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Title: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Vlk on February 28, 2013, 06:30:01 PM
Thanks
Vlk
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: vecchio on February 28, 2013, 07:11:54 PM
Absollutely great
Thank you team
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: miguelgrado on February 28, 2013, 08:19:01 PM
excellent!.but you don't forget to add to the deletion of obsolete rules firewall... thank you  ;)
 
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on February 28, 2013, 08:22:09 PM
Hi

I guess you already know how I like it ... Perfect update keep up the good work !

spywar
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on February 28, 2013, 09:28:50 PM
Slowly becoming accustomed to the new GUI, otherwise it is the quality I have come to expect 
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on February 28, 2013, 09:30:56 PM
I loved the avast 7 UI, so it is hard to use any of the selections in the poll, it wouldn't be 'About the same as V7' or above and the selections below that are too negative.

The free UI really does need more contrast, but would I go back to avast 7 over aesthetics no, but avast 8 free hurts my eyes.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: schmidthouse on February 28, 2013, 09:38:37 PM
I'm liking it.
The top notch security still impresses me after these years.
Thanks. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jadinolf on February 28, 2013, 09:40:09 PM
I have installed AIS on all 5 computers.

Nary a problem.

 :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: therealdizzy on February 28, 2013, 09:43:29 PM
I voted it's rubbish... (referring to the GUI).  I have no idea why everyone is doing the "windows 8" look-a-like contest.  Big childish blocks that look like it belongs in a baby's play pen.

I love Avast and have been using it for over 5 years, the guts and glory have always been robust but this 2013 windows 8 look makes me want to barf!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: curlywurly on February 28, 2013, 09:44:18 PM
when is version 9 out?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Para-Noid on February 28, 2013, 09:45:58 PM
I agree with David, the GUI needs more contrast. It is really hard on the eyes. Especially for us old geezers.
I do like the layout of the "Summary" screen. This is much better than the pie chart of v7.0 
Also a huge thank you for removing the email from the GUI.

You might want to add an option "I like some and don't like some".  ???

edit: As far as a resident anti-virus goes...it's avast. Enough said.  8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on February 28, 2013, 09:51:35 PM
Just installed and im extremely impressed.Like the nice graphics particularly the shields and cloud screens.(Im a sucker for graphics).Thank you and your hard work is very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lord ami on February 28, 2013, 09:56:45 PM
Good for me as always!
I just love the new UI, it's much more compact ^^

5+
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Radioman on February 28, 2013, 10:05:58 PM
Tried it and don't really care for it......just a personal opinion, of course, but I prefer Version 7 and will continue to use it. I don't need or want a lot of the new features...a good example is the firewall.....I have one that works perfectly. Also, I dont like the new GUI at all. I'm used to Version 7 and REALLY like it's layout. Not to mention the fact that I don't like ANYTHING about Windows 8 or it's "look". I still use XP with service pack 3 and it run's like a charm on 3 flight simulators and everything else. Of course I DO know how to maintain the machine and that means a LOT  ;) That's my 2 cents...LOL

                                                                               Radioman
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: MaxLV on February 28, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
Good, so far the only 'niggle' I have is the maximize button has gone.

The only problem I had was the program updater on one computer said IE 10 was out of date (needed to be updated to 10.0.9200.16521)
Clicking the Fix button took me to Windows Update which said there were no updates available.

Not a big issue for me as I dont use IE, and fixed this problem by turning off IE in Windows 8 Pro.

Wish list, are there any plans to allow users to add programs to the Software Update option? Or have I just not found that option yet.
On the three computers I have updated there are only 4 or 5 programs listed in the Software Update option.

Just discovered another problem, My Avast account web page/ Devices is saying one of my computers does not have the Avast firewall turned on.  Avast on that computer shows it turned on with a 100% safe score.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cynderella28 on February 28, 2013, 10:45:07 PM
Don't like the GUI right now, but I suppose I'll get used to it.

 I like the protection, so the appearance isn't that important.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Avastlover24 on February 28, 2013, 10:50:29 PM
I'm loving the version 8, thank you avast team. 2 years + and I've forgot how it is to have a virus...


Best AV software out there.

love ya
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DBone on February 28, 2013, 10:53:22 PM
Looks different than 7, but that seems to be where the major differences start & end.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jadinolf on February 28, 2013, 11:14:50 PM
when is version 9 out?

Next Thursday.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: midnight on February 28, 2013, 11:16:52 PM
when is version 9 out?

Next Thursday.

 ???
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Defence on February 28, 2013, 11:44:38 PM
I want firewall for free version.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on February 28, 2013, 11:49:47 PM
I want firewall for free version.

Don't want much do you, there have to be differences in the free and paid versions or why would people buy the Pro or AIS versions.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: warlock on February 28, 2013, 11:51:32 PM
I like it, well, aside from the pointless use of round corners and even more pointless home tab. And even though I have AIS, I have to agree with free users, that the UI needs more contrast. Especially the orange text on white. The orange needs to be a tad darker and the menu on left should use OpenSans Semibold instead of Regular.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Reikki on March 01, 2013, 12:50:21 AM
I think avast! 8 is amazing. I for one love the new GUI of the free version.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 01, 2013, 12:56:52 AM
I want firewall for free version.
If you truly cared about a firewall, you would've payed for Internet Security.

http://www.avast.com/internet-security
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Para-Noid on March 01, 2013, 01:13:35 AM
I want firewall for free version.
If you truly cared about a firewall, you would've payed for Internet Security.

http://www.avast.com/internet-security
+1  8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 01, 2013, 02:33:27 AM
Tried it and don't really care for it......just a personal opinion, of course, but I prefer Version 7 and will continue to use it. I don't need or want a lot of the new features...a good example is the firewall.....I have one that works perfectly. Also, I dont like the new GUI at all. I'm used to Version 7 and REALLY like it's layout. Not to mention the fact that I don't like ANYTHING about Windows 8 or it's "look". I still use XP with service pack 3 and it run's like a charm on 3 flight simulators and everything else. Of course I DO know how to maintain the machine and that means a LOT  ;) That's my 2 cents...LOL

                                                                               Radioman
Same here Radioman. This 72 year old bird can't cope with the new one. Will stay on 7.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jadinolf on March 01, 2013, 02:55:01 AM
Tried it and don't really care for it......just a personal opinion, of course, but I prefer Version 7 and will continue to use it. I don't need or want a lot of the new features...a good example is the firewall.....I have one that works perfectly. Also, I dont like the new GUI at all. I'm used to Version 7 and REALLY like it's layout. Not to mention the fact that I don't like ANYTHING about Windows 8 or it's "look". I still use XP with service pack 3 and it run's like a charm on 3 flight simulators and everything else. Of course I DO know how to maintain the machine and that means a LOT  ;) That's my 2 cents...LOL

                                                                               Radioman
Same here Radioman. This 72 year old bird can't cope with the new one. Will stay on 7.

Look at my profile. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 01, 2013, 03:02:02 AM
Tried it and don't really care for it......just a personal opinion, of course, but I prefer Version 7 and will continue to use it. I don't need or want a lot of the new features...a good example is the firewall.....I have one that works perfectly. Also, I dont like the new GUI at all. I'm used to Version 7 and REALLY like it's layout. Not to mention the fact that I don't like ANYTHING about Windows 8 or it's "look". I still use XP with service pack 3 and it run's like a charm on 3 flight simulators and everything else. Of course I DO know how to maintain the machine and that means a LOT  ;) That's my 2 cents...LOL

                                                                               Radioman
Same here Radioman. This 72 year old bird can't cope with the new one. Will stay on 7.

Look at my profile. :)
Then, you're a hell of alot smarter than I am, jadinolf .  ;)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 01, 2013, 04:33:01 AM
I truely love avast 8...the new under the hood improvements like evo-gen and filerepmalware are amazing and awaiting more!! ;D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: malberto on March 01, 2013, 05:31:17 AM
It is a great job but I think the white background in the Free version is not the better choice, should have to be black as the paid versions
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: antrox on March 01, 2013, 05:36:04 AM
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!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: SpeedyPC on March 01, 2013, 05:51:08 AM
I had to clean out my eyes with Scotch Whiskey :o twice and trying to like the bloody Avast Free home section with this HUGE light green box smiley face, and 6 HUGE grey boxes while 2 activated box doesn't really need to be in the home section and it already there in the market section which is a waste of time.

GOD Crikey :o :o :o I hate that smiley face it scaring the crap out me trying to give me a bloody cursed :o :o :o
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on March 01, 2013, 06:01:32 AM
The aesthetics of the new UI I quite like, the Metro home page is average but I'm never looking at it so it doesn't really bother me, usability/configuration is good as always and the protection levels seem to have increased from all the reports we've been hearing about.

Overall very well done :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Diddy on March 01, 2013, 06:06:50 AM
HI downloaded avast 8 free for two computers one has Windows 7 premium on it and the other is Windows Vista home Basic Avast 8 free works great without any problems so far.

Great work beta testers and developers of avast keep up the great work.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Charyb-0 on March 01, 2013, 06:16:35 AM
I absolutely love avast! pro v8. Great looking GUI. Great protection. It has everything I need and use. Nothing goes to waste.

I really like Software Updater and Browser Cleanup and the under the hood features are proving to be outstanding.

This was not a paid advertisement.

Great job!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Rompin Raider on March 01, 2013, 06:23:13 AM
Some people just don't like change but I think the new version is the best yet! Well done!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 01, 2013, 06:42:08 AM
Some people just don't like change but I think the new version is the best yet! Well done!

Yep! dont forget the new evo-gen and filerepmalware stuff I love those things and anxious to see more ;D

Great Improvements Ahead for Avast!  ;)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ivoloos on March 01, 2013, 07:09:45 AM
I had this problem with updating via V7's GUI. Ended up with a reinstall of my Windows 8 installation.
Clearly, something went quite wrong up here.
Can't really remember what it was exactly, but a re-install of Windows wasn't a wrong thing to do anyway.
After installing all basic stuff, I installed version 8 of Avast through the express install.
But now it's installed, from what I can see, it's quite an improvement!
My compliments to the team!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Geoff49 on March 01, 2013, 07:46:54 AM
I am very impressed with the latest version of Avast ... keep up the good work guys
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on March 01, 2013, 08:21:32 AM
Well, you know my opinion about the GUI since the first closed beta, but I gave up hope...

Apart from that: It's great. I love it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tdtv-bkt432 on March 01, 2013, 11:13:25 AM
Great! But this vesion scan virus not good!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Lisandro on March 01, 2013, 12:13:19 PM
But this vesion scan virus not good!
What do you mean? ???
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Defence on March 01, 2013, 12:17:33 PM
I want firewall for free version.

Don't want much do you, there have to be differences in the free and paid versions or why would people buy the Pro or AIS versions.

I want only home users.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tolios on March 01, 2013, 12:19:43 PM
Hi,i want to ask sth where is the basket box for virus on the program.?thanks
delete i have found it
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Coyote76 on March 01, 2013, 12:39:41 PM
I also agree that the GUI of the home screen looks a little bit childish. I can see that it is close to look like the Metro Win8 style, but I think that it's not very professional. Why to do this anyway, seen the lack of popularity of the Win8 OS?

I have a question about the settings: in the support settings you can choose: "Protect package with a password", but this is completely in a different menu than the Password-settings itself. What is the function of "Protect package with a password"?

I also would like to see that you can turn off the Software updater permanently.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Turboman on March 01, 2013, 01:12:58 PM
I just hope it performs better than it looks, because it really looks c**p. I suppose aesthetics aren't as important as functionality, but it looks like the GUI has been designed at play school by a 3 year old!! 
Just have to get used to it I suppose.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 01, 2013, 01:21:27 PM
I want firewall for free version.

Don't want much do you, there have to be differences in the free and paid versions or why would people buy the Pro or AIS versions.

I want only home users.

Doesn't matter home user or not there are many home users with the Pro and AIS versions and no doubt the Premier versions also. The differences have to be there avast is a business and they have to have a revenue to pay for employees, development, etc. etc. The programmers have to eat too.

I'm grateful they they have a been generous to have a free version as good as it is.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: murmatron on March 01, 2013, 01:31:51 PM
I think that radically changing a user interface that is primarily used for configuration is bordering on insanity.

There are no compelling ergonomic or work-flow arguments for the changes - it seems to be purely gratuitous.  Familiarity is of utmost importance with a product
like this, but my first reaction with the new interface was "I'm probably missing something; this probably isn't configured the way I want it".

Also, the Software Scan feature was confusing.  I have no interest in this whatsoever since I already use Secunia PSI, but I couldn't determine if the Avast Software Scan was going to regularly thrash my disk and interrupt what I'm doing. A big obvious Off button would have been nice.

The easy option was to do a system restore to v7 since I don't have the time or inclination to relearn another new interface for no good reason.

Hopefully the engine and signature updates will continue to work with v7 for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ganon on March 01, 2013, 01:40:58 PM
It seems that features have been removed from the free version............
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on March 01, 2013, 01:44:10 PM
It seems that features have been removed from the free version............

Which features do you mean..??
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 01, 2013, 01:53:42 PM
It seems that features have been removed from the free version............

What features have been removed ?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: A. User on March 01, 2013, 02:03:44 PM
The GUI never mind for me. It's a very good antivirus.
 :) :) :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: MaxReed on March 01, 2013, 02:06:28 PM
In the final release there still the blurry fonts problem!!!
Another thing i'm noticing is a continuous freezing of my system during p2p sharing...avast is controlling all file both in p2p shield both in the file system shield...is this a normal things??
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Dexy86 on March 01, 2013, 02:16:47 PM
Not so great !!!
Installed few minutes ago and already found a bug.
Its not a big bug for ordinary users but users who would use this tool it is mayor, because it
crashes your protection (AVAST!).
I have IS 8 and when i go to MAINTENANCE -> Remote Assistance
and try to connect on the other computer if the other computer had not allowed me on time
(if your firewall settings are set to ask you every connection) and my AVAST crashed
here is the pic (http://snag.gy/nw6tm.jpg)
after that iam not shure if avast is protecting me, so i had to restart my computer.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: JuninhoSlo on March 01, 2013, 02:28:18 PM
It seems that features have been removed from the free version............

What features have been removed ?

Where is feature Auto Sandbox?  I only got Čistilnik Brskalnika,Blokada spletnih strani/Starševski nadzor,Dostop od Koderkoli (DoK)

Thank you.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on March 01, 2013, 02:33:40 PM
Where is feature Auto Sandbox?  I only got Čistilnik Brskalnika,Blokada spletnih strani/Starševski nadzor,Dostop od Koderkoli (DoK)

Thank you.
The auto Sandbox is in the File System Shield settings where it has always been.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 01, 2013, 02:52:11 PM
Where is feature Auto Sandbox?  I only got Čistilnik Brskalnika,Blokada spletnih strani/Starševski nadzor,Dostop od Koderkoli (DoK)

Thank you.
The auto Sandbox is in the File System Shield settings where it has always been.

Not entirely correct, it did have its own little spot, but when you clicked on its settings you were taken into the File System Shield settings at the AutoSandbox part.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: user_1000 on March 01, 2013, 03:20:16 PM
I must say that I really hate that white background. White background with bright colors. Congratulations. :o

Avast 8 Free should have a same GUI than a paid versions.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: fardeen on March 01, 2013, 04:15:42 PM
i would have prefered the black background interface instead of the white
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: coolbuy on March 01, 2013, 04:23:59 PM
Hi,

I just created this account just to say "KUDOS TO THE TEAM WHICH IS BEHIND AVAST 8.0)

i am back to avast after an long relationship with MSE. I was a fan of avast from version 4.0.. but from version 6.xx avast became bloated and slow.. but avast 8 is AWESOME. i like it.

Please keep the future version light like this one.. and one more thing i like to appreciate the team is about the ability for customization. I have the freedom to  install the shields that i want.. yes, this is a feature thats there from a long time.. and i really appreciate it.

Thanks you for making it better.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: kwil on March 01, 2013, 07:36:13 PM
It's NOT an improvement on the previous....Creates problems with Win7 which were never there before.
Looks to me like Avast has been blinded by the godawful Win8...Avast too much in thral to Microsoft, I fear!
After many moons with Avast, now looking at installing different AV...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Davy on March 01, 2013, 08:37:36 PM
Don't care the the GUI either, much prefer the other style.

Dave
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jasqid on March 01, 2013, 09:03:48 PM
I like the look. Tons better than 7. But I have had too many issues on the PCs I upgraded. BSOD on one, green flash/youtube video on another. I found the aswVmm.sys file replacement trick to fix the green web videos... thanks for that.

But I have a feeling no one should have to do that with production software.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: TMAnonAnon on March 01, 2013, 09:20:44 PM
I would not have updated if I knew the Avast update was just a Win8 window dressing.
This is junk, I clicked scan and it brought me to a real gui but then it starts some unwanted quick scan.
I never use quick scan.

New front gui is not informative, and less then helpful now.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: HDW38 on March 01, 2013, 11:08:02 PM
Hi!
I upgraded 4 machines (W7 + XP) to 'avast! Free Antivirus 8.0.1482' + my laptop (please have a look at my signature).

So I have a wish: Please be so kind and don't develop avast! to a size, which can't be handle by older systems or machines, for right now we have problems enough with those, who are still using 'Windows 2000' .

BTW.: Everything is running fine.  :)
(beta-testing on 2 systems)

HDW
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 01, 2013, 11:09:10 PM
I would not have updated if I knew the Avast update was just a Win8 window dressing.
This is junk, I clicked scan and it brought me to a real gui but then it starts some unwanted quick scan.
I never use quick scan.

New front gui is not informative, and less then helpful now.

The Home screen is just to access the main settings:
Just click the Security Tab in the metro'esk screen and you will get your warm security blanket back with more useful information.

All of the avast innards can be accessed through the Security, Maintenance, Support and Settings options.

Then change what is set as the Default scan in the Security, Antivirus section to the one you want, that would fire off if you click the Scan Tile.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: SME on March 02, 2013, 12:48:09 AM
All looks good - But seems to be pushing product (I Paid for Pro already (No Ads?) - and couldn't find a upgrade path / or price from Pro to Premier anyway). I moved away from Facebook and Google for a reason, if people want to tick your FB 'I Like' let them do it in FB.

Under the hood i'm sure it's the same but a recompile with a new FB / AD / Google GUI.

Having said all that, there was a real reason I purchased this product, and was the excellence of Sandbox and SafeBrowser.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Mr.Agent on March 02, 2013, 02:50:34 AM
One word WOW!...

Nothing to say... It is awesome.

Thank,
Mr.Agent
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Rednose on March 02, 2013, 03:22:45 AM
So far so good ... :)

I will say I love it, when I can upgrade my AIS licence to an AP licence for a reasonable fee ;)

Greetz, Red.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: iroc9555 on March 02, 2013, 03:48:44 AM
I like it so far. The installment went smooth. Scans are faster than version 7. I still do not get a grasp for the firewall. I guess too many years running Comodo. Some fonts are not well defined, blured or may be I need new glasses  ;D

I will run AIS for a while to get some screnshots for helping in the Spanish Forum but eventually I will retun to Avast! 8 free that is ALL WHITE  >:(. May be I like my Comodo and Sandboxie after all.

All dogs don't learn how to bark anyways  ;D

GOOD job Avast! team  ;)

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: aubeachbum on March 02, 2013, 08:27:39 AM
I have no picture in Windows Media CENTRE since updating fro Avast Pro 7 to Avast Pro 8.

In live TV still have sound but NO PICTURE....NO FUN !!!

Picture back & OK when I revert to Avast 7.

I am tempted to revert to AVG......but have paid for many months more of AVAST !!

BTW.....Avast 8 does not even appear to be an option in your drop down above !!! (On Technical Support form).
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Harikrishnan on March 02, 2013, 09:28:42 AM
Like everything except the GUI for avast! Free...white background is too ugly...why avast! put this color discrimination between free & pro that never occur before.... :-[
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: drummerman on March 02, 2013, 09:31:10 AM
If I could make one eetzy weetzy tiny 'criticism' it would be that the notification pop-up windows have grown in size and seem a little intrusive. On the other hand, that is probably their purpose and its no big deal.

regards
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: catinahat on March 02, 2013, 10:15:06 AM
Just installed v. 8 over v. 7 via the GUI and it went very smoothly.

Impressions so far are very good! I'm not a fan of the new Windows 8 look with the big coloured squares, but the appearance of a programme is really not of concern to me, and I can see it will blend in with Win 8 really well. The new layout of the GUI will take some getting used to to know where to find everything automatically, but I think once I'm used to it it'll be fine. I really like the "current status" window under the "security" tab. It's better than the pie graph. Just one question about the "maintenance" tab - will there be an easy way to see if your programme version is out of date like on version 7? That used to show it in orange instead of green (or something like that - I've forgotten already!) when a new version was available.

