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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: Vlk on May 10, 2011, 06:42:35 PM
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Hi,
I'm glad to announce the general availability of a new avast! program update, version 6.0.1125.
How to get it
Use the in-product updater, or download the setup program from the following locations:
Free AV: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_free.exe
Pro AV: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_pro.exe
IS: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_ais.exe
What's new
Most notable improvements include:
- solved a problem in aswSP.sys that could lead to a system crash
- improved tolerance for corrupted installations
- when updating from a previous version of avast Pro/IS, SafeZone is now automatically added
- solved a compatibility problem with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro
- improved cleaning of rootkits
- fixes in Chrome WebRep plugin
- Behavior Shield: improved compatibility with other applications
- improvements in the CommunityIQ submission system
- various performance and compatibility improvements
Note: If you have any problems with this new version, please do NOT post to this thread; start a new topic instead. Ideally one topic per issue.
Thanks much
Vlk
PS Many thanks to everyone who helped testing the pre-release builds.
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Thanks for the release. Now updating...
Updated over 6.0.1119 Free. So far no problem.
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Updated via the GUI and all running sweet, thanks Vlk and the avast team for a great release :)
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Thanks Vlk - Update from 6.0.1119 UI worked fine on both XP Pro and win7 netbook.
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Updated my AIS version, all seems to work just fine! :)
Keep up the good work Avast Team!
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Hi,
Updated over previous beta version 6.0.1119... Working perfectly :)
Cheers...
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Update via GUI from previous stable release.
Seems nothing problem.
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Updated through GUI, no problems.
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Thru the inproduct updater,
I am now on AIS version 1125 , all seems to work just fine
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Updated via UI and experienced......no problems what so ever.
System works fine as expected.
Thanks, avast!
The bar was raised again for the competitors.
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hmm no upgrade issue, just what's on the screen shot, no big deal at least I'm subscribed to this thread now ;D
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Thanks for the update!!
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hmm no upgrade issue, just what's on the screen shot, no big deal at least I'm subscribed to this thread now ;D
Has this happened just once, or is it a recurring problem?
Thanks
Vlk
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hmm no upgrade issue, just what's on the screen shot, no big deal at least I'm subscribed to this thread now ;D
Has this happened just once, or is it a recurring problem?
Thanks
Vlk
well it happened twice, and then not again. The first like the second time was when I wanted to close the browser from the browser window. Sounds more like a Chromium issue... I guess.
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@vlk btw this chromium version is seriously outdated. I guess you never intended to follow the actual Chromium build life cycle but well, Chrome stable is on version 11 now and the chromium version used in the SZ is V9...
edit: can you update it without having to update the program?
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I going to the Free Version on this one :) I loved pro but as the trail is about over so.. I'm using free version again till i decide to use the Internet Security version..
Updating now :)
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not sure to what it's related, because I did three things until I realized that Windows indexing service stopped working:
1 updated Avast to latest version
2 re-installed the behavior shield
3 updated Windows
the service refused to restart manually but magically clicking just on "rebuild" from the indexing UI did the job. Event viewer doesn't tell much except that requests timed out when I tried to restart the index service etc...
edit: just found that "The Windows Modules Installer service terminated with the following error:
%%16405"
forget it, a hundred percent not avast related, I find error entries about the index long before I upgraded Avast and re-installed the BS.
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Updating through the GUI went smoothly as usual.
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Updating through the GUI went smoothly as usual.
+1 ;D
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Jeez, 6.0.1119 just came out! ;D ;D ;D
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Updating through the GUI went smoothly as usual.
+1 ;D
+1
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Downloaded and installed...running like a
fine torpedo...heading..unknown ;)
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OMG :o
It seems that I missed all the fun today :-\
Thnx Team :)
Greetz, Red.
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Jeez, 6.0.1119 just came out! ;D ;D ;D
That is why it was called a pre-release build, to iron out any kinks before release of this the regular program update.
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I just updated to version 6.0.1125 on my Windows 7 (X86) system. Everything is working properly. Thanks.
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There is still a bug in the Chrome Web Rep I made a topic about it.
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Hi!
Downloaded.
I had uninstalled Avast free previous version because I had fed up with the always hardly working webrep addon. I use Firefox 4.0.1 stable version. So I changed and tried NOD 5 beta antivirus software.
Now, I uninstalled NOD 5 beta and made a clean install of this version of Avast free.
Everything went fine, and what's more I'm really happy that webrep under Fox4 working well. Fast and working when I use with google. Nice! Very nice! I hope this time this will be a constant condition.
Great work! The other components also work well, as always.
(http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Signs/cool-0014.gif)
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Updated, Running smoothly, so far. :)
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I have upgraded AIS from 6.0.1119 via GUI and no problems so far.
DJBone
PS: WebRep seems now to work right (at the moment ;))
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Just updated via GUI. As usual, no problems. Disabled WebRep
as I really don't have any use for it. Everything else working
as it should. ;D
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this version is broken
I have problems with my Outlook 2007, I can not send emails or became emails :( , but when I deactivated it into avast with "no check" then I have NO problems :)
Sorry for my bad eng
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this version is broken
I have problems with my Outlook 2007, I can not send emails or became emails :( , but when I deactivated it into avast with "no check" then I have NO problems :)
Sorry for my bad eng
Please start a new topic for this. And please post your configuration.
