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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: Lisandro on November 15, 2012, 01:16:35 PM
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I wish some features on the firewall part: cleaning obsolete app rules, sorting them by path, a restricted mobile data (tether) mode.
For the free version, I would like to see a virtual keyboard (as there is no SafeZone).
About the interface, I have an old wish: themeable interface (not skin, but only the colors).
Besides what we always want: stability, performance, proactive detection...
What are your wishes? 8)
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When I stumble upon a site that Avast blocks it would be nice to have an option to have the site reported to Avast and from them to all users. Also to change the sites Webrep.
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Why report a site that avast already blocks.
Alerts by the web shield on a site if multiple avast users visit that site and get alerts, that eventually is filtered into the network shields malicious sites list, blocking access to that site. So you wouldn't even see anything on the webrep.
There are already plans to incorporate more virus labs information into the webrep, no details or time frame. However the WebRep already includes some security based tools such as the phishing filter and also the Site Correct function.
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Thinking on other points...
What would be an avast antitheft for notebooks (like Prey)?
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For the free version, I would like to see a virtual keyboard (as there is no SafeZone).
+1 it is rather good idea
What would be an avast antitheft for notebooks (like Prey)?
+ 10 interesting idea ;)
Also i've got an old suggestion: to add pop up when usb flash drive was plugged in: "USB flash drive was plugged in. Do you want to scan it for viruses?
- quick scan
- full scan
- do not scan"
and checkbox: do not ask about it
Some users think that it is a good idea. ( http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=104401.75 )
I think it must be optional.
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Improve the behaviour shield...let it even block the suspicious/malicious events it records 8)
Improve the behaviour shield...remove the continue execution button from the sandbox pop up..make it more transparent...better heuristics.
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I would like to see a "VPN option" included in the Internet Security version of Avast (possibly Secureline)
I'm noticing the option included in other security suites and I think an option to operate through a vpn is a great idea
But first make Avast work with Win8 64Bit consistantly ::) :)
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I wish some features on the firewall part: cleaning obsolete app rules, sorting them by path, a restricted mobile data (tether) mode.
For the free version, I would like to see a virtual keyboard (as there is no SafeZone).
About the interface, I have an old wish: themeable interface (not skin, but only the colors).
Besides what we always want: stability, performance, proactive detection...
What are your wishes? 8)
I agree with you avast should have a themeable interface.. ;D
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For the free version, I would like to see a virtual keyboard (as there is no SafeZone).
+1 it is rather good idea
What would be an avast antitheft for notebooks (like Prey)?
+ 10 interesting idea ;)
Also i've got an old suggestion: to add pop up when usb flash drive was plugged in: "USB flash drive was plugged in. Do you want to scan it for viruses?
- quick scan
- full scan
- do not scan"
and checkbox: do not ask about it
Some users think that it is a good idea. ( http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=104401.75 )
I think it must be optional.
Good ideas: the feature and making it optional.
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I would like to see a "VPN option" included in the Internet Security version of Avast (possibly Secureline)
Well, into AIS it would be a paid option due to the bandwidth usage.
How -http://hotspotshield.com/en could deliver it for free only with ads? ???
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I agree with you avast should have a themeable interface.. ;D
Thanks +1 :)
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USB Immunizer - So people won't need to use MC Shield
Parental Control
Tune-Up
Edited : Added two more
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USB Immunizer - So people won't need to use MC Shield
Well, MC Shield is a behavior/proactive detector. Maybe it should be bought :)
Parental Control
Asked a lot of times to be in the paid versions.
Is there is enough time to develop it for avast! 8 :)
Tune-Up
Hmmm... I don't think so... It's not security related... Goes "bloatware" imho...
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Tune-Up
Hmmm... I don't think so... It's not security related... Goes "bloatware" imho...
+1
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I would like to see an option (configurable via the GUI) to delay a virus database update on the system boot (5 minutes or so).
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Only thing that i want for avast! 8 is that Auto Sandbox behavior analysis will actually ever detect anything and for Behavior Shield to actually detect malicious behavior (opposed to not detecting anything now). Everything else can be exactly the same as in avast! 7 for all i care.
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<snip> Win8 <snip>
You meant avast! v8,right?? ;D and +2 on that wish you made.. 8)
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Donno why i wrote Win8... Everything is using 8 these days...
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I would like to see an option (configurable via the GUI) to delay a virus database update on the system boot (5 minutes or so).
+1
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I would like to see an option (configurable via the GUI) to delay a virus database update on the system boot (5 minutes or so).
Whilst in most cases it isn't an issue, but for older systems or those with limited resources the update process can place a heavy load on the system.
If I had a £1 for every post I have made showing how to modify the avast5.ini file to delay the initial update check, it would be a very good Christmas present.
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If I had a £1 for every post I have made showing how to modify the avast5.ini file to delay the initial update check, it would be a very good Christmas present.
We need to keep trying to make them to listen us. Thanks David.
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Hi Tech,
On my wishlist there would be a avast file threat checker as part of the new avast av solution.
What this would look like?
Upload a file to check it against a known clean hash or file certificate.
So you upload the sample, say an executable. You see the unique hash and the file safety rate.
The particulars on that executable will open up in your main browser page,
like file filename, application, background task, company, last known update, file classification, risk,
safety to execute (need the avast sandbox or not), information about stabilty of the process. file version,
user feedback... the tool should be updated as new info becomes available....
polonus
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Upload a file to check it against a known clean hash or file certificate.
Isn't it checked by FileRep this way?
The particulars on that executable will open up in your main browser page,
like file filename, application, background task, company, last known update, file classification, risk,
safety to execute (need the avast sandbox or not), information about stabilty of the process. file version,
user feedback... the tool should be updated as new info becomes available....
Well, it won't be bad as an advanced tool, like virustotal app in the PC. But, only malware fighters will be happy with it... Don't you think?
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i want to ask if it possible to add a bar to change the speed/system resources use when the scanning like the AVG 'scan process priority' because i can't really use my laptop when i am doing a full pc scan.
It's already there. ;) Full Scan -> Details -> Settings
but the amount of resources can't be change during scanning,
it would be better if it is possible to change during scan like for example: when i am doing other things like homework i can change it to maximum speed and when i using my laptop, i can change it back to minimum speed instead of pausing it.
note: i reposting this here because it a much better place to post.
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I honestly can see why this is an issue.
Why start off a scan if you are going to do your homework; if you insist on doing this, either modify the scan settings or create a custom scan with the restriction and run that. Better yet why not schedule it for a time that your system will be on but not heavily in use.
I can start a Quick or Full System Scan (with enhanced performance) and still continue normal working without it being a resource issue.
One thing that you don't mention (in any of your posts) is your system spec to give us an idea of why this might even be an issue. If you are that low on resources then I would suggest the creation of a custom 'Homework Scan' and kick that off if you are going to be doing your homework.
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well, do you know about the AVG 'scan process priority'? it look like this
(http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2010/09/30/AVG_2011_scan_rootkit_610x370.png)
it can change from fast (high resources needed) to slow (low resources needed) during scan,
if i run a full scan with high scan priority, it would take about 4 hours,
if i run a full scan with low scan priority, it would take a LOT longer,
but if i am able to change the scan priority during scan, i would be able to do my work by switching it to low scan priority
and set it back to high scan priority when i am taking a quick break and leave it at high scan priority when i am done with my work.
it not really a issue but it will make the scan faster then if i start it at low scan priority and can't change it to high scan priority during scan.
(this is also why some people still use avg when it bloated, it because of the ability to change the speed of the scan during scan).
btw, does this forum use spoiler box? can't find how to use it here.
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But why re-engineer something when there is absolutely no need, as I said "either modify the scan settings or create a custom scan with the restriction and run that. Better yet why not schedule it for a time that your system will be on but not heavily in use."
Why run a Full System Scan a Quick scan is more than adequate as it covers the more at risk areas and files more at risk. Doing a Full System Scan is just going to cover other areas/files at a lessor risk of infection.
- With a resident on-access antivirus like avast, the need for frequent on-demand scans is much depreciated. For the most part the on-demand scan is going to be scanning files that would be otherwise be dormant or inert. If they were active files then the on-access file system shield would be scanning them before being created, modified, opened or executed.
I have avast set to do a scheduled weekly Quick scan, set at a time and day that I know the computer will be on. If for some reason my system wasn't on, no big deal I will catch up on the next scheduled scan.
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I would like to see the latest virus definition number show up when you mouse over the orange ball and when you tap on the orange ball? on a touch screen.
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i just want option for "automatic shutdown after scan finished" :P
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Yeah, it would be useful.Nesivos.
Ardi, it is already there.
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I would like to see an option (configurable via the GUI) to delay a virus database update on the system boot (5 minutes or so).
And moreover, this would be a very easy to implement... even if Avast Software has already finalized all the plans for Avast 8. ;D
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Add an "Approved Program List" feature. This is different than entering an executable in the "Exclusions List" It would work like this.
1. Upon the installation of avast! it would create a lits of all programs on your computer. As part of the installation process you would see a pop-up of the programs that avast! found during the installation. All would be approved by default.
2. If you wanted to delete a program that avast! found you would go to your favorite uninstaller and uninstall the program.
3. After the installation of avast!, avast! would check all future program installs, including silent ones, against your approved list. If the program is not on the "Approved Program List" avast! would send a pop-up messaage asking if you want to install the program. If yes you click on "Yes", if you don't want the program to install, you would click on "No"
4. If a program is uninstalled it would remain on the "Approved Program List" unless specifically removed. This way if the user wanted to re-install the program in the future avast! would not ask the user to approve the installation, unless the user specifically removed it from the "Approved Program List"
This feature would work in conjunction with "Auto-Sandbox". If you approved a program for install avast! would still check to see if it recommends auto-sandboxing the program.
While this is not a direct security feature, it would allow users to monitor the installation of programs. Preventing the installation of unwanted programs even inf Malware free could improve the computer's performance especially if that unwanted proram ran a process upon "start". The feature would indirectly improve security because the unwanted program may have some security vulnerabilities that could lead to malware infection. It general it is a good idea to not have an unwanted programs on your computer.
This would be difference than Windows approved list of programs. The Windows installation feature checks new program installs against a list of approved programs by Windows which includes hundreds if not thousands of programs that a user will never install.
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My suggestion :
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=108129.msg856685#msg856685
Looking at the latest AV comparatives, avast comes in last for removal. That is bad. Come on.
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Add an "Approved Program List" feature. This is different than entering an executable in the "Exclusions List" It would work like this.
1. Upon the installation of avast! it would create a lits of all programs on your computer. As part of the installation process you would see a pop-up of the programs that avast! found during the installation. All would be approved by default.
2. If you wanted to delete a program that avast! found you would go to your favorite uninstaller and uninstall the program.
