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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: sedina on February 28, 2013, 01:31:48 PM
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Hello AVAST users!
avast! 8 is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1482.
We introduce following major changes:
* New edition - avast! Premier
* Software Health module
* Browser Cleanup tool
* New User Interface
* Data Shredder (Premier only)
* AccessAnywhere (Premier only)
* Improved Autosandbox/Sandbox technlogy
* Improved General AV performance and stability
Download locations
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe
It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! installation (all settings should be preserved).
Or you can use the in-product updater.
Thanks and enjoy this new AVAST!
Pavel
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updating now! ;D
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Updated on 1 machine fine via GUI. Now to do 2 Internet Security clean installs.
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Upgraded via Avast 7 not long ago. All running okay for now and all the settings which I tweaked are there. No conflict with the Comodo Firewall so far. Thank you.
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Thanks Pavel, updating in a few minutes...
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Upgraded via Avast 7 not long ago. All running okay for now and all the settings which I tweaked are there. No conflict with the Comodo Firewall so far. Thank you.
When I was using V8 with Comodo Firewall I couldn't get any streaming updates. Do you get them?
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Is this a issue on server side!?
Everything is smooth here..Everytime I invoke the update in v8 it says up to date then it says v7 is latest. ???
Edit: this situation was resolved after a repair from control panel.
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... I think the Internet Security download link is corrupt. Each time I install it, it gives an error. I've downloaded it 3 different times now and cleared my cache.
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Just upgraded to the final and it's working fine so far!
Has the uninstall tool been updated as well on the old location?
Btw...for any interested DE users...we translated the releases notes for 8.0.1482 in German language (http://forum.avadas.de/threads/5193-avast!-8-0-1482-Final).
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Is this a issue on server side!?
Everything is smooth here..
Yeah, I got the same notice on the program update. Guess it is the servers.
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Upgraded via Avast 7 not long ago. All running okay for now and all the settings which I tweaked are there. No conflict with the Comodo Firewall so far. Thank you.
When I was using V8 with Comodo Firewall I couldn't get any streaming updates. Do you get them?
Windows 7 64-Bit here. Streaming updates are enabled but how do you check for sure if you get them? Any specific log?
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Windows 7 64-Bit here. Streaming updates are enabled but how do you check for sure if you get them? Any specific log?
check the info in the update tab ;)
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Updated to 8.0.1482 this morning. So far all ok on Windows XP P4 @ 1.8Ghz and 512MB RAM
I do not use the browser plug-ins and I check for updates myself to most programs.
The new interface is somewhat "Bland" ... we need a couple of skins to pick from.
Also the update did not carry over my Exclusions List .. I had to redo them manually.
Otherwise, it seems fine.
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The Internet Security installer isn't working for me. Tried on 2 different machines.
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Windows 7 64-Bit here. Streaming updates are enabled but how do you check for sure if you get them? Any specific log?
check the info in the update tab ;)
Oh that! Thanks. All working and enabled. No issue.
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From the Internet Security download link above, it is still downloading and installing 1481??? Tried to update via GUI and it says 1481 is already up to date???
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so is this the new avast or just the rtm version?
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so is this the new avast or just the rtm version?
This is the final release.
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Whenever I try to install Internet Security I get this error and also it says 7.0.1481 on it. Has the installer not been updated or has a problem?
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Updating ;) ;) :) :) but that seems peculiar :( But I am updating
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The Internet Security installer isn't working for me. Tried on 2 different machines.
Try this one: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
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Tried to update but it shows I have the latest version.....8.0.1481.
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Tried to update but it shows I have the latest version.....8.0.1481.
It takes a while to distribute to all servers. ;)
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The Internet Security installer isn't working for me. Tried on 2 different machines.
Try this one: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
fixed links to v8. Sorry, guys :-)
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Thanks, updating to this new release :)
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Tried to update but it shows I have the latest version.....8.0.1481.
It takes a while to distribute to all servers. ;)
Okay. Thanks.
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Yes still showing RTM build 8.0.1481 as already up to date, have tried a few times, but still no joy.
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waiting for the update servers to sync, atm the .1481 isn't offering .1482 as via GUI-update ..
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Awesome :) avast! updated to v8 using the in-built updater, kept it simple and easy. ;) No problems
The scans are notably faster just completed a quick scan..
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Hello AVAST users!
avast! 8 is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1482.
We introduce following major changes:
* New edition - avast! Premier
* Software Health module
* Browser Cleanup tool
* New User Interface
* Data Shredder (Premier only)
* AccessAnywhere (Premier only)
* Improved Autosandbox/Sandbox technlogy
* Improved General AV performance and stability
What about the AdBlocker? No mention of it?
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is the the final version of avast 8?
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keloo05, the list is anything but complete. But you are of course right, the Ad Blocker is another new feature.
Thanks
Vlk
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A minor typing error on "FIx now" on the software updater page. Should be "Fix now"
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So how do we licensed Internet Security users upgrade to Premier?
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Yes still showing RTM build 8.0.1481 as already up to date, have tried a few times, but still no joy.
I have been able to get the program update from my win7 netbook that was on the avast 7.0.1474, now I didn't get the usual update screen, where I was able to do a custom update and I ended up with browser cleanup, software updater and Ad Blocker that I wouldn't have installed on a pre-selection.
It had the winpatrol plus crash again but much earlier in the game, but again when asking about new startup entries.
My XP system with avast 8 RTM is still reporting up to date.
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updated by auto mode from 7.0 without SafeZone (I didnt install it, because didnt use it) to 8.0
Problems:
- launch the browser in a sandbox does not work
- Sandbox Settings are not saved
it's because I did not install the SafeZone or?
win7x64
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updated by auto mode from 7.0 without SafeZone (I didnt install it, because didnt use it) to 8.0
Problems:
- launch the browser in a sandbox does not work
- Sandbox Settings are not saved
it's because I did not install the SafeZone or?
win7x64
Both my Sandbox and Safezone are working fine. However I did a clean install. The safezone and sandbox are 2 different components so I doubt not selecting the safezone would effect the sandbox.
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updated by auto mode from 7.0 without SafeZone (I didnt install it, because didnt use it) to 8.0
Problems:
- launch the browser in a sandbox does not work
- Sandbox Settings are not saved
it's because I did not install the SafeZone or?
win7x64
returned to normal after a reboot.
Everything works well !!!
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Did a clean install :)
Everything working fine as it should ;D
Thanks avast!
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nice release.
i want to ask, i have serial key for avast IS (valid 2 years) , is it can be installed on premier edition ?? bcoz premier vs internet security only has few difference.
thanks in advance.
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Windows 7 64-Bit here. Streaming updates are enabled but how do you check for sure if you get them? Any specific log?
From the desktop Right click on the avast icon>Click on "open file location">double click on "defs" :)
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I'm experiencing some serious issues while trying to do a clean install of AIS. The firewall module wont get installed it says that it failed to install firewall driver. I posted more details on the forum but didnt get any response yet. Hope someone could help me out :-\
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When ı update v8 , my computer work very slow :( Can ı turn v7 ?
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Can I have a link to download AIS 7.0.xxx (the previous version so that I can try and update this over it again?)
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update throught the program went fine. like the new avast gui.
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info update avast 7
(http://kkcdn-static.kaskus.co.id/images/2013/02/28/1956492_20130228094111.png)
no info update avast avast! 8.0.1481
(http://kkcdn-static.kaskus.co.id/images/2013/02/28/3478069_20130228095613.jpg)
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Hello all ok though in Italy the update to version 14.81, but does not work on CHROME AdBlocker.
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Hi pavels :)
I've update from Avast 7.0.1482 perfectly on a Window 8 x64 Machine. :)
At this moment all seems to be working perfectly. 8)
Good work! and thank you:)
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Installed on 2 Windows 7 Machines and 1 Windows 8 Machine. No problems at all. Everything working fine.
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All fine here in Denmark.
Good work everybody 8)
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Installed on win8 x64 fresh install 1482. works fine but has won't register problem like in earlier betas.
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Reinstalled and waited longer befor clicking register on installation and it works fine.
no problem...
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Just updated and I love the new interface and had no problems getting it to work.
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Hey PERFECT let's update now ;D
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Anyway to disable the software updater by default? I have to tell it to stop manually on every restart. I monitor my own stuff and don't need Avast telling me.
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Ok, I installed new version via Avast 7 update. It works well. To be honest, old GUI was better for me!
Just want to clarify something, regarding Software Updater. From Avast new Website, I noticed that this option is in Premium only version. I have Avast IS and it is active! ::)
Second, inside Software Updater I see 6 software in monitoring status. Where are the others?! I've more than 6! ::)
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Thanks for Avast 8
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Sooo ... in a nutshell, will the Browser Cleaner Tool, Software Updater and AdBlock be included in the FREE version? If so, will I be prompted during install as to whether I want to install each of them individually?
Or are these perks only for the bigger gun / paid versions of avast?
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Can ı use firewall with free version? I see firewall options enable disable.
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Still unable to update. Went to avast.com and I can download the final version but it's via C/Net.
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Hello, not sure if u can disable the whole thing, but what u can do atleast is go into the GUI, under software updater. For each program in the list, u can select ignore.
Anyway to disable the software updater by default? I have to tell it to stop manually on every restart. I monitor my own stuff and don't need Avast telling me.
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Can ı use firewall with free version? I see firewall options enable disable.
Yes you can used Comodo Firewall next to Avast Free as the Avast firewall in not included in the free unless you're ready to activated means are you ready to buy the Avast Internet Security (AIS) as a full complete version.
Edit:- Thanks Pavels for the update version as I had to do a complete clean installed of Avast Free.
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Hi, i have installed avast 8.0.1482, i have some problem with behavioral script and web shield, behavioral script turns my screen black after login page and web shield only allows some site, even avast forum is not allowed!!!
so i stopped both, hope to have fix in next update, remaining everything is best!! I love Avast... :) :D 8) :-*
Sorry i forget to mention that i use windows 8 pro x86..
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I just downloaded the new Avast! 8 - Firmly I had concerns, but now I recall and regard it as a vital upgrade. I really like the new avast 8 and I'll continue using it, since it protects me 2 years now 100%.
Thank you avast team, I love ya and reccomend ya ALWAYS. Please accept my respect and regards!
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Yes still showing RTM build 8.0.1481 as already up to date, have tried a few times, but still no joy.