DJBone
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Updated both Pro and Free through the GUI; all is well. :)
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Much thanks.
Updated over 6.0.1119 Free. So far no problem.
XP PRO SP3, also running interactive MalwareBytesPro and Outpost 2009 Free Firewall.
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OMG :o
It seems that I missed all the fun today :-\
Thnx Team :)
Greetz, Red.
And we missed you too, Red. :)
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Updated the FREE via GUI from 6.0.1091 to 6.0.1125.
Everything seems to be wonderful! ;)
Very good work, guys!!!
Thanks a lot! :-*
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Updated via AvastUI from 6.0.1119 Pre to 6.0.1125, without incident. Did a Quick scan. Everything working well.
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this version is broken
I have problems with my Outlook 2007, I can not send emails or became emails :( , but when I deactivated it into avast with "no check" then I have NO problems :)
Sorry for my bad eng
Please start a new topic for this. And please post your configuration.
DJBone
Thanks,
but with the previous version of avast I had no problems with my Outlook 2007 had, send and receive by e-mail.
Only with this version I have problems and so it is already in here;)
So I had to scan for incoming email (POP3, IMAP4) and outgoing (SMTP) to examine messages in the avast program off the hook and take off.
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I had to uninstall the last pre-release in order to install this official version since the update never ended.
Now everything is working nice!
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Everything is just awesome. Now he Webrep in FF4.0.1 is working great than ever.
And the Steven's problem that Webrep doesn't goes away by itself quickly is also solved...
WebRep is the thing I noticed working marvelous although its not on the changed list
Thanks
Ash
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Updated via GUI from 6.0.1119. no problems :)
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Thanks Vlk updating through the GUI and everything went very smoothly as usual ;D
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Only with this version I have problems and so it is already in here;)
Look at this post: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=77801.msg643525#msg643525 quote: "Note: If you have any problems with this new version, please do NOT post to this thread; start a new topic instead. Ideally one topic per issue."
DJBone
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Hello,
we got the feedback from the German forums and our customers that the problems with the aswSP.sys BSODs disappeared with the latest release. Also the upgrade process worked smoothly. For German users we provide localized release notes, just check the link from my signature.
Good work Alwil...eh...AVAST :)
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Noticed that after installing this version on Windows XP SP3 that windows media player is yet again back to that horrible red colour. Will have to look up which files need to be registered in windows registry again.
Edit.
Did this and back to normal again---
Start, run, then paste in the following pressing OK after each line
regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 vbscript.dll
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update via GUI, no problems so far.
thanks team!
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Noticed that after installing this version on Windows XP SP3 that windows media player is yet again back to that horrible red colour. Will have to look up which files need to be registered in windows registry again.
Edit.
Did this and back to normal again---
Start, run, then paste in the following pressing OK after each line
regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 vbscript.dll
I never had such a problem with WMP. I'm using Windows XP SP3 too. You may using modified version of Windows may be.
Cheers...
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@ xtinguish,
Please create a new thread about this problem making sure you state the version you are using for both Avast and the WMP as Vlk stated earlier. Thank you.
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New thread created re wmp red again as requested. Legit Windows Home XP SP3.
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Thank you for Avast Internet Security (AIS) 6.0.1125 ;)
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Hello,
we got the feedback from the German forums and our customers that the problems with the aswSP.sys BSODs disappeared with the latest release. Also the upgrade process worked smoothly. For German users we provide localized release notes, just check the link from my signature.
Good work Alwil...eh...AVAST :)
LoooooooooooooL
NICE FAKE because your homepage / domain is avadas.de but the program ist "avast!" and the original homepage ist www.avast.de or www.avast.com
EDIT: can tell me a right Admin from avast! if this homepage "avadas.de" is a FAKE ??? or not? And is this homepage "avadas.de" from avast! ???
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i love the new avast! it is great keep improving don't stop now. thank you avast!
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Hello,
EDIT: can tell me a right Admin from avast! if this homepage "avadas.de" is a FAKE ??? or not? And is this homepage "avadas.de" from avast! ???
before starting silly accusations, you should get your pre-information done right...
If you would have checked the domain name registration, you would have noticed that it belongs to a authorized GOLD reseller of avast! and that AVADAS is a legitimate German company, registered by the same reseller. The forum is a German community, which is being sponsored by the reseller. AFAIK the biggest community for avast! following after the original forum here. Check http://forum.avast.de. Next time do your research (if there have been a research at all) more properly.
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before starting silly accusations, you should get your pre-information done right...
If you would have checked the domain name registration, you would have noticed that it belongs to a authorized GOLD reseller of avast! and that AVADAS is a legitimate German company, registered by the same reseller. The forum is a German community, which is being sponsored by the reseller. AFAIK the biggest community for avast! following after the original forum here. Check http://forum.avast.de. Next time do your research (if there have been a research at all) more properly.