3. After the installation of avast!, avast! would check all future program installs, including silent ones, against your approved list. If the program is not on the "Approved Program List" avast! would send a pop-up messaage asking if you want to install the program. If yes you click on "Yes", if you don't want the program to install, you would click on "No"
4. If a program is uninstalled it would remain on the "Approved Program List" unless specifically removed. This way if the user wanted to re-install the program in the future avast! would not ask the user to approve the installation, unless the user specifically removed it from the "Approved Program List"
This feature would work in conjunction with "Auto-Sandbox". If you approved a program for install avast! would still check to see if it recommends auto-sandboxing the program.
While this is not a direct security feature, it would allow users to monitor the installation of programs. Preventing the installation of unwanted programs even inf Malware free could improve the computer's performance especially if that unwanted proram ran a process upon "start". The feature would indirectly improve security because the unwanted program may have some security vulnerabilities that could lead to malware infection. It general it is a good idea to not have an unwanted programs on your computer.
This would be difference than Windows approved list of programs. The Windows installation feature checks new program installs against a list of approved programs by Windows which includes hundreds if not thousands of programs that a user will never install.
what about vista? it already got something like this, i don't think people would want 2 pop-up asking if he/she want to install a program.
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1:I hope Avast add Avast Secure Line into Avast Internet Security
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1. Upon the installation of avast! it would create a lits of all programs on your computer. As part of the installation process you would see a pop-up of the programs that avast! found during the installation. All would be approved by default.
Ok, but... I remember clearly how people blame that the installation process should not be long, people even want to bypass the first basic scanning... I can see people blame in the horizon...
2. If you wanted to delete a program that avast! found you would go to your favorite uninstaller and uninstall the program.
Do you mean that avast should manage your installed programs? I don't think it's good...
3. After the installation of avast!, avast! would check all future program installs, including silent ones, against your approved list. If the program is not on the "Approved Program List" avast! would send a pop-up messaage asking if you want to install the program. If yes you click on "Yes", if you don't want the program to install, you would click on "No"
This is almost a HIPS... I'm quite sure the policy is to be quiet, user friendly... People won't be happy with popups for sure. We, advanced users, are a minimum part of the million of users...
While this is not a direct security feature, it would allow users to monitor the installation of programs. Preventing the installation of unwanted programs even inf Malware free could improve the computer's performance especially if that unwanted proram ran a process upon "start". The feature would indirectly improve security because the unwanted program may have some security vulnerabilities that could lead to malware infection. It general it is a good idea to not have an unwanted programs on your computer.
If people give UAC access at the beginning and the setup includes bloatware software and the user goes clicking, clicking... avast! won't be able to stop crap...
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I hope Avast add Avast Secure Line into Avast Internet Security
For an extra price? Hmmm... will people go for it even other AV solutions do not include a VPN in the price?
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I hope Avast add Avast Secure Line into Avast Internet Security
For an extra price? Hmmm... will people go for it even other AV solutions do not include a VPN in the price?
When you consider how much it costs as a stand alone Avast Secure Line VPN product, there is no way it could be included in the AIS product at the same price. If you added the full cost of the Avast Secure Line VPN to that of the AIS, then the AIS product would be completely uncompetitive with other suites. Especially when the other suites don't include a VPN.
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When you consider how much it costs as a stand alone Avast Secure Line VPN product, there is no way it could be included in the AIS product at the same price. If you added the full cost of the Avast Secure Line VPN to that of the AIS, then the AIS product would be completely uncompetitive with other suites. Especially when the other suites don't include a VPN.
We think the same...
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Hi,
this may be either a newbie problem, or a suggestion if there is no way to improve it at the moment.
I do a lot of small fortran programs, always creating new ones for small tasks.
And EVERYTIME I try to lauch a new fortran program for the first time in a very new folder, the sandbox feature activates and I have to do 3 annoying clicks for this particular program to run correctly the next time, and then re-launch the program. And do the same for all programs, as I have several programs to run in a row. I understand why avast panicks, because the .exe I make are new and never seen on the web (at least).
Wouldn't there be a way to work around this issue? For instance, one could add its programming language compiler as a "safe source of .exe files", so that if a .exe file has been created by the compiler installed on this machine, and the owner said that this compiler is safe, then let it be?
Just asking, I know nothing of the internals of an antivirus!
Thanks
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Hi,
this may be either a newbie problem, or a suggestion if there is no way to improve it at the moment.
I do a lot of small fortran programs, always creating new ones for small tasks.
And EVERYTIME I try to lauch a new fortran program for the first time in a very new folder, the sandbox feature activates and I have to do 3 annoying clicks for this particular program to run correctly the next time, and then re-launch the program. And do the same for all programs, as I have several programs to run in a row. I understand why avast panicks, because the .exe I make are new and never seen on the web (at least).
Wouldn't there be a way to work around this issue? For instance, one could add its programming language compiler as a "safe source of .exe files", so that if a .exe file has been created by the compiler installed on this machine, and the owner said that this compiler is safe, then let it be?
Just asking, I know nothing of the internals of an antivirus!
Thanks
Use the exclusions lists (you can add a folder or use wildcards c:\compiledexefiles\*.exe). But this is not a thread for solving issues but rather to new features and suggestions.
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1:I hope Avast add Avast Secure Line into Avast Internet Security
Well I've read both sides of the suggestion (as well as suggested this also).
Cost seems to be the negative. If there are other 'Internet Security Suites' out there that are "Free". Agnitum and Comodo come to mind.
Why not provide AIS for free or parts of it and then charge a respectful $ for the Full Suite (include Secure Line)
Anyway, I did notice that CIS does offer something called 'trust connect' in their 2012 IS Complete Suite for 30 some dollars.......so :-\
It's just a suggestion 8)
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Oft, but not often enough repeated request - finally remover the stupid registration in free version. You can't imagine how big of a problem it is for a normal user to register (and more importantly reregister) their avast. I can't even count the cases when I found totally junk infested PCs with outdated avast with expired registration (suffice to say they are now running security essentials, it's less secure, but still way more secure than outdated avast). You really aren't doing the Internet any safer by insisting on this totally pointless annoyance.
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i just want option for "automatic shutdown after scan finished" :P
It's already there in the "schedule this scan" setting. :)
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I have three suggestions...
1) Have Chrome "opt-in" and not opt-out.
2) Have Script Shield work in Chrome.
3) Automatically scan USB drives. :)
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- A native 64-bit Avast application would be better than just using some kind of x86 processes/wrapper on x64 systems.
- Tablet optimized UI, the current UI takes a whole lot of space on small screens, it should be more compact.
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3) Automatically scan USB drives. :)
Already there. Any malware will be scanned on open/execute.
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- A native 64-bit Avast application would be better than just using some kind of x86 processes/wrapper on x64 systems.
Answered a lot of times. It won't improve, really.
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Add an "Approved Program List" feature. This is different than entering an executable in the "Exclusions List" It would work like this.
1. Upon the installation of avast! it would create a lits of all programs on your computer. As part of the installation process you would see a pop-up of the programs that avast! found during the installation. All would be approved by default.
2. If you wanted to delete a program that avast! found you would go to your favorite uninstaller and uninstall the program.
3. After the installation of avast!, avast! would check all future program installs, including silent ones, against your approved list. If the program is not on the "Approved Program List" avast! would send a pop-up messaage asking if you want to install the program. If yes you click on "Yes", if you don't want the program to install, you would click on "No"
4. If a program is uninstalled it would remain on the "Approved Program List" unless specifically removed. This way if the user wanted to re-install the program in the future avast! would not ask the user to approve the installation, unless the user specifically removed it from the "Approved Program List"
This feature would work in conjunction with "Auto-Sandbox". If you approved a program for install avast! would still check to see if it recommends auto-sandboxing the program.
While this is not a direct security feature, it would allow users to monitor the installation of programs. Preventing the installation of unwanted programs even inf Malware free could improve the computer's performance especially if that unwanted proram ran a process upon "start". The feature would indirectly improve security because the unwanted program may have some security vulnerabilities that could lead to malware infection. It general it is a good idea to not have an unwanted programs on your computer.
This would be difference than Windows approved list of programs. The Windows installation feature checks new program installs against a list of approved programs by Windows which includes hundreds if not thousands of programs that a user will never install.
what about vista? it already got something like this, i don't think people would want 2 pop-up asking if he/she want to install a program.
I never used Vista or what is euphmemistically referred to as Windows 7 Beta. The feature is not in W7 or W8. In fact I got the idea from Eugene Kaspersky. And so I continue with series on some of the lesser-known, fruitiest features to be found in our products. This time I’ll be concentrating on whitelisting – a completely different approach to malware protection,
http://eugene.kaspersky.com/2011/12/08/features-youd-normally-never-hear-about-part-three/ (http://eugene.kaspersky.com/2011/12/08/features-youd-normally-never-hear-about-part-three/)
So I still vote for it.
I think what your are referring to is UAC which is not anything like what I am talking about. UAC is an elevation protection feature which is not what I am talking about.
User Account Control (UAC) is a technology and security infrastructure introduced with Microsoft's Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 operating systems, with a more relaxed[1] version also present in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. It aims to improve the security of Microsoft Windows by limiting application software to standard user privileges until an administrator authorizes an increase or elevation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control)
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I would like an option in webshield, that will let windows 7 firewall to work with avast webshield. I didn't find any solution to this problem, but i don't think is fare that avast didn't put an option to be selected if you don't want to conflict with at least windows firewall.
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I would like an option in webshield, that will let windows 7 firewall to work with avast webshield. I didn't find any solution to this problem, but i don't think is fare that avast didn't put an option to be selected if you don't want to conflict with at least windows firewall.
There aren't any conflicts with avast! and the Windows Firewall.
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I would like an option in webshield, that will let windows 7 firewall to work with avast webshield. I didn't find any solution to this problem, but i don't think is fare that avast didn't put an option to be selected if you don't want to conflict with at least windows firewall.
There aren't any conflicts with avast! and the Windows Firewall.
Realy? Ok why if you make rulles to block IE it dosen't work?If you disable avast web shield the rulles works
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3) Automatically scan USB drives. :)
Already there. Any malware will be scanned on open/execute.
Oh! Sorry! :-[
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Agrees with Program Whitelisting, as would make it easier when I do clean install of Avast, to work with Secondlife 3D game, right now after each clean install I do, which i'll admit isn't very often, but have to manually excluse the games folders again.
Additonally would like to see Same Lightweight feel to it with Avast 8, Not use too many resources than it currently does...
Maybe Metro Access of Avast 8 from Windows 8 Metro Start Menu would be nice, unforuately right now I can't use Metro that much, due to Monitor resolution, but do totally like Windows 8 Pro 64bit
Otherwise keep up the great work
Been using Avast since 4.7 version here
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Agrees with Program Whitelisting, as would make it easier when I do clean install of Avast, to work with Secondlife 3D game, right now after each clean install I do, which i'll admit isn't very often, but have to manually excluse the games folders again.
Additonally would like to see Same Lightweight feel to it with Avast 8, Not use too many resources than it currently does...