I have been able to get the program update from my win7 netbook that was on the avast 7.0.1474, now I didn't get the usual update screen, where I was able to do a custom update and I ended up with browser cleanup, software updater and Ad Blocker that I wouldn't have installed on a pre-selection.
It had the winpatrol plus crash again but much earlier in the game, but again when asking about new startup entries.
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Update: Reference the WinPatrol Plus crashing, Bill at WinPatrol BillPStudios is on it and has been able to duplicate. He is working on a fix, so hopefully soon. See http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116212.msg902635#msg902635 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116212.msg902635#msg902635) for more detail.
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Hi, i have installed avast 8.0.1482, i have some problem with behavioral script and web shield, behavioral script turns my screen black after login page and web shield only allows some site, even avast forum is not allowed!!!
so i stopped both, hope to have fix in next update, remaining everything is best!! I love Avast... :) :D 8) :-*
Sorry i forget to mention that i use windows 8 pro x86..
I have already asked you to report bugs here:
feedback.avast.com
have you done this or not?
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Update: Reference the WinPatrol Plus crashing, Bill at WinPatrol BillPStudios is on it and has been able to duplicate. He is working on a fix, so hopefully soon. See http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116212.msg902635#msg902635 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116212.msg902635#msg902635) for more detail.
Thanks for the heads up DavidR ;)
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A minor typing error on "FIx now" on the software updater page. Should be "Fix now"
thats caused by the font - we'll fix it in next program update
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Update: Reference the WinPatrol Plus crashing, Bill at WinPatrol BillPStudios is on it and has been able to duplicate. He is working on a fix, so hopefully soon. See http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116212.msg902635#msg902635 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116212.msg902635#msg902635) for more detail.
Thanks for the heads up DavidR ;)
You're welcome, hopefully it won't be too long to get the fix.
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Hi,
I found a issue where after installing Avast IS RTM 8, the CPU sits at its maximum frequency and wont drop down to save power, also the power options to change the min and max cpu in the control panel are missing. Once I uninstall avast the CPU options are back and the CPU frequency is dynamic again? =)
By frequency I mean 2.3GHz but 0% cpu usage. Where normally it would drop to 1.3GHz.
--> http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=115499.msg902472#msg902472
I have the same problem. My brother too.
Since installation Avast 8, the frequency of my processor is always at most. Without Avast 8, the frequency of my processor decreased when it was not used a lot.
Please fix it ;)
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Hello I have a license for 3 PCs avast internet security 7 to switch laa version of avast 8 PM I use the current license or should I buy a new one?
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Have to uninstall previous (version 7) first?
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your license will be valid for the product version you have bought it until the end of validity period
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Hi, please try modified version of aswVmm driver (64 bit Windows only):
http://www2.avast.com/files/aswvmm/x64/aswvmm.zip
1) Disable Avast! self defense
2) Replace aswVmm.sys in Windows\System32\Drivers directory with downloaded version
3) Enable self defense again
4) Reboot
After reboot dynamic CPU clocking should be back, It should also fix missing L1/L2/L3 cache info
Hi,
I found a issue where after installing Avast IS RTM 8, the CPU sits at its maximum frequency and wont drop down to save power, also the power options to change the min and max cpu in the control panel are missing. Once I uninstall avast the CPU options are back and the CPU frequency is dynamic again? =)
By frequency I mean 2.3GHz but 0% cpu usage. Where normally it would drop to 1.3GHz.
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I have the same problem. My brother too.
Since installation Avast 8, the frequency of my processor is always at most. Without Avast 8, the frequency of my processor decreased when it was not used a lot.
Please fix it ;)
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nice release.
i want to ask, i have serial key for avast IS (valid 2 years) , is it can be installed on premier edition ?? bcoz premier vs internet security only has few difference.
thanks in advance.
No. They are two different products. http://www.avast.com/en-us/compare-antivirus
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I would still like to know how current license holders for Internet Security can upgrade to the Premier version. Anyone?
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Just installed avast free 8.0.1482, nut I had some problems.
First, I tried installing over 7.0.1474 via porgram updater. Then I rebooted, get to login screen, and machine instantly reboots (cant login to windows). I had to use system restore to revert back to 7.0.1474, uninstall it and boot to safe mode, and then clean avast remnants.
In other words, I had to clean install for version 8.0.1482. Lets hope I dont get this very annoying "login problem" no more!
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Anyway to disable the software updater by default? I have to tell it to stop manually on every restart. I monitor my own stuff and don't need Avast telling me.
Try...Control Panel>Programs and Features/uninstall>double click "avast">click "change>untick "Software Updater">reboot :)
There are good qualities to do a custom install. :)
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I would still like to know how current license holders for Internet Security can upgrade to the Premier version. Anyone?
See http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116245.msg902815#msg902815 :)
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I would still like to know how current license holders for Internet Security can upgrade to the Premier version. Anyone?
See http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116245.msg902815#msg902815 :)
Earlier in the beta forum someone from Avast stated they would have some kind of offer for current AIS license holders to be able to upgrade to Premier. I have yet to see the offer and the above link does not answer my question.
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Updated via GUI to final release version and everything is working perfectly like in the last 3 versions (RC and RTM)!
Thanks to the team! :-*
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installed avast 8 version right now but add blocker did not installed automatically. is there any way to install add blocker? after installing avast 8 when i try to upgrade the virus definition signature that time it says that signature is up to date . is this any bug or it is normal?
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Already found an user interface bug with the buttons AccessAnywhere. Hope this will be fixed one day, because it looks really bad. It's still functional but looks ugly just like the "Last update attempt" spacing.
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i have a question if i don't have up to date signature data base then will avast free version provide me protection from viruses?
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Updating to v8 gives me a green screen on every flash video and graphic-accelerated video players. ATI 4770 here...
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Hi, please try modified version of aswVmm driver (64 bit Windows only):
http://www2.avast.com/files/aswvmm/x64/aswvmm.zip
1) Disable Avast! self defense
2) Replace aswVmm.sys in Windows\System32\Drivers directory with downloaded version
3) Enable self defense again
4) Reboot
After reboot dynamic CPU clocking should be back, It should also fix missing L1/L2/L3 cache info
--> It works for me (Windows 8 64 bits) but it doesn't work on an another PC under Windows 7 64 bits.
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This modified driver fixed problems with CPU (dynamic clocking and cache info), also fixed problem with not working DXVA.
There is still problem in Task Manager/Performance/CPU:
with Avast 8: "Virtualization: Not capable"
without Avast 8: "Virtualization: Enabled"
System:
Windows 8 Pro x64, Phenom II x4 940, Radeon 5850 (Catalyst 13.1).
Hi, please try modified version of aswVmm driver (64 bit Windows only):
http://www2.avast.com/files/aswvmm/x64/aswvmm.zip
1) Disable Avast! self defense
2) Replace aswVmm.sys in Windows\System32\Drivers directory with downloaded version
3) Enable self defense again
4) Reboot
After reboot dynamic CPU clocking should be back, It should also fix missing L1/L2/L3 cache info
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Congratulations on the new Avast 8 release, Avast team! You guys are excellent. The new feature list looks quite good.
I am excited to try out the new release, but I will hold off for a while. I like to wait for a while to see if there are any major issues with the new versions. Hopefully, there will not be any, and I will get to update to new version soon. And even if there are any, I am sure you guys will sort it out soon enough.
I was very curious to see the new interface, and I was not able to find any screenshots anywhere. Maybe you could post screenshots somewhere? I was finally able to see the new interface from the manual.. and it looks great!
Had a question. Will Browser Cleanup Tool included as a new module in Avast 8, will be available as a separate tool? I saw it listed in the store, but when I clicked to download it, it provides a 93MB file named as free antivirus. Is that a mistake? Surely the tool can't be that big ;D
Keep up the excellent work Avast team. Many congratulations. And also many thanks for keeping our systems safe. Keep rocking!
Will report back when I install new Avast 8 on my new Windows 8 :D
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Hi, please try modified version of aswVmm driver (64 bit Windows only):
http://www2.avast.com/files/aswvmm/x64/aswvmm.zip
1) Disable Avast! self defense
2) Replace aswVmm.sys in Windows\System32\Drivers directory with downloaded version
3) Enable self defense again
4) Reboot
After reboot dynamic CPU clocking should be back, It should also fix missing L1/L2/L3 cache info
Hi,
Hello, had the same issue, those instructions fixed it.
I found a issue where after installing Avast IS RTM 8, the CPU sits at its maximum frequency and wont drop down to save power, also the power options to change the min and max cpu in the control panel are missing. Once I uninstall avast the CPU options are back and the CPU frequency is dynamic again? =)
By frequency I mean 2.3GHz but 0% cpu usage. Where normally it would drop to 1.3GHz.
-->
I have the same problem. My brother too.
Since installation Avast 8, the frequency of my processor is always at most. Without Avast 8, the frequency of my processor decreased when it was not used a lot.
Please fix it ;)
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I have the same problem. My brother too.
Since installation Avast 8, the frequency of my processor is always at most. Without Avast 8, the frequency of my processor decreased when it was not used a lot.
Please fix it ;)
Apply the file in the zip, Fixed :)
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i did, worked. thanks.
I have the same problem. My brother too.
Since installation Avast 8, the frequency of my processor is always at most. Without Avast 8, the frequency of my processor decreased when it was not used a lot.
Please fix it ;)
Apply the file in the zip, Fixed :)
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Hi did a clean install of 8.0.1482 and everything is running as smooth as silk really love the new GUI as it is really clean and easy for me to read, also love the new gadget.
Great Job avast! team ;D :)
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i have a question if i don't have up to date signature data base then will avast free version provide me protection from viruses?
To a point. Not having the latest vps (definitions) is playing with fire. It's always best to have the latest vps update to ensure protection. :)
http://www.avast.com/en-us/virus-update-history
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Updating to v8 gives me a green screen on every flash video and graphic-accelerated video players. ATI 4770 here...
same here, tried on Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer with same results, flickering green screen on every single video in youtube and similar flash players. I did a clean install and rebooted, i have tried disabling all shields but the problem is still there, only solution is uninstalling v8. ATI 4830 here.
Edit: looks like disabling Flash Player Hardware Acceleration solves the problem but this is not a proper solution.