Waste of time to answer to kiddies talk. ;D
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Please Help if my avast web shield is turned on im not able to connect to the internet but when i turn it off my internet is working again
How to fix this??? :D i want some protection from the web
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well my script shield (indicator of activity, statistics etc.) still dont work on W7sp1x64
any idea how fix it or what's wrong?
this problem persists now for like 4 version releases (yet it was working fine on early 6)
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well my script shield (indicator of activity, statistics etc.) still dont work on W7sp1x64
any idea how fix it or what's wrong?
this problem persists now for like 4 version releases (yet it was working fine on early 6)
Have you tested it lately with Windows Media Player?
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Please Help if my avast web shield is turned on im not able to connect to the internet but when i turn it off my internet is working again
How to fix this??? :D i want some protection from the web
- Please start a New Topic of your own (as per the instructions at the start of this topic) as this is unrelated to the original subject (release notification) and we will try to help.
- Go to this link, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0). Click the New Topic button (see image, click to expand) at the top of the list and post there.
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- improved tolerance for corrupted installations
Interesting!
*Thumbs up* :)
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Updated from within avast GUI without problem.
Thanks Alwil team!
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update went fine here used the program update.
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Avast! Free .1125: Am getting 404 errors on status page? Upgraded w/ UI from last official version (.10xx).
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Hi,
Waste of time to answer to kiddies talk. ;D
you are right ;)
Back on topic: Did someone else notice a significant improvement in the system startup time? My personal feeling is that the system starts more quickly and the network connections are available more faster.
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Waste of time to answer to kiddies talk. ;D
+1 ;D
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Avast! Free .1125: Am getting 404 errors on status page? Upgraded w/ UI from last official version (.10xx).
I experienced something similar but was solved with the last virus definition update. Next day [today]
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Did someone else notice a significant improvement in the system startup time? My personal feeling is that the system starts more quickly and the network connections are available more faster.
I didn't notice this. Same as before at my system (but this is ok ;D).
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Updated from within avast GUI without problem.
Thanks Alwil team!
Correction: AVAST Team ;D
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Back on topic: Did someone else notice a significant improvement in the system startup time? My personal feeling is that the system starts more quickly and the network connections are available more faster.
Actually, my bootups seem to be taking longer than before and things , especially browsers, are a lot more sluggish at first. I did disable the indexing service though because I read that it would speed up XP. Maybe the opposite has occurred.
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well my script shield (indicator of activity, statistics etc.) still dont work on W7sp1x64
any idea how fix it or what's wrong?
this problem persists now for like 4 version releases (yet it was working fine on early 6)
Have you tested it lately with Windows Media Player?
i dont use WMP, does the script shield works only with WMP ?
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If you execute WMP, you should get a response from Script Shield to show it is actually functioning. Then the question is for what other scripted applications and browsers under what conditions (OS etc) does it also function?-I use Opera and have never seen or heard of it working there. Don't know anything definite about Chrome, FF, IE; haven't heard from other users (or Vlk) lately about how much has currently been implemented for Script Shield. Certainly seems worthy of you starting a separate thread, though. :)
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Installed yesterday, running fine. 8)
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Everything is working so well that I uninstalled Avast! Pro and OA and installed AIS on w7x64SP1 computer. (I only have one AIS license, so Vista computer remains Free plus OA++). Will tune the firewall for a bit, but everything working fine so far. :)
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Avast! Free .1125: Am getting 404 errors on status page? Upgraded w/ UI from last official version (.10xx).
I updated my engine few minutes ago and I am getting the same ERROR message. please help me out.
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2hx7qt1.jpg)
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Looks like a server down. Go to main settings page, and under "basic" uncheck "show remote content". Under "Community" uncheck the two community boxes at the bottom.
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Looks like a server down. Go to main settings page, and under "basic" uncheck "show remote content". Under "Community" uncheck the two community boxes at the bottom.
it worked dude! kudos!
but my only concern is that, will it be fixed any time soon if i'll "check" back again the two unchecked items?
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Fix beats me. But most users don't miss the facebook and twitter pointers. :)
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lmao... but i hope it will be fixed though... it's like eating unripe/raw fruit in a good way. ;D
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yeah, the servers should be up shortly. I expect with the huge response to the new release things are a bit hectic. 150 million users is sure a lot. But try turning them back on in a day or two, and if they drop out occasionally, don't be too worried-they are just to help you get to the other sites more conveniently, in spite of the perhaps dire message. :)
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yeah, the servers should be up shortly. I expect with the huge response to the new release things are a bit hectic. 150 million users is sure a lot. But try turning them back on in a day or two, and if they drop out occasionally, don't be too worried-they are just to help you get to the other sites more conveniently, in spite of the perhaps dire message. :)
ikr! lol... anyway, BIG thanks for helping me out.. see you around.. 8)
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Upgrade went fine. Seems a nice and efficient release all around. But my quick scan time increased from 46s to 49s.
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Hi Avast, I downloaded my three computers with the new Avast Internet Security version. They all work fine, but on my one computer I get a message on the main page at the bottom next to Maintenance that says in Bold print: 404-Not Found. It says it twice. Avast is working fine on this computer, but can you tell me what that message is. Thanks, Avast user for 4 years running.
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Temporary server problems, I should think. No need to worry.
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Thanks for the reply, I will wait for the server update later.
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Hi,
I installed the new program update manually and all seems fine.