Maybe Metro Access of Avast 8 from Windows 8 Metro Start Menu would be nice, unforuately right now I can't use Metro that much, due to Monitor resolution, but do totally like Windows 8 Pro 64bit
Otherwise keep up the great work
Been using Avast since 4.7 version here
You can already access avast! from the Metro desktop:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121123-s6oh-125kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121123-s6oh-125kb)
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Ok Awesome on accesing Avast Already from Metro Desktop, (think missed that since don't use Metro all that much right now) once have proper resolution monitor to use it more, then I will, as I don't mind it at all
right now monitor resolution is 1280x720, new one i'm hoping to get at Christmas will be 1600x900, so will be fine then
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I would like an option in webshield, that will let windows 7 firewall to work with avast webshield. I didn't find any solution to this problem, but i don't think is fare that avast didn't put an option to be selected if you don't want to conflict with at least windows firewall.
There aren't any conflicts with avast! and the Windows Firewall.
Realy? Ok why if you make rulles to block IE it dosen't work?If you disable avast web shield the rulles works
Why in the world would you want to block IE?
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I would like an option in webshield, that will let windows 7 firewall to work with avast webshield. I didn't find any solution to this problem, but i don't think is fare that avast didn't put an option to be selected if you don't want to conflict with at least windows firewall.
There aren't any conflicts with avast! and the Windows Firewall.
There are if you turn on the outgoing protection of the Win 7 firewall. If you don't set the Web Shield to scan only well known browser processes, it will override any outgoing rules you have made for other applications.
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I would like an option in webshield, that will let windows 7 firewall to work with avast webshield. I didn't find any solution to this problem, but i don't think is fare that avast didn't put an option to be selected if you don't want to conflict with at least windows firewall.
There aren't any conflicts with avast! and the Windows Firewall.
There are if you turn on the outgoing protection of the Win 7 firewall. If you don't set the Web Shield to scan only well known browser processes, it will override any outgoing rules you have made for other applications.
Thanks! That is what i wanna say! I just make the test with IE, to see if i turn on scan traffic from well known browser, if i make a rules to block ie it will able to block, but isn't working, it's work only with the rest off the program, but with ie i don't know why it dosen't work.
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It isn't so much that the web shield overrides rules, but that the windows firewall can't differentiate what process is connecting through the web shield proxy and the proxy process itself.
Many firewalls are capable of identifying the process trying to make the connection, before it is redirected through the proxy. Outpost firewall is just one.
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Another wish of mine:
avast for EDU goes for free for other countries than only US.
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For version 8 i want : 1- improved proactive protection(behavior shield more like AVG). 2- autosanbox improved to be more automatic and by the way less user dependant. 3- Find a way to make script shield working with chrome. 4-better removal of malware if possible.
Thanks
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one again, an animated tray icon while updating should be great
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I wish some features on the firewall part: cleaning obsolete app rules, sorting them by path, a restricted mobile data (tether) mode.
For the free version, I would like to see a virtual keyboard (as there is no SafeZone).
About the interface, I have an old wish: themeable interface (not skin, but only the colors).
Besides what we always want: stability, performance, proactive detection...
What are your wishes? 8)
i wish to have autoscan option include in the coming new version
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(snip)
i wish to have autoscan option include in the coming new version
What do you mean by "autoscan" ???
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(snip)
i wish to have autoscan option include in the coming new version
What do you mean by "autoscan" ???
I wonder if the person that said that is talking about something like the Scheduled Scan feature.
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I am still waiting for a portable scanner. I have plenty of USB sticks. :)
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I am still waiting for a portable scanner. I have plenty of USB sticks. :)
+1 I would love to see an Avast portable scanner too ;)
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For version 8 i want : 1- improved proactive protection(behavior shield more like AVG). 2- autosanbox improved to be more automatic and by the way less user dependant. 3- Find a way to make script shield working with chrome. 4-better removal of malware if possible.
Thanks
I find your last suggestion no.4 stupid...because prevention is better than cure...and anyway..for testing organizations like AV-C they still consider the sandbox as user-dependent in any condition IMHO ....btw,this is avast forum and not avg ::)
and more ever I dont want avast to take for ever to remove a threat like avg does...and more ever they are more clinging towards their behaviour guard to detect new threats rather than on signatures...which I hate.
yes point taken..behaviour shield needs to be more proactive but not like avg.
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No it's not stupid. No antivirus is capable of blocking 100% of 0-day infections so good removal is absolutely necessary. It's pretty stupid if I have to spend an hour to manually clean a PC even with some simple to remove infections, or reinstall with some more advanced ones, when with some other products I just click on a button an everything is fixed in a few seconds, including reverting some changes to system setting like reenabling of task manager, deleting bogus entries in host file, putting back correct DNS and so on.
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All about the virus database :
* is it me, or is there no warning pop-up when your virus database gets outdated?
* so, a configurable option to be warned, or not, if the database gets outdated.
* a configurable delay (in hours or days) after which the database is considered outdated.
* the release date of the database rather than the version should be displayed in the summary tab.
* the release date of the database could be displayed when hoovering the orange ball in the systray.
(the version number of the virus database, like '12125-0', is quite useless for the basic user,
so making this number available in the 'maintenance'>'update' tab should be enough)
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I find your last suggestion no.4 stupid...because prevention is better than cure...and anyway..for testing organizations like AV-C they still consider the sandbox as user-dependent in any condition IMHO ....btw,this is avast forum and not avg ::)
and more ever I dont want avast to take for ever to remove a threat like avg does...and more ever they are more clinging towards their behaviour guard to detect new threats rather than on signatures...which I hate.
yes point taken..behaviour shield needs to be more proactive but not like avg.
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I don't think it is stupid to want better removal of malware if possible. In what world are you living man i'm just giving my opinion. By the way, i love avast better than avg and i just think that their identity protection(avg) is far better than avast proactive feature against malware with no signature.
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No it's not stupid. No antivirus is capable of blocking 100% of 0-day infections so good removal is absolutely necessary. It's pretty stupid if I have to spend an hour to manually clean a PC even with some simple to remove infections, or reinstall with some more advanced ones, when with some other products I just click on a button an everything is fixed in a few seconds, including reverting some changes to system setting like reenabling of task manager, deleting bogus entries in host file, putting back correct DNS and so on.
I feel the same.
Why do we have a lot of avast! users in the virus & malware forum trying to get their computers clean? ???
Some months/years ago I've started a poll to know if people are getting infected in avast! computers or other antivirus. Seems I did not have that applause for that.
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* is it me, or is there no warning pop-up when your virus database gets outdated?
You'll see an exclamation point in the 'a' orange icon if it gets 'too' outdated. This is the default settings for the Panel.
Although you can configurate this warning further...
* the release date of the database could be displayed when hoovering the orange ball in the systray.
Asked a lot of times...
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+1 I would love to see an Avast portable scanner too ;)
Asked before... But would it worth? I mean, something like Stinger of McAfee...
We had "The Cleaner" tool of avast! but it was dropped a long time ago.
Drivers and services need to be running for protection and, also, for some specialized cleaning too.
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+1 I would love to see an Avast portable scanner too ;)
Asked before... But would it worth? I mean, something like Stinger of McAfee...
We had "The Cleaner" tool of avast! but it was dropped a long time ago.
Drivers and services need to be running for protection and, also, for some specialized cleaning too.
Malware removal tools like McAfee Stinger are marketing and sales tools. They are offered for free and sometimes require filling in your name and email address to download them. They are used to get people to buy the complete version of the AV program offered by the AV vendor. Having said that they do provide a nice second opinion and most of them will scan and many even quarantine or remove any malware they find, even with a primary AV pogram on the computer. You just have to make sure that you are downloading and running a removal tool and not another anti-malware program.
Stinger has found some stuff on my computer in the past. It is definition based with a limited number malware definitions. McAfee claims the definitons in Stinger are of the most popular form of Malware. It runs slow but is very thorough with respect to file checking. As I recall it even scans inside of archives. I would recommend it as a second opinion malware removal tool unless you have an old computer, then it will take forever to complete a scan unless you have very few files on your computer.
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avast! does it much better with the compatibility mode (that allows be running side by side with other antivirus and give us scheduling, full definitions, etc.).
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All about the virus database :
* is it me, or is there no warning pop-up when your virus database gets outdated?
* so, a configurable option to be warned, or not, if the database gets outdated.
* a configurable delay (in hours or days) after which the database is considered outdated.
* the release date of the database rather than the version should be displayed in the summary tab.
* the release date of the database could be displayed when hoovering the orange ball in the systray.
(the version number of the virus database, like '12125-0', is quite useless for the basic user,
so making this number available in the 'maintenance'>'update' tab should be enough)
you are missing 1 more number,
the virus definitions version: is yymmdd-(version)
eg: 121126-0 = 2012-11-26 '1st update of the day'
121126-1 = 2012-11-26 '2nd update of the day'
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Hey Guys,
Hope this is the right forum to post some suggestions regarding the upcoming version.
One feature, that I would love to see in Avast! 8 would be having the Behavior Shield to be more interactive and more active something like (perhaps) Threat Fire. :D
I agree, that having it too interactive will make it rather chatty :-\ , but perhaps, may be 'if' the 'ask' option is enabled (in behavior shield module), than maybe the 'advanced' users, can like see what really is happening. (behavior shield being active, than being rather very very silent in the background) ::). Maybe like just get a small pop-up, telling that behavior shield is analyzing something (something like Symantec Norton's S.O.N.A.R small check box spinning, and then a red for bad reputation, green for good, and black for unknown)
Another thing, (just a minor thing), perhaps would be to have the File Reputation Warning more often, as like something in Kaspersky, where we can view (right click), like whether it is safe or still unknown, and then maybe have a suggestion, as to what other fellow Avast! users are doing with such file. :) .
Besides that, I really love the current Avast! 7, it really has improved from its predecessors. Keep up the good work guys! :)
PS - I am a newbie, so do forgive me if some of my suggestions have already been voiced. Sorry. Good Day all. ;)
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For me in AIS 8, I would love to see Firewall rules cleanup, better Behavior Shield, improved whitelisting in all shields, and the retention of almost completely silent protection. You could dump WebRep for all I care.
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Hello everyone on the forum.
avast does not scan the windows registry, avast scans several places, the local disk, removable drive, system volume information, the folder windows etc.porém avast does not scan the keys and values of the windows regedit, it does not have the scanning either the fast or the complete system, not even in scanning custom.is something really serious because many end up hiding rootkits this lugar.se I have more suggestion to implement'm sending.
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I think avast should scan the registry.. Maybe add a "Registry Scan" Feature?
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as the policy is not avast Hips, how would detect it against Rogues software (fake antivirus), already exists fake antivirus for Windows 8
(http://victorh2007.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/windows-8-security-system-fake-virus.jpeg)
Windows 8 was officially launched last Friday, October 26, and a few days after the first fake antivirus for the new operating system has begun to circulate on the Internet.
the program has the same concept of fake antivirus previous aimed Microsoft systems such as Windows XP and Windows 7.
The company identified the threat as "TROJ_FAKEAV.EHM" and would be the first fake antivirus for Windows 8.
The malware displays a fake result of a scan on the files, which takes users to buy a fake antivirus program that claims to have been developed specifically for Windows 8.
Typically, sites infected with malicious JavaScript can lead users to a page containing a fake antivirus, known for turning PCs into hostages and used in attacks by zombie networks.