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Having some problem with streaming updates:
Streaming updates: Enabled
Connection: Connection not established
When i restart streaming updates, so it works for a minute, then I lose my connection again.
Did not work in V.7 either.
How do i get streaming updates connection to work all the time?
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:o :o :o :o
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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Just installed Avast! 8 Free Edition. Thanks heaps and heaps Avast! Am loving this new release ;D. Love avast! antivirus software XOXO
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Downloaded new avast 8. May be a possible bug?
1 pressed scan button & selected select folder to scan ie windows folder only. Scan running as normal.
2.Pressed scan computer tab by accident and quick scan started running??. Ie TWO VIRUS SCANS STARTED TO RUN!!!! Had to stop one of them. Otherwise running great!
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Downloaded new avast 8. May be a possible bug?
1 pressed scan button & selected select folder to scan ie windows folder only. Scan running as normal.
2.Pressed scan computer tab by accident and quick scan started running??. Ie TWO VIRUS SCANS STARTED TO RUN!!!! Had to stop one of them. Otherwise running great!
It has been possible to run 2 different scans at the same time since v6.
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How do i get streaming updates connection to work all the time?
Streaming updates happen on an as-needed basis.
Have you rebooted?
If that doesn't work try a repair. Control Panel>Programs and Features>Uninstall a program>double click "avast">click "repair">reboot :)
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Downloaded new avast 8. May be a possible bug?
1 pressed scan button & selected select folder to scan ie windows folder only. Scan running as normal.
2.Pressed scan computer tab by accident and quick scan started running??. Ie TWO VIRUS SCANS STARTED TO RUN!!!! Had to stop one of them. Otherwise running great!
It has been possible to run 2 different scans at the same time since v6.
Since v5.0 honestly. A user has the option to run multiple scan at the same time. The only down-side is that it may slow down your system. 8)
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Ah When you press the scan TAB WITHIN THE GUI THE QUICK SCAN RUNS REGARDLESS!!!! DID NOT DO THIS IN PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF AVAST!!!!!! You Could choose and select what type of scan to do! DEF a bug compaired to avast 7. Will just have to stop the quick scan if doing a deeper scan for a FULL SYSTEM SCAN!
A BIT ANNOYING!
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Ah When you press the scan TAB WITHIN THE GUI THE QUICK SCAN RUNS REGARDLESS!!!! DID NOT DO THIS IN PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF AVAST!!!!!!
You can choose the default scan. Open the scan type>More details>Check default scan.
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Installed it on my W2000 drive and so far so good. :)
Reminds me of the old gui from years ago............I liked the last better.
The only difference on W2K is the autosandboxie doesn't work.
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Hello AVAST users!
avast! 8 is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1482.
We introduce following major changes:
* New edition - avast! Premier
* Software Health module
* Browser Cleanup tool
* New User Interface
* Data Shredder (Premier only)
* AccessAnywhere (Premier only)
* Improved Autosandbox/Sandbox technlogy
* Improved General AV performance and stability
What about the AdBlocker? No mention of it?
Activated the Add Blocker in AIS, in Chrome's extensions window it is disabled. Click enable, goes disabled immediately.
I have the Adblock Plus extension installed and active in Chrome, if I disable Adblock Plus, the Avast Add blocker stays activated. If I reactivate Adblock Plus, the Avast Add Blocker is immediately disabled.
Is it Chrome, Avast Add Blocker, or Adblock Plus?
Google Chrome Version 25.0.1364.97 m
Windows 8 Pro
Adblock Plus 1.3.4
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Hello AVAST users!
avast! 8 is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1482.
We introduce following major changes:
* New edition - avast! Premier
* Software Health module
* Browser Cleanup tool
* New User Interface
* Data Shredder (Premier only)
* AccessAnywhere (Premier only)
* Improved Autosandbox/Sandbox technlogy
* Improved General AV performance and stability
What about the AdBlocker? No mention of it?
Activated the Add Blocker in AIS, in Chrome's extensions window it is disabled. Click enable, goes disabled immediately.
I have the Adblock Plus extension installed and active in Chrome, if I disable Adblock Plus, the Avast Add blocker stays activated. If I reactivate Adblock Plus, the Avast Add Blocker is immediately disabled.
Is it Chrome, Avast Add Blocker, or Adblock Plus?
Google Chrome Version 25.0.1364.97 m
Windows 8 Pro
Adblock Plus 1.3.4
The Avast Adblocker is based on ABP so you can only have one of them 2 enabled at the same time.
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Just to say thanks. Avast 8 Free works very stable. No problems so far.
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Today I bought Avast Internet Security 7.x on sale from the DownloadCrew website and received a key.
Do I need a new key to use Internet Security 8.x??
Thank you, Tom
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No the key should be good for avast 8 also, provided it is a legit license.
Though this doesn't appear to be a good deal, currently if you had avast 8 free installed and used the market link a 3 PC license id only £24.99. I don't know if htis is a specific offer with discount from the free version.
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I also have a green screen with Flash video's. Card: AMD 5770, Windows 7 64-bit, driver: AMD 13.1. Flash player version: 11.6.602.171. Browser both IE10 and Firefox 19.
Screenshot of the problem as attachment:
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Downloaded new avast 8. May be a possible bug?
1 pressed scan button & selected select folder to scan ie windows folder only. Scan running as normal.
2.Pressed scan computer tab by accident and quick scan started running??. Ie TWO VIRUS SCANS STARTED TO RUN!!!! Had to stop one of them. Otherwise running great!
At the scan now tab for each type of scan: quick, full, removable media scan, select scan to folder, boot-time scan. If u click more details for each one of them at the left side of that you will see a tick-box saying default scan. I think you should un-tick it?
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No the key should be good for avast 8 also, provided it is a legit license.
Though this doesn't appear to be a good deal, currently if you had avast 8 free installed and used the market link a 3 PC license id only £24.99. I don't know if htis is a specific offer with discount from the free version.
http://store.downloadcrew.com/p29366-avast_internet_security_7_3-pc, probably expired by now, original source betanews.com
It was $41.99 from here, about the same as 25 pounds...
Thank you, Tom
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I've updated both machines in my signature today from AIS 7.0.1474 to AIS 7.0.1482 via the AvastUI. On both machines, it imported my settings and registration. I've done Quick and Full scans (Win7 Full scan in progress now). All went well, along with browsing and other internet programs. If anything, AIS 8 seems faster than AIS7 on browsing. I'm still getting used to the new interface; finding out where some of the items have been moved. To be fair, I'll withhold judgement on the interface changes until I've totally (Is that possible?) familiarized myself. Sometimes, though, I just have to ask myself why there. It is what it is.
Overall, and especially with all the changes, Good Job, Avast. ;D
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aswclear has not been updated at avast.com
Obtain v8 aswclear from here. -> http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe
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No the key should be good for avast 8 also, provided it is a legit license.
Though this doesn't appear to be a good deal, currently if you had avast 8 free installed and used the market link a 3 PC license id only £24.99. I don't know if htis is a specific offer with discount from the free version.
http://store.downloadcrew.com/p29366-avast_internet_security_7_3-pc
It was $41.99 from here, about the same as 25 pounds...
Thank you, Tom
You're welcome.
Yes I went to the DownloadCrew website and that showed my currency and the offer was bad, £23.99 and it was only for 1PC.
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aswclear has not been updated at avast.com
It's stuck on the beta downloads. It should be updated soon.
http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe (http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe)
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No the key should be good for avast 8 also, provided it is a legit license.
Though this doesn't appear to be a good deal, currently if you had avast 8 free installed and used the market link a 3 PC license id only £24.99. I don't know if htis is a specific offer with discount from the free version.
http://store.downloadcrew.com/p29366-avast_internet_security_7_3-pc
It was $41.99 from here, about the same as 25 pounds...
Thank you, Tom
You're welcome.
Yes I went to the DownloadCrew website and that showed my currency and the offer was bad, £23.99 and it was only for 1PC.
It had 2+ hours to go on expiry when I purchased -- I got 3 PCs for one year...
This BetaNews article is how I found it -- you'll see the mention of $41.99/3 PCs:
"The avast! products were also added to the store through January. Within avast! 8 around the corner, buy avast! 7 products now and you’ll get a free upgrade to avast! 8, on release, in March. avast! Internet Security 7 [3-PC] will safeguard three computers, for $41.99, or 40 percent off MSRP. The more basic avast! Pro 7 [1-PC] is yours for $23.99, again 40 percent off MSRP."
Thank you, Tom
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I also have a green screen with Flash video's. Card: AMD 5770, Windows 7 64-bit, driver: AMD 13.1. Flash player version: 11.6.602.171. Browser both IE10 and Firefox 19.
Same here. This problem needs a separate thread.
EDIT: Only disabling hardware acceleration in Flash Player seems to help.
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At the scan now tab for each type of scan: quick, full, removable media scan, select scan to folder, boot-time scan. If u click more details for each one of them at the left side of that you will see a tick-box saying default scan. I think you should un-tick it?
There is no reason to "untick" any scan as having a default scan is a good thing. I have the quick scan as my default.
All a user needs to do is GUI>Anti-Virus>Scan Now, if they don't want to start a default scan. Any user has at their discretion the ability to select which scan they want as a default scan. A user may, if they so desire, create a custom scan and use that as their default scan. It's something new and positive with v8.0.xxxx and I like that. It's just that avast has pre-selected the quick scan as a default because it's the quickest scan available. 8)
edit: If the user fails to select a default scan avast automatically selects the quick scan. No matter what there will be a default scan. :)
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I noticed one thing about password protection: it's protecting all settings except the Cloud intelligence settings. You can disable them without a password (if password is set).
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In the middle of running a FULL SCAN (AVAST! 8 FREE). In last rel ver of AVAST! (7.xxx), the values for TESTED FILES/FOLDERS were properly updated during the scan. In V8, the FOLDERS value is "stuck" at 1 though MANY folders (and over 14GB worth of data) have been scanned at this point .
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WIN XP sp3 | DELL DIMENSION 4600 | 1.2 G RAM
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In the middle of running a FULL SCAN. In last rel ver of AVAST! (7.xxx), the values for TESTED FILES/FOLDERS were properly updated during the scan. In V8, the FOLDERS value is "stuck" at 1 though MANY folders (and over 14GB worth of data) have been scanned at this point .