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A pop up window appeared showing 'avast network shield has blocked a harmful site'(117.104.9.76:135/tcp, DCOM Exploit) while i m browsing just a few minutes before(6.0.1125 & latest db, updated from 1091). But the network shield log shows connection blocked :0, Why?. I experienced the same with 1091 also. Pls reply.. ::)
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Nothing to do with the avast version, just the network shield doing its job (should have been your firewall ?). If you want to follow this up further then create your own new topic in the http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0 forum, 'New Topic' button.
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No problem here... Each shields do what they should do. ;D
I think when we approach to 1125 and more then the v6 version become a success for sure.
Good job avast! i alway know that you could success. Too bad that your internet security is not trial install in every pc that is sold and your product sold on market. Would make me feel happy and say "That product is what i call a real work TEAM !!!". I think im going beg the stores to add your product on the market lol ;D :o...
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still having problems with internet connection in 1125.. when i have avast installed my connection goes out once in awhile and when i dont have it installed internet works all of the time with no interuptions :-\
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still having problems with internet connection in 1125.. when i have avast installed my connection goes out once in awhile and when i dont have it installed internet works all of the time with no interuptions :-\
If you haven't already got a topic on the go for this, then create a New Topic for it, otherwise bump the existing topic to bring it back up again.
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No issues with AIS, so went back to Pro with latest OA++ beta. :)
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I update AVs-free to version 6.0.1125.0 and my windows boot crash in aswsp.sys; my workaround was to rename files aswsp.sys and aswsnx.sys for windows will not load at startup.
¿what role do these files?
Oscár
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I update AVs-free to version 6.0.1125.0 and my windows boot crash in aswsp.sys; my workaround was to rename files aswsp.sys and aswsnx.sys for windows will not load at startup.
¿what role do these files?
Oscár
ftp.avast.com/incoming/
please upload Your OS crashdump there
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If you execute WMP, you should get a response from Script Shield to show it is actually functioning. Then the question is for what other scripted applications and browsers under what conditions (OS etc) does it also function?-I use Opera and have never seen or heard of it working there. Don't know anything definite about Chrome, FF, IE; haven't heard from other users (or Vlk) lately about how much has currently been implemented for Script Shield. Certainly seems worthy of you starting a separate thread, though. :)
it works in WMP, but i swear it was active in IE9 but now it isn't ... is there any usable test case or explaining why / what?
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We were discussing BSOD in This thread (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=76123.15). In the original post of this thread it referred to crashes.
Were we talking about the same issue in that other thread.
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I just upgraded AVAST 6.0.1091 to AVAST 6.0.1125 and WMP11 became red again, I had to repeat the process explained in the thread http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=72405.msg644825#msg644825 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=72405.msg644825#msg644825) as I told in the post you can read in this link.
Maybe AVAST deletes the both entries ? Maybe could you fix it to avoid to repeat the process at each upgrade, please ? Thank you very much in anticipation :)
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If it did 'unregister' these dlls then this problem would be across the whole avast user-base with WMP11 and XP (don't recall seeing it on other OSes or WMP versions) and that clearly isn't the case.
So there is more to this than that, system settings, applications installed, .etc and in combination with avast has this effect. But trying to pin it down isn't easy as avast were asking for someone to remote access and see if they can pin down something they can't replicate.
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I just upgraded AVAST 6.0.1091 to AVAST 6.0.1125 and WMP11 became red again, I had to repeat the process explained in the thread http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=72405.msg644825#msg644825 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=72405.msg644825#msg644825) as I told in the post you can read in this link.
Maybe AVAST deletes the both entries ? Maybe could you fix it to avoid to repeat the process at each upgrade, please ? Thank you very much in anticipation :)
Avast is not doing it on it's own or it would do it to everybody running WMP 11 on XP. It only does it to certain people and it has to be a result of something in the overall setup common to only those people that is at the root of the problem.
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Installed through GUI after Program Update Notification Pop-Up yesterday.
No issues. Great work Avast! :D
Jack
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Hello !
I just upgraded AVAST 6.0.1091 to AVAST 6.0.1125 and result is follows:
- File System shield ... OFF,
- IM Shield ... OFF,
- P2P shield ... OFF.
After click on "FIX NOW" button result is http://i56.tinypic.com/282m5gl.png (http://i56.tinypic.com/282m5gl.png).
Any help please ...
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Hello !
I just upgraded AVAST 6.0.1091 to AVAST 6.0.1125 and result is follows:
- File System shield ... OFF,
- IM Shield ... OFF,
- P2P shield ... OFF.
After click on "FIX NOW" button result is http://i56.tinypic.com/282m5gl.png (http://i56.tinypic.com/282m5gl.png).
Any help please ...
Try a system reboot first,
Sometimes it can take up to two reboots for Avast to "kick in" properly after a program update.
If that does not work, try a Repair of Avast. Go To Control Panel-Add/Remove Programs-Click on Avast-Click on Remove-Click on Repair. Follow the prompts.
If THAT does not work, get a fresh download of Avast from www.avast.com and download it to your desktop or your downloads folder if you have one. (Don't install it just yet.) Also download the Avast Uninstall Utility here:
http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility
Follow the instructions at the URL above. After doing that, go back to where you saved your fresh download of Avast 6 from the website and install it. Fill out the Registration form in the Maintenance Tab and you should be done.