It wasn't very obvious that the "safezone" and "firewall" are not available for the free version until I did some searching here on the forum, as I have the free version both show in the home tab of the GUI as one of those square things. I see is says "activate now" above both, but it isn't clear that this is only if you are wanting to upgrade your version to a paid version. If I were to press the firewall square, would this automatically download the paid version of avast? (Please note I'm NOT complaining that these features are paid only!! Just that it is confusing to have them there in my free version home page when they are not part of the free programme).

Also after reading the other thread on v. 8 here on the forum I'd just like to feed back that I am running a laptop with an AMD processor and have had no issue at all playing videos or running any flash content that I can tell so far, so the issue in the threads can't affect every AMD machine.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ys_hasan on March 02, 2013, 11:15:28 AM
It took me some minutes to find all those tweaks I was familiar with in AVAST! 7 but I have two remarks so far:
1. I would have liked to see at the "home" screen details about virus definition version and program version.
2. On scanning a computer running Windows Vista (32-bit), version 8 reports several archive files, password protected, it could not scan. I am okay with that, but version 7 did not report about such files so the scan log was clean. In that aspect, the new version reminds me of AVAST! 4...

Thank you so much for keeping improving the best antivirus there exists!!!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lord ami on March 02, 2013, 01:53:41 PM
Upgraded from v7 to v8 on XP SP3 without any problems.
I knew this PC had some toolbars etc, so I tried Browser cleanup. It worked like a charm! Resetted search provider/homepage + removed 3 toolbars/addons :)

I start to like it. I just wish it displays "alerts" about unwanted browser additions from time to time. General users just don't know avast! has that ability and would most likely never use it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: hake on March 02, 2013, 02:06:49 PM
The tyranny of the Metro UI.  Style compromises function and usability.  Wish I could resize the window.  I also think that the realtime v8 is less sprightly than v7.  I don't much care about scan speeds.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Cister on March 02, 2013, 03:25:15 PM
Hello all,
Avast 8 is great and everything is going well. Gui is wonderfull on AIS (Black).
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Para-Noid on March 02, 2013, 03:40:55 PM
On scanning a computer running Windows Vista (32-bit), version 8 reports several archive files, password protected, it could not scan.
Archive files and password protected files are just that. These files are by nature inert and pose no harm.
Password protected files are protected for a reason. Many are protected for security reasons by the authors for obvious reasons. avast protects their software using a multi-layered password protection.

If you get a lot of "file cannot be scanned" messages try using the default settings. I use the default settings and have not seen any such messages for several years.  8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 02, 2013, 03:51:24 PM
The tyranny of the Metro UI.  Style compromises function and usability.  Wish I could resize the window.  I also think that the realtime v8 is less sprightly than v7.  I don't much care about scan speeds.

You are starting from scratch as far as using the Persistent cache so it takes time to build that up and improve scan speeds (and yes they do improve), you can also find the first couple of times using the new scan files as they are stored on disk feature does after a while also contribute to improved scan speeds.

I ran three Quick scans and three Full System scans right off the bat with these settings and they did improve. When compared with my previous scan logs (I did an update from avast7 to 8.0.1482 on my win7 system), so it did retain my old logs and they were much quicker on the Quick scan (what I normally use) 9min 01sec for 11.6GB of data after the tweak of settings and these new settings, my last Quick scan was 5min 49sec for 11.7GB. Now this is a win7 starter edition netbook it isn't a power system.

- Acer Aspire One, Win7 Starter (32bit), 2GB DDR3 RAM, Intel Atom N255 (1.5GHz dual core) CPU.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on March 02, 2013, 04:02:13 PM
For those that do not like the metro style (me included) then have Avast open with security tab as foremost

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Minkiesmum on March 02, 2013, 04:19:32 PM
I'm struggling as I get an error message from my Windows Vista PC's security centre. I am not sure what you look after and what you don't but under "spyware and other malware protection" that is ticked fine and running. But under "virus protection" it's highlighted red and say Avast Antivirus Reports are turned off" and when I hit turn it on now it flashes up an option screen and I hit 'yes, I trust this programme' and nothing at all happens.
So am I safe right now ? It scares the pants off me when there's a red alert !!!
Thanks guys for all the hard work and for keeping it free. It's a massive help.

Lynda~ :-\
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 02, 2013, 04:27:04 PM
Minkiesmum,I request you to start your own topic in this part of the forum so you dont get overlooked here.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: some_user on March 02, 2013, 04:46:11 PM
I hate it.
It's not on my phone so why emulate some phone touch screen slide crap ?
(No, i'll never buy win8 or anything alike for personal use).
And why does every virusscanner (so any brand) need to bloat after it's getting a bit of success ?
I didn't ask Avast to check for updates on every and all software installed, or browser plugins/toolbars.
Most of those softwares have their own update utility and checks built in.
I don't need the virusscanner to scan for updates of other sofware, slowing down my system by continuous scanning for those updates.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on March 02, 2013, 04:50:49 PM
Quote
I didn't ask Avast to check for updates on every and all software installed, or browser plugins/toolbars.
Most of those softwares have their own update utility and checks built in.
If you do not want those elements you can uninstall them by going to Control Panel > Add remove (programs and features)
Select Avast
Select Change and uninstall what you do not want
They do not slow the system down even when running
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 02, 2013, 05:02:49 PM
It's not on my phone so why emulate some phone touch screen slide crap ?
(No, i'll never buy win8 or anything alike for personal use).
Many people use tablets. I'd imagine that the old interface wasn't very touch-screen friendly.
If you don't like Windows 8, then that's fine. You can stay with Windows 7/Vista/XP/whatever it may be.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 02, 2013, 05:14:12 PM
Tried it and don't really care for it......just a personal opinion, of course, but I prefer Version 7 and will continue to use it. I don't need or want a lot of the new features...a good example is the firewall.....I have one that works perfectly. Also, I dont like the new GUI at all. I'm used to Version 7 and REALLY like it's layout. Not to mention the fact that I don't like ANYTHING about Windows 8 or it's "look". I still use XP with service pack 3 and it run's like a charm on 3 flight simulators and everything else. Of course I DO know how to maintain the machine and that means a LOT  ;) That's my 2 cents...LOL

                                                                               Radioman
Same here Radioman. This 72 year old bird can't cope with the new one. Will stay on 7.

Well after a couple of Avast! screen nags to upgrade upon boot up, I thought I had dismissed them and still on ver 7, but when I opened up my Avast! program later, lo and behold I had ver 8!

After watching various videos on ver 8 and reading more about it, I still don't like or need the the ver 8 "extras", so will not touch them.

ps..good job anyways, Avast!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: JeffChao284 on March 02, 2013, 05:21:11 PM
Well version 8 is compatable with Windows 2000 SP4, there are 2 bugs that seem to have risen from this version, yet it involves the The ScRegSetValueExW error, but to make note of the Bug it also Corrupts the Event Viewer "System Log" and disables MMC.exe to access the Services Consule which is not normal of Avast, although because NT 5.0 is being fully discontinued this June for support, I figure this bug might not be corrected.

Otherwise than that, it's scanners are more improved, even in the Boot up mode.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Minkiesmum on March 02, 2013, 05:41:21 PM
Minkiesmum,I request you to start your own topic in this part of the forum so you dont get overlooked here.

Thanks for that heads-up. Will do X
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on March 02, 2013, 06:03:04 PM
Just a question about the software updater.On mine it just shows IE and adobe flashplayer.Can programs be manually added to this list because at the minute the software updater is useless if it only updates those 2 things. 8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: malta on March 02, 2013, 07:23:54 PM
It's always disconcerting when old friends change - like Avast. I am not fond of the Windows 8 look but suppose I will adjust.

Still fumbling around on the new layout. I kind of like the software update thigamajoo because Firefox decided for me that Java was 'known to be vulnerable' and kindly disabled it for me, which means I can't run Secunia.

Somehow I manage to cope. I'm pretty conscientious about keeping stuff up to date on the old computer machine.

So, no likey the new layout! But still love Avast! Has kept my machine virus free for years now. Thanks, Avast!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: malta on March 02, 2013, 07:37:55 PM
Also,  to Arnold72 - I have at least 10 programs on my software update thingamabob - not sure why you have only two. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than yours truly can chime in.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 02, 2013, 07:45:32 PM
There is one page of win8 style tiles, I'm probably one of the biggest detractors of Win8 and its Metro Modern Layout Tiles. Windows 8 it designed for touch screens and that is what I don't like about it with a desktop system with 27" screen, so I'm unlikely to get win8.

But avast has to be compatible with win8 so it has the single tiled screen, do I like it no, but just use the other pages as the innards are pretty standard not tiled interface.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: hake on March 02, 2013, 07:58:57 PM
Please make it so that the software updater can be permanently disabled.  It tells porkies.  For example, I have Adobe Reader 9.5.4 installed and it tells me to update to Adobe Reader 9.5.4.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chiliconcarnage on March 02, 2013, 08:52:02 PM
There is at least one more option  that should have bene on the voting pole,

"So far so good, but hate the new UI."

As many have posted the new UI is ugly.  The windows metro look is absolutely terrible, I have to wear my shades just to view the UI (too bright), and I don't know if it's me or if it's the font, but it looks a bit fuzzy.   

Some suggestions;

1. Get rid of the windows metro look
2. Return to Avast! v7 color scheme
3. Fix font?


Also, is there a version 7 download link?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on March 02, 2013, 08:58:02 PM
Also, is there a version 7 download link?

-> www.oldapps.com/avast_antivirus.php?old_avast=8431
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chiliconcarnage on March 02, 2013, 09:01:17 PM
Also, is there a version 7 download link?

-> www.oldapps.com/avast_antivirus.php?old_avast=8431

Right on!  Thanks Asyn.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on March 02, 2013, 09:02:10 PM
You're welcome.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 02, 2013, 09:05:26 PM

<snip>
So, no likey the new layout! But still love Avast! Has kept my machine virus free for years now. Thanks, Avast!
Amen, malta...AMEN!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Mr.Agent on March 02, 2013, 09:08:31 PM
I alway say its not the interface that protect you but the shields... I dont know why people dont like the new interface but i find it nice...

Mr.Agent
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Cister on March 02, 2013, 09:15:34 PM
To Mr. Agent

+ 1. I am 100% with what you say. Avast! give a good protection and is also nice.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: malta on March 02, 2013, 09:16:40 PM
Heh, Kilia! It's the most important part of an AV, no?

So who cares about the GUI. Just keep my machine clean :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chiliconcarnage on March 02, 2013, 09:22:26 PM
I alway say its not interface that protect you but the shields... I dont know why people dont like the new interface but i find it nice...

Mr.Agent


Of course you know people dislike the new UI, they have posted their reason for it.  It's a personal preference thing.  I don't recall anyone posting anything about the UI "protecting" them or believing as such, rather it is the UI we (people who don't like it) have the problem with.

You may like UI, it but doesn't mean everyone else does.  Again it's personal preference thing.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Mr.Agent on March 02, 2013, 09:32:01 PM
I meant that the UI is not a protection part of the program. I think if im not wrong we call it metro UI i guess its maybe because it is customized for Windows 8 users if im not wrong.

Yes its a personal preference thing but im wondering why change to version 7 just for that... Its like if i hate version 5-8 of avast and then i go back to 4.8... This put me to risks.

Mr.Agent
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: drhayden1 on March 02, 2013, 09:41:14 PM
i like the new interface......have to change every so often......as long as it's avast-it's the best......been using it for a long time and nothing else will be on my computers :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Para-Noid on March 02, 2013, 09:59:21 PM
I wish the Free GUI had a dimmer switch.  ???
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chiliconcarnage on March 02, 2013, 10:05:24 PM
EDIT:  @ Mr. Agent


Yes I know what you meant, in that the UI doesn't have anything to the protection that Avast provides, feel free to read my last post.

So if you understand it is a personal preference thing, then why post that you don't know why people don't like the new UI?  Maybe you just skimmed through the posts and didn't read the reasons people posted, or maybe you wanted to sound condescending ( I don't believe it was this reason), or maybe it was an innocent post. Either way you know the reason why people don't like the UI.

As for the change to version 7, your comparison not completely accurate, but I get what your saying.  Going back to version 7, for me, is simple.  I have read the changes in v8.   There isn't anything that really affects/helps me.  Yeah ther are some good features in it and Avast is improving.  Although I have never had any problems with Avast, the new editions/ features aren't anything I need, as I have other software I use and prefer over any others that do the same thing if not better.  As for performance and stability, I have never had any issues with that.  Only AV that has performed better for me (speed wise) was, believe it or not, Norton IS 2010.  I stayed with Avast as it caught more malware than Norton.

Now seeing as I didn't need the update, and the only real problem I have is with the UI, well I reverted back to v7.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Mr.Agent on March 02, 2013, 10:10:14 PM
Up to you but take the risks and accept it. ;)

My way for "i dont know why people dont like the UI" was for why people care more for the interface than the protection its offer the new version when they can put them to risks.

Mr.Agent
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 02, 2013, 10:45:28 PM
Heh, Kilia! It's the most important part of an AV, no?

So who cares about the GUI. Just keep my machine clean :)
Agree once again, malta.  ;)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: andygee33 on March 02, 2013, 11:50:39 PM
Doesn't work too well on my pc yet. I've got an old AMD processor and 256mb ddr so I've used avast for balance of stability and safety. I really hope the new avast becomes lighter or I will have to revert to V7.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mikef1234 on March 03, 2013, 01:26:08 AM
After figuring out why it wouldn't download ( something on my computer was blocking it! Saved it instead that's how I found the popup that was giving a security warning and blocking it ! ) Over all I think it is a great improvement, the new layout is more user friendly especially for Novice users. The only thing that isn't working right is the program updater for Mozzila etc. At first it worked pretty good except it had problems with FireFox it just sat there and tried to update but no joy. Now it just sits there with a blank screen trying to update but I will pursue it. Probably something on my computer blocking it. Overall I love it!
Mike
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: catinahat on March 03, 2013, 06:21:44 AM
So my nightly "quick scan" with version 8 just took 20mins instead of the usual 25-35 mins with avast 7!! I was running several applications at the same time too. Looking forward to seeing how quickly my weekly "full scan" will take (usually 2hrs with version 7).

It's definitely significantly lighter on resources while scanning too. :)

Been running version 8 for 2 days now and am very impressed. Absolutely no issues at all. Nice one avast!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: dgOnAv on March 03, 2013, 06:48:56 AM
The new interface is so incredibly ugly by any standard. It looks like it was put together by a 2 year old.

Avast always this great sophisticated look with its 3d-textured backgrounds, it conveyed professionalism: "we are so good that even our backgrounds looks fantastic!" This seems some really ill-advised decision, it makes me wonder what other poor decision were made elsewhere in the software... did the company fire the wrong guy or hire a new manager?

Avast signature interface was the last thing that needed an update!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: wrj on March 03, 2013, 05:36:40 PM
I have the free AV version. What I liked about v7 was when I opened the UI, I could see what version of program, virus definitions, etc I had and where they up-to-date.

With v8, I'm not sure how to tell what version of anything I have. I know its v8 but where do you find the exact version numbers?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: drummerman on March 03, 2013, 06:40:45 PM
So my nightly "quick scan" with version 8 just took 20mins instead of the usual 25-35 mins with avast 7!! I was running several applications at the same time too. Looking forward to seeing how quickly my weekly "full scan" will take (usually 2hrs with version 7).

It's definitely significantly lighter on resources while scanning too. :)

Been running version 8 for 2 days now and am very impressed. Absolutely no issues at all. Nice one avast!!

Wow, I quick scan every 2 or 3 weeks and only once bothered with a full one ...  :-[

regards
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: OliPicard on March 03, 2013, 06:47:07 PM
Feedback:Google Analyatics runs thoughtout V8 meaning every tab you clicked on is linked/monitored. Not sure if this is a mistake or if im the only one getting this.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on March 03, 2013, 06:50:27 PM
The only problem i have is this, Google Analyatics runs thoughtout V8 meaning every tab you clicked on is linked/monitored. Not sure if this is a mistake or if im the only one getting this.
Google Analyatics is on most webpages, avast is just scanning it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: OliPicard on March 03, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
Thought it might be webpage related, Noticed it triggers when you go to the marketplace and then click a different referal tab. I guess thats Google seeing where we are being refered to!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: rodehall on March 03, 2013, 06:54:52 PM
Running fine on my Win 7 Ultimate laptop but having major problems with it on my Win 8 Pro desktop. Restarting the PC is problematic. It will more often than not freeze to a black screen shutting down and often freeze to a black screen starting up. Rebooting will generally get things going. I have read in other forums that a CRTL ALT DEL can be enough to recover in these dark screen situations although I didn't try that. I am sticking with V7 until this is sorted out. The problem seem quite widespread from what I can tell elsewhere on the web although here it seems almost conspicuous by its absence. Although I may not have looked hard enough! The V8 does seem a very creditable move forward on what has for me been the best AV app I have used over the years. Very powerful and cutting edge. I feel I must add my word of distain to the metro style kindergarten home screen, although I accept that having the interface open on the security tab is an acceptable solution. Please sort the Win 8 issue a.s.a.p. Thanks
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on March 03, 2013, 06:58:50 PM
Thought it might be webpage related, Noticed it triggers when you go to the marketplace and then click a different referal tab. I guess thats Google seeing where we are being refered to!
I block most of the Google stuff with the site blocking feature in avast, I haven't tried blocking googleanalytics  yet though ( not sure what would happen ) can try I suppose.

I added *.googleanalytics.* and run a bunch of websites with no ill effect.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 03, 2013, 07:16:55 PM
The only problem i have is this, Google Analyatics runs thoughtout V8 meaning every tab you clicked on is linked/monitored. Not sure if this is a mistake or if im the only one getting this.
Google Analyatics is on most webpages, avast is just scanning it.
-> http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116585.msg904767#msg904767
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chiliconcarnage on March 03, 2013, 07:25:08 PM
Up to you but take the risks and accept it. ;)
 
No risk = Great.  That I accept.   8)

Now my question is why you keep insisting people are caring more for UI than the actual protection.  To my recollection of reading the previous posts, prior to my own first in this thread, no one has posted anything like that.  People just post about features/changes they (including me) dislike but that's what this thread is about, our feedback to v8.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: speckledbird on March 03, 2013, 07:39:51 PM
Thank you for Avast 8(free).  Only problem I have is I can't see all of the Avast 8 page on my netbook.  I can live with it,but thought I would report.

I installed my two home computers and my mom's home computer with Avast 8(free).  I did have to change the settings on our Outlook Express6, with the help of the message that Avast presented at the Avast update. Now Avast is scanning our emails, SSL and google has been deleted from the email settings.  Works like a champ now.

I appreciate Avast team.  Thanks for your hard work. :D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: rgoodpa1 on March 03, 2013, 08:34:09 PM
Really liking this a LOT!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Para-Noid on March 03, 2013, 09:19:26 PM
With v8, I'm not sure how to tell what version of anything I have. I know its v8 but where do you find the exact version numbers?
GUI>Maintenance  :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Rompin Raider on March 03, 2013, 09:23:12 PM
I have the free AV version. What I liked about v7 was when I opened the UI, I could see what version of program, virus definitions, etc I had and where they up-to-date.

With v8, I'm not sure how to tell what version of anything I have. I know its v8 but where do you find the exact version numbers?
Right click the Avast icon (lower right) and select "about Avast".
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ddalbiez on March 03, 2013, 10:06:07 PM
I don't like it. Upgrading from version 7 caused a BSOD on my XP PRO SP3. At this stage, the only solution was to downgrade to Avast 7. So far, the help desk has not been helpful. First bad experience with Avast.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: JimmyJam on March 03, 2013, 11:05:03 PM
I don't like it because it doesn't work.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 03, 2013, 11:05:54 PM
I don't like it because it doesn't work.

Apparently it works on millions of other computers.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Yance on March 03, 2013, 11:18:00 PM
Don't like the UI, especially free version.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on March 03, 2013, 11:36:42 PM
Don't like the UI, especially free version.
We have to get used to ... IMO v7 was perfect (speaking about GUI only) but v8 for me is well laid out, and as I started testing it since 1st beta, I easily got used to big buttons ...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: XeniTank on March 04, 2013, 01:52:17 AM
There's nothing to like, it doesn't work. :o
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 04, 2013, 02:11:00 AM
There's nothing to like, it doesn't work. :o

I don't like it because it doesn't work.

Apparently it works on millions of other computers.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 04, 2013, 02:18:16 AM
There's nothing to like, it doesn't work. :o

Unfortunately your own topic got hijacked by lots of me too posts, I have added to that topic.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: simpleton on March 04, 2013, 05:31:05 AM
What a bloody performance to get it to work on XP SP3

After upgrading via the pop-up, the internet became inaccessible. No conections at all.

Uninstalled then tried downloading again to no avail

Had to uninstal it, reboot twice to (hopefully) clear out any remnants, run CCleaner to clear registry entries then download and save to comp then run it from there.

Seems to be running ok now, albeit that my comp is running more slowly than before.