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WIN XP sp3 | DELL DIMSNSION 4600 | 1.2 G RAM
Yes, this is because of the new option "Speed up scanning by reading files in the order they are store in disk" (scan settings -> Performance page). What this basically does it that it doesn't care about the folder structure - jumping back and forth between various folders. So counting the number of folders scanned so far is kind of useless - and thus, we don't display it during the scan.
Thanks
Vlk
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VLK: Thanks, that wasn't obvious.
I noticed as the scan got near the end (~last 2% or so), the the folder count appeared as a value other than 1 (~7730 in my case). I guess it has something to do with it then knowing how many folders there are at that point.
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Hi, I did a search and didn't find and matching results. After updating to v8, the "Scan from Explorer" context menu option, has the "Test Whole Files" selected under sensitivity and it won't let me disable it. When I disable it and click ok, it goes back to being checked when I open the settings again. Is anyone else having this problem? This is causing some large files to be scanned very slowly. Thanks.
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Very pleased to note that Avast 8 script shield covers Chrome browser efficiently at last - hopefully it will continue on future Chrome updates (v26 onwards)! :)
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aswclear has not been updated at avast.com
Obtain v8 aswclear from here. -> http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe
Please use this link - http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/aswclear.exe
thanks,
pavel
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How can ı stop software updater default?
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Updated through GUI from RTM 8.0.1841 to final version 8.0.1842 No problems so far.
Cheers
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In the middle of running a FULL SCAN. In last rel ver of AVAST! (7.xxx), the values for TESTED FILES/FOLDERS were properly updated during the scan. In V8, the FOLDERS value is "stuck" at 1 though MANY folders (and over 14GB worth of data) have been scanned at this point .
Yes, this is because of the new option "Speed up scanning by reading files in the order they are store in disk" (scan settings -> Performance page). What this basically does it that it doesn't care about the folder structure - jumping back and forth between various folders. So counting the number of folders scanned so far is kind of useless - and thus, we don't display it during the scan.
Well, that's not fully correct ;)
The folders are actually processed with this new option as well - e.g. to check for malicious alternate data streams.
It's just that in the current sorting they are processed last, after all the files - so you'll see "0 folders" till the very end of the scan, and then suddenly all the folders are done/counted.
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Thank you for Avast Free 8.0.1482
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How can ı stop software updater default?
I've unchecked it during 'Custom' install on a customer's machine today so I presume you can remove it via 'Change' option.
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Sorry kids but install with caution. I have 3 older (circa 1-1998 and 2-2002) computers. 2 of the 3 are now having problems booting. I am currently in safe-mode on both trying to decide what to do. System restore somewhat helped but my registration with V7-free was eliminated. I am now considered to be within the 14 day trial period of V7 Pro. I'm afraid to turn this computer off (the only one working) for fear of something happening .
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Updated AIS to 8 with no problems so far on Vista Home Premium 32bit.
However, the free version on my other pc showed a pop-up that it couldn't find/run a dll with a name something like aimsh.dll, can't remember exactly as I just clicked ok and it carried on.(I'd appreciate some feedback on this issue as I'd hate to think that it wasn't working as it should.)
I can't undertand why the free version shows a white background instead of black. Maybe something to do with the dll anomaly.
I agree that the GUI looks very "Bland" as mentioned earlier and I think smiley faces should only be used on supermarket staff uniforms. It looks really 'tacky'.
Time will tell if all is well 'Under the bonnet'.
As with all updates, Fingers Crossed!! :-\
If this goes t**s up I'm going back to AVG for the free version.
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1. avast free registration button not working properly
2. https connection not monitoring by network or web shield
3.i do not fined add blocker
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Hello my license for 3 pc and avast internet security 7, I wanted to know if I can use it to avast premier or at least if you have an offer for license holders if I have to change and do not use more 'than at present. thanks
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Hi, i have installed avast 8.0.1482, i have some problem with behavioral script and web shield, behavioral script turns my screen black after login page and web shield only allows some site, even avast forum is not allowed!!!
so i stopped both, hope to have fix in next update, remaining everything is best!! I love Avast... :) :D 8) :-*
Sorry i forget to mention that i use windows 8 pro x86..
I have already asked you to report bugs here:
feedback.avast.com
have you done this or not?
Yes bro, I have reported there too but no response yet! :'(
I think this forum is more active than that ;D :D It gives more solutions ;) ;D
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v8 firewall is outpost firewall or not?
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Thanks once again to all of you guys at AVAST for a great AV.
I actually like the new UI, its modern and logical in layout (to me).
One question, I did a clean install, as I always do and everything seems to run as before but a first quick scan took almost double the time compared to the older version. Is that normal or could it be it will be quicker in subsequent scans? I will try again later but wondered if anyone else has encountered the same.
regards
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v8 firewall is outpost firewall or not?
It has some of the outpost elements, but it isn't the outpost firewall.
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v8 firewall is outpost firewall or not?
It has some of the outpost elements, but it isn't the outpost firewall.
Wasnt' it just the network driver technology they purchased ? I also seem to remember "I think" one of the mod's saying this was the cause of many of the problems and they should have stuck to there own developments, so in the end did the Agnitum technology make it into the final build or did they turf it for there own ???
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I can't remember either it was something like the drivers, handling protocols for mail, internet access, etc. with the normal avast firewall front end.
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Updated from version 7 to version 8.0.1482 Through GUI .
Avast Pro Version. All seems okay at the moment.
I wasn't impressed with Google chrome and Google toolbar being ticked.
I feel if you want to give the option to install the above, option should be, to place a tick if you want them. :(
Cheers
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I wasn't impressed with Google chrome and Google toolbar being ticked.
I feel if you want to give the option to install the above, option should be, to place a tick if you want them. :(
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This dead horse has been well and truly thrashed in the forums as it has been this why for some considerable time. I hate opt-out, but that unfortunately is the way it is despite our protestations.
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I can't remember either it was something like the drivers, handling protocols for mail, internet access, etc. with the normal avast firewall front end.
I think they should clarify this point definitively. No more speculation on which component is based on a third part technology.
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They already have in these forums somewhere.
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aswclear has not been updated at avast.com
Obtain v8 aswclear from here. -> http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe
Please use this link - http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/aswclear.exe
thanks,
pavel
Pavels, thanks for the link. The download link on http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility) is still pointing to an older version.
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v8 firewall is outpost firewall or not?
It has some of the outpost elements, but it isn't the outpost firewall.
Wasnt' it just the network driver technology they purchased ? I also seem to remember "I think" one of the mod's saying this was the cause of many of the problems and they should have stuck to there own developments, so in the end did the Agnitum technology make it into the final build or did they turf it for there own ???
I referred to this in a post a couple of days ago "wondering if we could get confirmation"??
Edit: Is this privileged information ???
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My computer wouldn’t restart after installing the Avast v. 8.0.1482 update. I’ve tried twice: once through the program, & once through Avast’s website - but both times, it froze at the first restart screen. I had to unplug, then run System Restore to get it up & running. I have the Avast Free Edition v. 7.0.1482 & Vista-64 Home Premium.
Pavel’s forum post says, “It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! Installation,” but that’s obviously not the case – at least, not for me. I’ve had similar problems with previous updates, & was advised to run Avast’s Uninstall utility, then start over from scratch.
Will that fix this bug? If so, do you have a link for that Uninstall utility?
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I got a problem regarding Avast 8 on windows 8, I install it and when the system got reboot after login the screen comes black only and doesnt show anything, this happened also on Avast 7 so I expect that the same issue is already fix in 8, Currently I uninstalled it and the windows works normal again. This happened to the other pc we have at windows 8 OS
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I got a problem regarding Avast 8 on windows 8, I install it and when the system got reboot after login the screen comes black only and doesnt show anything, this happened also on Avast 7 so I expect that the same issue is already fix in 8, Currently I uninstalled it and the windows works normal again. This happened to the other pc we have at windows 8 OS
Install it without Behaviour-Shield.
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One question, I did a clean install, as I always do and everything seems to run as before but a first quick scan took almost double the time compared to the older version. Is that normal or could it be it will be quicker in subsequent scans? I will try again later but wondered if anyone else has encountered the same.
That's strange because my quick scan was 4 minutes less than all previous scans.
The full scan was about 20 minutes faster than the older version.
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Sorry kids but install with caution. I have 3 older (circa 1-1998 and 2-2002) computers. 2 of the 3 are now having problems booting. I am currently in safe-mode on both trying to decide what to do. System restore somewhat helped but my registration with V7-free was eliminated. I am now considered to be within the 14 day trial period of V7 Pro. I'm afraid to turn this computer off (the only one working) for fear of something happening .
What OS? What other security software do you have now or ever had? If uninstalled how was it uninstalled?
Just saying you have three older machines is not much help. ???
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I installed 8.x using the built-in updater of 7.x. After installation everything seemed fine, but then I tried watching a YouTube video. This caused both my browsers (IE 10.x and Fx 19.x) to freeze. When I upgraded from 6.x to 7.x I had the same problem, but that time I was having problems with all Flash videos. This seemed to be caused by the combination: Flash & Online Armor Free.
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 - all essential updates installed
Flash 11.6.602.171
Online Armor Free 6.0.0.1736
Lucky for me, I made an image before installing 8.x. I will not upgrade until this problem is solved...
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I installed 8.x using the built-in updater of 7.x. After installation everything seemed fine, but then I tried watching a YouTube video. This caused both my browsers (IE 10.x and Fx 19.x) to freeze. When I upgraded from 6.x to 7.x I had the same problem, but that time I was having problems with all Flash videos. This seemed to be caused by the combination: Flash & Online Armor Free.
Lucky for me, I made an image before installing 8.x. I will not upgrade until this problem is solved...
If it is an AMD card see here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116242.msg902806#msg902806
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If it is an AMD card see here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116242.msg902806#msg902806
My processor is AMD, but I use an ASUS card for graphis:
- AMD A8-3870K BLACK EDITION APU WITH RADEON™ HD 6550D
- ASUS HD5450 SILENT/DI/512MD3(LP) 512MB GDDR3, CLOCK RATE 650MHZ, MEMORY CLOCK 700 MHZ
There is no aswVmm.sys file (or does this file appear after installing 8.x?).
In any case, this shouldn't be happening...
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What is your OS as this is in 64 bit OSes ?