Jack
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Try a system reboot first,
Sometimes it can take up to two reboots for Avast to "kick in" properly after a program update.
If that does not work, try a Repair of Avast. Go To Control Panel-Add/Remove Programs-Click on Avast-Click on Remove-Click on Repair. Follow the prompts.
If THAT does not work, get a fresh download of Avast from www.avast.com and download it to your desktop or your downloads folder if you have one. (Don't install it just yet.) Also download the Avast Uninstall Utility here:
http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility
Follow the instructions at the URL above. After doing that, go back to where you saved your fresh download of Avast 6 from the website and install it. Fill out the Registration form in the Maintenance Tab and you should be done.
Jack
Thank Jack 1000, helps is what the bold and blue text
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It is just emphasising that you select the avast Repair option, you need to scroll down in the small window to see it.
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Note: If you have any problems with this new version, please do NOT post to this thread; start a new topic instead. Ideally one topic per issue.
Thanks much
Vlk
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Thank You VLK 4 the Direct Download Links! Updated without a problem!
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I just updated today to 6.0.1125.
No problems.
I love avast! it's the best antivirus program I've ever used.
Thanks! :)
~ Cindy
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Hello, today I installed the latest version of Avast! Free. And I'm very
pleased with the ease with which works at the level of detection is.
I can not understand however, if it works for me Web Rep (Win7 Ultimate SP1
* 86, Google Chrome, IE9) - icon bars on both browser
stays gray and absolutely all sites indicates that the site has not been studied
and still no information. In search of google did not go my reputation
any result .... Otherwise, allow me to vote .....
Sorry for my bad English - I use Google translate, and sorry if somewhere in the forum have information but I have not seen it .. Greetings!
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Hello, today I installed the latest version of Avast! Free. And I'm very
pleased with the ease with which works at the level of detection is.
I can not understand however, if it works for me Web Rep (Win7 Ultimate SP1
* 86, Google Chrome, IE9) - icon bars on both browser
stays gray and absolutely all sites indicates that the site has not been studied
and still no information. In search of google did not go my reputation
any result .... Otherwise, allow me to vote .....
Sorry for my bad English - I use Google translate, and sorry if somewhere in the forum have information but I have not seen it .. Greetings!
There's some problem around WebRep. You are not alone. ;)
Check the other topic as well...
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I understand, fully that web rep is having problems. But it's been months that this issue has not been fixed. It's obviously a big issue considering it's not being fixed. I understand that it's not a *big part of security in avast*! But why are we not seeing improvements into the web rep. Why have somthing released when it is not working for the majority of users? ??? ??? As an avast user i would like a time frame on when it will be fixed because it's simply been months since the avast web rep has even worked for me and the majority of avast users.
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I don't know what is done, but in this moment WebRep working fine in my IE9 and Google Chrome...Thank You veri much....Regards!
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I understand, fully that web rep is having problems. But it's been months that this issue has not been fixed. It's obviously a big issue considering it's not being fixed. I understand that it's not a *big part of security in avast*! But why are we not seeing improvements into the web rep. Why have somthing released when it is not working for the majority of users? ??? ??? As an avast user i would like a time frame on when it will be fixed because it's simply been months since the avast web rep has even worked for me and the majority of avast users.
Agreed. Yes, this is an annoying problem which comes back time to time. Maybe there are some more serious bugs in Avast or, I don't know. But that's true, that WebRep is very unstable or the server(s) are unreliable...
But now hopefully WebRep working well, on my notebook with Fox4.0.1
:)
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I got the news of this on Friday. Unfortunately, on Thursday, I had a "hiccup" on my Vista home box and had to restore. Everything came back OK except my old version 6.0.1000. When I try to install the new one, I get an error message stating --
"There was an error while changing the product configuration."
Help! I am unprotected.
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System restore can have unforeseen consequences. I suggest that you do a clean reinstall.
- Download the latest version of avast, 6.0.1125 http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download (http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download) and save it to your HDD, somewhere you can find it again (if you didn't save your last download). Use that when you reinstall.
- Download the avast! Uninstall Utility, aswClear.exe find it here (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility) and save it to your HDD (it has uninstall tools for both 5.x and 6.0.x). - 1. Now uninstall avast! (using add remove programs, if you can't do that start from the next step), reboot.
- 2. run the avast! Uninstall Utility from safe mode, first for 5.x if previously installed and then for 6.0, once complete reboot into normal mode.
- 3. install the latest version, reboot.
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I update AVs-free to version 6.0.1125.0 and my windows boot crash in aswsp.sys; my workaround was to rename files aswsp.sys and aswsnx.sys for windows will not load at startup.
¿what role do these files?
Oscár
ftp.avast.com/incoming/
please upload Your OS crashdump there
I have uploaded Mini051611-01.dmp file.
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@ Windoor,
If you are having a problem, please open up your own thread so we can help you.
Go to this link, http://forum.avast.com/index.php (http://forum.avast.com/index.php), scroll down to the Avast Free/Pro/Suite forum and click it, click the New Topic button at the top of the list and post there. Please cut and paste your mini-dump file name in that new post as well as it will be lost in this thread. Thank you.