Other viruses found by the company are phishing messages that arrive by e-mail offering a free upgrade to Windows 8. However, the user is directed to a site where personal data are requested, which can be used for various illegal purposes.
the module of avast behavior must rely on whitelist and blacklist, whitelist and blacklist applications.
needs improvement for detecting those threats said the last minute - and too recent for which there are no signatures that detect.
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I think avast should scan the registry.. Maybe add a "Registry Scan" Feature?
And what exactly is a "registry scan"?
Malware cannot place itself into registry. It can point specific registry keys to its files on disk (so that they are automatically started) - and those keys are already processed and cleaned by avast!.
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The new Avast 8 should be up to date with how malware spreads today. Nowadays the majority of malware spreads through websites (driveby, exploits etc),. Then we have malware spreading by USB and by downloading files.
Suggestions:
1) Make heurestic detections a lot better and smarter. I do not know exactly how as I am not familiar with how Avast heurestics exactly work, but today signatures are mostly useless. Antiviruses must work on heurestics to find malware. By making heruestic detections better it also means making the behaviour shield better.
2) Whenever you download a file, you can see how many other Avast users use it and first time it was seen. That way you get some reputation statistics. This helps a lot, especially when you for example thought you downloaded Avast free but in reality it's a trojan that like only 10 people have got. Before anyone mentions sandbox I just want to say some apps do not work in sandbox but you still want to run them.
3) A lot of malware nowadays gets through by the web. Therefore improvements to the web defense and WebRep. For example, ability to report websites directly through webrep that send out malware and that Avast dont catch. Smarter web defense so that drive by's and such can be found.
4) Defense against USB autorun. Yes, I know Avast autoscans USB. But what if there is USB autorun that Avast does not know is a malware because it's not in the signatures and heureustics does not detect it? Ability to "immunize" by completely blocking autoruns or Avast quickly stopping all autoruns when USB is inserted.
5) Switch the flash statisics in Avast with another system. I for example do not use Flash and this means I can't see the statistics
6) Malware are getting smarter and today they manage to hide in different places, for example MBR and such. Even by reformatting you won't remove them. Introduce features to combat these new hiding techniques. It does not matter if Avast can't remove them, atleast notify me so I can manually remove them. I am aware Avast already has some protection against this, but as this is increasing it won't be bad for Avast team to keep this in mind.
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I am not familiar with how Avast heurestics exactly work
Rules that are checked.
but today signatures are mostly useless
Myth. There are also generic signatures that could manage a lot of viruses families.
Antiviruses must work on heurestics to find malware.
avast! uses heuristics (a "magic" term used in very different meanings...).
2) Whenever you download a file, you can see how many other Avast users use it and first time it was seen. That way you get some reputation statistics. This helps a lot, especially when you for example thought you downloaded Avast free but in reality it's a trojan that like only 10 people have got. Before anyone mentions sandbox I just want to say some apps do not work in sandbox but you still want to run them.
FileRep does exactly this automatically.
3) A lot of malware nowadays gets through by the web. Therefore improvements to the web defense and WebRep. For example, ability to report websites directly through webrep that send out malware and that Avast dont catch. Smarter web defense so that drive by's and such can be found.
In fact, the protection resides on Web Shield and Net Shield (and not on WebRep).
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Make the script shield update through the virus database, that way when browsers update, you could fix it with a simple virus update.
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Myth. There are also generic signatures that could manage a lot of viruses families.
I do not agree with it being a myth. Malware that only goes to a selected amount of people are increasing and those are hard to catch. Signatures usually will not catch that. New malwares get signatures too late, and there are many new malwares getting released daily. Therefore, signatures are not effective against new and unknown viruses. By the way I said "mostly", but I didn't say they are useless completely. :)
Also I would like to say generic signatures are kind of (in my opinion) part of heurestics, so that approach is good.
FileRep does exactly this automatically.
Where can I see this? I think you mean it does it by itself, but I want to personally see the statistics myself before I open the file.
In fact, the protection resides on Web Shield and Net Shield (and not on WebRep).
But even WebRep provides protection somewhat, even if not on the same level as Web Shield & Net Shield. When I said about the ability to report I meant having a button or something through Webrep.
Thanks for your inputs btw :D
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New malwares get signatures too late
Sure. For this there are FileRep and behavior analysis, and also, the streaming updates of the virus definitions several times a day.
Where can I see this? I think you mean it does it by itself, but I want to personally see the statistics myself before I open the file.
You can search the forum and also the blog for FileRep. There are descriptions of how it works.
It's an automated process (you won't the statistic numbers but the final result on the AutoSandbox).
But even WebRep provides protection somewhat, even if not on the same level as Web Shield & Net Shield.
WebRep does not provide protection, only reputation based on users votes. It's not a security feature by itself.
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Well the WebRep does have the Phishing filter and also the SiteCorrect function embedded into it. So something over and above just the user site reputation side of it.
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Well the WebRep does have the Phishing filter and also the SiteCorrect function embedded into it.
You're right. Sorry.
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Sure. For this there are FileRep and behavior analysis, and also, the streaming updates of the virus definitions several times a day.
I know, and that's why I suggested even more improvements on this. Glad we can agree that signatures are not very effective on new malware.
You can search the forum and als the blog for FileRep. There are descriptions of how it works.
It's an automated process (you won't the statistic numbers but the final result on the AutoSandbox).
Again, I knew that already. My suggestion was to display the numbers too :)
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+1 I would love to see an Avast portable scanner too ;)
Asked before... But would it worth? I mean, something like Stinger of McAfee...
We had "The Cleaner" tool of avast! but it was dropped a long time ago.
Drivers and services need to be running for protection and, also, for some specialized cleaning too.
I have an idea there would be more users than think more than willing to pay a small price for a portable scanner.
The actual scanner file would be relatively smaller than I would think. Most of my USB sticks are 8 GB so yes it would be worth it. :)
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I would like to have "block all traffic/network" button in the firewall....
pls add this....
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There is one, right click the orange blob and select "Enable Network Lock"
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the virus definitions version: is yymmdd-(version)
eg: 121126-0 = 2012-11-26 '1st update of the day'
Oh, right! I should have noticed that so many 1's and 2's where not here by accident.
However, partly due to the order problem (YMD, DMY, etc...), it's still rather useless in the 'Summary'>'Current Status' tab
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There is one, right click the orange blob and select "Enable Network Lock"
Thanks essexboy !
But why It was so hidden from me... :(
at least it should be clearly displayed on firewall GUI area..
there's an aspect call 'Usablity' when it come to ranking.... :)
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I don't know about hidden, it is one click (right click) away; avast has always had these kind of icon right click shortcuts for more common functions to avoid having to go into the UI to find them.
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I would like the ability of web rep to "Mark this page as Phishing" or other kind of dangerous tuff. Could be helpful.
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I realize that by many users are having problems printing in SafeZone do avast internet security 1474, can not print the receipts of purchases and bank payments, statements of banking. I believe that the new version should fix this bug that already comes from the previous version avast.
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w415/andreramos1123/0a4ac615.jpg)
the printer is not available or not installed your correctly.check printer or select another
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Hello everyone!
I've got a new idea to add a feature to return to the previous virus definition update. It'll be very useful with false positives (some days ago it was a FP with tcpip.sys)
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Returning to the previous database won't resolve the problem if the user has deleted the file.
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avast 8 developers, need more coffe and a cake to it.
and it would be nice with somthing more cool like http://www.kaspersky.com/viruswatch3
Ks viruswatch!
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Returning to the previous database won't resolve the problem if the user has deleted the file.
Hi, DavidR!
Of course it won't resolve the problem if the user has deleted the file, but if it will be a FP with system files, for example, users should choose 'ignore' and return to the previous database until this problem will not be fixed. What are you thinking about it?
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Andrey, the problem would be then the false negative.
The user with an infected computer will think it is a false positive, return back to the old virus definitions, and the infection will do more harm then if it is get blocked by the new definitions.
I think false positives (specially system ones) should be addressed by the streaming updates. I could not understand why it took so long to correct the recent tcpip.sys false positive on XP machines... Poor user experience.
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Tech, thanks for reply. Yes, i didn't think about this side of my question: on the one side it will be very useful with real FPs, but on the other side as you said:
The user with an infected computer will think it is a false positive, return back to the old virus definitions, and the infection will do more harm then if it is get blocked by the new definitions.
I could not understand why it took so long to correct the recent tcpip.sys false positive on XP machines... Poor user experience.
Yes, also i can't understand why when i send undetected virus or possible malware i don't get any answer.
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Tech, thanks for reply. Yes, i didn't think about this side of my question: on the one side it will be very useful with real FPs, but on the other side as you said:
The user with an infected computer will think it is a false positive, return back to the old virus definitions, and the infection will do more harm then if it is get blocked by the new definitions.
I could not understand why it took so long to correct the recent tcpip.sys false positive on XP machines... Poor user experience.
Yes, also i can't understand why when i send undetected virus or possible malware i don't get any answer.
You wan,t get any answer from Avast (virus@avast.com),unless they need more information.....It,s more important to see that FP or UM has been corrected.
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Users with no problems on the browser chrome plugin WebRep, I have given the following instruction: Open your Avast and then go to the "Additional Protection" and "browser protection" WebRep so some icons will Appear in browsers, with it being just you clicking "uninstall" now Open your browser and go to the option chrome extensions
Open the folder files and programs> AVAST Software> Avast> WebRep> Chrome and find the file
AswWebRepChrome.crx drag and drop the file to the chrome extensions tab to pop up the window and click ok to add. ready.
check enabled and activated and has resolved the problem is that the next version will have a fix.
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Users with no problems on the browser chrome plugin WebRep, I have given the following instruction: Open your Avast and then go to the "Additional Protection" and "browser protection" WebRep so some icons will Appear in browsers, with it being just you clicking "uninstall" now Open your browser and go to the option chrome extensions
Open the folder files and programs> AVAST Software> Avast> WebRep> Chrome and find the file
AswWebRepChrome.crx drag and drop the file to the chrome extensions tab to pop up the window and click ok to add. ready.
check enabled and activated and has resolved the problem is that the next version will have a fix.
Something I had pointed out back in August. :)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg826431#msg826431 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg826431#msg826431)
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I wish to be added an option "add to exclusion" that when avast find something that you know is a false positive to easy do that, because will be more fast this way. And the last is a wish keep avast light with resource for ever :)
Regards Thug4Real,
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I wish to be added an option "add to exclusion" that when avast find something that you know is a false positive to easy do that, because will be more fast this way.
Regards Thug4Real,
Faster is not always better.
Avast has for a very long time decided that the exclusions will be a deliberate act and not a single click option, which can serious consequences if accidentally clicked. If you know it is a false positive, then the correct action is to A) confirm it is an FP (virustotal, etc.) and B) once confirmed report it/send the sample to the avast virus labs so that the signature can be corrected.
That way it helps 'all 170+ million avast users' not just the one user who thinks/knows it is a false positive.