GUI is a bit confusing to this cranky old sod.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tosna on March 04, 2013, 09:25:10 AM
I loved the avast 7 UI, so it is hard to use any of the selections in the poll, it wouldn't be 'About the same as V7' or above and the selections below that are too negative.

The free UI really does need more contrast, but would I go back to avast 7 over aesthetics no, but avast 8 free hurts my eyes.
Quote
from: Para-Noid
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2013, 07:45:58 PM »
I agree with David, the GUI needs more contrast. It is really hard on the eyes. Especially for us old geezers.
I do like the layout of the "Summary" screen. This is much better than the pie chart of v7.0 
Also a huge thank you for removing the email from the GUI.

I also agree with DavidR (Reply #5) and Para-Noid (Reply #10) regarding avast8 free GUI.
The avast8 hurts my eyes, too. The avast7 free gives visually much more impact due to its color cordination, I think, and it is visually easy to find out where to click. Comparing these two screenshots it is so clear. In case of working and/or net-surfing, the avast8 screen is not expressive screen with backgrounds in white or light colors, so I think it is recomendable to make it with more contrast and not so blank/light colored.

 I didn't update yet my avast free7 to 8, but anyway I will update later because I believe the new avast8 free should be better as usual.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: HawaiianHope on March 04, 2013, 11:03:56 AM
I just figured i woudl copy this respons below as it is the exact same way i feel.  Why is it necessary to screw up a perfectly good product every few versions ???  i absolutly...absolutly ....absolutly  will never be installing winblows 8 on my computer and am now considering switching over to linux.  WHY woudl i want an antivirus program that looks just as bad ??? 
OH, and i see that you are still pimping google toolbar and google chrome.  even though i said NOOOOOO not to install it, after teh upgrade it asked me if i wnat to install it agian.  AT WHAT POINT DOES NO ACTUALLY MEAN "NO" ???? how many times do i have to say NO before you stop trying to violate me ?

I voted it's rubbish... (referring to the GUI).  I have no idea why everyone is doing the "windows 8" look-a-like contest.  Big childish blocks that look like it belongs in a baby's play pen.

I love Avast and have been using it for over 5 years, the guts and glory have always been robust but this 2013 windows 8 look makes me want to barf!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: fardeen on March 04, 2013, 12:51:34 PM
just give the free users the black skin and i will be fine...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: div_dib on March 04, 2013, 02:09:54 PM
grt job!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: disappearer on March 04, 2013, 04:32:10 PM
How do I like the new V8 of Avast? Good, but 7 was better. I answered "I don't like the new version. Where can I get the download links for V7?" in the poll.
Me, I'm going back to 7.0.1474. (Download link for v7 can be found at FileHippo, by the way. Make sure to select the mirror server after choosing version 7, as the regular download kept giving me the download link for v8).

Avast 7 is the best free anti virus software ever. I had tried Avast in a previous version but liked MSE better initially, but later I tried version 7 and installed it on many computers since, I use it every day on my desktop PC.

Now we have version 8, which I downloaded before getting rid of MSE on my Laptop.
But, why do you only praise the new features, without mentioning what features have been taken out from the free version?

-Auto software update is nice, very convenient
-UI is ok, though personally, I liked the v7 UI much better

HOWEVER,

-what happened to free sandbox?
-registration process much more of a hassle now, requires more steps
-installation is confusing. download free version, then they offer you the premium version as a free 30 day trial. I declined, it still downloads the paid version and installs it, I have to deactivate the feature again and then it will delete the trial and I'm a free user again, but it still says I'm not registered, even though I already registered the program. Re-register with the same credentials and password and I'm finally good to go (for one year)
-installation file size has grown roughly 10mb, probably due to the inclusion of google paid advertising google drive option during installation, which is annoying because, naturally, the option is checked and you need to uncheck it first. just another thing my mom won't understand when I have to explain it to her on the phone while she installs it...


Avast 7 was more convenient, better looking, less confusing to install and wasn't as focused on reminding the user to buy the premium version (which most free users never will). It also didn't include 3rd party advertising (Google). V7 did include an ad for the Android version of Avast, which I think is a good idea and I might give it a try in the future. Google Drive is useless for me, as I use dropbox, and I don't see how it has anything to do with an AV program.

So, I'll probably resort to installing Avast 7 on every new computer. What features, except for auto software updates, will I be missing? Will the antivirus detection and removal modules be the same?

When will support for v7 be ceased, meaning, when will the user be forced to use the newest version?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 04, 2013, 05:49:45 PM
The AutoSandbox is still there, it has always been linked to the File System Shield, now it is integrated into the FSS Settings > AutoSandbox. Previously it had its own little spot but if you clicked Settings you ended up in the FSS Settings.

For me the steps are the same, Maintenance > Registration ?

For me the installation size is pretty much the same, but it is variable and it fluctuates so I don't know how you can tell it has grown by that specific amount. By the way the virus database is growing daily, it is the nature of the beast. If you download the full virus database it is in the order of 74.8MB and that is compressed, when unpacked it is in the order of 109MB.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Fulvio314 on March 04, 2013, 07:14:08 PM
 >:(
avast 8 give me blue screen. I rolled back to avast 5 since I did not find 7 and I don't have time to waste.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on March 04, 2013, 07:25:46 PM
I rolled back to avast 5 since I did not find 7 and I don't have time to waste.

V7: http://www.oldapps.com/avast_antivirus.php?old_avast=8431
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Fulvio314 on March 04, 2013, 07:29:56 PM
Thank you.
May I suggest to host at least "current_version-1" on your official site? I'm not completely confident downloading security software elsewere, you know...
 :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on March 04, 2013, 07:32:55 PM
Thank you.

You're welcome.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Jindui on March 04, 2013, 09:29:44 PM
On Facebook I saw where avast! had rolled out a new version.  Great I thought as I had major problems with the last one.  I updated and upon restart immediately got a Blue Screen of Death referring to a Page_Fault_in_Non-Page_Area (or something like that).  Tried restarting a couple more times, which has worked for me for other problems, but with no joy.  I rebooted in Safe Mode and deleted version .1482 ..  I then re-installed version .1473 which I had found and downloaded after the last FUBAR and made sure 'automatic program update' was disabled.
Upon restart in normal mode, no problems at all.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: allenergy on March 04, 2013, 11:33:04 PM
I will never upgrade to a new version when it is released for all the reasons listed in this thread!   I let others (who are willing) install the upgrade and see how it runs and what issues they experience with the release.  Avast! always debugs new releases and I know that in a month or two (or 3!) the upgrade will be smoother, better operating and have incorporated the fixes and adjustments recommended and requested by the users.

IF YOU, like me, depend on your computer(s) for your livelihood -- WAIT to upgrade!   There is no fire!  No one will come to take you away if you remain on the previous version!  ;D

I am on avast! Internet Security Suite version 7.0.1426 on my laptop  and version 7.0.1474 on my desktop.   Both are Windows XP, SP3 custom loaded OS's (thanks to my brother)   I am very happy with Version 7.  And will stay here until I am fully confident all bugs and hiccups are resolved with Version 8.   I may even stay here until Version 9 is released!  8)


Adding:  THIS is what the new interface looks like?  DavidR posted a png screenshot back on page 5 - which I can't copy/paste or get the full link for to include.  It looks ugly and not as intuitive to navigate as Version 7.  Hmmmm.  I realize that this is a pic of the free version, but can't believe the Internet Security Suite would have a much different interface.

Why go this route?  It looks like "App-look addiction" has taken hold.   :o
* b5954.png  (this is from the screenshot  link DavidR posted)

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 05, 2013, 12:24:41 AM
What will have changed by the time avast 9 comes out on the same logic you would still be waiting.

The major difference in this version is that it also coincides with a major new operating system windows 8 and that isn't without issue either.

I had an absolute nightmare with the closed and public beta's on XP Pro (relating to MBAM Pro and WinPatrol Plus), but gathered the information, which resolved the MBAM Pro issue by avast8 beta3. The problem with WinPatrol Plus has a workaround awaiting a fix by WinPatrol.

After that avast 8 has been no problem whatsoever on my XP Pro or win7 netbook.

####
The image b5954 posted back then is an internal screen posted in response to a specific question, taken in isolation it would look like the interface is difficult to navigate, it isn't, it's just different. There have been many complaints about the free version GUI, including from me that it is totally lacking in contrast and needs changing. The Paid versions are totally different.

New avast! 8 layout - Once you get past the Win8 Metro style tiled Home page of the UI, the avast innards are pretty much the same. Obviously there will be more content in the Pro/AIS versions

Spend a little time browsing the User Interface it isn't that complex, with two main areas:
1. 'Security' with 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.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: allenergy on March 05, 2013, 12:36:55 AM
What will have changed by the time avast 9 comes out on the same logic you would still be waiting.

The major difference in this version is that it also coincides with a major new operating system windows 8 and that isn't without issue either.

I had an absolute nightmare with the closed and public beta's on XP Pro (relating to MBAM Pro and WinPatrol Plus), but gathered the information, which resolved the MBAM Pro issue by avast8 beta3. The problem with WinPatrol Plus has a workaround awaiting a fix by WinPatrol.

After that avast 8 has been no problem whatsoever on my XP Pro or win7 netbook.

####
The image b5954 posted back then is an internal screen posted in response to a specific question, taken in isolation it would look like the interface is difficult to navigate, it isn't, it's just different. There have been many complaints about the free version GUI, including from me that it is totally lacking in contrast and needs changing. The Paid versions are totally different.

New avast! 8 layout - Once you get past the Win8 Metro style tiled Home page of the UI, the avast innards are pretty much the same. Obviously there will be more content in the Pro/AIS versions

Spend a little time browsing the User Interface it isn't that complex, with two main areas:
1. 'Security' with 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.

Thank you very much for this detailed reply DavidR!  I will still wait a little bit.  Maybe a month or so, in case fixes are released for any found bugs.  My entire livelihood is via my computers so I don't have 'tolerance' for crashes or issues.  Not unless I want to lose connection with my clients and websites,which I sincerely don't! 

That home screen is hilarious!  Big green smiley face.. Silly looking to me.   ;D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 05, 2013, 01:17:51 AM
You're welcome, the smiley face is still there on the paid versions, just the background colour is different.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: paflyer on March 05, 2013, 02:16:54 AM
And would you like to know why I said it was rubbish?  I REALLY don't like it when software installs OTHER Software and doesn't even bother to ask me if I want it installed.

I would say "oh, just uninstall it"... but this isn't the first time you've done so.
 >:(

I DON'T WANT CHROME.  I told you this the last time you did this to me (upgrade to v7), and you do it again with v8.  Guess it's time to look elsewhere.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 05, 2013, 02:32:47 AM
I DON'T WANT CHROME.
It's optional, and Chrome is currently the most popular browser.
-> http://www.w3counter.com/globalstats.php
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: John_M on March 05, 2013, 05:23:49 AM
In my personal opinion, Avast has gone the way of Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus and become BLOATWARE!  Yes, I said it!  On top of that, it is geared to sell their more expensive products.  Avast used to be a great product, but has gone the way of so many.  I believe it has left itself open to a product that is small, simple, effective, and free...the way it used to be.  Someone, possibly Microsoft Security Essentials (yuck) will claim the spot Avast used to hold.  Turn back now or be doomed as others have been.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jrclen on March 05, 2013, 06:23:00 AM
Just what I need. Another program to nag me about updates of flash. I turned off that stupid thing but it turns itself right back on.
I update flash and 10 minutes later avast is telling me to update it again. What rubbish.
Every virus protection program started out small and efficient. Everyone turned into bloatware. Avast is doing the same thing.
It's time to go find another small efficient program that simply does what we expect an anti virus program to do.
I don't need virus protection that also does the washing and ironing.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tubbies.dipsy3 on March 05, 2013, 06:52:17 AM
it's great,..
but i have trouble, when I finish to install avast 8 pro trial in my notebook,..
i have notebook AO722, processor Amd Dual Core 1.0Ghz, 2Gb DDR3, and I use win 8 pro x86 OS,..

when I logout from my system, n i will login again my desktop in user login is blank,.....

and when i sucess login, ned more time to show menu windows,..

how do heandle this trouble,.?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tubbies.dipsy3 on March 05, 2013, 07:01:48 AM
heloo,..
i have trouble in my notebook,..
i have AO722, AMD Dual Core, 2Gb DDR3 Ram,..
I Success to install avast 8 pro trial, but i have trouble,..
when i will login in my notebook, I had to wait a long time, less than 10 minutes to access the menu, ..
and when I logout, display windos suddenly flashes continuously, ..

is there a solution to the problem.?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: gorlando on March 05, 2013, 07:32:48 AM
I have a very bad opinion of V8 since it caused a BSOD on my Windows XP Professional / SP3, possibly due to incompatibility with ZoneAlarm.
I spent a few hours to understand what the problem was and found out it was the V8!!! Very bad!!!
I will go back to V7 and look forward to a V8 patch to resolve this issue.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 05, 2013, 08:03:14 AM
Guys,software updater is a great addition as most exploits infect machines where software is outdated.You call something bloatware when there are features that dont work but here everything works as expected.

I seriously dont understand the reason to change AV's if you dont need it do a custom install and get rid of the additional stuff although avast continues the development of the core essentials:
https://blog.avast.com/2012/12/03/new-toy-research-lab/
http://www.avast.com/pr-protection-at-your-fingertips-the-new-avast-8

so avast continues to push its improvements on core essentials along with some additional stuff so if you dont need the additional stuff do a custom install and remove it,simple!  :)

To Add,if you have issues with avast installation then make your own topics in the foum and not write it here as it will overlooked.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lovelycoser on March 05, 2013, 09:00:47 AM
Yea, It's wonderful for me, so how do you think about this question? :P
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidiBaldwin on March 05, 2013, 09:11:23 AM
Do Not like the software Updater.  I want to permanently disable it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: paflyer on March 05, 2013, 11:24:28 AM
Quote
I DON'T WANT CHROME.
It's optional, and Chrome is currently the most popular browser.
-> http://www.w3counter.com/globalstats.php

No, it wasn't optional.  Had it been optional, I wouldn't have said it didn't ask.  It just installed.  No option.
Yes I know Chrome is popular, doesn't mean you have the right to force it down my throat.  Tried it, didn't like it, deleted it.  At least have the courtesy to ask me if I want other crap installed before you install it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: paflyer on March 05, 2013, 11:27:42 AM
Guys,software updater is a great addition as most exploits infect machines where software is outdated.You call something bloatware when there are features that dont work but here everything works as expected.

While the software updater may be a "great addition", Win 7 has some quirks when it comes to installing software, even as the administrator.  and unfortunately Avast doesn't account for the "run as administrator" when it says "this software needs to be updated" and attempts to update it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: justinlee on March 05, 2013, 02:39:02 PM
excellent!.but you don't forget to add to the deletion of obsolete rules firewall... thank you  ;)

This is a very good suggestion! Avast 8 is great it looks very clean and I like the software updater :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Harikrishnan on March 05, 2013, 04:12:48 PM
Look at this picture...avast UI opened with avast web forum opened in Firefox as background.....can U differentiate avast GUI and the forum web page easily..... ;D
(http://)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 05, 2013, 05:04:29 PM
Just what I need. Another program to nag me about updates of flash. I turned off that stupid thing but it turns itself right back on.
I update flash and 10 minutes later avast is telling me to update it again. What rubbish.
Every virus protection program started out small and efficient. Everyone turned into bloatware. Avast is doing the same thing.
It's time to go find another small efficient program that simply does what we expect an anti virus program to do.
I don't need virus protection that also does the washing and ironing.

Do Not like the software Updater.  I want to permanently disable it.

Then read this post, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116699.msg906358#msg906358 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116699.msg906358#msg906358).
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: westmaha on March 05, 2013, 07:46:02 PM
I would like to get back v.7! This version has trouble written all over. I had a Custom Scan, and v.8 placed Quick Scan as Default. I started, manually, my Custom scan, and I wanted to stop the Quick Scan. I had to enter my password dozen times to do anything! I was doing automatic scan every day, except for Saturday, and that option was gone.
 I had to complete my Custom scan to get back the default, but scheduling was gone!. I had to reselect files to be able to reschedule, and god knows what or how.
 I had replaced the overly bulky AVG with Avast, but now Avast is trying to put everything in which I don't want. I had a Firewall, and Avast seems to have blocked it. I started the update to v.8 without knowing what would happen,and wish I had not. One more whim, and this program is gone! (if it lets me)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: BeenThere-DoneThat on March 05, 2013, 09:49:06 PM
Another decent software company jumping on the tile bandwagon so they look like windows 8, or also to make their customers think their constantly updating their product.

I purchased avast internet security because it's a fantastic antivirus.

I had come to know where eveything was located and could get what I needed done very quickly.

Now There's a whole new GUI and I have to relearn where everything is.

I'M DONE WITH AVAST AND WONT EVER USE IT AGAIN, free or otherwise.

Take your software and shovit.


[EDIT] This is why so many people hate Microsoft, because their always making their customers have to relearn the user interface. just upgrade and add to your product, dont change the way people have to navigate.

I created this forum account to let the powers that be here at AVAST know my thoughts on this subject, I never had a reason to post here until now.

I refuse to have to relearn something I shouldn't have to. As I said above, you've lost me as customer.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on March 05, 2013, 09:51:55 PM
Hmm GUI more important than security ?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: superhyoga on March 05, 2013, 10:08:17 PM
Hello:

My doubt is as I make the avast 8 maximized. In the Avast 7 (and previous) in a corner there were 3 classic buttons of any window of windows (to minimize, to maximize and to close), but since it does one days I updated to avast 8, I have realized that the button of maximizing has been eliminated and only I have the option to minimize and to close.

I have tried to look in options for some option, thinking that perhaps, they it had concealed the button and it could extract it again, but I have not obtained anything.

If it is that it has been eliminated, I would like that in the next update of the program you were recovering it

Also I would like knowing if it is possible to put the black skin that I have seen in some photos of the versions beta and RC of avast 8, or it is an exclusive skin for the payment version.

I hope that you could help me.

Thanks.
Superhyoga.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 05, 2013, 11:18:26 PM
1. Another decent software company jumping on the tile bandwagon so they look like windows 8, or also to make their customers think their constantly updating their product.

2. I purchased avast internet security because it's a fantastic antivirus.

3. I had come to know where eveything was located and could get what I needed done very quickly.

Now There's a whole new GUI and I have to relearn where everything is.
<snip>

1. I'm probably one of the most vocal of the anti win8 Metro Tiled interface, but for heavens sake I'ts one page (the Home page), after that no tiles.

2. Avast is still a fantastic antivirus, that hasn't changed.

3. The UI isn't that complex and doesn't take long to get familiar with.
####
New avast! 8 layout - Once you get past the Win8 Metro style tiled Home page of the UI, the avast innards are pretty much the same.

Spend a little time browsing the User Interface it isn't that complex, with two main areas:
1. 'Security' with 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.

The Support and Settings sections remains very much as it was, with some minor changes.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 06, 2013, 12:06:39 AM
Excellen. All my little annoyances have vanished.
Memory usage is down, disk access is gone and Chrome is again the
great browser it once was. Excellent update.
Thanks Vlk and the rest of the Avast team. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 06, 2013, 12:06:44 AM
I DON'T WANT CHROME.
It's optional, and Chrome is currently the most popular browser.
-> http://www.w3counter.com/globalstats.php
No, it wasn't optional.  Had it been optional, I wouldn't have said it didn't ask.  It just installed.  No option.
Yes I know Chrome is popular, doesn't mean you have the right to force it down my throat.  Tried it, didn't like it, deleted it.  At least have the courtesy to ask me if I want other crap installed before you install it.

I never said that I would "force it down your throat". I am merely implying that Chrome is the most popular browser. As for the "it wasn't optional" portion of your statement, there is an opt-out in the installer. Maybe you did not see it?

~!Donovan
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: iggy67 on March 06, 2013, 12:17:10 AM
EDIT: Comment deleted
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on March 06, 2013, 12:25:31 AM
Version 8 SUCKS!!!!  >:( I want version 7 back or I'm switching to AVG.
I don't think devs would appreciate such a comment ... BTW, you can still use V7 why complaining ?

spywar
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 06, 2013, 12:30:59 AM
Version 8 SUCKS!!!!  >:( I want version 7 back or I'm switching to AVG.

Very helpful, I guess you don't want any help then.

If you do, then please start your own new topic and we will try and help.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 06, 2013, 01:55:53 AM
Version 8 SUCKS!!!!  >:( I want version 7 back or I'm switching to AVG.
Have fun... ::)
http://www.oldapps.com/avast_antivirus.php
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on March 06, 2013, 07:06:41 AM
Also I would like knowing if it is possible to put the black skin that I have seen in some photos of the versions beta and RC of avast 8, or it is an exclusive skin for the payment version.