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I have uploaded Mini051611-01.dmp file.
confirmed, it's a bug in aswsp.sys - we'll fix it
thanks
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Hi,
I was wondering why in the Settings of the P2P Shield, uTorrent is not checked by default in the client list. All the other clients are checked except uTorrent.
It was the same with the previous versions of Avast! as well.
Thanks in advance and sorry for my English,
T.
System Info
Windows XP Pro SP3
Avast Free AV 6.0.1125
Online Armor Free 5.0.0.1097
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I was wondering why in the Settings of the P2P Shield, uTorrent is not checked by default in the client list. All the other clients are checked except uTorrent.
It was the same with the previous versions of Avast! as well.
see: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=30011.0
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see: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=30011.0
Thank you very much, pk.
Regards,
T.
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I was wondering why in the Settings of the P2P Shield, uTorrent is not checked by default in the client list. All the other clients are checked except uTorrent.
It was the same with the previous versions of Avast! as well.
see: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=30011.0
I use uTorrent and have it checked with no problems whatsoever.
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I registered here at Avast forums just to say that you've got a real winner in this new Avast 6.0.1125. It functions great. Congratulations.
I hadn't tried Avast since version 4.8 (yes, a long time ago). It was good then but man the difference now is surprising. The interface looks great...very light on system resources without sacrificing effectiveness...truly a great antivirus. I'm going to start pushing Avast to everyone.
Again, congratulations.
Later...
Bob
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Thanks. It had no props.
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Working great...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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After upgrading each of my PCs running AIS I encountered a problem where the boot process appeared to stall. 2 machines running XP Pro were affected. Initially I thought that there was a problem with the MBR on those two boxes but I was able to boot into the safe mode on both without any problems. While in the safe mode, I completed a repair of the Avast install. The problem was solved.
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I find it stupidly amazing that Avast can't create an update process that doesn't require rebooting the whole PC. Is it really that difficult to have a separate update process that stops the service, updates the code and then starts the service?
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I find it stupidly amazing that Avast can't create an update process that doesn't require rebooting the whole PC. Is it really that difficult to have a separate update process that stops the service, updates the code and then starts the service?
General (i.e not-related-to avast!-in-particular) answer.
An update that requires changes to or removal of a running system-dependent windows file or process must be done while that process is inactive. This is generally considered preferable to a stop error. ;D
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Is it really that difficult to have a separate update process that stops the service, updates the code and then starts the service?
The service? No.
The drivers and system-wide hooks, injected into many/all running processes throughout the system... yes.
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Help please!!! ???
i downloaded the new version and after restarting my computer i have run into a problem! now my computer wont let me into my control panel or even other things like solitare, snipping tool etc and i'm getting a message from windows software protection keeps comingup on the screen :o saying
An unauthorized change was made to windows
You will no longer recive notifications, including those about your license or activation. Use the link below to find out how to fix your system.
Error 0xC004D401
Description:
the security processor reported a system mismatch error.
Learn more online
anyone know whats happend?
thank you
???
EDIT also i have new updates from windows but it wont let me right click them but will let me right click everything else on the taskbar
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Please start you own new topic and we will try to help.
Go to this link, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0) and click the New Topic button at the top of the page, copy and paste your post here into it.
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Does free Avast 6 have behavior shield?How many shield has free Avast 6?
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1. Does free Avast 6 have behavior shield?
2. How many shield has free Avast 6?
1. Yes
2. 8
Next time please open a new topic for your question.
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Hi!
I have just installed Firefox Beta 5.0.2 release. Avast WebRep disabled by defaults. But working well, just have to use Addon Compatibility Reporter and enable it.
But, would be great to think about that cause Fx5 will land soon.
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But, would be great to think about that cause Fx5 will land soon.
Yes, in June.
But, no need to worry about the beta version, imo.
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But, would be great to think about that cause Fx5 will land soon.
Yes, in June.
But, no need to worry about the beta version, imo.
Agreed, avast shouldn't go chasing all beta developments, but concentrate on the avast product in relation to regular released applications (I thing that is a big enough task).
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I love how avast is giving us new builds frequently and improving. I dont know how they do it but they are just freaking awesome!
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Hi,
I've updated to 6.0.1125 but encountered this error message on scanning:
Unable to start scan. The system cannot open the device or file specified
Any solution to this?
Thanks
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Hi,
I've updated to 6.0.1125 but encountered this error message on scanning:
Unable to start scan. The system cannot open the device or file specified
Any solution to this?
Thanks
You can try this:
-Uninstall Avast(Free,Pro IS) with aswclear.exe (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility)
-Install Avast ver 6.0.1125(Free,Pro,IS) (http://www.avast.com/download-software)
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Avast works simply PERFECT ;D!
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Avast works simply PERFECT ;D!
Same here in the XP sp3. I will report next week when I have my new computer win7 sp1 64bit. :)
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Hi,
I've updated to 6.0.1125 but encountered this error message on scanning:
Unable to start scan. The system cannot open the device or file specified
Any solution to this?