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I wish to be added an option "add to exclusion" that when avast find something that you know is a false positive to easy do that, because will be more fast this way.
Regards Thug4Real,
Faster is not always better.
Avast has for a very long time decided that the exclusions will be a deliberate act and not a single click option, which can serious consequences if accidentally clicked. If you know it is a false positive, then the correct action is to A) confirm it is an FP (virustotal, etc.) and B) once confirmed report it/send the sample to the avast virus labs so that the signature can be corrected.
That way it helps 'all 170+ million avast users' not just the one user who thinks/knows it is a false positive.
Ok here i agree with you. The last wish then, i believe is possible :)
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avast is planning the creation of a new interface of the program? Interface I like it but I would like something new.
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@ RealNature
Again that has been an ongoing unwritten law, avast has always been relatively light on resources compared to many other AVs. I have been using avast for over eight and a half years and I have never felt it heavy. But when new functionality is added there has to be a balance on protection V performance and avast seems to get that balance right in the default settings.
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@ RealNature
Again that has been an ongoing unwritten law, avast has always been relatively light on resources compared to many other AVs. I have been using avast for over eight and a half years and I have never felt it heavy. But when new functionality is added there has to be a balance on protection V performance and avast seems to get that balance right in the default settings.
Yep, i know that, but i hope they will remain on the same line in future. For me avast is one of the best and light antivirus ever made. Thank you for your replay!
Regards RealNature :)
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avast is planning the creation of a new interface of the program? Interface I like it but I would like something new.
There were a sticky thread about v8 GUI.
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I think the main work should be done on v7 improvements
- Autosandbox behavior analysis improvements
- FileRep improvements
How ? FileRep is a really good thing to detect new zero days malware but many times malware just get bypass it ... Why ? The file is completely new and probably used by just a few users or by nobody but it does not get execute inside the sandbox..
So improvements regarding FileRep (you know the best FileRep I've ever seen is Norton Insight and I'm sure with the number of avast!'s users they could do well things...)
Maybe a Rating Scan ? which scans critical areas (flash scan) + memory in the cloud for file reputation ...
But I'm sure v8 will improve the v7's improvements.
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I have three suggestions...
1) Have Chrome "opt-in" and not opt-out.
2) Have Script Shield work in Chrome.
3) Automatically scan USB drives. :)
+1 x 100% :)
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1) Have Chrome "opt-in" and not opt-out.
The agreement, most probably, don't allow this.
3) Automatically scan USB drives. :)
This was discussed and asked a lot of times. The way it is, i.e., avast! scans any file that is loaded/executed, is more than enough.
Otherwise, you attach a big drive and will have hours scanning mp3, midia files, etc.
If anything should be added, more behavior analysis on execution of files, imho.
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So improvements regarding FileRep (you know the best FileRep I've ever seen is Norton Insight and I'm sure with the number of avast!'s users they could do well things...)
Maybe a Rating Scan ? which scans critical areas (flash scan) + memory in the cloud for file reputation ...
Sorry this is not Norton or COMODO forums...its avast forums... We want avast...and not norton's or COMODO's reputation scans!! btw,norton is not even a antivirus...but just a big reputation scanner.
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If it's an avast! forum this doesn't mean he can't make suggestions based on experience from competition.
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If it's an avast! forum this doesn't mean he can't make suggestions based on experience from competition.
+1
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So improvements regarding FileRep (you know the best FileRep I've ever seen is Norton Insight and I'm sure with the number of avast!'s users they could do well things...)
Maybe a Rating Scan ? which scans critical areas (flash scan) + memory in the cloud for file reputation ...
Sorry this is not Norton or COMODO forums...its avast forums... We want avast...and not norton's or COMODO's reputation scans!! btw,norton is not even a antivirus...but just a big reputation scanner.
Totally untrue, Norton is an effective and fine Antivirus product which does NOT rely solely on reputation. It only uses the reputation data when something appears possibly suspicious but does not have a signature in the AV database (which is very extensive).
I agree that the best FileRep service does belong to Norton as well. What the poster was saying is that with the size of Avast's user base, it's reputation service has the potential to become as good as Norton's.
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I agree that the best FileRep service does belong to Norton as well. What the poster was saying is that with the size of Avast's user base, it's reputation service has the potential to become as good as Norton's.
Hmmm... I think avast! has a better reputation service. Why do you think the contrary? What are we missing?
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- Protection of the host file
- Protection from change the browser start page
- One button to activate the search for potentially unwanted software for all screens and scans
- Browsers in a sandbox work perfectly with any settings sandbox
- White button on the pop-up messages replace to the button with color message
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I agree that the best FileRep service does belong to Norton as well. What the poster was saying is that with the size of Avast's user base, it's reputation service has the potential to become as good as Norton's.
Hmmm... I think avast! has a better reputation service. Why do you think the contrary? What are we missing?
You're missing the obvious fact that Norton has been doing it far longer and therefore has a much more extensive set of data to draw from. Avast is a new player in this arena. Norton Insight is widely recognized as the leader in the field.
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Therefore has a much more extensive set of data to draw from.
I'm not sure of that. On contrary...
Avast is a new player in this arena. Norton Insight is widely recognized as the leader in the field.
The key here is how fast and how many files you can get in contact with. With 170+ million users, avast! is much ahead from Symantec to get in contact with emergent files.
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- Protection of the host file
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@Dch48
Yes, Norton started its reputation service since 2010 and it works really well ... Just to compare Norton and avast! are using mostly an automated cloud classification aren't they ?
Comodo's file reputation is done only by analysts that's why an unknown file might be sandboxed a looong time until it gets classified.
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Therefore has a much more extensive set of data to draw from.
I'm not sure of that. On contrary...
Avast is a new player in this arena. Norton Insight is widely recognized as the leader in the field.
The key here is how fast and how many files you can get in contact with. With 170+ million users, avast! is much ahead from Symantec to get in contact with emergent files.
How many Symantec users do you think there are? I bet it's more.
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How many Symantec users do you think there are? I bet it's more.
You just lost your bet. ;)
-> http://www.opswat.com/about/media/reports/antivirus-december-2012
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How many Symantec users do you think there are? I bet it's more.
Search a little about antivirus market share...
Detailed market share statistics:
Avast - 17.4% worldwide market share
Microsoft - 13.2% worldwide market share
ESET - 11.1% worldwide market share
Symantec - 10.3% worldwide market share
AVG - 10.1% worldwide market share
Avira - 9.6% worldwide market share
Kaspersky - 6.7% worldwide market share
McAfee - 4.9% worldwide market share
Panda - 2.9% worldwide market share
Trend Micro - 2.8% worldwide market share
Other - 11.1% worldwide market share
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/which-is-the-most-popular-antivirus-software/12608
http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/34080-antivirus-market-share-2012-vs-2011/
http://www.opswat.com/about/media/reports/antivirus-june-2012
You can criticize the methodology of the research though...
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How many Symantec users do you think there are? I bet it's more.
Search a little about antivirus market share...
Detailed market share statistics:
Avast - 17.4% worldwide market share
Microsoft - 13.2% worldwide market share
ESET - 11.1% worldwide market share
Symantec - 10.3% worldwide market share
AVG - 10.1% worldwide market share
Avira - 9.6% worldwide market share
Kaspersky - 6.7% worldwide market share
McAfee - 4.9% worldwide market share
Panda - 2.9% worldwide market share
Trend Micro - 2.8% worldwide market share
Other - 11.1% worldwide market share
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/which-is-the-most-popular-antivirus-software/12608
http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?/topic/34080-antivirus-market-share-2012-vs-2011/
http://www.opswat.com/about/media/reports/antivirus-june-2012
You can criticize the methodology of the research though...
Okay, even if the figures are right, my statement still stands. Norton has the best file reputation service at this time and Avast, because of it's large user base, has the potential to become as good if not better. It just hasn't been in play long enough. But, there is another factor in play here. Many Avast users will choose to opt out of all reporting features whereas very few Norton users will if they even can in the first place .
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hello,
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can avast add a anti theft in the avast product for laptop?
I take my laptop to school and sometimes he stands alone, it is quite creator corpse him to steal.
avast have this function for mobile.
2.
I use avast account for four fifths computers to manage, and I would be useful if your remote can control just like avast avast mobile security. but for example you can scan, the vault, change settings and stuff.
greets from jeffrey
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1.
can avast add a anti theft in the avast product for laptop?
I take my laptop to school and sometimes he stands alone, it is quite creator corpse him to steal.
avast have this function for mobile.
2.
I use avast account for four fifths computers to manage, and I would be useful if your remote can control just like avast avast mobile security. but for example you can scan, the vault, change settings and stuff.
100% agree for both
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Hi :)
-I wish Avast(version 8 ) firewall automatically deletes firewall rules when you uninstall "xxxx" program (Firefox,CCleaner....).
-I wish Avast(version 8 ) create AntiSpam support for Thunderbird. (Avast toolbar in Thunderbird)
Thank you.
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Firewalls usually don't cleanup the lists by themself. Even some competitor products offer such functionality but you have to run it yourself so it's not exactly useful...
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but you have to run it yourself so it's not exactly useful...
Not useful? But at least you can do housekeeping by one click and not having do delete rule by rule, then group by group... It's insane...
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but you have to run it yourself so it's not exactly useful...
Not useful? But at least you can do housekeeping by one click and not having do delete rule by rule, then group by group... It's insane...
Exactly, just a function to verify rules and allow deletion of invalid ones would be nice.
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hello,
1.
can avast add a anti theft in the avast product for laptop?
I take my laptop to school and sometimes he stands alone, it is quite creator corpse him to steal.
avast have this function for mobile.
2.
I use avast account for four fifths computers to manage, and I would be useful if your remote can control just like avast avast mobile security. but for example you can scan, the vault, change settings and stuff.
greets from jeffrey
+1
ESET has implemented this feature in their new security suite. I think Avast should also have this feature as most people nowadays use mobile computers. If they can't develop their own Anti-Theft program they can use Prey's code and improve it as it's an open source project ;)
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I would like to see Avast fully supporting windows 8 and everything actually working right so i can use all the things i am paying for in the ISS. Besides that perhaps some more features for the firewall oh and if possible get the mail shield working with windows 8's built in mail. This may be possible already but i cant figure it out.
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I think that or 1) very "new" features (like computer anti-theft) won't be included in avast 8 because there is no time for that; or 2) we will have a surprise...
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I see some problems with users citing: one of Avast updates. The Supplement WebRep now cause browsers to crash Internet Explorer (8 or 9) and Google Chrome. Appears message that the browser stopped working and it restarts. Just discovered the problem after I returned the default settings of IE and then clicked Reset. After doing this I was turning each bar and when I arrived at the Avast the browser crashed.
I wonder what causes this to indicate that there is something wrong with one of your add-ons and, if possible, a fix is found.
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right click to query reputation of a selected file ?
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right click to query reputation of a selected file ?
Why, when a scan would confirm the same, if it has a low number of instances and or very new or very rare, etc.
Though I think your interpretation of file reputation differs from the actual filerep of avast.