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If it is an AMD card see here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116242.msg902806#msg902806
My processor is AMD, but I use an ASUS card for graphis:
- AMD A8-3870K BLACK EDITION APU WITH RADEON™ HD 6550D
- ASUS HD5450 SILENT/DI/512MD3(LP) 512MB GDDR3, CLOCK RATE 650MHZ, MEMORY CLOCK 700 MHZ
There is no aswVmm.sys file (or does this file appear after installing 8.x?).
In any case, this shouldn't be happening...
As windows systems allow so many hardware variations there will be some unseen problems. It appears that none of the beta testers have the same system as you, as there were no reports of it during testing
Could you post your details in the linked thread and that will then be picked up
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What is your OS as this is in 64 bit OSes ?
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 - all essential updates installed
@ essexboy
I've posted my details in the linked thread. In that thread I read something about AMD CPUs, so maybe the solution solves my problem too. It also said this would be fixed in the next version, so maybe I just have to be patient...
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If it is an AMD card see here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116242.msg902806#msg902806
My processor is AMD, but I use an ASUS card for graphis:
- AMD A8-3870K BLACK EDITION APU WITH RADEON™ HD 6550D
- ASUS HD5450 SILENT/DI/512MD3(LP) 512MB GDDR3, CLOCK RATE 650MHZ, MEMORY CLOCK 700 MHZ
There is no aswVmm.sys file (or does this file appear after installing 8.x?).
In any case, this shouldn't be happening...
You have an AMD5450 graphics card. So you could try the patch.
DJBone
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You have an AMD5450 graphics card. So you could try the patch.
Ok, then. It's getting late; I will try again tomorrow and report back.
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You have an AMD5450 graphics card. So you could try the patch.
Ok, then. It's getting late; I will try again tomorrow and report back.
Ok, waiting for your feedback.
DJBone
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@ DJBone
I decided to go ahead anyway (I can sleep when I'm dead, right?). I followed Spec8472's instructions. The aswVmm.sys file was there, after I upgraded to 8.x, so I replaced it, rebooted et voilà, all is well! I'm a happy camper again, so thanks for the advice! ;D
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Why the Avast installed the Google Chrome without notice or a way to choose not.
I use Firefox and the Chrome open himself after the reboot.
Any explanations?
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If it is an AMD card see here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116242.msg902806#msg902806
My processor is AMD, but I use an ASUS card for graphis:
- AMD A8-3870K BLACK EDITION APU WITH RADEON™ HD 6550D
- ASUS HD5450 SILENT/DI/512MD3(LP) 512MB GDDR3, CLOCK RATE 650MHZ, MEMORY CLOCK 700 MHZ
There is no aswVmm.sys file (or does this file appear after installing 8.x?).
In any case, this shouldn't be happening...
I wonder why you use that when your APU actually has faster GPU... Much faster.
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I kinda hate the Windows 8 format (the stupid 'tiles').
But no problems so far. We'll see!
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I alway loved avast and im alway going to be.
Why? Is because its a business of full friendly person. The Team employees and staffs which i guess did evolve very fast so it is very amazing to see...
To who say avast is bad well i CAN tell you one thing... They serve you with respect so give them some so in exchange i CAN say maybe a little sample send could make a world better and more safe.
We all know that security business is a hard market section to be there. But if your identity is protected well its by business like avast that are giving us an amazing free product.
Thank,
Mr.Agent
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Mr Agent, I didn't say I didn't like Avast! (it's been my anti-virus for many years now and has always served me well). I just don't like the Windows 8 look.
I'm sure I'll get used to it. Change is hard sometimes.
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I wasn't referring to you malta sorry if its offensed you.
I just did said my opinion to people who try to bash at avast. Like they say it isnt "good" or whatever we CAN imagine about what they think and that they alway see the negative way.
And yes im sure we all will get used to the beautiful interface of avast 8.
Mr.Agent
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How can i suspend the update notification for a few days. running windows7 ,
but since i tried avast on windows8 im scared to use the update until where a few days further.
But tonight that message bugged me already 10 times. and i dotn want to clean the mess that avast maby create this time.
A new GUI, ? oh no. where can i see some screenshots ? just used to this one to find things.
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So far so good :)
I didn't take part in the Beta testing this time, so I have to take a closer look first. So far I maybe found a minor issue with the Sandbox, but if so I will contact Petr by email.
Greetz, Red.
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Fly is this a enought view for the new interface of version 8 ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIERvuQG7JE
Mr.Agent
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No worries, Mr Agent. Not offended.
I love Avast, just get a little wonky when the interface changes. I' sure I'll get over it :)
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I have Windows 7 and mine will not download! I even tried manualy downloading from the site and won't go for some reason. Any ideas?
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do anyone that have bsod with avast 7 on windows 8 install this yet? does it still give bsod?
considered to this on my work laptop, but afraid it will bsod again, cant afford the time to fix it.
thx
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@ DJBone
I decided to go ahead anyway (I can sleep when I'm dead, right?). I followed Spec8472's instructions. The aswVmm.sys file was there, after I upgraded to 8.x, so I replaced it, rebooted et voilà, all is well! I'm a happy camper again, so thanks for the advice! ;D
You're welcome! :)
DJBone
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Regardless of my 'flame thrower' remarks about the interface (Just the front page really.) all seems to be well. I don't know if I'm imagining it, but general response time of apps has improved and file download speed has increased slightly.
The lack of the maximise button isn't a big deal as you can drag the edges to fit the screen, and it stays like it.
If it continues to function as well as it has in the last 24 hrs I will be well pleased.
:) :) :)
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Hello I have the 1481 version, but does not update the 1482 version either manually, how?
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It took me a few times before I was able to go from .1481 to .1482, but I got it eventually. Of course you could the installation file for you avast version, links in the 1st post of this topic if you can't wait.
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Of course you could the installation file for you avast version, links in the 1st post of this topic if you can't wait.
and probably that way you'd also improve your chances of being able to uncheck any unwanted module (e.g. Software Health module, Browser Cleanup tool, etc.).
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Mr.Agent, first view that interface dont look to bad. ;) but not installed the update right now.
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I wonder why you use that when your APU actually has faster GPU... Much faster.
I realize that. There was a misunderstanding with the computer shop. Long story... But since I'm not a gamer I don't think I'll notice the difference. End of story.
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I wonder why you use that when your APU actually has faster GPU... Much faster.
I realize that. There was a misunderstanding with the computer shop. Long story... But since I'm not a gamer I don't think I'll notice the difference. End of story.
In that case stop using it -> less power used, less noise.
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I wonder why you use that when your APU actually has faster GPU... Much faster.
I realize that. There was a misunderstanding with the computer shop. Long story... But since I'm not a gamer I don't think I'll notice the difference. End of story.
In that case stop using it -> less power used, less noise.
I'm using a ASUS F1A75 motherboard which is probably the only FM1 motherboard that doesn't have onboard VGA, so I can't use the APU's GPU. I should have gone for ASUS F1A75-M, but like I said: long story. End of story; this is off-topic.
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Well, I thought this new Avast 8 was supposed to fix the Self Defense Agent module issue that stacks avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport errors, but it didn't! I am seeing the same errors that I installed a patch to stop. That was a temporary fix that seemed to work but now they are back and I am having problems with getting to my school websites. Getting DNS errors and I am about to uninstall avast and ask for a refund. This is very annoying. I am using windows 8/64 bit. I am running update 8.0.1482.
I have disabled the module but the stacks of avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport errors are not going away with system reboots! No choice but to uninstall...no way to fix it.
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I've always liked avast. Basically the only AV that doesn't hog my machines old AMD chip and 256 ddr.. This new release isn't living up to its typical resource-lightness. It crashed when installing, so I done a clean install. The UI seems ok but the settings page, software updater and scan/installer are real slow. Settings page works until sounds tab and the rest doesn't load. The clean install worked as I tried it again to no avail. I'll wait and see if it's resolved soon but I might go back to my fave antivirus - avast v7. Heres hoping..
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LOL. Final version of avast 8 is actually some kind of beta.There is no user with no problems
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LOL. Final version of avast 8 is actually some kind of beta.There is no user with no problems
I'm using the final version and I haven't had any problems.
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LOL. Final version of avast 8 is actually some kind of beta.There is no user with no problems
There are plenty without issue, don't forget you are on a support forum and they don't come flooding here to say they don't have any issues.
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how do i go back to version 7 I dont like the new version and it isnt as easy to find logs and such like it was in the previous version if there is a link that would be awesome if not looks like I'll be looking for a new virus software program
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how do i go back to version 7 I dont like the new version and it isnt as easy to find logs and such like it was in the previous version if there is a link that would be awesome if not looks like I'll be looking for a new virus software program
- Once you get past the Win8 Metro style tiled Home page of the UI (image), the avast innards are pretty much the same.
Spend just a little time browsing the User Interface it isn't that complex, with two main areas:
1. 'Security' and three sections. The Summary section is a summary of all of your shields. The Antivirus section dealing with all of the Scans and the Shields. The Tools section any additional Tools you have installed.
2 'Maintenance' which is much the same as it was before, Updates, Registration, Virus Chest, Remote Assistance, About avast! but now includes the Scan Logs.
Support and the Settings sections remains very much as it was, with some minor changes.
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Just updated, the UI is not bad. its indeed pretty the same . some extra's are added.
Only the soiftware updater tells there's a new version. but the software say there's no update.
Otherside the software updater is nice add-on.
Only how can i get the whats new in avats 8 page back ?
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Ad Blocker seems to be hogging the CPU on Google Chrome (Windows 8 Pro 64bit)
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There is enough room on the top window to display the program and vb database version numbers and status. This is information that needs to be available at a glance.
For those moving to version 8 by updating from version 7, there is no option to omit the software updater. I do not want this feature as it can be a nuisance, especially to novices whose systems are cared for by others more expert than they.
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There is enough room on the top window to display the program and vb database version numbers and status. This is information that needs to be available at a glance.
For those moving to version 8 by updating from version 7, there is no option to omit the software updater. I do not want this feature as it can be a nuisance, especially to novices whose systems are cared for by others more expert than they.
isn't there an option in the installation to untick the software updater? Otherwise you can go tho the configuration screen then go to programs and select avast chose for modify and then untick the software updater.
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Free version, adblocker not work with firefox, ı cant enable, ı try remove and install again , but avast say "en error has accurred". How can ı remove avast adblocker?