Yes, the black skin is in the paid versions.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Gary Hall on March 06, 2013, 11:08:46 AM
i registered just to post this

i absolutely HATE windows 8 and the metro tile system. its ugly and i dont want a tablet touch OS on my pc ( who has a touch screen monitor?) avast 8 looks just like windows 8, ugly

i apologize if this comes across as being rude but there was nothing wrong with the old UI and i hate that everyone is  trying to copy the new UI. its great for windows phone and tablets but not for the pc so please stop trying to push tiles on me.

also please tell me if there is a way to have to version 7 ui with the new updates
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on March 06, 2013, 11:22:15 AM
i registered just to post this

i absolutely HATE windows 8 and the metro tile system. its ugly and i dont want a tablet touch OS on my pc ( who has a touch screen monitor?) avast 8 looks just like windows 8, ugly

i apologize if this comes across as being rude but there was nothing wrong with the old UI and i hate that everyone is trying to copy the new UI. its great for windows phone and tablets but not for the pc so please stop trying to push tiles on me.

also please tell me if there is a way to have to version 7 ui with the new updates
It's quite obvious you know nothing about Windows 8 as there are options to not even see the metro screen if you don't want it, the same goes for avast where the tile are only on the home screen so leaving avast on the security tab means you don't have to see the tiles :) how often do you stare at your AV anyway? it's not there for looks ::)

I would also caution you with your language as this is a public forum which is inhabited regularly by minor's.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Gary Hall on March 06, 2013, 12:21:55 PM
i registered just to post this

i absolutely HATE windows 8 and the metro tile system. its ugly and i dont want a tablet touch OS on my pc ( who has a touch screen monitor?) avast 8 looks just like windows 8, ugly

i apologize if this comes across as being rude but there was nothing wrong with the old UI and i hate that everyone is climbing on MS's cock and trying to copy the new UI. its great for windows phone and tablets but not for the pc so please stop trying to push tiles on me.

also please tell me if there is a way to have to version 7 ui with the new updates
It's quite obvious you know nothing about Windows 8 as there are options to not even see the metro screen if you don't want it, the same goes for avast where the tile are only on the home screen so leaving avast on the security tab means you don't have to see the tiles :) how often do you stare at your AV anyway? it's not there for looks ::)

I would also caution you with your language as this is a public forum which is inhabited regularly by minor's.

you are right about the language and I'm sorry i posed that (edited it out) but i have to disagree with you on the windows 8 thing and perhaps i over reacted a little (a lot) i just dont like it when programs i know how to use totally changes ui on me and i hate hate hate tiles

i do really like the features you have added
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: MikePerry on March 06, 2013, 02:13:29 PM
I don't like the new interface, it's far too much like a toy. 

What was wrong with merely improving the previous interface?

One person has suggested skins but that doesn't deal with the usability issues, only the 'bling' effects. 

Remember that most users want software that is simple to use and quietly goes about its job effectively with little interference of the user and little requirement for user input once set up correctly.  That setting up needs to be simple and intuitive so 'bling' gets in the way.

(The Microsoft 'Windows 8' look and feel is not the way to go and there are many complaints about how it does not assist users to do real work but is aimed at playing games and toys!)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: paflyer on March 06, 2013, 02:57:08 PM

I never said that I would "force it down your throat". I am merely implying that Chrome is the most popular browser. As for the "it wasn't optional" portion of your statement, there is an opt-out in the installer. Maybe you did not see it?

~!Donovan

Avast asked if I wanted to upgrade to the new v8.  Then it asked to reboot.  Then it was finished.  No options, no questions and Chrome was not only installed, but my default browser.  Sorry, but that's unacceptable to me.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jopa66 on March 06, 2013, 04:18:27 PM
WTF? I hardly ever fill out surveys but, decided to do yours while the software was updating. We all hate drive-by downloads, and websites and software that install nefarious toolbars etc. on our systems without permission to do so. Your survey was mainly dealing with this issue. So after your update installs, it asks me to reboot. After Windows is up and running I then discover that you have not only installed the Google ToolBar into Internet Explorer without my authorization, but you also have the audacity to install the Google Chrome Browser without my permission and made it the default browser.!

You are supposed to be an SECURITY company! What right do you have to install any other software on MY system besides an upgrade to your own program which I gave you authorization to do?

I immediately did a System Restore to undo what you did only to find that my licence to the restored Avast version 7 has been drastically reduced, from (approximately) 1 year to only 10 days... (which then increased to 29 days after pressing the button again.) My registration no longer shows and when I try to re-register the only option I have is to pay for the upgrade. I have been using the FREE version and will not pay for an upgrade. If this software is no longer FREE, I will use another product.

This computer is custom built and less than 3 weeks old. Avast was the first software I installed and nothing goes on this machine without my consent. I am speechless. I am astounded. I cannot even begin to understand why a company with your reputation would suddenly resort to such underhanded and shady ways of intruding upon the millions of people that until now have relied upon your integrity.

I do not want your version 8 - I do not like the interface.
I do not want Google Chrome - and I'm sick of it being thrown in my face on so many websites.
I do not want the Google ToolBar - I'm quite capable of installing it myself if I choose to do so!
I do want to re-activate the restored version 7 which gives me almost a year to find a more trustworthy Anti-Virus software.

I use Internet Explorer and Firefox. What part of "This is MY choice on MY computer is so hard for people to accept?"
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Southern Man on March 06, 2013, 04:40:16 PM
I just updated to new version Avast 8 no problems windows xp sp3,nice clean interface but only GUI all in WHITE?,any chance of some colur skins later on?,seems easy to use,yes seems everyone jumping on the windows 8 bandwagon format which i dislike along with many other worldwide people just look at the blogs,why windows done that who knows?.
Anyway  i can say personally with avast i can live with it as it is just the HOMEPAGE with a big SECURED which i do like,positives....great AV program tops as usual will stay loyal for many years to come well done avast team and thanks keeping my pc secure!.

Southern Man
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: VicVegas on March 06, 2013, 09:55:50 PM
After Windows is up and running I then discover that you have not only installed the Google ToolBar into Internet Explorer without my authorization, but you also have the audacity to install the Google Chrome Browser without my permission and made it the default browser.!
What? I'm sorry but I don't see any such thing happening here... I mean I'm pretty sure I remember that the avast installer offers the choice, but you can opt out if you want. Perhaps you just missed it? :-\

I immediately did a System Restore
Why would you do that over Google products? The toolbar can easily be removed and you could just ignore Google Chrome's installation. Overreaction much? ???

I use Internet Explorer and Firefox. What part of "This is MY choice on MY computer is so hard for people to accept?"
Kinda have to agree here. I really hate all this extra junk that gets offered with so much software. Granted I'm sure more than 50% of Avast!'s users are free users, so without these offers inside their programs, Avast would have difficulties staying afloat. :(

As for the new interface. I have to agree that it is way too bright and needs a little more contrast. Seriously, my first reaction to seeing it was "woah my eyes!". Beyond that, I enjoy the new features. The software updater, while not perfect, will certainly do away with much of the future hassle I have with updating essential programs like Flash and Java.

Keep up the good work Avast! team.  ;D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Rompin Raider on March 07, 2013, 04:38:26 AM
WTF? I hardly ever fill out surveys but, decided to do yours while the software was updating. We all hate drive-by downloads, and websites and software that install nefarious toolbars etc. on our systems without permission to do so. Your survey was mainly dealing with this issue. So after your update installs, it asks me to reboot. After Windows is up and running I then discover that you have not only installed the Google ToolBar into Internet Explorer without my authorization, but you also have the audacity to install the Google Chrome Browser without my permission and made it the default browser.!

You are supposed to be an SECURITY company! What right do you have to install any other software on MY system besides an upgrade to your own program which I gave you authorization to do?

I immediately did a System Restore to undo what you did only to find that my licence to the restored Avast version 7 has been drastically reduced, from (approximately) 1 year to only 10 days... (which then increased to 29 days after pressing the button again.) My registration no longer shows and when I try to re-register the only option I have is to pay for the upgrade. I have been using the FREE version and will not pay for an upgrade. If this software is no longer FREE, I will use another product.

This computer is custom built and less than 3 weeks old. Avast was the first software I installed and nothing goes on this machine without my consent. I am speechless. I am astounded. I cannot even begin to understand why a company with your reputation would suddenly resort to such underhanded and shady ways of intruding upon the millions of people that until now have relied upon your integrity.

I do not want your version 8 - I do not like the interface.
I do not want Google Chrome - and I'm sick of it being thrown in my face on so many websites.
I do not want the Google ToolBar - I'm quite capable of installing it myself if I choose to do so!
I do want to re-activate the restored version 7 which gives me almost a year to find a more trustworthy Anti-Virus software.

I use Internet Explorer and Firefox. What part of "This is MY choice on MY computer is so hard for people to accept?"
Demand your money back!!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jenkinsa on March 07, 2013, 01:16:48 PM
Thankyou Avast.  I have been trying to get rid of 'funmoods' for ages.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 07, 2013, 01:17:54 PM
Thankyou Avast.  I have been trying to get rid of 'funmoods' for ages.

Another avast! newbie...Welcome!  ;D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: GodSponge on March 07, 2013, 06:27:40 PM
I like everything about version 8 except that now it breaks all of my email client connections. When I have mail shield running I get a certificate error whenever the client tries to grab new mail. I either have to disable mail shield or connect to my email accounts without encryption to prevent the error.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 07, 2013, 07:04:33 PM
Avast8 can now (by all accounts, excuse unintended pun) handle the SSL emails without having to modify your email settings in your email program.

If you previously had avast 7 you will have needed to change your email program, account settings to allow avast to scan SSL email, these changes need to be reversed, e.g set back to the SSL ports and Authentication.

Delete the entries for your email accounts in the avast Mail Shield, Settings, SSL Accounts.

Also see - ssl eror unable to get local issuer certificate -
Hello,
check if you have the avast certificate in Thunderbird, see
https://feedback.avast.com/responses/mail-shield-related-ssl-eror-unable-to-get-local-issuer-certificate

If you accepted some certificates after being alerted by Thunderbird, go to the Servers tab in their Certificate Manager and delete those below the 'avast! Mail Scanner Root'.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: forestlass on March 07, 2013, 07:14:32 PM
I'm having same prob using XP SP3 with 8... blocks ALL websites as malicious.  Now have 8 turned off just to get my email, etc... so 8 is useless for me.

How do I revert back to vers. 7?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: J.Stalin on March 07, 2013, 07:44:48 PM
Where is the "I really like the new v8, but don't like my desktop to look as a silly telephone" vote in the poll?  ::)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 08, 2013, 07:30:38 AM
I'm having same prob using XP SP3 with 8... blocks ALL websites as malicious.  Now have 8 turned off just to get my email, etc... so 8 is useless for me.

How do I revert back to vers. 7?

please make a thread in viruses and worms section of this forum it looks like you are infected...

avast v7: http://www.oldapps.com/avast_antivirus.php
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ddalbiez on March 08, 2013, 09:36:36 AM
@trueindian
You are still on Avast 7?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on March 08, 2013, 09:44:31 AM
@trueindian
You are still on Avast 7?
He has given the link to Avast 7 to a user that wanted to go back to V7.

spywar
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 08, 2013, 10:21:31 AM
@trueindian
You are still on Avast 7?

I am running avast v8 on my clients running win7,win XP and win8 and vista and also machines running at my home are on avast 8 right now with no issues  ;D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ImWarm on March 08, 2013, 10:45:09 AM
The new user interface is really great. avast8 is much improved over version 7, the only thing I don't like about it is that after installing, the "install google chrome" checkbox is checked by default, even on the paid version
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: BrianR on March 09, 2013, 01:00:58 AM
I like the intent of the new features - most of which worked well. HOWEVER, it broke my SSL e-mail.. had to revert to POP3 to fix it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 09, 2013, 01:06:08 AM
Read my Reply #190 eight posts before yours and you will see why and what to do to resolve it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Chim on March 09, 2013, 04:45:30 AM
I just barely finished installing avast 8.
My immediate thought from the word go, even as it was barely starting to install was ...
Did I mistakenly download the BETA Setup File?
It didn't have a finished product look like the awesome LOOK that avast 7 had.

Then once it was all installed, I STILL had my doubts whether I didn't have avast 8 BETA installed.
Again, that, because of the GUI's extremely basic LOOK.
It blends way too much into my AOL Welcome Screen and into the avast Forums' Screen.
Because of the lack of contrast, I have a hard time telling where the borders of the GUI are.
I loved the LOOK of the avast 7 GUI.
The LOOK of the avast 8 GUI?  Nnnnggg, it is a regression.

I guess on the bright side, there didn't appear to be any problems in the installation.
And I guess the protection is supposed to be better.
But yeah, hopefully the GUI gets changed.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: curlywurly on March 09, 2013, 07:58:39 PM
when is version 9 out?

Next Thursday.

Someone is telling pork chops
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: abruptum on March 09, 2013, 08:06:50 PM
New Avast is behaving crazy.I’ve changed UI language and suddenly I was from Avast Free in
Avast Pro Trial mode.I didn’t know how to downgrade to free version again.There was no button
that used to be there.Also trial of 30 days expired within few minutes and I was unprotected.
I’ve tried to restart Windows 7 and I still was unprotected and Avast version was 7 .That was
weird.I had to uninstall version 7 and install version 8.0.1483.One more thing,before this crazy
stuff started I received notification about new version 8.0.1455 although I had latest version installed-8.0.1483.Sorry about my English.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: sparrowlord01 on March 09, 2013, 08:50:13 PM
I just made the mistake of upgrading to Avast 8 today.  Now I have a mess.  Not only does it have the worst looking interface I have ever seen on an AV product, but now I can't install the Firewall service, and it has messed up a bunch of other stuff.  The interface looks like Windows 8, which is clunky, blocky, flat, and boring looking.  It looks like the kind of stuff I used to see in the mid 90s for interface layout and graphics.  I have no plans on upgrading to Windows 8, and now I have to look at this for a year until my subscription runs out and I can get some other software that looks decent and won't cause me all of these problems...  And that update notifier for other software is ANNOYING!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Nawach on March 10, 2013, 10:31:13 AM
Hello all,

I updated from version 7 to version 8 build 1482, then 1483 a few days ago with no major issues... and everything seems to run smoothly on my system since (which is a relief because V7's last builds had been troublesome somewhat for me).

First, like some here, I can't say that I'm overly keen on the new "Homepage" design: I find it a bit boring and its usefulness is beyond me (except for the fact that it clearly shows that I don't have access to some features, as I'm using the free version, and that I can go to the "market" if I feel like spending).
Fortunately, the UI remembers the last tab I was on on closing, so that's one sorted.

The Software Updater and Browser Cleaner are quite cute additions (although a bit "gadgety").
However, after installation on a secondary PC, the Updater did make me realize that I had forgotten to update some programs.
As for the Cleaner, I was actually expecting "more", in the sense that it boasts the possibility to get rid of "unwanted toolbars". What it doesn't say is that it's actually scanning indiscriminately for any plugins, add-ons installed, legitimate or not.
It would certainly save scrolling time and potential unwanted errors, if that scan was referenced to known adware, malware toolbars and would show only those.

Finally, I'm a bit perplexed by the apparent multiplication of menus and submenus. For example, in my mind, Software Updater, Browser Cleaner and Ad Blocker are all "tools", and as for now, they can be found in 3 separate places, which is a bit confusing.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: neil.fm on March 10, 2013, 10:36:37 AM
its a better use interface but i cant get program updates or version updates, everything just freezes when i click update button in the maintenance tab
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: abruptum on March 10, 2013, 11:28:57 AM
Software updater doesn't recognize Firefox 19.0.2 and for IE10 in Windows 7 says that latest version is IE9.
Browser Cleanup tool is useless.WebRank Seo IE Toolbar is rated with 2 stars and that I should remove it because it
modifies home page which is not true.It is rated with 5 stars at Softpedia,IE Gallery and download.cnet.Versions for
other browsers are rated with 4 or 5 stars.Who is rating toolbars and addons in Browser Cleanup tool?Anyway,for
removing toolbars I use Iobit Uninstaller and AdwCleaner.The worst toolbar is Google IE Toolbar.After uninstalling,
it will reappear when there is update for it.I had to find googletoolbar installer and googletoolbar updater and delete
them.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: beemer400 on March 10, 2013, 01:26:21 PM
Apart from freezing the computer, screwing up Outlook, and generally being a disaster, it is not bad for a buggy poorly tested version.

Just read some of the other forum comments.
Not a happy user after some 5 years.
Colin
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ajey on March 10, 2013, 01:33:47 PM
Everything is lovely and neat... the best just got better ;) :D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bikemanAMD on March 10, 2013, 05:56:44 PM
Working Well here,  Software Updater is a nice addition, helps keep PC's software all patched up, and that will protect from security holes and exploits as well.     Browser Cleanup tool also a nice addition,  Adblocker is very nice addition as well for All Systems,  Thank you for making such a great product Avast Developers.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tlmazek on March 10, 2013, 08:33:11 PM
I like the software updating.

I find the new interface more confusing (and think the tile thing is ugly and stupid - giant tiles for what purpose?)  but it won't stop me from using the program. I will eventually figure out where things are - and then it will all change, just like the grocery store.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jadinolf on March 11, 2013, 12:30:59 AM
Still good here.

No problems at all.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: the_doc on March 11, 2013, 12:51:46 AM
it sucks

upgraded from version 7 - restarted computer
system started up and I logged in
popup showed asking if I wanted to install Chrome (why?) - the popup quickly disappeared and Chrome was installed (I didn't even get a chance to deselect)
Chrome started and Chrome's page crashed (this is why I don't install this crap)
then my email client started to check my email (automatically configured to start up and check email) - and there were problems with all of my email provider's certificates

so anyways 5 minutes into Avast's maligned experiment and my opinion is that it is total garbage
thankfully I run a program to COMPLETELY undo any changes that crapware makes to my system and I'm now back to v7

don't know what you guys were smoking (did you even do testing?), but your v8 product is trash
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: the_doc on March 11, 2013, 12:59:04 AM
just for shits and giggles, I reinstalled v8
and the exact same problems occurred (chrome automatically installed without my consent, chrome crashed, and there were certificate errors with my email client)

I don't have time to waste with other testing - this "product" is unacceptable

back to v7 in less than 30 seconds - nicely undoes all this crapware's damage
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 11, 2013, 12:53:50 PM
Guys,as you see many people here are having no issues with avast v8 stop bashing it as trash..if you have had issues please make seperate topics in the forum to get help and there can be no perfect stable security software and I have avast v8 on all my client's machines working flawlessly.  :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Tarantula on March 11, 2013, 01:03:49 PM
Since you have AV premier...well, AV free became rubbish! You MUST include "Runs risky programs safely, Blocks hacker attacks" in the free version and remove the premier version completely. Or say good bye to Your customers. Most of them.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 11, 2013, 01:05:59 PM
I am not running the premier version but the version on all my client and hom machines and they are running fine and even free version has autosandbox.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 11, 2013, 01:08:25 PM
its a better use interface but i cant get program updates or version updates, everything just freezes when i click update button in the maintenance tab

Try the below first.

- avast! Virus Definitions Update - Manual Download (http://www.avast.com/download-update) VPS Update (virus definitions, vpsupd.exe, approx 78.4 MB). - Save the file to your hard disk, locate where you saved it and double click it and that should carry out the virus definitions update. If you have avast 8, the one you want is the one for avast versions 5/6/7 it is the same for 8.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Tarantula on March 11, 2013, 01:10:08 PM
I am not running the premier version but the version on all my client and hom machines and they are running fine and even free version has autosandbox.

You basically say that Avast! team is publishing false info on their website. "Good".
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on March 11, 2013, 01:21:18 PM
I am not running the premier version but the version on all my client and hom machines and they are running fine and even free version has autosandbox.

You basically say that Avast! team is publishing false info on their website. "Good".
There is a difference between "Autosandboxing of suspicious files based on some settings under FSS" and "SandBox".

spywar
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Tarantula on March 11, 2013, 01:26:43 PM
I am not running the premier version but the version on all my client and hom machines and they are running fine and even free version has autosandbox.

You basically say that Avast! team is publishing false info on their website. "Good".
There is a difference between "Autosandboxing of suspicious files based on some settings under FSS" and "SandBox".

spywar

What's the difference? Where to read about it?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on March 11, 2013, 01:31:42 PM
https://blog.avast.com/2012/03/20/autosandbox-why-are-you-annoying-me/

A manual sandbox is dependent on the user so if the user wants to sandbox the file manually he can do it but with autosandbox avast automatically puts suspicious files in the sandbox for analysis.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on March 11, 2013, 01:39:40 PM
https://blog.avast.com/2012/03/20/autosandbox-why-are-you-annoying-me/

A manual sandbox is dependent on the user so if the user wants to sandbox the file manually he can do it but with autosandbox avast automatically puts suspicious files in the sandbox for analysis.
Thanks, hope it helps for others ...

spywar
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Tarantula on March 11, 2013, 02:06:42 PM
Thanks. Have a nice day/evening!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: terry russell on March 11, 2013, 02:23:07 PM
I have had no problems with avast apart from it killed a computer by trying to do too much.
One some computers here it is fine
One I only just managed to get it back back to booting windows after a week.
No Safemode, no lastknowngood, no system restore.
I looks like the additional updates module may have been the issue, so problems could be varied and  difficult to trace to the cause.
Software will have problems, the difference is if problems get fixed, or the damage is limited.