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Avast Trust Connect
a program that creates a virtual private network and hides all the user's personal information when browsing the web, both at home and in public networks, such as hotels, airports, shops etc..
He takes care of encrypting all transmitted data through encryption standard, making it difficult for intruders to access your information, and do not interfere in any way the performance of your computer.
Also for wireless
(http://www.wirelessly.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/wifi-web.jpg)
(http://matux.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/good-wifi.png)
TrustConnect makes surfing the web safe while at coffee shops, hotels, airports, libraries ... credit card and other sensitive information is completely safe from hackers anywhere you are using the Internet for both wire and wireless connections.
(http://wifinotes.com/images/wifi.jpg)
Why you need to TrustConnect WiFi security?
You never intentionally provide a criminal with private and personal information. They probably take this information and use it to take whatever they could from you.
TrustConnect Wi-Fi network security keeps you and your private information safe and out of the hands of criminals during an online session. Wherever you are, whatever type of hardware, using a public Wi-Fi connection or not, software security TrustConnect Wireless Internet keeps users connected securely and any private identity information. No one can intercept or steal information sent or received during the sessions online. They can not even determine where the information is coming from.
TrustConnect Wi-Fi Security Features:
security encrypts all data transmitted by cable and wireless Internet connections
Creates a Virtual Private Network to hide all personal information browse the web
It uses industry standard 128-bit encryption
. Take it protects without interfering with the normal operation of the computer
security service Wireless Internet creates a shield around your laptop, desktop or laptop. This prevents criminals from attacking or scanning your system from the local network that you are using to connect to the Internet. It also encrypts all traffic destined for the Internet. Site addresses, instant messaging, personal information, usernames and plaintext passwords and other important information can be transmitted in the clear when using publicly accessible wireless Internet. Criminals can easily intercept these broadcasts.
(http://blog.opovo.com.br/tecnosfera/files/2012/07/10225728-enhanced-wifi-security-coming-soon.jpg)
(http://protecaototal.pop.com.br/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/PTWiFiProtegido.jpg)
I know what the company can do much better than I am suggesting,preferably it is free.
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Is a wifi security a option to add to avast products?
Security to dangerous wifi connections.
I surf a lot times on public WiFi with my laptop and I don't no what a safe and dangerous wifi connections are.
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Avast 8 free will have new features?
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@jefferson santiag
Avast does have this feature, but it is a separate product with its own subscription service ;)
source: http://www.avast.com/secure-line-vpn
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For Avast 8, as a paid user, I hope that Avast itself will motivate their decision to adopt a licence from Agnitum for the Avast firewall technology. I left Outpost on Avast 5 release to experience a whole new protection, even if I was aware of the fact that Avast firewall engine was at the beginning. While I know that Agnitum it's a major respected player in the security field, I was a bit unhappy to see that my security choice (AIS) is based on my previous third part choice. I'm also near the end of my AIS yearly licence and it's time to decide to renew.
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Au démarrage de la machine, pendant qu'Avast se met à jour, aucune opération n'est possible.
Il semble qu'Avast prenne la main sur le processeur de façon exclusive.
C'est probablement logique mais peu ergonomique car aucun message n'indique qu'une tâche est en cours.
On se demande si la machine n'a pas figé ou si un problème d'accès à un site internet ou un périphérique ne rencontre pas de problème...
On n'est averti de la mise à jour qu'à la fin de la procédure. Mais pendant la procédure, rien.
Je n'ai pas trouvé de lien pour soumettre cette suggestion directement aux développeurs d'Avast alors je pose mon idée ici.
Je suggère de faire apparaître un petit gif animé (un sablier ou autre) aux couleurs d'Avast pendant la mise à jour, afin qu'on sache à quoi s'en tenir.
J'espère que ça parviendra jusqu'aux oreilles de développeurs ;-)
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English please or you can ask in the French section http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=23.0
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He has already asked in FR section, but seems like he forgot to translate it in english ;D
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Au démarrage de la machine, pendant qu'Avast se met à jour, aucune opération n'est possible.
Il semble qu'Avast prenne la main sur le processeur de façon exclusive.
C'est probablement logique mais peu ergonomique car aucun message n'indique qu'une tâche est en cours.
On se demande si la machine n'a pas figé ou si un problème d'accès à un site internet ou un périphérique ne rencontre pas de problème...
On n'est averti de la mise à jour qu'à la fin de la procédure. Mais pendant la procédure, rien.
Je n'ai pas trouvé de lien pour soumettre cette suggestion directement aux développeurs d'Avast alors je pose mon idée ici.
Je suggère de faire apparaître un petit gif animé (un sablier ou autre) aux couleurs d'Avast pendant la mise à jour, afin qu'on sache à quoi s'en tenir.
J'espère que ça parviendra jusqu'aux oreilles de développeurs ;-)
Translated
To start the machine, while Avast updates, no operation is possible.
It appears that Avast takes the hand on the processor on an exclusive basis.
It's probably logical but little ergonomic because no message indicates that a task is in progress.
One wonders if the machine has not frozen or if a lack of access to a website or device meets no problem...
It is notified of the update at the end of the procedure. But during the procedure, nothing.
I have not found a link to submit this suggestion directly to the developers of Avast so I lay my idea here.
I suggest do appear a little animated gif (an hourglass or other) in the colors of Avast during the update, so that we know where to stand.
I hope that it will succeed to the ears of developers
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For Avast 8, as a paid user, I hope that Avast itself will motivate their decision to adopt a license from Agnitum for the Avast firewall technology. I left Outpost on Avast 5 release to experience a whole new protection, even if I was aware of the fact that Avast firewall engine was at the beginning. While I know that Agnitum it's a major respected player in the security field, I was a bit unhappy to see that my security choice (AIS) is based on my previous third part choice. I'm also near the end of my AIS yearly license and it's time to decide to renew.
We don't know how much or how little of Agnitum's technologies will be implemented. We only know so far that the patch file that improves compatibility with Windows 8 is a licensed Agnitum file. I, for one, would not like to see the HIPS functionality implemented in any way , shape, or form but maybe some of that technology can be used in behind the scenes, totally silent, improvements to the Behavior Shield which I think everyone agrees does need improvement. I'm actually happy with the Avast firewall the way it is except for the lack of a way to easily purge old obsolete rules.
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Requests:
- Avast Account Windows Store app (ie. my.avast.com) - Windows RT/8
- Avast Scanner Windows Store app (ie. on-demand cloud scanner, application ratings, upload tool) - Windows RT/8
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Requests:
- Avast Account Windows Store app (ie. my.avast.com) - Windows RT/8
- Avast Scanner Windows Store app (ie. on-demand cloud scanner, application ratings, upload tool) - Windows RT/8
I don't know what they have planned for avast8, but if this isn't already included I would think it is too late to be included in the initial release of avast8.
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My wishlidt for Avast 8:
1. Encrypted VPN
2. Option to upload files to VirusTotal
3. Make SafeZone better
- Auto update Chromium
- Block all plugins/extensions
- Sandbox content both ways, so if you get a virus in SafeZone it doesn't affect your machine
- Auto delete on exit
- Better default settings in Chromium - For example have "Do not track" and block third party cookies enabled by default
- Whitelist sites of banks/retailers to prevent phishing
- Force HTTPS
- Better privacy - prevent screenshots/keyloggers
- Implement features like Trusteer Rapport has
4. Automatic sandboxing of web browsers like Sandboxie
5. Avast DNS
6. Avast Portable for flash drives
7. Anti-Executable
8. HIPS
9. Better Huestrics / rouge AV / root kit detection
10. Integrated password manager
11. Better/Faster WebRep - block sites/comments/privacy level
12. Website blocking by category - adult/gaming/drugs/social networking/advertisements
13. Avast Cloud Backup
14. Flash memory scanning
15. RAR/ISO scanning
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With the beta release in the not to distant future, if your wish isn't already included it simply isn't going to make it. Not to mention some of your suggestions are stand alone products 'Avast Portable,' which was dropped many years ago.
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avast! has been scanning RARs and ISOs for years... anything specific you have on mind?
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1. Encrypted VPN
3. Make SafeZone better
- Block all plugins/extensions
- Whitelist sites of banks/retailers to prevent phishing
- Better privacy - prevent screenshots/keyloggers
5. Avast DNS
10. Integrated password manager
14. Flash memory scanning
15. RAR/ISO scanning
Already there (or in other avast products).
Better default settings in Chromium - For example have "Do not track" and block third party cookies enabled by default
7. Anti-Executable
8. HIPS
Please, NO.
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in avast 8 would be good to create an anti-theft eset great if the computer should be stolen, etc.: D In addition to this, as always, to improve stability proactive detection etc., other good things can be to implement a virtual keyboard, a mode that allows you to start avast systems infected with virus that does not allow you to start antivirus systems etc. that is heavily infected ... would be great: D
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as antispyware tool is included along with antivirus detection he lacks in this aspect:
Drive by download
Drive-by download means two things, each concerning the unintended download of computer
software from the Internet:
1.Downloads which a person authorized but without understanding the consequences (e.g. downloads which install an unknown or counterfeit executable program, ActiveX component, or Java applet).
2.Any download that happens without a person's knowledge, often a computer virus, spyware, malware, or crimeware.
Drive-by downloads may happen when visiting a website, viewing an e-mail message or by clicking on a deceptive pop-up window:by clicking on the window in the mistaken belief that, for instance, an error report from the computer' operating system itself is being acknowledged, or that an innocuous advertisement pop-up is being dismissed. In such cases, the "supplier" may claim that the person"consented" to the download although actually unaware of having started an unwanted or malicious software download. Websites that exploit the Windows Metafile vulnerability (eliminated by a Windows update of 5 January 2006) may provide examples of drive-by downloads of this sort.Hackers use different techniques to obfuscate the malicious code so that antivirus software is unable to recognize it. The code is executed in hidden iframes and can go undetected even by experienced users.A drive-by install (or installation) is a similar event. It refers to installation rather than download (though sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably).
. toolbars are toolbars for browsers that do often see included in the installation of some application.some these toolbars contain spyware.
Toolbars are available as plug-ins for browsers that offer additional features such as search forms or pop-ups. Examples of useful toolbars are Google Toolbar, Yahoo Toolbar, Ask.com toolbar
malware tools etc. There toolbar plug-ins that are installed without user consent and display ads run activities and bother others.
.clickjacking occurs when buttons on websites or domains are used as reliable hideout for codes maliciosos.ao clicking the sequetrado'''' O code is enabled User continues its navigation and normally without suspecting nada.O clickjacking ("theft click ") is a technical computing fraudulent. Occurs during a normal web browsing, where the user clicks on some object (can be a link or button image) and the page rendering takes unwanted or redirection. Typically, this vulnerability is developed purely for JavaScript and Iframe. This technique has been researched and described for the first time in September 2008 by Robert Hansen and Jeremiah Grossman.
. protection against active x controls.
the module of avast script must also protect against malicious scripts in the free version
activity prevents malicious scripts to compromise your computer or surf the iternet use programas.scripts can be as threatening as many viruses, damaging system files or change information.