(http://c1303.hizliresim.com/17/3/kpv7x.jpg)
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Free version, adblocker not work with firefox, ı cant enable, ı try remove and install again , but avast say "en error has accurred". How can ı remove avast adblocker?
(http://c1303.hizliresim.com/17/3/kpv7x.jpg)
I went to Firefox Extensions and disabled Ad-Blocker. You can go to the control panel and uninstall it.
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For those moving to version 8 by updating from version 7, there is no option to omit the software updater. I do not want this feature as it can be a nuisance, especially to novices whose systems are cared for by others more expert than they.
isn't there an option in the installation to untick the software updater? Otherwise you can go tho the configuration screen then go to programs and select avast chose for modify and then untick the software updater.
This is an option during the installation if you choose "custom" which will provide the options to install only the features you want.
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Free version, adblocker not work with firefox, ı cant enable, ı try remove and install again , but avast say "en error has accurred". How can ı remove avast adblocker?
(http://c1303.hizliresim.com/17/3/kpv7x.jpg)
I went to Firefox Extensions and disabled Ad-Blocker. I didn't see an option to remove it though.
Settings/browser intergration and uninstall adblocker, you can also uninstall it via programs and features as it installs as a separate program.
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Ad-Blocker ? hmm curious wich one works beter. The Ad-Blocker plus add-on or the one from firefox.
Well for now i keep running basic avast 8 install.
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Apparently Avast is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.
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Apparently Avast is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.
Haven't you just repeated what you just wrote in the Beta thread.
I agree that the change logs should be upgraded before releasing any program but as your now using a completely re-designed avast interface it's pays to have a nosey around and see what has changed anyway.
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Apparently Avast is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.
Haven't you just repeated what you just wrote in the Beta thread.
I agree that the change logs should be upgraded before releasing any program but as your now using a completely re-designed avast interface it's pays to have a nosey around and see what has changed anyway.
I didn't know about this change ??? :o Could someone please point me the way of this SSL security is enabled in the mail client as I may have missed out :o :-X :-[
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I didn't know about this change ??? :o Could someone please point me the way of this SSL security is enabled in the mail client as I may have missed out :o :-X :-[
Mail shield settings Speedy
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Ad-Blocker ? hmm curious wich one works beter. The Ad-Blocker plus add-on or the one from firefox.
Well for now i keep running basic avast 8 install.
I try both, Add-block plus and avast Adblocker, Add-block plus is the best. You must more improve avast Adblocker.
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That strange :o they don't show the mail accounts list all references related to e-mail accounts accessed by Thunderbird see mind as I've completely forgotten about the changes.........whoops :o
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/18514/20130303-yeko-62kb.jpg)
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That strange :o they don't show the mail accounts list all references related to e-mail accounts accessed by Thunderbird see mind as I've completely forgotten about the changes.........whoops :o
Don't know as I don't use it but at the bottom of that page it says you no longer need those accounts and you can re-enable the security in your mail client.
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I don't know if this has been reported yet, but there seems to be a translation hiccup in the Dutch translation. Some parts are still in English. Fon instance, it says Beveiligd and under this text is Everything up-to-date All shields active
Screenshot:
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1717/avasttranslation.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/28/avasttranslation.png/)
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Don't know as I don't use it but at the bottom of that page it says you no longer need those accounts and you can re-enable the security in your mail client.
I know that now as I'm going to fix this asap :o :-X
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Just installed version 8 and I cannot figure out how to add Gmail SMTP account to the mail shield. I don't see where to add the account settings
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Ad-Blocker ? hmm curious wich one works beter. The Ad-Blocker plus add-on or the one from firefox.
Well for now i keep running basic avast 8 install.
I try both, Add-block plus and avast Adblocker, Add-block plus is the best. You must more improve avast Adblocker.
The avast Ad Blocker is 'based' on AdBlockPlus (ABP), it isn't in competition with it. That is why when it detects ABP installed on firefox it doesn't install the Ad Blocker extension. ABP offers more configurability and inclusion of other lists.
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Just installed version 8 and I cannot figure out how to add Gmail SMTP account to the mail shield. I don't see where to add the account settings
You don't have to now if you read the last several posts, just turn the security back on in your mail client and make sure the scan SSL connection is ticked in avast Mail Settings, also remember to delet the accounts from avast.
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Apparently Avast is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.
Haven't you just repeated what you just wrote in the Beta thread.
Yes, I have repeated it here. Why? just to let other users know about an important change in Web Shied. Is that a problem for you?
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I don't know if this has been reported yet, but there seems to be a translation hiccup in the Dutch translation. Some parts are still in English.
Yes, some of the translations, including Dutch, have not been finished in time (or yet), so the new/changed items are in English.
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Just installed version 8 and I cannot figure out how to add Gmail SMTP account to the mail shield. I don't see where to add the account settings
You don't have to now if you read the last several posts, just turn the security back on in your mail client and make sure the scan SSL connection is ticked in avast Mail Settings, also remember to delet the accounts from avast.
I received the one-time pop-up concerning the SSL scanning. It is causing me some concern and confusion.
The instructions seem to be clear enough. 1) turn the SSL Security back on in my email client (Pegasus Mail), 2) Be sure the "scan SSL connection" is checked in Avast Mail Settings/SSL Scanning, 3) Delete mail accounts from Mail Shields Settings/SSL Scanning.
I need some clarification and reassurance on this. I have no problem turning SSL security back on in Pegasus. "Scan SSL connection" is currently/already checked in Mail Shield Settings/SSL Scanning in Avast.
My question comes in step 3. SSL scanning is set for two Comcast mail accounts: a POP3, using port 995, and an SMTP, using port 465.
Do I need to delete these two accounts? If I delete these two accounts, what effect will that have on my port settings? Will Pegasus still use those same ports, or will I need to change them?
Don't both methods accomplish the same thing? What is the advantage of having Pegasus do the SSL scanning rather than Avast? Is it really necessary to change?
Please, help me to understand this.
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Hi guys, the software updater and browser cleanup buttons are not enabled. Pop-up says to use avast installer to install them. Which installer? The free version download? Please note that I had Internet Security V7 which I upgraded in place to V8. Thanks.
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Hi guys, the software updater and browser cleanup buttons are not enabled. Pop-up says to use avast installer to install them. Which installer? The free version download? Please note that I had Internet Security V7 which I upgraded in place to V8. Thanks.
Here's the download link: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
DJBone
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Is there a way to make the update popup smaller? I like being informed of updates but I hate how big they are now.
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Considerably disappointed with the new version8, have backed out to Version7. Scan on Version8 did run much quicker using Custom scan of All Harddisks, Memory, Rootkits (full scan), and auto-start programs (all users). Unfortunately it only scanned 120,000 versus the old version that scanned over 650,000 items. Same computer same programs. So I guess I'll wait a few weeks and try it again. Yes I did verify all my settings were the same. Oh well, these things happen, will follow up and try again in the future.
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The instructions seem to be clear enough. 1) turn the SSL Security back on in my email client (Pegasus Mail), 2) Be sure the "scan SSL connection" is checked in Avast Mail Settings/SSL Scanning, 3) Delete mail accounts from Mail Shields Settings/SSL Scanning.
I need some clarification and reassurance on this. I have no problem turning SSL security back on in Pegasus. "Scan SSL connection" is currently/already checked in Mail Shield Settings/SSL Scanning in Avast.
My question comes in step 3. SSL scanning is set for two Comcast mail accounts: a POP3, using port 995, and an SMTP, using port 465.
Do I need to delete these two accounts? If I delete these two accounts, what effect will that have on my port settings? Will Pegasus still use those same ports, or will I need to change them?
Don't both methods accomplish the same thing? What is the advantage of having Pegasus do the SSL scanning rather than Avast? Is it really necessary to change?
Please, help me to understand this.
I am using Pegasus Mail and had Mail Shield turned off. I enabled it and there were a couple of entries in Avast's mail scanning settings which were for my ISP email accounts which doesn't require SSL which I deleted. I do have a GMail account which does, but I have had Pegasus Mail set up to do the SSL connection for POP3, SMTP, and IMAP. When I had Pegasus Mail check the servers for mail on all accounts via POP3, the connections worked fine. IMAP was the same. Avast Mail Shield seems transparent to me, but there were no mail with large attachments.
If you have modified your Pegasus Mail server settings, set them back up for SSL.
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Thanks DJBone.
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Thanks DJBone.
You're welcome! :)
DJBone
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Is there a way to make the update popup smaller? I like being informed of updates but I hate how big they are now.
No, you can't make them smaller, you only can disable them.
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Text positioning is slightly wrong in update display (using Finnish language if it makes any difference)
(http://ht23.homeip.net/links/avastupdate.png)
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aswclear has not been updated at avast.com
Obtain v8 aswclear from here. -> http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe
Please use this link - http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/aswclear.exe
thanks,
pavel
Pavels, thanks for the link. The download link on http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility) is still pointing to an older version.
thanks for info, we will fix it :-)
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aswclear has not been updated at avast.com
Obtain v8 aswclear from here. -> http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe
Please use this link - http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/aswclear.exe
thanks,
pavel
Pavels, thanks for the link. The download link on http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility) is still pointing to an older version.
thanks for info, we will fix it :-)
Hi Pavel.
Since you are updating that link, could you take a look at the link in " Recommendation " for friends in " My Avast! " account. It still takes me to Avast! 7. Thanks.
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I just tested and Avast successfully scanned an SSL test e-mail. I had the e-mail scanner turned off because it couldn't scan SSL.
Awesome upgrade, guys.
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Apparently Avast is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.
These changes in Mail Shield are welcome. They should make the job of those offering help on the forum easier, as there have been a lot of posts asking for help. With the email client now being set up as it would be without the Mail Shield for SLL connections and still work with the Mail Shield, it will eliminate a lot of questions. Thanks, Tetsuo.
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What a beauty
I had to give up on V7 it was driving me crackers,
I have been following V8 since the first Beta.So when the final version came along i had to try it.
All the problems i had in v7 have been fixed.
It is now.i think,the best AV available.
The interface could have a little more orange in it although it is very functional as it is.
Thank and Regards
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These changes in Mail Shield are welcome. They should make the job of those offering help on the forum easier, as there have been a lot of posts asking for help. With the email client now being set up as it would be without the Mail Shield for SLL connections and still work with the Mail Shield, it will eliminate a lot of questions. Thanks, Tetsuo.