Users don't want to have to be experts in a constantly changing utility service. They have better things to do so they pay for products so they don't have to. They just want it to work.

Saying it is 'fine for me' doesn't help those with problems when an antivirus update causes as many problems as a virus and leaves a computer useless as far as the average user.

It makes people wary of any updates.
Do you feel lucky? can you do without this computer for days or a week until someone can fix it?

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Hortona22 on March 12, 2013, 07:31:19 AM
I voted it's rubbish... (referring to the GUI).  I have no idea why everyone is doing the "windows 8" look-a-like contest.  Big childish blocks that look like it belongs in a baby's play pen.

I love Avast and have been using it for over 5 years, the guts and glory have always been robust but this 2013 windows 8 look makes me want to barf!
This. Its disgusting.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Tarantula on March 12, 2013, 12:53:41 PM
I like the GUI. It's fantastic!
Please, I want to change my vote! Voted "It's rubbish" yesterday, but now i think it's actually good.:)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: stormer on March 12, 2013, 01:24:59 PM
+ Positive feedback.

It grows on you, but the Software Updater needs to improve in detecting more software.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: the_doc on March 12, 2013, 03:37:55 PM
Guys,as you see many people here are having no issues with avast v8 stop bashing it as trash..if you have had issues please make seperate topics in the forum to get help and there can be no perfect stable security software and I have avast v8 on all my client's machines working flawlessly.  :)
The topic is "How do you like Avast V8", and responses of crapware are completely correct with this topic.
This is NOT a "RA RA RA ... Avast v8 is Great ... post your positive feedback" topic title.

I've done a lot of software testing and don't have the time to elaborate into all the problems in another thread.
I do, however, have a second or two to correct a senior member on forum etiquette.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2013, 03:52:26 PM
Guys,as you see many people here are having no issues with avast v8 stop bashing it as trash..if you have had issues please make seperate topics in the forum to get help and there can be no perfect stable security software and I have avast v8 on all my client's machines working flawlessly.  :)
The topic is "How do you like Avast V8", and responses of crapware are completely correct with this topic.
This is NOT a "RA RA RA ... Avast v8 is Great ... post your positive feedback" topic title.

I've done a lot of software testing and don't have the time to elaborate into all the problems in another thread.
I do, however, have a second or two to correct a senior member on forum etiquette.
Since 160 Million people use the product, I'd hardly call it "crapware".
You're correct that since the question asked was "how do You like Avast V8" there will also be negative answers.
Since this is a support forum, most users come here because they have a problem so this could have more negative than positive answers.
Negative answer however without explanations as to what the actual problem is are meaningless.
Almost all problems can be solved and most are related to other security software conflicts.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: dread_siren on March 12, 2013, 07:29:02 PM
they need a "like the new features but hate the lag it causes"!!! I have always reccomended avast but I want the low impact on system resources again :(
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CaptainLeonidas on March 12, 2013, 09:24:11 PM
I wanted to vote rubbish. yet I get a session error of sorts.

CAnt take it can we?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2013, 10:42:13 PM
I wanted to vote rubbish. yet I get a session error of sorts.

CAnt take it can we?
I guess you didn't read any of the other posts but just wanted to get it off your chest without any attempt at resolving your problem ???
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: winbuckshot on March 14, 2013, 12:41:51 AM
I've been using avast for many years now and will continue to use it as long as I don't have any conflicts or issues. I really don't like the new look as stated on this thread. The interface is bland and looks to similar to another antivirus software. I also like to be able to open to full screen, I guess I really liked avast 7 interface.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: dextermat on March 14, 2013, 01:57:15 AM
I choose I like version 7 better not because of the looks or function.
The bigger concern is that it takes all the bandwith. I notice, when I installed the new version, that my internet connection was slower.
When I go on youtube, video are slowly getting in.

I tested my bandwidth with speedtest.net and network icontrol (program show you what programs are using bandwidth)
When I lunch speedtest, firefox utilize maximum 200.00 kbps and avast takes 800.00 kbps. When I disable avast : I get full 1000.00 kbps

But beside that, its a 8/10!! Avast is still the best antivirus out there compared to paid or free.
BTW I really like avast telling me flash, java and other problematic programs that are not to up to date.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 14, 2013, 12:13:13 PM
I choose I like version 7 better not because of the looks or function.
The bigger concern is that it takes all the bandwith. I notice, when I installed the new version, that my internet connection was slower.
When I go on youtube, video are slowly getting in.

I tested my bandwidth with speedtest.net and network icontrol (program show you what programs are using bandwidth)
When I lunch speedtest, firefox utilize maximum 200.00 kbps and avast takes 800.00 kbps. When I disable avast : I get full 1000.00 kbps
<snip>

I really don't understand this at all, avast doesn't take up bandwidth without purpose.

When you browse the web all http traffic is redirected through the web shield proxy, so would be seen as avastSvc.exe, what you would normally see is a reduction in the bandwidth for those processes being redirected through the web shield proxy.

What you didn't say is the subsequent bandwidth used by firefox when you disabled avast.

I don't see any drop in bandwidth availability with the web shield enabled.

There are also some adverse reports on network icontrol actually taking up bandwidth (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/312236-30-beware-asus-network-icontrol-kill-upload-speeds (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/312236-30-beware-asus-network-icontrol-kill-upload-speeds)), not knowing how network icontrol works, there is every possibility its traffic and bandwidth may also be shown against avastSvc.exe.

Whilst using any type of tool like this you have to be doing exactly the same thing in each test and have cleared the browser cache or you aren't going to get a valid comparison.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bruce_b on March 14, 2013, 06:19:01 PM
Basically fine, but that interface is horrible. Give the users a choice of skins or a choice between a normal (like V7) interface or this newer, win 8 tablet (horrible) look.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on March 14, 2013, 10:29:16 PM
Basically fine, but that interface is horrible. Give the users a choice of skins or a choice between a normal (like V7) interface or this newer, win 8 tablet (horrible) look.
When a company has almost 185 M of active users they cannot make the good choice for everyone to be happy ... While you seems to not like it maybe the rest of the community (at leats a large majority) could like it a lot ...

spywar
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chris.. on March 14, 2013, 10:50:44 PM
hello,

Are users wanted to change interface (poll) or only craving from Avast ?

As far I'm concerned , even if no main use change , I don't like new interface too. :-\
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spywar on March 14, 2013, 10:52:41 PM
hello,

Are users wanted to change interface (poll) or only craving from Avast ?

As far I'm concerned , even if no main use change , I don't like new interface too. :-\
Most of the 180 + users don't really care about UI only things they want is : No FP , good protection , silent AV .

spywar
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: MikeN92 on March 15, 2013, 05:54:00 AM
Why do people care so much about the interface? I have my avast configures so it would not bother me as much as possible. Shouldn't that be the purpose of such a program, to protect you but not interfere with your work, a silent guardian, a watchful protector(The Dark Knight anybody?). Spending too much time in the program's interface usually means something is not right. Why would you care how it looks since you shouldn't be looking at it in the first place?(At least not for long periods of time). As long as it's easy to find the settings, component or whatever you need it shouldn't be such a big deal.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Rompin Raider on March 15, 2013, 06:47:32 AM
Why do people care so much about the interface? I have my avast configures so it would not bother me as much as possible. Shouldn't that be the purpose of such a program, to protect you but not interfere with your work, a silent guardian, a watchful protector(The Dark Knight anybody?). Spending too much time in the program's interface usually means something is not right. Why would you care how it looks since you shouldn't be looking at it in the first place?(At least not for long periods of time). As long as it's easy to find the settings, component or whatever you need it shouldn't be such a big deal.
Agree!!! Well said!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 15, 2013, 11:41:27 AM
If I wasn't helping out on the forums, then my forays into the UI (doing screenshots) would be few and far between. I don't particularly like the Tiled home page and I don't like the white colour in the free version (hurts my eyes), but that pales (excuse pun) into insignificance against the protection provided.

I have always been a function over form advocate and in my time I have had some pretty awful GUIs (not I might say from avast), my MailWasher anti-spam and Outpost Firewall Pro (still using 7,5 version) have been showered in a bucket load of bland.  But the time spent there Vs the function/protection given is far outweighs the bland interface.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2013, 02:07:52 PM
Except for rare occasions, the UI is hardly ever seen.
The notifications to let you know about updates or viruses blocked etc,
are what most of us see quite often.
If someone complained about  the looks of these notices, it's understandable.
User Interface, who really cares, it's hardly ever looked at except in screenshots or,
when you first install avast!. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: hake on March 15, 2013, 03:46:04 PM
Yes I do like v8 BUT only after overcoming difficulties with installing v8.  With Windows XP at least, I have found that it is necessary to thoroughly clean out v7.  Doing an uninstall is insufficient.  It was necessary to run aswclear.exe in safe mode to banish v7 from the system.  Having done that, v8 runs like a dream.

The UI is a very decent job considering the constraints of the Metro interface.  It is easy to navigate and clear to read.  It is like day is to night when compared with AVG's UI effort.

:)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2013, 10:29:45 PM
Yes I do like v8 BUT only after overcoming difficulties with installing v8.  With Windows XP at least, I have found that it is necessary to thoroughly clean out v7.  Doing an uninstall is insufficient.  It was necessary to run aswclear.exe in safe mode to banish v7 from the system.  Having done that, v8 runs like a dream.

The UI is a very decent job considering the constraints of the Metro interface.  It is easy to navigate and clear to read.  It is like day is to night when compared with AVG's UI effort.

 :)
If you run aswclear.exe (http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility) , you'll be instructed to run the program in safe mode and. selecting that option,
Will reboot your system into safe mode and start the program for you. After the program completes, you'll again be
asked to reboot back into regular mode. All automatic an easy as pie.  :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: hurdingkatz on March 16, 2013, 07:38:21 AM
Have really appreciated Avast! since I installed it over 3 years ago. Loved the idea that Email scan no longer needed settings in Avast! to allow SSL connections. I followed the instructions and got rid of the settings in Avast! Now Avast doesn't let any SSL POP3 email in at all. (I checked this by turning off SSL scan setting in Email section. Only then will my client collect messages.) Very disappointed. Have to find new anti-virus software now.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Azmo on March 16, 2013, 08:25:36 AM
I posted a thread on another sub-forum. Rather than reiterate, i'll just post a URL for those interested : http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117935.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117935.0)

TL;DR, not especially happy with avast! 8 at present...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: WeAreBorg on March 16, 2013, 01:10:28 PM
I am running Windows 7 64 on an I5 processor with 16gig of RAM and an SSD drive. My machine used to run like stink, now I am getting not responding when opening up windows. This is simple not Avast like. One of the poll choices indicates a desire to get a link to Avast 7, do you have that link?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 16, 2013, 01:23:50 PM
I am running Windows 7 64 on an I5 processor with 16gig of RAM and an SSD drive. My machine used to run like stink, now I am getting not responding when opening up windows. This is simple not Avast like. One of the poll choices indicates a desire to get a link to Avast 7, do you have that link?

http://www.oldapps.com/avast_antivirus.php
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chris.. on March 16, 2013, 01:33:50 PM
I am running Windows 7 64 on an I5 processor with 16gig of RAM and an SSD drive. My machine used to run like stink, now I am getting not responding when opening up windows. This is simple not Avast like. One of the poll choices indicates a desire to get a link to Avast 7, do you have that link?

http://www.oldapps.com/avast_antivirus.php
Hi,
and where can we found AIS V7 ?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: thug4real on March 16, 2013, 01:56:34 PM
Hi, how can I speed up the welcome screen? Because with avast I wait 17 sec to see my desktop, without avast I only wait for about 5 sec. Thx
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: EdinSpain on March 16, 2013, 02:20:05 PM
I don't understand how, with the avalanche of people who cannot get Avast 8 up and running successfully, more than 50% of those voting think it's good.

I'm in the business of repairing non-working PCs. I installed v8 in response to the first pop-up suggesting I should do so. It cost me 3-4 hours in wasted time.

As I've said elsewhere here I was very happy with Avast 7 and have it running on dozens of computers that I maintain. Now I've felt obliged to inform the owners of those computers that in no circumstances should they upgrade to v8 as it will prove very costly. As a few days have now passed since my original comments I was hoping to find that a definite solution has been found to the problems but it appears not.

I'm asking myself how much time I should allow to go by before telling them that a different anti virus program needs to be installed on their computers. The present impasse is not encouraging. It appears to me that, possibly as a result of "the crisis" the publishers of Avast have tried to be too clever and gone down the same road as Microsoft and Adobe, offering bloat-ware with many unwanted features and little pre-launch testing. That tactic can never have a positive outcome.

If anyone from Avast is reading this let me say that it would be nice if we could be given some factual information as to what the problem is and the time-scale envisaged for correcting it. Sadly I feel that the continued absence of such information can only lead to mass emigration to another anti-virus program.

For the moment I live in hope as Avast v7 was (is) VERY good.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: the_doc on March 16, 2013, 02:21:36 PM
Guys,as you see many people here are having no issues with avast v8 stop bashing it as trash..if you have had issues please make seperate topics in the forum to get help and there can be no perfect stable security software and I have avast v8 on all my client's machines working flawlessly.  :)
The topic is "How do you like Avast V8", and responses of crapware are completely correct with this topic.
This is NOT a "RA RA RA ... Avast v8 is Great ... post your positive feedback" topic title.

I've done a lot of software testing and don't have the time to elaborate into all the problems in another thread.
I do, however, have a second or two to correct a senior member on forum etiquette.
Since 160 Million people use the product, I'd hardly call it "crapware".
You're correct that since the question asked was "how do You like Avast V8" there will also be negative answers.
Since this is a support forum, most users come here because they have a problem so this could have more negative than positive answers.
Negative answer however without explanations as to what the actual problem is are meaningless.
Almost all problems can be solved and most are related to other security software conflicts.
As I stated, which you apparently missed, "chrome automatically installed without my consent, chrome crashed, and there were certificate errors with my email client"
As well I stated that I don't have the time to elaborate in the other problems, but I do have a minute to correct a senior forum member that can't take the time to properly research before his/her posts.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Ye_Gayev on March 16, 2013, 05:10:23 PM
Hi all!
Be careful with the Avast 8! It has injured my PC stronger as a virus!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The following has happend.
I successfully worked all the day yesterday. At evening I run Avast, it worked 3,5 hours and determined a virus.  Then it asked to restart PC and "clearned" PC about 6 hours again, with a blue screen. When I came to my work finally back, I found many my settings to be lost!!!

Many programs were deleted, namelly ABBY Lingvo, TotallCommander, FlowVision, Word, MATLAB2012a!!! (but MATLAB2006 remained). Besides, I lost all my post in the MS OutlookExpress!! My settings for Outlook and Skype were lost as well so that I need to recall all their passwords now...

The Avast Team, who is to recower my profits?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on March 16, 2013, 05:18:09 PM
What was the virus it detected ?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Hitch on March 16, 2013, 07:03:57 PM
I love the new Avast, but I'd prefer to see a darker GUI. Thanks for the hardwork!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: giantweenerdog on March 16, 2013, 07:46:02 PM
I hate 8, its ugly and I cannot find my beloved Lancashire or Aussie accents, just the frigging pirate, where are my voice options, I cannot find them, and I am about to delete Avast and go with something else. UGLY UGLY UGLY
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: brokenpcs on March 16, 2013, 09:50:25 PM
OK I haven't actually installed V8 and this is my reasons:

1. The Home page is just like window v8. Although many people like such simple graphic layout it is non Accessible for those of us that have a disability. Blind/Legally Blind; Learning Disabilities and even those having seizures of some sort. Being it's non accessible we are not able to use such programme. Yes some individuals a colour could cause such seizures. It's just like going into a store that uses flashing blue light. Big issues.

And yes I read where after getting passed the home page it's not laid out that way. However that's the issue if one cannot see graphic layout. Not sure if there is a way to bypass such as I will not download this version.

Suggestion would be to have many things set for text format as well as graphic so programme covers both worlds. As you are missing so many individuals over 5,000 people if not more, that would have to look elsewhere and most likely get a lesser / inferior programme for security.

2. Many programmes are becoming bloatware having all additional things put into their programme. Yes companies are competing with each other and that's usually why such is added. However there are many individuals that likes to have certain programmes that they have used for years or do things more on a manual skill without having something else remind them or just update. Not to mention that they don't have big harddrive space, ram etc. that would take care of such bloatware.

Now from what I have read it does appear that one could change such settings but I never like programmes to become bloated with added stuff in which I have to go into and turn them off.

3. This of course started back in the early version of 7. However it wasn't too majour being that the settings stayed the same way. Nevertheless this is another suggestion when going into settings and trying to navigate on the left panel. Why not put in a scroll button like the ones that's in the right panels.  I don't know about codes but I figure if it's in there for the right side one should be able to work out the codes so it could be in on the left side. Reason for this is there are many of us that has to have our computer settings adjusted for our needs which makes things huge on our screen. Because of this part of the setting windows are cut off. Without this scroll button one cannot see the rest nor can one click either the OK button or the Cancel button.

These are just some meaningful suggestions to work with people with disabilities as well. Not to make programmes so Non Accessible that we got to look for the lessor qualified programmes.

Oh and I have had avast since version 4. Although it wasn't the greatest looking but at least it was accessible even version 7 was alright although the protection status window was more graphic and readers do not read such things. And some of the setting windows were off the monitor's window.

Just some feedback and thanks for listening. Hope this feedback helps.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cipzah on March 16, 2013, 10:20:06 PM
As a computer professional I always recomended AVAST to everybody as something light and safe.
Today I don't know. I mean come on it is an antivirus not an OS. An antivirus does not need and it
should not update my software. It should not even check if is updated. That is a privacy issue.
And antivirus should not try to correct what I'm typing in the browser because is not a spelling
software but an antivirus. Yes I understand that maybe If you keep the software updated you don't
take viruses and if you don't go to the wrong page you don't take viruses  but don't do that and if
you do make sure I can see that and it can be easily disabled by anybody
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: RMMACFRU on March 16, 2013, 10:38:15 PM
My biggest problem with it so far was it's uncalled for need to try foisting Chrome off on me.  Dang thing's wretched, and doesn't allow for ad blocking, especially not Google's ads, which are the largest purveyor of infected ads online.

So...what's up with that? Folks already have browsers.  It's kinda rude to try sneaking one, unasked for, into someone's system.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 16, 2013, 11:23:40 PM
As a computer professional I always recomended AVAST to everybody as something light and safe.
Today I don't know. I mean come on it is an antivirus not an OS. An antivirus does not need and it
should not update my software. It should not even check if is updated. That is a privacy issue.
...................
And antivirus should not try to correct what I'm typing in the browser because is not a spelling
software but an antivirus. Yes I understand that maybe If you keep the software updated you don't
take viruses and if you don't go to the wrong page you don't take viruses  but don't do that and if
you do make sure I can see that and it can be easily disabled by anybody


As a computer professional, I would have thought checking what is actually checked would have been a good starting point.

It isn't checking every program on your system, but generally the internet facing ones and those more targeted for exploit. This after all is one of the major areas of infection exploitation of out of date applications

The problem is that most people don't keep their software up to date, those of us that do and are a little more tech savvy would have little/less use for this module and can easily uninstall it (or not installed by doing a custom install in the first place). But for your average user this is just the people this is targeted at, with 170+ million users default actions have to take them into account.

You have completely lost me on the second part of your post, with the AV checking your spelling.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 16, 2013, 11:26:00 PM
My biggest problem with it so far was it's uncalled for need to try foisting Chrome off on me.  Dang thing's wretched, and doesn't allow for ad blocking, especially not Google's ads, which are the largest purveyor of infected ads online.

So...what's up with that? Folks already have browsers.  It's kinda rude to try sneaking one, unasked for, into someone's system.

Depends on what you mean by foisted or sneaked past you.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lord ami on March 16, 2013, 11:53:50 PM
I just checked my.avast.com as I've installed avast! on 10+ PCs.

I was amazed. Some new malware got into their PC and I can see many were detected as Win32:Evo-gen [Susp]
If it wasn't for Evo-Gen, I'd be cleaning their PCs now :D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: RMMACFRU on March 17, 2013, 12:13:54 AM
My biggest problem with it so far was it's uncalled for need to try foisting Chrome off on me.  Dang thing's wretched, and doesn't allow for ad blocking, especially not Google's ads, which are the largest purveyor of infected ads online.

So...what's up with that? Folks already have browsers.  It's kinda rude to try sneaking one, unasked for, into someone's system.