What are Cookies?
Cookie is a text file containing some information about the time that you entered in a particular site, what pages viewed, among other information. Yahoo!, Google and other sites use cookies to facilitate navigation on site.O that differs such a tracking cookie, is that this is collecting all the information about your surfing (all sites) and sends the a site advertising. These, knowing their habits, sending advertisements 'custom' and your browser begins to receive little windows pop up (the ones that suddenly appear on your screen without you having requested) or even by sending e-mail advertisements, among other possibilities. . These cookies
has the function of collecting sites that you access, collect your locality besides collect various information using the Internet. Normally this information is used for sending advertisements to you. In some cases it is using to steal information and harm your PC.
ideally Avast implement the feature secure file deletion suspects. This would avoid any risk of them remain in the folder recovery Windows.For to protect the MBR, I think that Avast should follow the path of Comodo, ie investment in virtualization processes.
lack put in the database antivirus detection of virus Dexter virus, Trojan Zero access, malware Trace.
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avast should deploy a new technology in their behavioral module become more sensitive paras those threats which are still no detection signatures.brought more suggestion to clean or sanitize option, the antivirus would remove the virus file and let clean off without him, I think that the lack avast.Nem all malware that infects a legitimate file option allows disinfection - sometimes the simple malware removal destroys the contents of the file this way preventing legitimate use.
Moreover, there are cases where the removal of malware can be made without prejudice to the legitimate file.
So consider rather important that there is always the option "disinfecting" and another of "exclusion", considering the degree of importance that the recovery of a particular infected file can represent to the user and there is of course technically possible to do so.
virus file can only be removed through programs antivirus.o antivirus program has a database containing the code number vírus.he compares all files on the hard drive (or floppy) with this database, the search for virus.found, this same database shows how to disinfect the infected file.and, in general, the virus only glue'''' its code to the executable file, the virus removal is possible without spoiling'' file'' infected.however, certain types of viruses which overlap portion of code file executable, destroying part of the file to automatically infect lo.com ie, removing the virus becomes impossible because the original file can not be recovered
.however, the antivirus is able to point po virus infected files and recommend such they are deleted.this the case of virus Fredy Kruegger, for example.
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What has these books you are posting to do with [Wishlist] For avast! 8 - Suggestions and discussion.
Could probably have been condensed to one or two lines, or people just won't read it.
When you are talking detections and improving them that is an ongoing task for the virus labs team and isn't version specific.
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My wishlidt for Avast 8:
1. Encrypted VPN
2. Option to upload files to VirusTotal
3. Make SafeZone better
- Auto update Chromium
- Block all plugins/extensions
- Sandbox content both ways, so if you get a virus in SafeZone it doesn't affect your machine
- Auto delete on exit
- Better default settings in Chromium - For example have "Do not track" and block third party cookies enabled by default
- Whitelist sites of banks/retailers to prevent phishing
- Force HTTPS
- Better privacy - prevent screenshots/keyloggers
- Implement features like Trusteer Rapport has
4. Automatic sandboxing of web browsers like Sandboxie
5. Avast DNS
6. Avast Portable for flash drives
7. Anti-Executable
8. HIPS
9. Better Huestrics / rouge AV / root kit detection
10. Integrated password manager
11. Better/Faster WebRep - block sites/comments/privacy level
12. Website blocking by category - adult/gaming/drugs/social networking/advertisements
13. Avast Cloud Backup
14. Flash memory scanning
15. RAR/ISO scanning
You have a number of wishes that I definitely don't want to see. No HIPS, no automatic browser sandboxing (I have AIS and don't use the sandbox at all), no integrated password manager (again I don't use one), no Avast DNS (completely unnecessary).
As far as I know, it's not possible to get a virus in the Safe Zone and I know for a fact that keyloggers do not work there even if one is on the system.
Avast needs to remain user friendly with as silent protection as possible. Personally if I have to choose between convenience (and full usability of my machine) and the mitigation of a very small security risk, I will choose the convenience every time.
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Antivirusasat:
Avast have this product in the English. And not in the Dutch.
I'm a Dutch user from avast
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recede the starting time of course.. avast!'s starting costs almost 6s. my system services just take 25-30s...
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I have an another tip/ wish:
You can with avast block page (not dangerous page - you can say that must block a page that you will. )
Can avast not block the full site? We I add Google.nl that block avast not alone the page Google.nl - when I go search page to from google.
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My wishlidt for Avast 8:
1. Encrypted VPN
2. Option to upload files to VirusTotal
3. Make SafeZone better
- Auto update Chromium
- Block all plugins/extensions
- Sandbox content both ways, so if you get a virus in SafeZone it doesn't affect your machine
- Auto delete on exit
- Better default settings in Chromium - For example have "Do not track" and block third party cookies enabled by default
- Whitelist sites of banks/retailers to prevent phishing
- Force HTTPS
- Better privacy - prevent screenshots/keyloggers
- Implement features like Trusteer Rapport has
4. Automatic sandboxing of web browsers like Sandboxie
5. Avast DNS
6. Avast Portable for flash drives
7. Anti-Executable
8. HIPS
9. Better Huestrics / rouge AV / root kit detection
10. Integrated password manager
11. Better/Faster WebRep - block sites/comments/privacy level
12. Website blocking by category - adult/gaming/drugs/social networking/advertisements
13. Avast Cloud Backup
14. Flash memory scanning
15. RAR/ISO scanning
You have a number of wishes that I definitely don't want to see. No HIPS, no automatic browser sandboxing (I have AIS and don't use the sandbox at all), no integrated password manager (again I don't use one), no Avast DNS (completely unnecessary).
As far as I know, it's not possible to get a virus in the Safe Zone and I know for a fact that keyloggers do not work there even if one is on the system.
Avast needs to remain user friendly with as silent protection as possible. Personally if I have to choose between convenience (and full usability of my machine) and the mitigation of a very small security risk, I will choose the convenience every time.
+1 i agree with you, no hips and no dns, avast is perfect just the way it is, ok in future new feature will be added but i hope that hips and dns will not be in that list.
Regards RealNature,
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With all due respect I have no problems with either HIPS or DNS.
My firewall has HIPS and I use Open DNS Premium. :)
http://www.labnol.org/internet/tools/opendsn-what-is-opendns-why-required-2/2587/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System
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With all due respect I have no problems with either HIPS or DNS.
My firewall has HIPS and I use Open DNS Premium. :)
http://www.labnol.org/internet/tools/opendsn-what-is-opendns-why-required-2/2587/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System
I have tried Open DNS and others like Comodo's. The fastest one is still the one provided by my ISP so I stick with that.
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I like the second one :)
For the free version, I would like to see a virtual keyboard (as there is no SafeZone).
Also I would like to have an shutdown after scan option :)
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I like the second one :) For the free version, I would like to see a virtual keyboard (as there is no SafeZone).
Also I would like to have an shutdown after scan option :)
Nothing stopping you use the Operating Systems virtual keyboard OSK (On Screen Keyboard).
It already has that shutdown after scan option. Though if you have any other applications that are running, depending on their priority/protection, these may prevent the shutdown.
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Also I would like to have an shutdown after scan option :)
It's already there Scan Computer>Scan Now>Settings>Scheduling>tick the proper box.
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With all due respect I have no problems with either HIPS or DNS.
My firewall has HIPS and I use Open DNS Premium. :)
Yeh, HIPS doesn't worry/bother me and I also am very happy with Opendns. ;) :)
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Hello avast team,
Have you already seen or heard things where you say, that is perhaps something to add?? And you know since version 8 comes out?
Sorry for the bad / not so Good English.
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Please stop speculating about the beta release!
avast will roll it out when it's ready! Just chill! 8)
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I'm Sorry
I'm just asking out of curiosity.
I thought maybe you would already tell something about version 8. If you do not want to do it yet.
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I don't think they will release any information about what is new in v8 until there is a Beta version ready for our testing. There may be things in their internal builds right now that will not see the light of day in a full release and there may also be some things added that are not in their builds yet.
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I thought maybe you would already tell something about version 8. If you do not want to do it yet.
Please remember that forum members are avast users just like you. We "do not" work for avast. Thus we know as much as you do about v8.0 release.
We enjoy sharing our knowledge with others. It's that some have a lot more knowledge than others.
When I'm in over my head I step aside to those who know more than me.
You are more than welcome to assist other users as you are able to. :)
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Oke thanks for the info.
I will not ask for more and will wait.
Greets from me
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Also, Avast developers, please fix this bug: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=112752.0
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Also, Avast developers, please fix this bug: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=112752.0
Avast antivirus diverts every connection from my computer to the Internet so that it looks like it's connecting to the localhost:12080, so my firewall (Comodo Internet Security) can only see this.
That is a comodo problem as it uses an old type firewall driver. Comodo are aware of this and as far as I know they are ignoring it
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Also, Avast developers, please fix this bug: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=112752.0
You were advised to turn off the Behavior Shield in Avast because the HIPS component of the Comodo Firewall known as D+ is stronger, does the same thing in a different way, and is probably conflicting. I would take that advice and you most likely will not have further problems.
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bug fix in the next version
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That MailEnable all know is bad, but is that bad?!
What worries me is that always indicate the Avast! customers (I have a hosting company, locador.com.br). Often restarting Avast! solved, but not now. It has to be reinstalled.
To try to help them, here are some data that I find useful in my email client and the host server programs that administer and use:
The Thunderbird is the last to use the 17.0.2 (I think that's not the problem, but I notice)
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
MailEnable Standard 6.0
Mail Enable Administration MTA 1.0
I hope you can solve the problem, because I had 2 clients already complaining with me. I passed the information you were working on the case and that was enough to uninstall and reinstall Avast would not have any problem, but people get annoyed at having to do this (in fact, currently irritated very easily).
Success to you! Att Edilson
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A Parental control to protect kids while surfing for ex. ( Porn sites).
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A Parental control to protect kids while surfing for ex. ( Porn sites).
You can use open dns for that, or you can install an addon on mozilla to protect your child from adult content.
Regards RealNature.
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added features Update Rollback
added features Parental Control
added features Anti-Theft
added features safe banking
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added features Update Rollback
added features Parental Control
added features Anti-Theft
added features safe banking
1,3 and 4 are good suggestions.
#2 could be judged as bloatware and is already available for free elsewhere.
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added features Update Rollback
added features Parental Control
added features Anti-Theft
added features safe banking
1,3 and 4 are good suggestions.
#2 could be judged as bloatware and is already available for free elsewhere.
# 2 parental control I want a package with avast
because I love my avast avast do not want it combined with its other protection applications.
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added features Update Rollback
added features Parental Control
added features Anti-Theft
added features safe banking
1,3 and 4 are good suggestions.
#2 could be judged as bloatware and is already available for free elsewhere.
# 2 parental control I want a package with avast
because I love my avast avast do not want it combined with its other protection applications.
open dns is not an application :)
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open dns is not an application :)
I never mentioned openDNS ??? I've been using their service for years. :)
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open dns is not an application :)
I never mentioned openDNS ??? I've been using their service for years. :)
Well I'm happy for that, is good even for child protection :)
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all at the agreed avast add parental control features 8)
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desired changes for 8.0 closed beta
- Increase the visual zoning main menu (interface is very whitish!)