Thanks
You can try this:
-Uninstall Avast(Free,Pro IS) with aswclear.exe (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility)
-Install Avast ver 6.0.1125(Free,Pro,IS) (http://www.avast.com/download-software)
Hi JuninhoSlo,
Thanks. Will try that out. I'm using window XP (SP2) with paid Avast.
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don't want to start a new thread just for that: I got an auto-sandbox alert (again? I think it happened before and then not anymore with new builds) for TeraCopy. No big deal I put it in the white list but I wonder what was detected ???
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If an when my desktop returns from PC World and if they have actually wiped the hard drive and restored to factory settings, it looks like I will have to use another anti-virus on it, even though my laptop has had no issues with Avast.
The fact that the original post here mentions that the previous version caused crashes in some machines, could if PC World cotton on, make them say it was all caused by Avast and use that as an excuse to try and say that my service plan I have with them does not cover anything they do. >:(
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If an when my desktop returns from PC World and if they have actually wiped the hard drive and restored to factory settings, it looks like I will have to use another anti-virus on it, even though my laptop has had no issues with Avast.
The fact that the original post here mentions that the previous version caused crashes in some machines, could if PC World cotton on, make them say it was all caused by Avast and use that as an excuse to try and say that my service plan I have with them does not cover anything they do. >:(
??? ;D ???
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If an when my desktop returns from PC World and if they have actually wiped the hard drive and restored to factory settings, it looks like I will have to use another anti-virus on it, even though my laptop has had no issues with Avast.
The fact that the original post here mentions that the previous version caused crashes in some machines, could if PC World cotton on, make them say it was all caused by Avast and use that as an excuse to try and say that my service plan I have with them does not cover anything they do. >:(
And your point is??? I think you should take this (rant) to those PC World fellas...
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I've been away a while and now my IS screen says:
"A new version of the progran is available! Latest program version: 5.0.1125"
Does it in fact mean 6.0.1125 or is that just a coincidence of numbers? If I choose the in-product update button will it update from version 5 and install the latest incarnation of version 6 automatically or do I need to uninstall 5 first?
Thanks
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If I choose the in-product update button will it update from version 5 and install the latest incarnation of version 6 automatically or do I need to uninstall 5 first?
Yes, it will update your avast to the latest build.
Just click the button. :)
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What about avast 7.0? ;D
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What about avast 7.0? ;D
Sooner, probably by the end of the year or the beginning of next one. Life goes on :)
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What about avast 7.0? ;D
Sooner, probably by the end of the year or the beginning of next one. Life goes on :)
I know that this is an OT, but since other users are bringing up this topic...
It took 15 years to get to version 4.0.
Additional 5 years brought us to version 4.8.
Less than 18 months ago we were using version 4.8.
Version 5.0 was "current" for only 9 months.
Version 5.1 had a life of less than 3 months.
Less than 4 months ago we got the first 6.0 release.
There are users still having problems with the newer features of the current major version.
... And users are already asking for version 7.0 ?
I know that some tools are changing their major versions' numbers twice a year, but I don't think that a trusted security tool like Avast should do the same, unless...
Well, unless the current versions are not working so good and/or changing the major version number is a marketing-based decision.
Or maybe I'm too old :P.
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changing the major version number is a marketing-based decision.
As far I know, they do not follow this scheme. The higher the number of changes in code, the greater the number of the version. They're trying to upgrade the software in such way that in one year we'll have a new version. It's not marketing but a computer/code target as far I know.
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changing the major version number is a marketing-based decision.
As far I know, they do not follow this scheme. The higher the number of changes in code, the greater the number of the version. They're trying to upgrade the software in such way that in one year we'll have a new version. It's not marketing but a computer/code target as far I know.
I do believe you :) but as for myself I never pay any attention to the version number. Could be
6.0.13.25.0,they are only numbers. The most important is that Avast does a good job like now to protect my computer.
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;D
thanks it's amazing, now updating......
what is ??? ::)
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changing the major version number is a marketing-based decision.
As far I know, they do not follow this scheme. The higher the number of changes in code, the greater the number of the version. They're trying to upgrade the software in such way that in one year we'll have a new version. It's not marketing but a computer/code target as far I know.
I'm not saying that "marketing" is indeed the reason. I have no real knowledge about the reasons. I'm just pointing out that in 15 years, Avast changed from 1.0 to 4.0 and 5 years to get from 4.0 to 4.8. I do NOT think that in 20 years Avast have changed LESS than in the last 18 months :).
Those are numbers. The real job is the important thing. In any case, it seems that some group of users have changed in the last 25 years :D, simply because in the first 20 years there were not so many questions about when the next major version number would be released, specially not after only 4 months of the latest major number upgrade.
Avast, please keep providing good security tools for millions of users, and keep improving. Whichever version number you want to use, it's fine with me :). I haven't asked before, and I never will.
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Thank Google and Chrome for version creep <sigh>
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changing the major version number is a marketing-based decision.
As far I know, they do not follow this scheme. The higher the number of changes in code, the greater the number of the version. They're trying to upgrade the software in such way that in one year we'll have a new version. It's not marketing but a computer/code target as far I know.
I'm not saying that "marketing" is indeed the reason. I have no real knowledge about the reasons. I'm just pointing out that in 15 years, Avast changed from 1.0 to 4.0 and 5 years to get from 4.0 to 4.8. I do NOT think that in 20 years Avast have changed LESS than in the last 18 months :).