You're very welcome, Gopher John.
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Just updated to the newest version but find it almost impossible to use due to the color scheme - I chose Avast due to the dark style but the newer version is SERIOUSLY hurting my eyes as is using this forum - It's like staring into a lightbulb
Don't like the face that the Firewall is mentioned - Seems like an insidious dig trying to get me to upgrade but it's having the opposite and might have to totallty uninsll and go with an alternative that is comfortable to use and doesns't have this insidious nagging
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What about adjusting the monitor brightness ? ??? sound like its set to high like many screens. ;)
default settings for screens hurt my eyes to, the are way to bright.
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That's the first thing I tried - Still waaaay too bright compared with the previous
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What about adjusting the monitor brightness ? ??? sound like its set to high like many screens. ;)
default settings for screens hurt my eyes to, the are way to bright.
No it is too damn bright I have brightness at 35% and contrast at 90%, turn the brightness down and everything is to damn dark.
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hey guys! I just updated my Avast.
I have here a JavaMail application which uses IMAP and SMTP. I'm wondering why after the updates I can no longer use it except stopping the MAIL SHIELD settings. Any idea? ???
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Having issues with game cannot be played in virtual machine messages like dead space 3 and my 360 controller wireless adapter driver stop working. BOO!
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What about adjusting the monitor brightness ? ??? sound like its set to high like many screens. ;)
default settings for screens hurt my eyes to, the are way to bright.
No it is too damn bright I have brightness at 35% and contrast at 90%, turn the brightness down and everything is to damn dark.
Same here, I don't understand why avast doesn't add some color or a dark contrast to default avast free theme, is this a market strategy to annoy the free user and make them to buy avast? I like avast free, but this theme it's killing my eyes. Please avast team change this if you care about user who complain about this bight theme. :-[
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What about adjusting the monitor brightness ? ??? sound like its set to high like many screens. ;)
default settings for screens hurt my eyes to, the are way to bright.
No it is too damn bright I have brightness at 35% and contrast at 90%, turn the brightness down and everything is to damn dark.
Same here, I don't understand why avast doesn't add some color or a dark contrast to default avast free theme, is this a market strategy to annoy the free user and make them to buy avast? I like avast free, but this theme it's killing my eyes. Please avast team change this if you care about user who complain about this bight theme. :-[
I think white is good, dark is not good.
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Updated 2 PCs and had no problems with the Avast parts, but!!!
The bundling of 'foistware' is not good. You have set the installation of Google Chrome as selected as is the hijacking of the user's homepage. This is not good practice at all, you should allow users to tick those boxes if they want Chrome and leave them blank if they don't. The default should be the unselected state. (I suspect that Google are paying some to have their unwanted software installed by stealth!)
The update on my laptop went fine after I had unticked the boxes, I don't use Chrome and definitely do not want my own carefully selected home page to be hijacked. My wife failed to untick the boxes as she thought the dialog was only ablout finishing the Avst update installation, got Chrome which she doesn't want and lost her homepage!
So we had to uninstall Chrome, which was not without its problems. The Google uninstaller offers to revert back to your preferred browser and offers a list of installed browsers, so we selected the one we like to use and told it to revert our home page as well. It did neither but offered to set up IE for us instead! So I've had to manually reset preferred browser and home page which should not have been necessary. That is a fault with the Google software but Avast need to be aware of the problems created by the inclusion of the unwanted foistware.
'Foistware' is a term being used in the software industry for applications being installed alongside the wanted application but is not wanted by the user if they had a preferrence. It is characterised by the presence of the optional tick boxes that are preset to do the install, on the assumption that many will fail to notice it and thence not deselect the option, ending up with unwanted (and sometimes troublesome or dangerous software or malware.)
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Best readable for me is still white or very lightgrey background with BLACK font. not like some websites do some fuzzy contrast.
Hmm.. ??? Just checked my avast, its payed one and have a darker background texture. but not really dark.
Never look there normally... ;D
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After i updated to final, flash videos doesn't work, i hear the sound but the video i just a green screen.
Using IE10 on win 7 SP1 64bit, but it works in Chrome. Can i fix somehow?
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Hi everybody :)
Just updated my avastfree 7 to avastfree 8 (rapid install) on my Windows 7 64-bit SP1.
I was used to see my MS weather forecast gadget on my desktop, but for some reason, after the upgrade the gadget does not update any longer (connexion to the server impossible) : did I miss something in the settings of AVAST 8 or is it pure random coincidence ?
Thank you for any information :)
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Yep, I can't use Thunderbird now unless I turn of the MailShield, using gmail and it doesn't matter if I used SSL or not which means my mails are not being scanned
Is is underhand ploy to get us to upgrade in order to get mail protection?
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Yep, I can't use Thunderbird now unless I turn of the MailShield, using gmail and it doesn't matter if I used SSL or not which means my mails are not being scanned
Is is underhand ploy to get us to upgrade in order to get mail protection?
same here! :(
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I can't recommend it since now my system blue screens at startup.
I'm running Windows XP and Zone Alarm on an AMD PC. I login at the login screen and while the system is loading it blue screens every time at the same place. The systen was working fine using the previous version of Avast.
I tried to uninstall Avast in safe mode but the screen resolution is so low most of the display is off the screen and I can't get to anything. There are no scroll bars so if it's not in the active display area I can't access it.
Is there a way I can uninstall Avast with a command line? Or, is there a way I can stop Avast from loading and crashing my system so I can uninstall it?
Thanks for any help
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You can use the aswclear (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility) tool from Safe mode.
Do you have any minidump files (in C:\Windows\Minidump folder) with timestamps corresponding to the bluescreens? That could tell us what went wrong...
Thanks.
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The windows\minidump directory is empty. How do I make it produce a minidump file?
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The windows\minidump directory is empty. How do I make it produce a minidump file?
The reason of BSOD is Zonealarm,see:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116838.msg907430#msg907430
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Is the fix for the ZoneAlarm conflict ready yet?
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Will i be able to run Avast 8 and MBAM Pro together without having to change any settings in Avast.
Thanks.
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Will i be able to run Avast 8 and MBAM Pro together without having to change any settings in Avast.
Thanks.
Please start a new topic.
PS: New version (8.0.1483) is out...!!! -> http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117113.0
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Will do.
Thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Seriously? This is the most horrid user interface I've ever seen!
A SMILEY FACE? REALLY? Is there a way to remove this garbage and use the old UI from 6 or 7? This kind of thing will drive me away right quick, whether the AV part of the program works or not.
I want my old UI back!
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Seriously? This is the most horrid user interface I've ever seen!
A SMILEY FACE? REALLY? Is there a way to remove this garbage and use the old UI from 6 or 7? This kind of thing will drive me away right quick, whether the AV part of the program works or not.
I want my old UI back!
It's quite easy to click on the security tab and then you'll be looking at a different interface, how often do you sit there and stare at the UI anyway ::)
There is also no need for you to post the same sort of comments in multiple threads on the forum, once is enough to state you opinion.
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Seriously? This is the most horrid user interface I've ever seen!
A SMILEY FACE? REALLY? Is there a way to remove this garbage and use the old UI from 6 or 7? This kind of thing will drive me away right quick, whether the AV part of the program works or not.
I want my old UI back!
It's quite easy to click on the security tab and then you'll be looking at a different interface, how often do you sit there and stare at the UI anyway ::)
There is also no need for you to post the same sort of comments in multiple threads on the forum, once is enough to state you opinion.
godforbid I state my opinion in two places. Its not like I'm spamming every thread everywhere with it. Trust, you'll live. Additionally, I'm finding it quite easy to not recommend 8.
protip : UI = User Interface. its what you interface with. I stare at it enough.
Besides, I was quoting somebody and agreeing with them.
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Seriously? This is the most horrid user interface I've ever seen!
A SMILEY FACE? REALLY? Is there a way to remove this garbage and use the old UI from 6 or 7? This kind of thing will drive me away right quick, whether the AV part of the program works or not.
I want my old UI back!
You are showing to main GUI btw ... V8 GUI is quite well don't quite understand why some people prefer V7 one. Is GUI important for you ?
spywar
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Seriously? This is the most horrid user interface I've ever seen!
A SMILEY FACE? REALLY? Is there a way to remove this garbage and use the old UI from 6 or 7? This kind of thing will drive me away right quick, whether the AV part of the program works or not.
I want my old UI back!
You are showing to main GUI btw ... V8 GUI is quite well don't quite understand why some people prefer V7 one. Is GUI important for you ?
spywar
for me? Yeah, I value the overall looks and ease of use of a UI more than I probably should. Its mainly a petpeeve of mine that I dont like using something that looks like it was designed for 12 year olds.
-reinstalled V7, and now everything is A-OK.
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I value the overall looks and ease of use of a UI more than I probably should.
Apparently more than the added protection offered by the new version since you've chosen to revert back to
avast!7.
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Pretty happy with AV8 , would be good that software updater would be disabled by new installation , so you can choose which updates (however minor issue) , AV is so far nbr 1 and leaves everybody behind ...one more thing, how can I paste/copy the scan log so I can research some malware ..
( I had a figaga.exe which I was able to delete but some others which are showing in the log but AV8 can't locate..) ..
PS.53 years of happiness ..awsome and jealous ..but mine after over 20 is going down ...wheres the miracle pill ...
warm regards , eastcoast USA ...
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Yep, I can't use Thunderbird now unless I turn of the MailShield, using gmail and it doesn't matter if I used SSL or not which means my mails are not being scanned
Is is underhand ploy to get us to upgrade in order to get mail protection?
same here! :(
I have the same problem. I tried adding my email server addresses to global exclusions and it can't work because the system adds http:// before the address and the address is https://!
Is anyone going to answer this question?
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Just to say that a friend suggested that I turn off SSL Scanning (which is new) and it seems to work really well...
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Of course it works, your secure email isn't getting scanned.
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Just to say that a friend suggested that I turn off SSL Scanning (which is new) and it seems to work really well...
But this didn't help me... still Thunderbird fails to load emails.....TB is now entirely useless after avast version 8...... :o
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Strange, thunderbird works fine here with avast 8 and ssl/tls and encrypted password enabled on the pop mailbox.
ALso a bit strange that you use http for the server name if am understanding right.
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Just to say that a friend suggested that I turn off SSL Scanning (which is new) and it seems to work really well...
