... just found that thread, upgrading...

edit: just by reading your post, no safezone yet? ... you're talking about visual improvements but we never saw it so far... okay I'll comment after the install...

[NON]

Thanks, now updating...

Updated over 6.0.945 Free. So far no problem.

[danny96]

When I restarted my system and after the text "Starting the system" I also saw the text "Protected by Avast!"

You missed some changes
*Sidebar gadget can be now resized
*New behavioral shield option: Make decision

[logos]

okay so:

1 minor UI improvements (a few color changes) >>> that's appreciated here looks better

2 safezone >>> just one word: impressive (haven't tested it but just launched the UI)

edit: not sure I like the "protected by Avast" at boot time. Wouldn't mind turning that off, haven't looked yet in the settings if that's possible.

edit: no nothing, can you add the option in the next build?

[zfactor]

how do we remove this?? or is it not possible? the text i mean at startup?? for some systems i do not mind this but others i do not want things like this changed around especially at my office desks...  how can we turn this off??

[YoKenny]

Thanks.
Now updated.
Sends virtual beverage

[logos]

no hardware acceleration in "safe zone"? I can tell by the lack of vertical sync when moving the browser Window, meaning that aero is off obviously.

[Vlk]

edit: not sure I like the "protected by Avast" at boot time. Wouldn't mind turning that off, haven't looked yet in the settings if that's possible.

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=71640

Thanks.

[Gopher John]

How to install it
Just run the setup executable (links above). This version can be installed on top of your existing avast installation (4.x/5.x/6.x). Also if you are already running a previous build of avast 6, you can use the built-in program updater.

Vlk

Excellent.  Is a new aswClear.exe available or will be soon for Avast 6.x?

[logos]

next step here is syncing the safezone browser with my regular Chrome install... guess there's nothing technically that would prevent that, apart from security considerations may be... with some extensions... I'll report back when it's done.

[Shiw Liang]

WebRep installation problem fixed

[The_ChamP]

Working great...no problems yet..just a small question - what does show remote content in avast ui in settings mean ?

and the gadget has been modified - great
and safezone is working properly

[logo]

downloading~~good job...

[burleymr07]

no problems here. im ready for the official release