Depends on what you mean by foisted or sneaked past you.

That would have been nice...had I actually gotten that screen at some point during the upgrade, but I didn't.  That's why I was annoyed.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cipzah on March 17, 2013, 12:19:26 AM
As a computer professional I always recomended AVAST to everybody as something light and safe.
Today I don't know. I mean come on it is an antivirus not an OS. An antivirus does not need and it
should not update my software. It should not even check if is updated. That is a privacy issue.
...................
And antivirus should not try to correct what I'm typing in the browser because is not a spelling
software but an antivirus. Yes I understand that maybe If you keep the software updated you don't
take viruses and if you don't go to the wrong page you don't take viruses  but don't do that and if
you do make sure I can see that and it can be easily disabled by anybody


As a computer professional, I would have thought checking what is actually checked would have been a good starting point.

It isn't checking every program on your system, but generally the internet facing ones and those more targeted for exploit. This after all is one of the major areas of infection exploitation of out of date applications

The problem is that most people don't keep their software up to date, those of us that do and are a little more tech savvy would have little/less use for this module and can easily uninstall it (or not installed by doing a custom install in the first place). But for your average user this is just the people this is targeted at, with 170+ million users default actions have to take them into account.

You have completely lost me on the second part of your post, with the AV checking your spelling.



Well let me explain to you.

First of all I'm not supposed to check every option with every update an antivirus is doing
Second I disabled them and after  a secondary update I found them enabled again.


My father is blind but being an ex-programmer is using the computer quite extensively.  He know the software is using by heart
If someone is moving a shortcut on his desktop that is a problem. Now if it doesn't know about this option in Avast and knowing
that Avast is an antivirus imagine his surprise if even his pdf reader is updated without his knowledge.

As for the second one Avast want to correct what I'm typing in my browser :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o No way

If you love them so much this option should be disabled by default not enabled. Imagine Avast is updating any software in that list
and because is a problem with that update Windows is crashing. What if one of this updates is interacting with other things I'm doing
on this computer.  Again be a an antivirus the best if is posibile but don't mess with peoples computers. 
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 17, 2013, 01:19:32 AM
You mean avast wanted to correct URLs that you were typing, that has been an option from before avast 8, in the avastUI, Settings, Site Correct, Enable SiteCorrect is a default option, but one you can change. The Automatically redirect to correct sites (anti-typo squatting) is disabled by default.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cipzah on March 17, 2013, 01:27:35 AM
Everything that is interacting with the way the computer is working by default it should be disabled by default and should be a clear explanation what is doing if I'm enabling.
 I'm not trying to be a pain in.... I'm a computer programmer myself but I know If one of my programsy is changing the way the customer computer is regulary worsking is bad for business.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: v64uk on March 17, 2013, 02:29:28 AM
Where is the option for "I'm sure it is great but it would be even better if it worked with Vista 64" ?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: NMJune on March 17, 2013, 05:44:04 AM
I have the paid version of Avast and resented that without my permission or even a choice of options  the update installed Google Chrome and a bunch of other things I don't want. There is no apparent easy way to deselect this stuff. My techie husband will spend time tomorrow getting rid of Chrome and other things I don't want.

I may not renew Avast in the future. Too bad because until all this unwanted stuff came into the picture I was  very satisfied.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: MikeN92 on March 17, 2013, 11:51:05 AM
Why do people care so much about the interface? I have my avast configures so it would not bother me as much as possible. Shouldn't that be the purpose of such a program, to protect you but not interfere with your work, a silent guardian, a watchful protector(The Dark Knight anybody?). Spending too much time in the program's interface usually means something is not right. Why would you care how it looks since you shouldn't be looking at it in the first place?(At least not for long periods of time). As long as it's easy to find the settings, component or whatever you need it shouldn't be such a big deal.
Why not? Different people make different things. I'm not you and vice versa.

This is a security program, not deviantart. I wasn't talking about my settings as in everyone should use them, it was just to prove a point... about the damn interface.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2013, 03:04:08 PM
I have the paid version of Avast and resented that without my permission or even a choice of options  the update installed Google Chrome and a bunch of other things I don't want. There is no apparent easy way to deselect this stuff. My techie husband will spend time tomorrow getting rid of Chrome and other things I don't want.

I may not renew Avast in the future. Too bad because until all this unwanted stuff came into the picture I was  very satisfied.
See if the following helps:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg911964#msg911964 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg911964#msg911964)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chris.. on March 17, 2013, 04:44:28 PM
hi,
I'm not very agree that pay users have to spend time to look what happened , where to go to delete things out of avast we don't need and we didn't paid for.

On the other hand , I understand it for free users (they don't want to pay so they assume)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: XPThrowback on March 17, 2013, 07:55:05 PM
Sorry, but 'updating' into an unrecoverable error is NOT what I'd call progressive - let alone backward compatible.
What about the small but steady community of Win XP users??  Version 8 is a Total fail from their perspective.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: RupertNeve on March 17, 2013, 08:29:00 PM
Deeply compromised performance (PC generally sluggish, and internet speed drops by 2/3) compared to v7.  :o
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 17, 2013, 10:58:01 PM
Sorry, but 'updating' into an unrecoverable error is NOT what I'd call progressive - let alone backward compatible.
What about the small but steady community of Win XP users??  Version 8 is a Total fail from their perspective.
I use Win XP and I'm doing fine, thank you very much.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on March 17, 2013, 11:03:15 PM
Deeply compromised performance (PC generally sluggish, and internet speed drops by 2/3) compared to v7.  :o
If you are experiencing problems

Uninstall Avast
Run AswClear
Install a fresh copy of Avast using custom settings
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: -Genesis- on March 18, 2013, 10:26:34 AM
I dont like the V8 GUI.

Even the V8 menu is confusing.

V7 has a beautiful GUI and users friendly.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: thug4real on March 18, 2013, 10:36:32 AM
I like v8 so far, but I would appreciate if the devs will add more contrast to the theme because this light themes tend to be an eyes killer :(
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: algasys on March 18, 2013, 12:33:48 PM
Hello, I actually don't like V8 because of the computer is slowdown since the update. In particular all the browsers.
But I like this release because there are big interressing topics.
I hope you will find the stuff asap.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: stormkite on March 18, 2013, 04:49:10 PM
More or less despise the new version.   Many "features" on the new version I don't use, don't want, don't need the overhead for, and most annoying, they WON'T STAY TURNED OFF.

I really REALLY get unspeakably p'd off when I have to reset the gorram program every time I reboot the computer, and when I have to respond to nagware just about every time I blink.

Will probably be finding another AV program, because you've taken a good usable app and turned it into genuine suckware...

(also:  Captcha on each freakin' forum post?  Really?)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 18, 2013, 04:54:39 PM
More or less despise the new version.   Many "features" on the new version I don't use, don't want, don't need the overhead for, and most annoying, they WON'T STAY TURNED OFF.

I really REALLY get unspeakably p'd off when I have to reset the gorram program every time I reboot the computer, and when I have to respond to nagware just about every time I blink.

Will probably be finding another AV program, because you've taken a good usable app and turned it into genuine suckware...

(also:  Captcha on each freakin' forum post?  Really?)
Welcome to the forum.
Captcha for the first 3 posts. Spammer deterrent, sorry.
Maybe this will help you with the addons you don't want:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg911964#msg911964 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg911964#msg911964)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: HDW38 on March 18, 2013, 07:10:29 PM
Hi!

Everything, I mean every machine, is (again) under control now. Only a few problems were (not able to register [after a clean install] and also no add-in 'avast-account'). But both solved.
But if the 'avast AV'-SW grows in future like 'avast8' did, a lot of users will change to other 'AV'-SW because of the size.

HDW
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 18, 2013, 08:30:10 PM
Hi!

Everything, I mean every machine, is (again) under control now. Only a few problems were (not able to register [after a clean install] and also no add-in 'avast-account'). But both solved.
But if the 'avast AV'-SW grows in future like 'avast8' did, a lot of users will change to other 'AV'-SW because of the size.

HDW
Sorry but size isn't relevant only ram and system usage is important. HD space is cheaper than dirt. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: HDW38 on March 18, 2013, 09:26:57 PM
Hi!

Everything, I mean every machine, is (again) under control now. Only a few problems were (not able to register [after a clean install] and also no add-in 'avast-account'). But both solved.
But if the 'avast AV'-SW grows in future like 'avast8' did, a lot of users will change to other 'AV'-SW because of the size.

HDW
Sorry but size isn't relevant only ram and system usage is important. HD space is cheaper than dirt. :)

Thanks, Bob, for your hint. I know that. But it's my opinion to keep, what's running fine. Otherwise I haven't even that money for 'upgrading' my laptop. In that case, it will cost more than a new one, isn't it?  :)

HDW
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: gab4moi on March 19, 2013, 06:59:51 AM
 ???

Well that was weird...

I decided to wait a while after reading about glitches and even horror stories with XP Pro SP 3 32 bit systems, and the threads about dodgy issues with the software updater, but after opening the interface to see what the latest program update alert was, the program update started to download of its own accord!  Thinking, oh, what the hell, if it freaks I will do a clean system reinstall and think of alternatives like AVG (dear god forbid!) I let it complete, rebooted, hit the finalise update popup screen, and was a bit surprised to see Version 8.0.1483 when it had said it was updating to the last version of 7.  After looking at the meh Windows 8 wannabee interface and agreeing that it seems a bit weird to have a failed desktop OS UI clone as my new startup Avast UI, I clicked on a few options, including switching off the software Updater auto update option, and then using it manually to update quicktime, VLC and a few non essential programs (I keep java, adobe, windows et al updated) I rebooted and waited for all hell to break loose. 

Well, a few days now and all is quiet on the free Avast front, definition updates aok, software updates 100% green, no impact on any pc functions that I can detect, so I guess I am one of the lucky ones?  Still am a bit annoyed that the thing downloaded itself against all my Avast program settings instructions, but seeing as I let it roll, I guess I can live with the UI if the protection is as good as ever.  Oh, and no weekly updating and scanning clashes with my free malwarebytes either as far as I can tell.

A bit bemused by the whole episode but no disasters here...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Kilia on March 19, 2013, 07:13:51 PM
@gab4moi

"...but after opening the interface to see what the latest program update alert was, the program update started to download of its own accord! "

This is how it happened to me too on WinXP. I just thank God that all went well.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: comdoc on March 22, 2013, 05:26:04 AM
It sucks!  OtShot nag at startup drives me crazy.  It's like a virus, I remove it and it comes right back.  How can I go back to version 7?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tortoise on March 22, 2013, 09:25:45 AM
I like the option to"remove annoying browser toolbars".  The only annoying toolbar was the one that Avast installed without asking.  Hijacking the home page was also an added extra.  Easily fixed but why do they insist on annoying us every time?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 22, 2013, 02:28:58 PM
I like the option to"remove annoying browser toolbars".  The only annoying toolbar was the one that Avast installed without asking.  Hijacking the home page was also an added extra.  Easily fixed but why do they insist on annoying us every time?
Learn to use the custom install whenever you install any program.  :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tortoise on March 22, 2013, 09:04:54 PM
Learn to use the custom install whenever you install any program.  :)
It didn't occur to me to do so but I will next time...

.. although there may not be a next time with this software because it's nagging me to upgrade things when I'd already turned that option off.  That's very annoying.  If I can't go back to the previous version then I shall look for another AV.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Phil_66 on March 22, 2013, 09:07:11 PM
Since the new version all my sites are blocked, even the domain names on which I did not yet upload webpages. I would like to go back to the previous version. It is blocking my debugging work...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on March 22, 2013, 09:32:03 PM
I have replied in your other topic.. Without knowing what website you are talking about we can not do any checks
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Mysterian on March 23, 2013, 03:17:30 AM
Avast is gone. Had some bad issues with 7, but hung in there. 8 got to point of freezing websites while browsing. I posted several times here in forum, but guess there was no real answer.On phone with support they said there would be no updating if I went back to 7. So now have a different antivirus, and I  advised Avast to a lot of people, some are as unhappy as I. Change is the only constant.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cheater87 on March 23, 2013, 07:12:53 AM
Can't block sites at all with the site self blocking feature of Avast with this new version.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 23, 2013, 04:09:47 PM
Can't block sites at all with the site self blocking feature of Avast with this new version.

You need to give information to help determine why. Better still a link to an existing topic (or create one) that you have about this.

Otherwise this post and any subsequent replies get buried in this massive topic.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: iroc9555 on March 23, 2013, 05:04:23 PM
Can't block sites at all with the site self blocking feature of Avast with this new version.

You need to give information to help determine why. Better still a link to an existing topic (or create one) that you have about this.

Otherwise this post and any subsequent replies get buried in this massive topic.

He is talking about this: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=118474.msg914603#msg914603
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cipzah on March 24, 2013, 02:45:21 PM
Unfortunatelly I must revisit this because it is really annoying. The software updater from Avast cannot be deactivated
Every time the computer is restarting the service is starting by itself. Sorry but this is not normal behaviour. 

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on March 24, 2013, 02:48:09 PM
You need to uninstall it .. See here http://youtu.be/SV0RudVXY8M
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cipzah on March 24, 2013, 03:33:28 PM
This is what I was looking for. Thank You!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Skakara on March 24, 2013, 07:14:15 PM
The poll is missing a choice:

"I don't like the new version. Where can I get the download links for V4?"

V4 was the last great version, light, effective, only few bugs.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 24, 2013, 07:46:24 PM
Hi Skakara,

I agree that avast! 4 was good. I used it myself back in 2009, so I can relate.

I've never experienced with Windows 7/8 or avast! 5/6/7/8, so I cannot argue with you.

But judging from the forums, many like the new avast! antivirus.

Regards,
~!Donovan
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Ye_Gayev on March 25, 2013, 11:35:42 AM
As I already wrote, Avast-8 has injured my PC stronger as a virus!

The following has happened.
I successfully worked March 15. At evening I run Avast, it worked 3,5 hours (so long!) and determined a virus.  Then it asked to restart PC and was "clearing" my PC about 6 hours again (why does it do this again, and does it take so long?), with a blue screen. When I came to my work finally back, I found many my settings to be lost!!!

Many programs were deleted,  besides, I lost all my post in the MS OutlookExpress!! My settings for Outlook and Skype were lost as well so that I need to recall all their passwords now...

The Avast Team, who is to recover my time wasted?
Are you going to improve your version 8?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 25, 2013, 01:19:58 PM
Unfortunately complaining without knowing what actually caused the problem is meaningless.
If you're interested in finding the problem, please start your own topic and get the help needed
to fix the problem.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lexe on March 25, 2013, 07:05:08 PM
This new version starts scanning my disks every time I boot my PC.
You can't even disable this bullshit auto-scan. Every time it enables itself again !
It's wearing out my disks and after 10 years of AVAST I'm gonna look for an alternative.

I stopped using Digsby for the same reason. It scans your whole fucking disk every time you boot up because "the version is out of date".

This soft used to be good...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: schmidthouse on March 25, 2013, 07:15:47 PM
This new version starts scanning my disks every time I boot my PC.
You can't even disable this bullshit auto-scan. Every time it enables itself again !
It's wearing out my disks and after 10 years of AVAST I'm gonna look for an alternative.

I stopped using Digsby for the same reason. It scans your whole swearing disk every time you boot up because "the version is out of date".

This soft used to be good...

It's possible/probable that the "Software Updater" is scanning on Boot up.
Take a look at Post #301 and 302 that might help?? :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 25, 2013, 08:19:42 PM
This new version starts scanning my disks every time I boot my PC.
You can't even disable this bullshit auto-scan. Every time it enables itself again !
It's wearing out my disks and after 10 years of AVAST I'm gonna look for an alternative.

I stopped using Digsby for the same reason. It scans your whole swearing disk every time you boot up because "the version is out of date".

This soft used to be good...

It's possible/probable that the "Software Updater" is scanning on Boot up.
Take a look at Post #301 and 302 that might help?? :)

Well the whole point of a resident anti-virus is to scan files as they are accessed and especially executed, which is going to happen during boot. If you have lots of programs run on boot, this will have an impact as avast will scan the files that are executed. It seems every program wants to be run on startup, when most don't need it at all until they are going to be used (media players are a particular instance).

I don't think there would be that much disk activity as a result of the software updater as the list of programs it limited, you only have to look at the programs you have in the software updater to see that. First the software updater database would need updating (included in the virus definitions update) and then compare against those limited programs being monitored.

####
However, I would say this is also likely to the virus definitions check & update, this happens very soon after boot and if you have switched it off overnight then there is almost certain to be an update available. This contributes to resource use (and hard drive activity), though the auto update is meant to be restricted.

The other area is the Streaming updates as they too occur very early on in the boot process, you only need to look at the defs sub-folder to see if there is a 13032500_stream sub-folder and you will see the creation time of that folder and its contents have occurred shortly after boot.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 25, 2013, 08:46:41 PM
avast! is low on system resources which doesn't mean that it doesn't use any.
It is lower than any other AV that I've used and tested which is why I'm still using it.
No program that scans your files for whatever reason has ever accomplished it's task without
affecting your system.
There is always a trade off. You also need to remember that avast! isn't the only program that uses
system resources when your system starts.
The OS uses quite a bit as do all those programs which look for updates and if you have other
security programs installed, they also check for updates and do some scanning.
It's up to the user to make sure that only those items that absolutely need to be there at the start
are actually given permission to do their job.
All others could be delayed to alleviate some of the burden placed on the system at startup.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: fethiyeman on March 25, 2013, 08:51:03 PM
I do have AIS pro is just the name i call it against the free sorry
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on March 25, 2013, 10:23:28 PM
As I already wrote, Avast-8 has injured my PC stronger as a virus!

The following has happened.
I successfully worked March 15. At evening I run Avast, it worked 3,5 hours (so long!) and determined a virus.  Then it asked to restart PC and was "clearing" my PC about 6 hours again (why does it do this again, and does it take so long?), with a blue screen. When I came to my work finally back, I found many my settings to be lost!!!

Many programs were deleted,  besides, I lost all my post in the MS OutlookExpress!! My settings for Outlook and Skype were lost as well so that I need to recall all their passwords now...

The Avast Team, who is to recover my time wasted?
Are you going to improve your version 8?

By the sound of this its YOU that has ruined your computer.Maybe you need to evaluate your computer usage skills before blaming avast.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lexe on March 26, 2013, 09:41:11 AM
You need to uninstall it .. See here http://youtu.be/SV0RudVXY8M

Should be an option when installing it rather than hiding it in the uninstall menu.

Thanks for this post it fixes my problem with V8...



Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 26, 2013, 12:27:24 PM
You need to uninstall it .. See here http://youtu.be/SV0RudVXY8M (http://youtu.be/SV0RudVXY8M)

Should be an option when installing it rather than hiding it in the uninstall menu.

Thanks for this post it fixes my problem with V8...
If you had used the custom install, you would have been able to deselect that option prior to installing avast!8
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg915130#msg915130 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg915130#msg915130)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lexe on March 26, 2013, 01:15:02 PM
You need to uninstall it .. See here http://youtu.be/SV0RudVXY8M (http://youtu.be/SV0RudVXY8M)

Should be an option when installing it rather than hiding it in the uninstall menu.

Thanks for this post it fixes my problem with V8...
If you had used the custom install, you would have been able to deselect that option prior to installing avast!8
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg915130#msg915130 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg915130#msg915130)

Wrong. It upgraded my older version automatically.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: chris.. on March 26, 2013, 01:19:25 PM
hello,
Isn't it possible in the future when avast does a big change (like v7=>v8) to prevent update and force a clean install ?
Some log work already like this and I'm sure It will be less post like we can see last weeks here and less (false) unhappies...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: SteveAv on March 26, 2013, 01:37:10 PM
Lots of people can not get it to work with vista 64.

see
Windows Vista 64bit freezes at the progress bar Avast 8 Final
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116309.60

Can anyone get it to work with vista 64?
I have vista ultimate 64.

I have downgraded to avast 7.

I have always like avast but it does not seem to work on vista ultimate 64.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: z00l00k on March 27, 2013, 05:38:20 PM
I had to back down to version 7 because a VPN software I'm using didn't work with version 8.

With Version 8 I also got into trouble with accessing one of my mail accounts, on a local server.

When I reverted to 7 I got a bunch of mails!  :P

In addition to this I didn't like to get Chrome force-installed.

So for the time being I stick to version 7.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: g0dsends on March 27, 2013, 10:34:43 PM
bad ass program update been using it 5 years
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bugnutz on March 28, 2013, 05:05:19 PM
 >:(

I don't like it one bit.  First of all, the interface is horrible.  And today "WebRep" crashed and won't reload.  Just before that, it actually allowed a trojan after I right clicked and scanned THAT FILE.  Today, it also won't update.  I finally had to disable it because it is hogging a bunch of bandwidth and NOT updating.  I see Avast 8 coming to a recycle bin near me soon.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 28, 2013, 05:13:31 PM
I don't like it one bit.  First of all, the interface is horrible.  And today "WebRep" crashed and won't reload.  Just before that, it actually allowed a trojan after I right clicked and scanned THAT FILE.  Today, it also won't update.  I finally had to disable it because it is hogging a bunch of bandwidth and NOT updating.  I see Avast 8 coming to a recycle bin near me soon.