But this didn't help me... still Thunderbird fails to load emails.....TB is now entirely useless after avast version 8...... :o
I suggest you browse the forums as there are many such posts and more crucially possible solutions (not disabling SSL scanning).
This is just one topic, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117826.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117826.0).
But you don't give any information, e.g. what errors are you getting, etc. I suggest that you create your own new topic and we will try and help. Otherwise it will just get buried in this massive topic.
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Oh....!!! Changing My Thunderbirds server settings 'Connection Security' to SSL/TLS solved My problem....!!! (why???)
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Because on previous versions of avast for it to handle the SSL emails previously listed in the SSL Accounts/Settings it needed a security certificate/s. These are effectively redundant with no entries in the SSL Settings.
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But in avast8 "The mail shield will scan email even when SSL/TLS security is enabled in email client", then it should also scan email when SSL/TLS security is off...am i right...but it fails to load email...!!!
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But in avast8 "The mail shield will scan email even when SSL/TLS security is enabled in email client", then it should also scan email when SSL/TLS security is off...am i right...but it fails to load email...!!!
You're wrong in your assumption it must be set as David described. :)
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Won't download emails for me in Thunderbird no matter what way I set it
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But in avast8 "The mail shield will scan email even when SSL/TLS security is enabled in email client", then it should also scan email when SSL/TLS security is off...am i right...but it fails to load email...!!!
You're wrong in your assumption it must be set as David described. :)
Hmmm....beyond My brain ... ::)
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There is a support page about configuring Thunderbird:
http://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB91#artTitle
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There is a support page about configuring Thunderbird:
http://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB91#artTitle
Thanks, vojtech. I've bookmarked for future reference on the forum. We appreciate your efforts on the Mail Shield support.
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Thanks for the updates
Thanks Richard
Ghana
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Can connect to gmail acct. Call support, they remotely connect to my computer, tell me that W7 is keeping avast 8 from running correctly and tell me if i want my computer to run correctly its gogin to cost me $120. Meanwhile everything was fine before avast pushed this new version to my computer. Im PISSED
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Can connect to gmail acct. Call support, they remotely connect to my computer, tell me that W7 is keeping avast 8 from running correctly and tell me if i want my computer to run correctly its gogin to cost me $120. Meanwhile everything was fine before avast pushed this new version to my computer. Im PISSED
As I have said in reply to your other post:
It may be best to continue the other points in your own new topic, as it is likely to get buried in this very large topic and we will try to help.
And this topic is even larger.
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This new Avast interface is awful. Looks too much like Windows 8. Bring back the previous interface.
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I got funny think happen with Avast 8 installed on my Windows XP computer. After I'm empty my Recycle Bin, my Recycle Bin icon didn't change from full to empty. I must go recycle bin properties to get the right icon for my recycle bin.
Second, looks like there is so many delay when I'm accesing my files on my harddisk. So much problem I got with Avast 8. When I'm upgrade from Avast 6 to Avast 7 I think I don't have this so so much problem like this.
Why Avast 8 code change drastically form Avast 7?
I hope Avast didn't make the same mistake as M$. With this so much problem that Avast 8 had, is there any stable release in the future?
I remember Opera 12 had so much problem in their first release and until v12.04 there is still some problem with its performance when rendering some website.
I'm surprise that Avast change their Drivers like this in Avast 8. I just though when Avast release v8, it just its interface will change and a little bit on their code. Just like Avast 4 and Avast 6.
btw... thanks to @DavidR for his suggestion to go to Avast forum in Indonesia lang. I like in here @DavidR because I want to practise my english. ;)
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Well, I should like the new avast.
But I am thinking about switching to an other security product.
Why?
1.)
- Because of that stupid facebook registering method. I hate facebook with heart. This is a modern pest in the 21th century.
I hate to see this irritating shit everywhere on the web, and now on the media too.
Dear Avast! Please, remove facebook shits from your security softwares.
2.)
Confusing privacy policy:
I do not know this is because of the poor translation, but at last step when installing avast! a message told me that Avast! will not collect any personal information. A little below after this sentence on the same page, an other sentence stays that every collected information will be used anonymously.
Collecting or not collecting...that is the question.
Even the fact, that this "privacy policy" tab displayed makes me cautious. Why this message should be displayed if a security software should be a safe software basically collecting no personal data at all????
Waiting for your kind answers!
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Curious where you have seen that facecrap logo. you dont need to use it.
And yes, facebook is the biggest spam on internet. but thats the same for some other things.
Just ignore the icon. DOnt expect its betetr with other software. if the dont do facecrap the think the are bad.
aha its hidden under recommend. well you normally dont see that. but preffer that
the hide that big tekst more and place soemthing more important there.
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Hi!
Sorry about the privacy policy complain. It was actually the translator's bad.
When I installed avast! on an other PC, I used English language. With English I do not noticed that personal data collecting paradox. The English policy strings stated that Avast! collect some information about my PC but use it anonymously.
Sorry again.
As for the facecrap issue... here is a screenshot what I am talking about
http://i46.tinypic.com/2djph1i.jpg (http://i46.tinypic.com/2djph1i.jpg)
Okay, I can ignore it, but why Avast! ?? Why?
Why You put that pest in your software?
You should help users block it, not supporting that guy who started that crap.
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"Why" is simple - if someone is logged on Facebook (as many people are, like it or not), the registration is much faster as the user just clicks the button, and we get the e-mail address from Facebook (i.e. the user doesn't have to fill in that info). So it's just a convenience feature.
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Probably You are right.
But if one cannot afford 1 minute to fill out that form with only a name and email address, than it is a very serious problem in my opinion.
This world is getting stranger from time to time.
I wont be surprised if humanity wiped out suddenly like dinosaurs one day...
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Probably You are right.
But if one cannot afford 1 minute to fill out that form with only a name and email address, than it is a very serious problem in my opinion.
This world is getting stranger from time to time.
I wont be surprised if humanity wiped out suddenly like dinosaurs one day...
They most likely will but that has nothing to do with avast! or Facebook. :)
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:)
Just a last thought about Facebook...
(http://i50.tinypic.com/20u22oj.jpg)
Every company distributing security softwares should also consider about it. :)
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I don't like it. It has disabled my thunderbird. cant send or receive. what a mess.
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Nope. thats not avast fault. avast works fine with thunderbird. V16. cant upgrade. new versions break important plugin.
check if your ssl/tls settings are right. scroll a bit up in this thread and you can read about it to
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I don't like it. It has disabled my thunderbird. cant send or receive. what a mess.
There are many such topics and solutions for that, one such topic and post http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117409.msg909409#msg909409 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117409.msg909409#msg909409).
Is that what you are experiencing ?
Don't answer in this massive topic:
- if so try to follow that topic to resolve your problem
- if not then please start your own new topic and give as much information, error messages, etc. and we will try to help.
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I've been using Avast for offline (no internet connection) computers for a while and updating by downloading the updates from http://www.avast.com/download-update . I've noticed that the updates only cover up to version 7. Does this mean that updates for version 8 are not going to be available this way? If so, I'm going to have to try and find a different AV scanner.
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The same avast! 5 & 6 & 7 series VPS update also covers avast 8.
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Thanks for that. Is there any reason the download page doesn't mention it?
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Thanks for that. Is there any reason the download page doesn't mention it?
Only that it hasn't been updated since avast 8's release. But, as an avast user I don't know why.
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Very very good job guys avast 8 is perfect!!! ;)
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Very very good job guys avast 8 is perfect!!! ;)
I'm also quite pleased with the new program Avast!
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'Crap, BSOD on boot scan'!
Decided to do a Avast re-install after a BSOD doing a boot scan - mistake!
It installed Chrome without ones knowledge....! The screen apparently with the option box is only on for a brief second, no wonder folks are angry we want Avast not Chrome - let Google do their own snooping.
And *NO* doing a custom install won't work either - why? Because there are no options there to install or not to install Google Chrome.
Simply put, the option box isn't on long enough to make ones choice! If this isn't going to be fixed.... then I'm off no more Avast for me.
Any 'sticky notes' to appease the angry few?
Dave
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'Crap, BSOD on boot scan'!
Decided to do a Avast re-install after a BSOD doing a boot scan - mistake!
It installed Chrome without ones knowledge....! The screen apparently with the option box is only on for a brief second, no wonder folks are angry we want Avast not Chrome - let Google do their own snooping.
And *NO* doing a custom install won't work either - why? Because there are no options there to install or not to install Google Chrome.
Simply put, the option box isn't on long enough to make ones choice! If this isn't going to be fixed.... then I'm off no more Avast for me.
Any 'sticky notes' to appease the angry few?
Dave
Maybe this will help:
http://youtu.be/V0P3JFfBCDk (http://youtu.be/V0P3JFfBCDk)
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Thanks Bob, much appreciated.
Sorry to disappoint but yep I've used the removal tool, cleaned all Alwil & Avast Files... removed Registry entries for same incl. Google Chrome opt in/out all to no avail.
Problem is as discovered, is the opt in/out screen is only visible for no more than a couple of seconds. Some people elsewhere tells you do a custom install..... do they really know what they are talking about I ask?
If you look at the custom install screen there ain't no option to opt in or out of Google Chrome - only Avast modules, they just don't comprehend! The only option is the 'flash screen' that appears very briefly as said, of course there's always the manual method of removal I suppose - I refuse to go down that Street because I shouldn't have to do.
Thanks, Dave
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Oh....!!! Changing My Thunderbirds server settings 'Connection Security' to SSL/TLS solved My problem....!!! (why???)
When I tried to access my email, I received a Thunderbird message that my password was incorrect.
I changed my 'Connection Security' from STARTTLS to SSL/TLS.
When I tried to load my email, I received a security exception from Thunderbird. After accepting the exception, I am able to read my email.
I still cannot change the setting back to STARTTLS.
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Please start a new topic, avast! 8 is outdated.
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Oh....!!! Changing My Thunderbirds server settings 'Connection Security' to SSL/TLS solved My problem....!!! (why???)
When I tried to access my email, I received a Thunderbird message that my password was incorrect.
I changed my 'Connection Security' from STARTTLS to SSL/TLS.
When I tried to load my email, I received a security exception from Thunderbird. After accepting the exception, I am able to read my email.
I still cannot change the setting back to STARTTLS.
Please start your own topic.