- Maintenance button need return to the vertical menu on the left
- Community, market and other crap need to separate away from the basic functions of anti-virus (because of their interface is overloaded)
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The icon labels (specially the Remote Assistance) cannot be read due to the size of the picture.
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desired changes for 8.0 closed beta
- Increase the visual zoning main menu (interface is very whitish!)
- Maintenance button need return to the vertical menu on the left
- Community, market and other crap need to separate away from the basic functions of anti-virus (because of their interface is overloaded)
Are you running a different build ???
No problem reading anything on the UI:
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No problem reading anything on the UI:
Bob, in English of course... There are more 40 languages...
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added features Update Rollback
added features Parental Control
added features Anti-Theft
added features safe banking
No. 4 is called "Safezone" and is part of AIS. :)
Nos. 1,2 and 3 could result in bloatware. :)
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No problem reading anything on the UI:
Bob, in English of course... There are more 40 languages...
Maybe they need to find an acceptable abbreviation. ???
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I hope the update from 7 to 8 go better. When version 7 was released I could not use avast update and I had 4/5 computers delete everything and reinstall. this was not so good!!!
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Detection Rootkits and Fake Antivirus Removal
Blocks Rootkits and Fake Antivirus
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Add Memory Processes and Memory Modules and Registry Keys and Registry Values and Registry Data and Folders and Files in Full System Scan
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avast does scan and detect rootkits and all types of malware ::)
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Add Memory Processes and Memory Modules and Registry Keys and Registry Values and Registry Data and Folders and Files in Full System Scan
Considering that avast 8 has entered a closed beta phase, this topic is pretty moot, if it isn't already included in avast 8 then it is unlikely to get included in the first release regular of avast 8.
Not to mention many of the things that you ask for are already included in the current avast 7 version, Memory Processes and Memory Modules. Registry is only checked when a detection is made in the regular scan (looking for associated registry entry).
I have no idea what you mean by "Registry Data and Folders and Files" the registry is in itself a number of files (Hives), so it doesn't have files and folders contained within it only references to files and folders outside of it.
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I hope that the Web Shield protection log copy suspicious or virus file path or URL, convenient to join the exclusion list; ask the operator can be added to the trust list or ignore or more choices, false positives can also upload button convenient to exclude false positives .
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I hope that the Web Shield protection log copy suspicious or virus file path or URL .
Do you mean a copy&paste feature in the interface?
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How about making "progress bar" works in custom ROOT-KITS SCAN? It is NOT WORKING for many, many, many pass releases!
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Tech said:firewall part: cleaning obsolete app rules.
This is very important to know what programs you have currently installed with an internet connection .I hope that this and other ideas are taken into account by technical support
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Tech said:firewall part: cleaning obsolete app rules.
This is very important to know what programs you have currently installed with an internet connection .I hope that this and other ideas are taken into account by technical support
Thanks for my idea support :)
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Tech said:firewall part: cleaning obsolete app rules.
This is very important to know what programs you have currently installed with an internet connection .I hope that this and other ideas are taken into account by technical support
Thanks for my idea support :)
Absolutely, I'll second that idea Tech. ;)
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Hi ;)
Before I write new question,I would to ask. "Does Avast team,still accepting our wishes/suggestions for Avast 8?" Thank you.
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There is little point, with a version in beta testing feature sets would be closed. The last thing they would want to do during beta testing is add further features other than resolving issues found in the beta testing.
So unless it is very cosmetic, correction of an error or omission, etc. I would say it is unlikely.
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Does Avast team,still accepting our wishes/suggestions for Avast 8?
I think like David. New features won't be added right now.
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Any word on an Avast app for the Windows Store (RT/8)?
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only things what are missing to Avast! 8 excellent state ;) :
1. PUP exclusion/global exclusion http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=115569.0
* this would allow use PUP scanning w/o any catch 22 traps
2. replace of WebRep IE10 bar (one icon occupies whole bar, can't be merged with other bars horizontally)
* with same 'button' as AdBlock on STATUS BAR or single button (not bar)
3. scan details covering files read from Persistent Cache + statistics for it too http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=115569.0
* would help extremely to spot where can be Persistent Cache used to improve performance
4. Avast! NoScript (codename NoJava) for Avast! 8 as twin brother to Avast! AdBlocker ;)
* all browsers as usually :) (noScript, NotScripts, ScriptSafe as examples...)
4. ... reserved for anything I find while using Avast! 8 ... :)
0. updating drivers w/o OS restart ... (this would be so awesome that I can't number it)
* everyone dreams about this
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Apparently the issue in #2 is due to the inherent way that IE handles things like WebRep and there isn't anything Avast can do about it. This has been brought up before and that was the answer from Avast.
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Apparently the issue in #2 is due to the inherent way that IE handles things like WebRep and there isn't anything Avast can do about it. This has been brought up before and that was the answer from Avast.
i just discovered that Ghostery got theirs addon updated for IE and guess what they have the icon pretty neat looking next to the home/favorites/settings button icon
(http://purplebox.ghostery.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ghostie21.png)
http://purplebox.ghostery.com/?p=1016023093
so it's doable
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Apparently the issue in #2 is due to the inherent way that IE handles things like WebRep and there isn't anything Avast can do about it. This has been brought up before and that was the answer from Avast.
i just discovered that Ghostery got theirs addon updated for IE and guess what they have the icon pretty neat looking next to the home/favorites/settings button icon
(http://purplebox.ghostery.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ghostie21.png)
http://purplebox.ghostery.com/?p=1016023093
so it's doable
Interesting, the implementation of WebRep in IE, which is my default browser, was one of the reasons why I never used it. That and the fact that I don't consider it necessary.
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be aware they completely changed it v1.x and 2.x were terrible
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1. WebRep, SiteCorrect and Browser integration should not be in the main settings, best to move it to security > tools.
2. Need the ability to add filters for multiple languages in AdBlocker
Everything else is perfect! Thx!
;)
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WebRep, SiteCorrect and Browser integration should not be in the main settings, best to move it to security > tools.
I think they are fine just where they are.
Less clutter on the GUI. :)
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5. Avast! shall offer solution similar to LongURL http://longurl.org/api or utilize it , for all browsers ...
these days majority of malware obfuscate themselves behind 'url shortering' and it would quite help if there was automatic solution to this
IMHO it would be possible use webRep for this
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Well my wish is simple, after every update new thing are installed in my pc, and I don't like this, I want avast to remember my initial setup without installing new stuff if for ex. I choose to install only shields without the components. I don't want after new component being added to avast free, to automatically install them on my pc.
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Well my wish is simple, after every update new thing are installed in my pc, and I don't like this, I want avast to remember my initial setup without installing new stuff if for ex. I choose to install only shields without the components. I don't want after new component being added to avast free, to automatically install them on my pc.
I can certainly see and appreciate such a feature in the Paid versions of avast. :)
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Well my wish is simple, after every update new thing are installed in my pc, and I don't like this, I want avast to remember my initial setup without installing new stuff if for ex. I choose to install only shields without the components. I don't want after new component being added to avast free, to automatically install them on my pc.
I can certainly see and appreciate such a feature in the Paid versions of avast. :)
Thank you bob3160, but why not in all version? 8)
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I don't think that's gonna happen.
The thing is that most users want new features - and those wouldn't install them because they wouldn't know about them.
So, new features will be installed - and those few exceptions that don't want them are able to uninstall afterwards.
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I don't think that's gonna happen.
The thing is that most users want new features - and those wouldn't install them because they wouldn't know about them.
So, new features will be installed - and those few exceptions that don't want them are able to uninstall afterwards.
Ok thanks for bringing light in my wish. So for me I prefer manual update then.
Regards RealNature,
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I don't think that's gonna happen.
The thing is that most users want new features - and those wouldn't install them because they wouldn't know about them.
So, new features will be installed - and those few exceptions that don't want them are able to uninstall afterwards.
Ok thanks for bringing light in my wish. So for me I prefer manual update then.
Regards RealNature,
Manual program update is the default setting. :)
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I don't think that's gonna happen.
The thing is that most users want new features - and those wouldn't install them because they wouldn't know about them.
So, new features will be installed - and those few exceptions that don't want them are able to uninstall afterwards.
Ok thanks for bringing light in my wish. So for me I prefer manual update then.
Regards RealNature,
Manual program update is the default setting. :)
Thanks for that, but I was talking about downloading and installing on top of existing version :)
Regards RealNature,
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I don't think that's gonna happen.
The thing is that most users want new features - and those wouldn't install them because they wouldn't know about them.
So, new features will be installed - and those few exceptions that don't want them are able to uninstall afterwards.
Ok thanks for bringing light in my wish. So for me I prefer manual update then.
Regards RealNature,
Manual program update is the default setting. :)
Thanks for that, but I was talking about downloading and installing on top of existing version :)
Regards RealNature,
When you see a notice that a program update is available and you select to do the update from that notice,
you are in fact downloading and installing on top of your current version.
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I don't think that's gonna happen.
The thing is that most users want new features - and those wouldn't install them because they wouldn't know about them.
So, new features will be installed - and those few exceptions that don't want them are able to uninstall afterwards.
Ok thanks for bringing light in my wish. So for me I prefer manual update then.
Regards RealNature,
Manual program update is the default setting. :)
Thanks for that, but I was talking about downloading and installing on top of existing version :)
Regards RealNature,
When you see a notice that a program update is available and you select to do the update from that notice,
you are in fact downloading and installing on top of your current version.
Ok but this will lead to install the new stuff added to avast on my pc. And for this reason I submit my wish in the first place.
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As already mentioned, your wish isn't going to happen since it precludes getting new features.
What you need to do is a clean custom install so that you can select what to install and what to leave out.
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I wish it was allowed to highlight an item, right click and copy the item within the Avast program, especially in the Firewall logs.
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Hi Guys, not sure if this has been already suggested or not, but I would like an option to use so that the screensaver scan would continue scanning from its last file rather than start from the start each time it activates? This would ensure that over time my complete computer would be scanned just by using my screensaver when I am idle.
I would also like to suggest a feedback/suggestions point of contact in the actual program! So that I can write a suggestion using Avast and it may automatically send it to you guys for review? Obviously you wouldnt have to reply to each suggestion but it would allow life to be easier for the user and it would save me trawling the internet and having to sign up on a forum etc. to give you some feedback to help your product.
Many thanks,
viperos
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Hi Guys, not sure if this has been already suggested or not, but I would like an option to use so that the screensaver scan would continue scanning from its last file rather than start from the start each time it activates? This would ensure that over time my complete computer would be scanned just by using my screensaver when I am idle.
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Many thanks,
viperos
As far as I'm aware that is what it does or used to do, but with the introduction of the File access 'Speed up scanning by reading files in the order they are stored on disk' may make it appear that it isn't.
I don't use the screen saver scan as I don't use a screen saver, I see no point of it, I just put the monitor in sleep mode after X minutes.