If you have come to get help, then I suggest you create your own new topic, so it doesn't get buried in this massive topic and we will try and help.

In that topic if you can expand on the information you have given, webrep crash, what browser, etc. File name and location and how you know it is a trojan. Update problems, what errors are you getting, plus what is your firewall.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: JEREMY_CULSHAW on March 29, 2013, 04:15:23 AM
Ahhh... it totally trashed my L2TP/IPsec VPN connection to work.
Error 720 constantly - I have spent the last four hours trying to resolve.
First time Avast! has ever let me down!

However - I love the new interface! If only it had a "Fix VPN button"

Cheers!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 29, 2013, 12:50:42 PM
Ahhh... it totally trashed my L2TP/IPsec VPN connection to work.
Error 720 constantly - I have spent the last four hours trying to resolve.
First time Avast! has ever let me down!

However - I love the new interface! If only it had a "Fix VPN button"

Cheers!
Start your own topic in a new thread.
Explain your problem and see if you can't get the problem resolved.  :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bugnutz on March 29, 2013, 04:20:13 PM
I don't like it one bit.  First of all, the interface is horrible.  And today "WebRep" crashed and won't reload.  Just before that, it actually allowed a trojan after I right clicked and scanned THAT FILE.  Today, it also won't update.  I finally had to disable it because it is hogging a bunch of bandwidth and NOT updating.  I see Avast 8 coming to a recycle bin near me soon.

If you have come to get help, then I suggest you create your own new topic, so it doesn't get buried in this massive topic and we will try and help.

In that topic if you can expand on the information you have given, webrep crash, what browser, etc. File name and location and how you know it is a trojan. Update problems, what errors are you getting, plus what is your firewall.

I don't think I want help.  I have used avast! for years, but now it is simply NO GOOD.  I had it paused for everything while trying out a different antivirus suite.  And all of a sudden I had a massive download coming that I didn't want or expect.  I checked netstat and it was avast!  Downloading and downloading with updates paused.  I definitely do NOT want a bandwidth hog churning without my permission.  And then it popped up with another reminder about updating my browser, and I don't want ANY third party software attempting to run my updates.  I had to shut that function OFF in avast!  yet still it persists.  VERY annoying.  And the popups in the corner getting bigger each time and more frequent?  It's SO annoying.  I don't need all that nonsense.  Especially if they can't even get the antivirus part right!  My new software suite detected TWENTY instances of trojans yesterday that avast! never even saw.  Some of those were in archived and backup files, which means avast! has been letting them in for YEARS.  No.  This is DEFINITELY not the software I want.  Buhbye avast!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on March 29, 2013, 06:58:57 PM
And all of a sudden I had a massive download coming that I didn't want or expect.  I checked netstat and it was avast!  Downloading and downloading with updates paused.  I definitely do NOT want a bandwidth hog churning without my permission.
You can turn off automatic updates.

And then it popped up with another reminder about updating my browser, and I don't want ANY third party software attempting to run my updates.  I had to shut that function OFF in avast!  yet still it persists.
In the installer, you can choose if you want to have the Software Updater in avast.

My new software suite detected TWENTY instances of trojans yesterday that avast! never even saw.  Some of those were in archived and backup files, which means avast! has been letting them in for YEARS.
Backup files are likely to be false positives. Exactly what was detected?

We'd love to help,
~!Donovan
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Snoopyjoe on March 30, 2013, 02:13:28 AM
I'm happy with Avast 8 but the installer feature that updates out of date software doesn't work if you're not using an administrator account. I use a standard user account as my main account most of the time after a suggestion by Sophos Security, but normally I just enter my administrator password when installing software. Avast 8 doesn't ask for my administrator password but doesn't install the updates it asks about. They're all up to date now that I've logged on as an administrator but you should be able to just enter your administrator password from a standard user account.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on March 30, 2013, 02:16:11 AM
Unless you're logged in as the admin. you don't have sufficient rights.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: winbuckshot on March 30, 2013, 05:15:05 AM
I loved the avast 7 UI, so it is hard to use any of the selections in the poll, it wouldn't be 'About the same as V7' or above and the selections below that are too negative.

The free UI really does need more contrast, but would I go back to avast 7 over aesthetics no, but avast 8 free hurts my eyes.


That's how I feel as well!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Hallk on March 30, 2013, 05:09:24 PM
I think it is Crap, didn't anyone test this thing out, or was the corporate pressure too much. I guess I had 7 worked out. I have all the settings to ask, and it never asks. To get pictures to my tablet from my PC, Turn off Avast for 10 minutes. To get updates for my newsreader, turn off Avast for 10 minutes. Are seeing a pattern here?????

It is way to difficult to manage, tell the new programmer he has a lot to learn about user interfaces. I am sick and tired of trying and experimenting with settings to find out, well, that didn't work. I am a pretty smart guy, but I have nightmares thinking what if my mom had this program! HF

Fix it, or I will move on.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on March 30, 2013, 05:31:33 PM
The pattern is that rather than simply saying it is rubbish and as for the turn this and that off for 10 minutes, etc. I have no idea whether you are talking about avast 7 or 8.

Your comment "Fix it, or I will move on" doesn't help anyone fix anything as there really is insufficient information to even determine what they need to fix.

If you are serious about wanting a fix, then I suggest that you start your own new topic and give some more detailed information on the problems that you are experiencing (error messages, and associate email/newsreader program, operating settings, etc.) and we will try to help.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: some_user on April 01, 2013, 01:37:21 AM
Still unhappy with it.
As soon as i find an other antivirus that doesn't bloat yet (bloat has very little to do with non functional software, but everything with installing sotware and functions one didn't ask for). i'll test it.
If it works, all systems i installed avast on, will be freed of avast and get the other product.
I didn't ask for internet security, i want an anti virus.
I didn't ask for software updater and wasn't asked whether install or not, because you simply don't get questions like these when updating.
Last time i mentioned it, someone told me it could be switched off.
This is not true.
You have to switch it off every time you reboot, there is no way of switching it off permanently in the program.
In another thread someone told about this option in a future update, but it didn't show up yet.
So now to get rid of this nonsense, you need to go to add/remove programs, select avast and deinstall this part.
That's ridiculous.
Deciding this function is needed for all users is also a plain insult to your users.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2013, 02:38:44 AM
Quote
I didn't ask for internet security, i want an anti virus.
And where do you think viruses come from ??? ??? ???


(85% of all infections come directly from the internet)
Just incase you're interested. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2013, 02:42:14 AM
In case you're interested in how to install it properly,
the following video may help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0P3JFfBCDk&list=UUr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA&index=3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0P3JFfBCDk&list=UUr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA&index=3)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on April 01, 2013, 02:44:00 AM
Hi some_user,

I didn't ask for internet security, i want an anti virus.

It's best to prevent infections before they start, no?

Unlike many other antiviruses, avast! uses its "internet security" to stop the virus before it's injected into your computer.

~!Donovan
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: leshay on April 01, 2013, 10:24:34 PM
Hi

I voted for the 'rubbish' option. I hate the glaring unreadable UI in all respects. I have no doubt that the effectiveness of it's main function in life will be as good as ever, but please, hire somebody with less than 100% eyesight to verify if the UI is actually usable.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2013, 10:27:12 PM
Hi

I voted for the 'rubbish' option. I hate the glaring unreadable UI in all respects. I have no doubt that the effectiveness of it's main function in life will be as good as ever, but please, hire somebody with less than 100% eyesight to verify if the UI is actually usable.
Beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder.
I don't have perfect eyesight but I don't have any problems with the new UI. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: leshay on April 02, 2013, 12:20:56 AM
Hi
Yes, beauty is always is the eye of the beholder. Who ever designed the orange text on white background must have had good eyesight!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: onlychild on April 03, 2013, 08:29:55 PM
I have WinXP, and Avast 8 gave me nothing but trouble. Boot up and shutdown were WAY slower, and I posted in here that I could not install a new program without a major battle that Avast won by simply stopping the install progress or lagging on for years just spinning in systray.

I went back to version 7, MUCH better. I kept getting a pop up that another "version 7" upgrade was available, thought about it, and finally upgraded to this other newer version 7.whatever. It turned out to be version 8, and within 15 minutes there was a blue screen crash - followed closely by the removal of version 8 (again), replaced by that other version 7 I had in my download directory.

Don't get me wrong ... I like avast - but this version 8 has a problem it seems with Win XP I'm guessing. I don't see myself getting rid of XP anytime soon, because, quite frankly, everything after XP was a piece of crap. My son got a new laptop, gave me his old one with Vista ... THAT was replaced by XP as well LOL. See where I'm going with this :D


Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on April 04, 2013, 12:14:29 AM
I have WinXP, and Avast 8 gave me nothing but trouble. Boot up and shutdown were WAY slower, and I posted in here that I could not install a new program without a major battle that Avast won by simply stopping the install progress or lagging on for years just spinning in systray.

I went back to version 7, MUCH better. I kept getting a pop up that another "version 7" upgrade was available, thought about it, and finally upgraded to this other newer version 7.whatever. It turned out to be version 8, and within 15 minutes there was a blue screen crash - followed closely by the removal of version 8 (again), replaced by that other version 7 I had in my download directory.

Don't get me wrong ... I like avast - but this version 8 has a problem it seems with Win XP I'm guessing. I don't see myself getting rid of XP anytime soon, because, quite frankly, everything after XP was a piece of crap. My son got a new laptop, gave me his old one with Vista ... THAT was replaced by XP as well LOL. See where I'm going with this :D

Problem is that avast 8 was designed more for modern operating systems like windows 7 and 8 and so you are really shooting yourself in the foot by using windows XP. 8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 04, 2013, 12:56:35 AM
Even us older computer users need to get used to the newer Operating systems.
Windows XP's days are numbered. I know, my days are too but at least I'm running windows 8.  :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: onlychild on April 04, 2013, 02:51:10 AM
Even us older computer users need to get used to the newer Operating systems.
Windows XP's days are numbered. I know, my days are too but at least I'm running windows 8.


I'm old school too ... if it ain't broke, dont fix it. All it is, is about money. If they change things you have to keep up. Unfortunately, the "improvements" suck wind. I remember Win 3.1 and the OS disasters that followed "making things better." I'm sorry, I don't buy it (pun intended).
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 04, 2013, 02:58:11 AM
Even us older computer users need to get used to the newer Operating systems.
Windows XP's days are numbered. I know, my days are too but at least I'm running windows 8.


I'm old school too ... if it ain't broke, dont fix it. All it is, is about money. If they change things you have to keep up. Unfortunately, the "improvements" suck wind. I remember Win 3.1 and the OS disasters that followed "making things better." I'm sorry, I don't buy it (pun intended).
That's your opinion which not everyone agrees with.
There have been many improvements but you need to keep up with them in order to appreciate them.
Windows 3.0 wasn't broken either I however prefer windows 8. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Witty on April 04, 2013, 01:52:38 PM
Hi... Just started to use Avast. Had AVG for a long time but felt it did not do a thorough job. Avast gets right 'down and dirty' to do the job..!! I also like the fact that more than just 1 scan can be done at the same time or individual scans for seperate files etc.

I feel safer with Avast and so far it's been fine. No reason at all for me to revert back to AVG or seek another Anti Virus. Im happy...!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: onlychild on April 04, 2013, 04:41:14 PM
That's your opinion which not everyone agrees with.
There have been many improvements but you need to keep up with them in order to appreciate them.
Windows 3.0 wasn't broken either I however prefer windows 8. :)


The picture deals with the fact that everything after 3.1 was a clusterf*ck of "improvements" that did nothing but piss people off. The bottom line is not "improvements" ... it's making money. Improvements are nothing more than a money making ploy by sociopathic business-people who don't give a rats ass about you or what you think or feel - because they can't - it's physical impossibility because the needed areas of the brain that govern things like empathy simply do not work. If something is created that does the job, it should be left alone - but it isn't. Why would that be? Simple ... if we leave it alone, we don't make money.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: avast2013 on April 04, 2013, 05:24:24 PM
I will reserve my vote when I find out to update the definitions. All I get is cannot "connect to server". Temporarily I am downloading the file and doing a local update. Anyone know how to fix this?  :(
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on April 04, 2013, 05:25:49 PM
I will reserve my vote when I find out to update the definitions. All I get is cannot "connect to server". Temporarily I am downloading the file and doing a local update. Anyone know how to fix this?  :(

Set avast! to: Direct Connection (No Proxy)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: avast2013 on April 04, 2013, 08:52:06 PM
I will reserve my vote when I find out to update the definitions. All I get is cannot "connect to server". Temporarily I am downloading the file and doing a local update. Anyone know how to fix this?  :(

Set avast! to: Direct Connection (No Proxy)
Did that same error message.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 04, 2013, 09:04:38 PM
The "connect to server" is possibly firewall blocking.
What is your operating system and firewall ?
Does it allow avast.setup internet access ?
- If it does delete the entry for it and do a manual update, this should force the firewall to ask permission again.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: avast2013 on April 05, 2013, 02:11:26 AM
The "connect to server" is possibly firewall blocking.
What is your operating system and firewall ?
Does it allow avast.setup internet access ?
- If it does delete the entry for it and do a manual update, this should force the firewall to ask permission again.
The "connect to server" is possibly firewall blocking.
What is your operating system and firewall ?
Does it allow avast.setup internet access ?
- If it does delete the entry for it and do a manual update, this should force the firewall to ask permission again.

Turn off firewall and no difference. Os XP sp3.  Software updater has no problems and I am able to manually update from http://www.avast.com/download-update (http://www.avast.com/download-update).  Deleted firewall rule which was full access and when I did a manual update the firewall pop up asked for permission for Avast which I gave permanent permission and same result. The error also states " cannot connect to download325.avast.com. BTW streaming updates has a connection.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 05, 2013, 03:21:55 AM
XP firewall has no outbound protection, so shouldn't have any effect on avast.

How long have you had avast installed ?
Have (or did) you another Anti-Virus installed in this system, if so what was it and how did you get rid of it ?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: avast2013 on April 05, 2013, 02:55:46 PM
XP firewall has no outbound protection, so shouldn't have any effect on avast.

BTW the firewall is Ashampoo.

How long have you had avast installed ?
Have (or did) you another Anti-Virus installed in this system, if so what was it and how did you get rid of it ?

It's a new install, Avast has never updated automatically. Previous Anti-Virus was Avira for years and it was removed thru the Windows add or remove program in the control panel. Before I installed Avast I installed AVG for 1 day but it was not working right and was uninstalled the same way.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 05, 2013, 03:09:52 PM
It is possibly worth running their specific uninstall utilities:
- Uninstall possible remnants of previously installed AVs see, http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/ (http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/), this has a collection of manufactures removal tools, so that should remove any remnants, registry, etc. So you should find one there for avira and avg.

Note: So as not to get lost in this massive unrelated topic, it would be best to continue this in your own new topic.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: avast2013 on April 05, 2013, 05:38:26 PM
It is possibly worth running their specific uninstall utilities:
- Uninstall possible remnants of previously installed AVs see, http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/ (http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/), this has a collection of manufactures removal tools, so that should remove any remnants, registry, etc. So you should find one there for avira and avg.

Note: So as not to get lost in this massive unrelated topic, it would be best to continue this in your own new topic.

I ran both AVG and Avira with no change. Cannot Connect To Server Error.

Topic continued as new topic at http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=120446.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=120446.0)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: HDW38 on April 05, 2013, 10:21:43 PM
Hi!

If somebody isn't able to install 'avast8' for there are too much problems and went back to version 7; will he/she get VPS-Updates for the future?

HDW38
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 05, 2013, 11:02:27 PM
If somebody isn't able to install 'avast8' for there are too much problems and went back to version 7; will he/she get VPS-Updates for the future?

The VPS updates are the same for both so they should be around for some considerable time, but no one can say for the future.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: HDW38 on April 05, 2013, 11:50:59 PM
If somebody isn't able to install 'avast8' for there are too much problems and went back to version 7; will he/she get VPS-Updates for the future?

The VPS updates are the same for both so they should be around for some considerable time, but no one can say for the future.

Thanks a lot, DavidR. Such is life.  :(  :'(
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tairidisp on April 08, 2013, 05:43:23 PM
Wonderful version avast team! Very very fast, stable and very, very beautiful GUI guys!!! ;)

King Regards,
Panos.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ScaleCraft on April 09, 2013, 06:59:58 AM
I HATE windoze 8. I have it on my new laptop, just about have it to where it works...Start8, no Metro, no charms, no hot spots, start button, run button, normal desktop.
I feel about the same way with the new Avast 8.
Do folks really think we need all that stuff?
I tried last night to go through it and find things. Just finding mail protection to turn it off was NOT intuitive.
I got it, but geez, guys.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ScaleCraft on April 09, 2013, 07:45:48 AM
I killed off all the alert pop ups, sounds, cloud, all of it.
I guess you can streamline it a bit.
I trust cloud as far as I can throw it. MS makes a big deal out of it, guess where the hackers will spend their time now?
Anybody who puts data in the Cloud had better think about that twice until it's really proven safe.
Streaming updates?
No way.
Set it to let me know when updates are available.
I find Avast downloading once without permission, it's going the way of Norton and MacAfee....in the round file
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 09, 2013, 01:37:11 PM
@ ScaleCraft
Be thankful that avast is one of the most configurable AVs and allows you to set it up the way you want it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 09, 2013, 02:19:22 PM
I HATE windoze 8. I have it on my new laptop, just about have it to where it works...Start8, no Metro, no charms, no hot spots, start button, run button, normal desktop.
I feel about the same way with the new Avast 8.
Do folks really think we need all that stuff?
I tried last night to go through it and find things. Just finding mail protection to turn it off was NOT intuitive.
I got it, but geez, guys.

This is hard ???
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1365509917137-97000.png)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ScaleCraft on April 09, 2013, 06:32:47 PM
Oh, I found that. Three different places, about gave up.
Who would have thought it was under security?
I went first to "settings"...nope.
Well, maybe "account"....nope.
I did kill it, and I had to. Still trying to figure out why a port change in outgoing e-mail causes Avast to block sending e-mails.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 10, 2013, 12:58:45 AM
Oh, I found that. Three different places, about gave up.
Who would have thought it was under security?
I went first to "settings"...nope.
Well, maybe "account"....nope.
I did kill it, and I had to. Still trying to figure out why a port change in outgoing e-mail causes Avast to block sending e-mails.
Since scanning of your email is part of Security, it's the logical place along with all of the other security modules.
To get help with you email problem, start your own topic and someone will help you. :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ScaleCraft on April 10, 2013, 09:59:19 PM
Oh, I found that. Three different places, about gave up.
Who would have thought it was under security?
I went first to "settings"...nope.
Well, maybe "account"....nope.
I did kill it, and I had to. Still trying to figure out why a port change in outgoing e-mail causes Avast to block sending e-mails.
Since scanning of your email is part of Security, it's the logical place along with all of the other security modules.
To get help with you email problem, start your own topic and someone will help you. :)

Did that. None of the high profilers seemed to understand, but one of the lesser count persons did.
Probably won't make any difference anyway after today's updates.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: zenzor on April 11, 2013, 05:33:48 AM
I might like it if it didn't freeze my IE8 all the time - even on this forum. Never had that problem with AIS 6.

 
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 11, 2013, 03:17:26 PM
I might like it if it didn't freeze my IE8 all the time - even on this forum. Never had that problem with AIS 6.
Maybe you should consider updating IE. The current version is 10.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 11, 2013, 04:14:11 PM
I might like it if it didn't freeze my IE8 all the time - even on this forum. Never had that problem with AIS 6.
Maybe you should consider updating IE. The current version is 10.

Maybe there is a legit reason why he can't XP perhaps, but since they haven't got a signature we either have to guess. Or look back at their post history to see zenzor has posted in a number of XP related topics. But has previously reported having "XP SP3, IE8, AIS 6.0.1367" in January this year.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: trutester on April 11, 2013, 06:48:13 PM
Like a lot of programs avast changes too. I have to agree with the many that dislike the whole Win8 or "cellphone" styling or look. Why so many programs or interfaces have to be so sheepish and follow this trend is too bad. While it might be easier for the masses used to using their cellphone for everything I still prefer an actual computer. 

My only real beef with the new avast that I REALLY dislike is this software updater crap.  Why things like this get added in is really annoying (at best). And every time you go into the settings to STOP it, well, it seems to start itself right back up again. Either on reboot or any updates.