Those are numbers. The real job is the important thing. In any case, it seems that some group of users have changed in the last 25 years :D, simply because in the first 20 years there were not so many questions about when the next major version number would be released, specially not after only 4 months of the latest major number upgrade.
Avast, please keep providing good security tools for millions of users, and keep improving. Whichever version number you want to use, it's fine with me :). I haven't asked before, and I never will.
Just because malware writer uses a new technique frequently, so avast changes itself to catch them simple. One can't stand on one version through out the year if he came to know that a new category of malware are on rise. avast changes it self to protect us. No matter how many new versions but every iteration protect us one step ahead.
Hope you got my point
Thanks
Ashish
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Maybe avast! can fix that WebRep Firefox French problem in the UI vote... Look at the corner you will see why i say that... ;)
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beware, i got disk boot failure when i updated just today.
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I run this on windows 7 and its fine. However, with XP on my desktop it causes the computer to shut down and restart/shutdown in a loop. Uninstalling avast cures this and reinstalling v5 works fine.
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I run this on windows 7 and its fine. However, with XP on my desktop it causes the computer to shut down and restart/shutdown in a loop. Uninstalling avast cures this and reinstalling v5 works fine.
Try an installation from scratch. Do you have any other programs that are conflicting with avast?
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??? After I reinstall my Compaq with windows XP3 (XP with service pack 3)
I tried to load AVAST and continue to get issues. I can uninstall AVAST and the issues go away.
what is conflicting with a fresh install of Windows XP and the Free version of AVAST?
Issue is if I left click on the screen I get an error...should have written down the message but I get the same message which requires me to click okay and stops me from using the start and add/remove programs until I disable avast...remove it and reboot.
Help!
I see other also get the loop also and end up reinstalling XP Pro Service Pack 3 too to get rid of avast but they could disable it, remove it to get around it but then what?
Would like it fixed...please!!!
Hi Tech,
It fails on DELL as well. For Compaq only installed an ethernet driver from a Compaq CD for the Compaq after XP Pro with Sevice pack 3 (has the Mirocoft Visual C++ 2008 x86 9.0.30729.4148 (all part of the XP install disk) later I added Microsoft office 2003.
Hope that helps,
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Sorry testerXP3, does this Compaq has anything preinstalled with XP SP3?
I never experienced a problem installing avast on XP like yours... ::)
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I would do two things before installing Avast on a fresh install of Windows. Make sure all device drivers are loaded and working. Then do all Windows updates and make sure you install C++ 2008. After that, then install Avast and it should work perfectly.
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I would do two things before installing Avast on a fresh install of Windows. Make sure all device drivers are loaded and working. Then do all Windows updates and make sure you install C++ 2008. After that, then install Avast and it should work perfectly.
I tend to agree with you.
Others will defend you shouldn't even connect the computer to get Windows Updates before installing the antivirus.
I've installed three computers last week and did what you've said, updated Windows before installing avast.
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where are the new sounds? it was said on FB days ago that they were about to release the sounds. what happened?
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where are the new sounds? it was said on FB days ago that they were about to release the sounds. what happened?
Which new sounds..? (Any link or quote..??)
Here is, what is actually available.
http://www.avast.com/audio
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where are the new sounds? it was said on FB days ago that they were about to release the sounds. what happened?
Which new sounds..? (Any link or quote..??)
Here is, what is actually available.
http://www.avast.com/audio
June 14 at 11:04pm-avast! antivirus:
Hello everyone! Thank you for participation in yesterday's discussion! :) Majority of you liked an idea of contest for a t-shirt design. Since it was most popular one, I will propose it to my manager and try to organise it. :) Tomorrow you can expect 15 NEW VOICES to be available to listen and download from our audio website. We will keep you posted!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/avast (https://www.facebook.com/avast) just scroll down
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Hi,
Just been on the Audio page and there are two NEW VOICES that have added to the sounds.
I hope the other 13 NEW voices will be added soon, as we been waiting for over a week since they announced the release of new voices.
happy avast user.
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I wish there are new sounds and not only new voices...
Voices are, imho, very intrusive and generally we can let it on at office, for instance.
But new sounds would have a place :)
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I wish there are new sounds and not only new voices...
Voices are, imho, very intrusive and generally we can let it on at office, for instance.
But new sounds would have a place :)
There was someone who had a bunch of sounds, and had used some for avast in a soundpack (linking to my tutorial) but the site is offline now...I liked them, nice subtle sounds...and I can't find them on my machine anymore...
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I wish there are new sounds and not only new voices...
Voices are, imho, very intrusive and generally we can let it on at office, for instance.
But new sounds would have a place :)
silly you... hahhahaha ;D ;D ;D
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New theme audios are now out!
http://www.avast.com/audio (http://www.avast.com/audio)
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New theme audios are now out!
http://www.avast.com/audio (http://www.avast.com/audio)
Thanks for the feedback.
Will listen to the new themes now. :)
Edit: Some funny new themes, but most of them are quite quiet. ;)
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Edit: Some funny new themes, but most of them are quite quiet. ;)
+1
DJBone