So PLEASE either get rid of the software updater or allow the user to keep it turned off! I do not need the help of avast to update my other programs or to even pay attention to such things.  This is the sort of thing Norton and other programs started doing years ago that turned them into junk (wanting to do all these other things instead of just the one that was wanted).  Seriously, this is just too much and not wanted.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 11, 2013, 06:58:03 PM
Like a lot of programs avast changes too. I have to agree with the many that dislike the whole Win8 or "cellphone" styling or look. Why so many programs or interfaces have to be so sheepish and follow this trend is too bad. While it might be easier for the masses used to using their cellphone for everything I still prefer an actual computer. 

My only real beef with the new avast that I REALLY dislike is this software updater crap.  Why things like this get added in is really annoying (at best). And every time you go into the settings to STOP it, well, it seems to start itself right back up again. Either on reboot or any updates.

So PLEASE either get rid of the software updater or allow the user to keep it turned off! I do not need the help of avast to update my other programs or to even pay attention to such things.  This is the sort of thing Norton and other programs started doing years ago that turned them into junk (wanting to do all these other things instead of just the one that was wanted).  Seriously, this is just too much and not wanted.
Simple enough instructions to follow if some of the new features aren't to your liking. There are many people who happen to like being made aware of the fact that their program isn't up-to-date.
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg911964#msg911964 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg911964#msg911964)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: J.Stalin on April 11, 2013, 08:46:19 PM
Internet Explorer 8 will also freeze with Avast7, and probably also without Avast. This is just another clumsy attempt from M$, to make you skip their only well written operating system.
Do like most other people in this world have already done: Skip Internet Explorer and install Firefox or Chrome. Bingo... Your problem is gone.  8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: zenzor on April 12, 2013, 01:43:48 PM
I might like it if it didn't freeze my IE8 all the time - even on this forum. Never had that problem with AIS 6.
Maybe you should consider updating IE. The current version is 10.

Maybe there is a legit reason why he can't XP perhaps, but since they haven't got a signature we either have to guess. Or look back at their post history to see zenzor has posted in a number of XP related topics. But has previously reported having "XP SP3, IE8, AIS 6.0.1367" in January this year.

Yes, still on XP on this machine, but I am going to upgrade to Win 7 - 64 and IE10 soon. Maybe that will work.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: zenzor on April 12, 2013, 01:50:55 PM
Internet Explorer 8 will also freeze with Avast7, and probably also without Avast. This is just another clumsy attempt from M$, to make you skip their only well written operating system.
Do like most other people in this world have already done: Skip Internet Explorer and install Firefox or Chrome. Bingo... Your problem is gone.  8)

IE8 was very stable with AIS 6, very rare it froze. With AIS 8 it happens regularly.

I like IE and have some plugins I use all the time that will only work with IE, so I can't replace it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Snathi on April 14, 2013, 01:13:07 AM
Not too thrilled with it. I'm putting v7 back.  V8 slows down everything far too much, I'm finding I'm disabling more and more of it to get system response back, so its self-defeating.

And the GUI is ugly Windows 8 style  >:(   Microsoft decided to jump off a cliff with their Win8 GUI and all software authors decided to follow? Windows 8 will never touch a machine I own!  8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 14, 2013, 01:31:04 AM
Not too thrilled with it. I'm putting v7 back.  V8 slows down everything far too much, I'm finding I'm disabling more and more of it to get system response back, so its self-defeating.

And the GUI is ugly Windows 8 style  >:(   Microsoft decided to jump off a cliff with their Win8 GUI and all software authors decided to follow? Windows 8 will never touch a machine I own!  8)

Personally I would do a clean reinstall of avast8 (not 7) and see if that resolved the issues:
- clean reinstall, see instructions here http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=121057.msg926620#msg926620 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=121057.msg926620#msg926620).

As for the windows 8 interface, I'm possibly one of the most opposed to the Metro interface. But lets be realistic here it is one page, the home page, every other one is normal style interface. Open the interface if you have to and click the Security tab at the top, this contains most of the information readily required by the user and even when closed (provided you haven't shut down the system) when you open it again it will be at the Security tab.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Snathi on April 14, 2013, 02:47:36 AM
Thanks for the reply David, but I've already clean-installed v7 again.  I do have one question though: It says there is a higher version of v7 now. If I let Avast do the update will it bring me back to v8 on its own? I've disabled auto-updates to prevent v8 from returning and I don't want to do another uninstall cycle.

BTW the system is back to its old responsive self now, so I don't know if it was just v8 being installed on top of v7, or if it was v8 itself, but I don't feel like finding out right now.  :P
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 14, 2013, 02:53:07 AM
What version do you have the last 4 digits after 7.0. and what higher version is it offering (last 4 digits after 7.0. again) ?

It is more likely the installation over the top as I and many others haven't had these issues on avast 8 hence the suggestion to do a clean install of avast 8.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Snathi on April 14, 2013, 03:18:34 AM
7.0.1474 is the current one.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 14, 2013, 12:56:15 PM
Yes, but you are saying it is offering you a later version of avast 7, which would be wrong, we have seen it offer 7.0.1483 and there is no such version as this figure is a mish mash of avast 7.0 and avast 8.0.1483.

That is why I asked about your version and the one offered.

If this needs to be continued, it should be done in its own new topic as it isn't related to the topic here and will get buried in this massive topic.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: roger.pman on April 14, 2013, 04:37:41 PM
Avast`s version 8 is good so far.

Yesterday I updated it to the latest Beta version 8.0.1485 and one annoying thing I have found is that unless the Software Updater is disabled when I log into my computer there is a second login icon labelled Avast Software Updater installed on the desktop.
I tried this but the password is ??? so had to reboot and use my usual login.

How can I remove Avast`s login icon from my desktop but still enable the Software Updater?
This is a retrograde step over version 8.0.1483.

roger.pman
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 14, 2013, 04:48:40 PM
Avast`s version 8 is good so far.

Yesterday I updated it to the latest Beta version 8.0.1485 and one annoying thing I have found is that unless the Software Updater is disabled when I log into my computer there is a second login icon labelled Avast Software Updater installed on the desktop.
I tried this but the password is ??? so had to reboot and use my usual login.

How can I remove Avast`s login icon from my desktop but still enable the Software Updater?
This is a retrograde step over version 8.0.1483.

roger.pman
From what I've read, you can't. If you want the Software Updater feature, than the account Avast sets up for that purpose needs to be there.
The password is controlled by the program most likely for security purposes.
(I personally still haven't seen this mystery account on my Windows 8 Pro 64 bit system.)
Hopefully someone from Avast can shed some light on this.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: roger.pman on April 14, 2013, 05:01:34 PM
Bob,

Many thanks for your reply.

However, the 1483 version didn`t have this anomaly and the Software Updater was active without the silly Avast login icon being on the desktop at bootup.

Perhaps Avast will take note and revert back to how it was for the Updater, which was much better.

roger.pman
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: macgeek on April 14, 2013, 07:32:13 PM
I like it but the interface is confusing for new users... takes some time to learn where to find things, to navigate, how to change settings, where to find the settings, etc.

main screen that reminds me of windows 8 with big buttons, which is fine. easy to use.

then you have: a home button, security, maintenance, market, recommend, support, account and settings... little overwhelming to an IT guy like myself, but really confusing/intimidating to new users I would think.

my thoughts anyway I could be wrong.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: spede1 on April 15, 2013, 02:44:07 AM
I've had an Avast! subscription for around 5 years, never used it though because of the interface.

Avast! 8 Internet Security is a good improvement over previous versions and makes the program almost usable.

My suggestions would be to have a different color scheme and change the desktop icon, looks like a bird visited my computer.

But all in all, version 8 is a vast improvement.  thank you.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Scooty on April 21, 2013, 01:28:25 AM
I will not continue to use Avast for my personal computer. There is one annoyance that is too much for me to overcome. The Software Updater assumes that the user does not already have such a tool. There is no way to permantently disable this "feature" which does not give accurate results. I can stop the service only as long as I don't reboot. I am reminded after each reboot that this service doesn't work so well. It continues to remind me about updates that I have already installed. I will continue to recommend this product to people who don't usually run a software updater, as they need a constant reminder to do their updates.

I recommend that you add an expert mode or something akin to it for advanced users.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 21, 2013, 01:40:13 AM
Then remove it or having done a custom install as an advanced user don't install it. With over 180 million users, the defaults will always air on the side of the average user. The new beta build has a means of permanently disabling, until that is released as a regular program update then removal is the only way.

Control Panel > add remove programs/programs & features > avast! Uninstall > when the new window opens select Change and click the Next button, uncheck the Software Updater option and OK your way out. You may need to reboot after this.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Pharral on April 22, 2013, 06:23:33 AM
The new avast 8 is ...dare i say it........BAD!!!

Ive used AVAST for years and with the new V8 i cannot scan individual files in the seconds it took before...for some reason it scans EVERYTHING on my computer when i right click on the individual file and select "scan flash.exe" for ex...its a 990kb file and it just continues to scna my whole comp.  The only way around i found is to scan the whole folder within the Avast program itself. This is completely inconvenient. If there is something im missing, please post a reply, other wise give me V7 back and ill gladly take it!!!!!!

Love the program, but this is def a serious glitch that needs to be addressed ASAP!!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2013, 04:18:16 PM
The new avast 8 is ...dare i say it........BAD!!!

Ive used AVAST for years and with the new V8 i cannot scan individual files in the seconds it took before...for some reason it scans EVERYTHING on my computer when i right click on the individual file and select "scan flash.exe" for ex...its a 990kb file and it just continues to scna my whole comp.  The only way around i found is to scan the whole folder within the Avast program itself. This is completely inconvenient. If there is something im missing, please post a reply, other wise give me V7 back and ill gladly take it!!!!!!

Love the program, but this is def a serious glitch that needs to be addressed ASAP!!!
I may not have flash.exe on my system but scanning a file scans one file not the entire computer:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1366640272478-83169.png)
http://youtu.be/yDcV5qn2C4g (http://youtu.be/yDcV5qn2C4g)


Try a repair of avast or a clean install if you get anything different.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Theblob on April 23, 2013, 01:59:46 AM
didn't vote (no appropriate option)

in short: great potential ruined by plenty of serious bugs
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jebova2301 on April 23, 2013, 06:29:31 AM
great potential ruined by plenty of serious bugs

I thought the exact same thing. I wish they would make it where you could bring back the user interfaces from the previous versions. I REALLY liked the avast 4 and 4.8, then 5, 6, and 7 were fair, but 8 is just awful looking in my opinion. Any way you can release different skins to give it a better look? Not to mention, I was NOT happy about the upgrade from 7 not having the option to remove some of the crap it installed. Then the CONSTANT notifications. I never noticed those in 7. Only after I installed the upgrade to 8. After I installed it, I was doing a MASSIVE project on my computer that I didn't really want to take a break from. Having the notification jump up like a jack russell f***ing terrier was annoying as could be. every few hours. Then the software updater that I couldn't remove from the GUI for avast 8 do the same thing in the bottom of my screen was VERY annoying. Now I have to try removing it from control panel and HOPE that actually removes it.

There are so many bugs it is about to make me want to just ditch it entirely. I really feel that is a shame, because the antivirus works VERY well. I have even recommended it to many of my friends. But, being in the IT industry, I don't want a nanny sitting here telling me when my stuff is out of date. It is a nuisance to have it pop up all the time. You would think turning it off in the GUI would turn it off for good, but that only turns it off until you reboot.

I really hope they do a decent overhaul of all the features they added, because it feels to me like they had something that worked great, and then they decided to "fix" it, and broke it. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Or, wouldn't it at least be possible to make it where the old software can run the newer definitions? I am not sure how it is coded, but it seems to me that it would be a possibility. Or could a simple patch be made so that the definitions can stay up to date, but you just wouldn't have some of the new features of the latest version? I would LOVE to be able to run it from the older setup. They just felt so much better. I don't care if it means I don't have the latest internet security stuff. I originally wanted avast for an antivirus, because it was free. That is still the only thing I really want it for. I don't want it to be all these other things. I think you would REALLY make a lot of users happy if you made it where the older layouts could run with the newer definitions. I know I would be referring A LOT more people to your program. I can say that a few of them have been unhappy with the more recent changes, as a couple of my friends who were using the paid versions have said they will not be renewing it anymore because they were unhappy with all the changes.

Sorry it was a long post. Instead of my two cents, you can say it was my ten cents.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Theblob on April 23, 2013, 08:16:48 AM
great potential ruined by plenty of serious bugs

I thought the exact same thing. I wish they would make it where you could bring back the user interfaces from the previous versions. I REALLY liked the avast 4 and 4.8, then 5, 6, and 7 were fair, but 8 is just awful looking in my opinion. Any way you can release different skins to give it a better look? Not to mention, I was NOT happy about the upgrade from 7 not having the option to remove some of the crap it installed. Then the CONSTANT notifications. I never noticed those in 7. Only after I installed the upgrade to 8. After I installed it, I was doing a MASSIVE project on my computer that I didn't really want to take a break from. Having the notification jump up like a jack russell f***ing terrier was annoying as could be. every few hours. Then the software updater that I couldn't remove from the GUI for avast 8 do the same thing in the bottom of my screen was VERY annoying. Now I have to try removing it from control panel and HOPE that actually removes it.

There are so many bugs it is about to make me want to just ditch it entirely. I really feel that is a shame, because the antivirus works VERY well. I have even recommended it to many of my friends. But, being in the IT industry, I don't want a nanny sitting here telling me when my stuff is out of date. It is a nuisance to have it pop up all the time. You would think turning it off in the GUI would turn it off for good, but that only turns it off until you reboot.

I really hope they do a decent overhaul of all the features they added, because it feels to me like they had something that worked great, and then they decided to "fix" it, and broke it. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Or, wouldn't it at least be possible to make it where the old software can run the newer definitions? I am not sure how it is coded, but it seems to me that it would be a possibility. Or could a simple patch be made so that the definitions can stay up to date, but you just wouldn't have some of the new features of the latest version? I would LOVE to be able to run it from the older setup. They just felt so much better. I don't care if it means I don't have the latest internet security stuff. I originally wanted avast for an antivirus, because it was free. That is still the only thing I really want it for. I don't want it to be all these other things. I think you would REALLY make a lot of users happy if you made it where the older layouts could run with the newer definitions. I know I would be referring A LOT more people to your program. I can say that a few of them have been unhappy with the more recent changes, as a couple of my friends who were using the paid versions have said they will not be renewing it anymore because they were unhappy with all the changes.

Sorry it was a long post. Instead of my two cents, you can say it was my ten cents.
if only that was it, but there are far more serious bugs (as in, ones that actually hog down the system. at least 2 such bugs with file shield settings, more on that later I'll make a dedicated topic for these)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: lovie5689 on April 23, 2013, 10:14:31 AM
when I updated to the new avast! 8 version my subscription ended, i should have my subscription until October 2013. How to go about this? Anyone there who knows what to do?
Title: Really unhappy with Avast at the moment
Post by: Biox on April 23, 2013, 10:16:11 AM
I have been using Avast for years and apart from a couple of hickups along the way it was mostly a decent experience.

I have just spent a day and a half trying to get my email client running again after installing v8    >:(

Currently I am unable to access my Hotmail accounts. Others now seems to be Ok though. Whatever I try I cannot connect to Hotmail.

Another thing I noticed was that without Avast activated, web page browsing was noticeably faster. Hotmail access was Ok with Avast disabled. Yes I have tried the troubleshooting section but no luck.

Everything was working fine on an oler v7 before I installed v8 which is damn annoying. Also I then tried the "clean" app and immediately after that started getting a "blue screen" after logging in. I had to revert to a previous backup point. Not good.

I am now installing Avira to see if this is a better option. I think avast has really screwed up this time. 
Title: Re: Really unhappy with Avast at the moment
Post by: true indian on April 23, 2013, 10:37:31 AM
I have been using Avast for years and apart from a couple of hickups along the way it was mostly a decent experience.
<snip>
I am now installing Avira to see if this is a better option. I think avast has really screwed up this time.

Apart from  complaining have you attempted to get help about resolving this issue as other people have had similar issues resolved...changing AV is not a solution.

Btw,I tried avira a few days ago and interface and program crashed upon me several times and it was annoying and this the 4th time in a row I have had trouble trying avira.  ;) Now I am back to avast.  :)

As observed earlier,people just storm in here ranting about the issues on every new release from avast and start bragging they will never use avast again without trying to get help from this forum and its users.What's the deal bro  ???
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 23, 2013, 12:45:41 PM
when I updated to the new avast! 8 version my subscription ended, i should have my subscription until October 2013. How to go about this? Anyone there who knows what to do?

If you mean Subscription and not Registration, then you can use your license file again, license.avastlic that you no doubt saved in a secure place.

Or you can ask for it to be resent -  Resend avast License http://www.avast.com/resend-license-paid.php (http://www.avast.com/resend-license-paid.php), you will need to enter the email that you used when purchasing the license, e.g. the one that the original email with the link was sent.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: luvavast on April 23, 2013, 12:56:23 PM
Great work Avast!  I'm a long time user!  8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: VitaChick on April 23, 2013, 04:34:30 PM
Not compatible with my Win XP system. Avast must have spent 4 hrs trying to
get it to work...AND THEY WILL NOT GIVE ME A REFUND!!!! (AVAST PREMIER TOTAL SUPPORT)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on April 23, 2013, 05:00:46 PM
Not compatible with my Win XP system. Avast must have spent 4 hrs trying to
get it to work...AND THEY WILL NOT GIVE ME A REFUND!!!! (AVAST PREMIER TOTAL SUPPORT)

In stead of posting in multiple topics stick with your own topic we will try to help you, (but we really do need more information), whichever direction you want to take.

Be that resolve the compatibility issue (none with avast on my XP Pro system) or where to request a refund, which you haven't said where you tried ?
Title: Re: Really unhappy with Avast at the moment
Post by: Theblob on April 23, 2013, 07:42:16 PM
I am now installing Avira to see if this is a better option.
big mistake man (though a year ago this wouldve been a good idea. not anymore ^^ )
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: zenzor on April 23, 2013, 07:49:17 PM
didn't vote (no appropriate option)

in short: great potential ruined by plenty of serious bugs

I agree on both points... :(

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: websave on April 23, 2013, 11:46:41 PM
No offense, but I think that avast 8 is one of the worst versions I have ever tried. Scheduled scan will not work. http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=113484.45
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: yowanvista on April 24, 2013, 12:11:21 AM
Avast 8 is undoubtedly one of the most bloated Avast version to date, the social integration and the program constantly nagging you to share or like the Avast page is absolutely annoying. Avast now seems like some random AV relying on social networking rather than on actual features to promote itself. And boy, the amount of bugs and those useless notifications makes the program a bit half baked. I wonder what was the Avast team focusing on, social crap sharing or usability.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: kd5 on April 24, 2013, 06:28:26 PM
I've already downgraded Avast! to v7 for several of my customers because it dragged their computers down and they didn't care for the "upgraded" interface.  I'll use v7 as long as I can on both our computers here at home then look for a different AV when Avast! no longer supports it.  What a bunch of crap.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Neil Parks on April 24, 2013, 11:46:57 PM
The new Mail Shield is a disaster.   The mail shield in Avast 7 and earlier worked very well, and there was no need to radically change it.

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=117795.msg932248#new

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: thug4real on April 27, 2013, 08:59:43 AM
Is true there still some bugs that need to be fixed, but in the coming versions all this is about to change. I don't want to offend no one, but I'm curious how many people has gave up version 8 only for the new UI? Personally I too love the old UI, but the version 8 for me is a performance improvements and is more strong then version 7.

Regards RealNature,
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: knojon on April 27, 2013, 10:19:43 AM
The Shields are making avast a very unpopular program for many users.  >:(
I wish to know if there is a full FAQ on how to disable these, and make them stay disabled in windows7.

Since I now have the Pro Version installed, is this harder as they seem to re-enable after each log out / on ??
Was there an option I missed when installing, and can this be "fixed" by un / reinstalling the program ??

Thank You -
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: thug4real on April 27, 2013, 11:28:18 AM
The Shields are making avast a very unpopular program for many users.  >:(
I wish to know if there is a full FAQ on how to disable these, and make them stay disabled in windows7.

Since I now have the Pro Version installed, is this harder as they seem to re-enable after each log out / on ??
Was there an option I missed when installing, and can this be "fixed" by un / reinstalling the program ??

Thank You -
You can choose custom install, on setup windows, and from there you can chose what shield you want to be installed and what not. More easy this way.
 
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Lisandro on April 27, 2013, 02:03:42 PM
The Shields are making avast a very unpopular program for many users.  >:(
Sorry to disagree, since from the beginning, the Shiels are one of the most important thing for tons of users.
They allow customization and meet users requirements.

I wish to know if there is a full FAQ on how to disable these, and make them stay disabled in windows7.
In the main window of each Shield you can stop it.

Oh, there is no difference regarding to this with free and pro versions.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: jmbo on April 30, 2013, 05:21:13 PM
bad i have problem with win8 firewall , i try disable win8 firewall and set avast firewall but i could not!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Lisandro on April 30, 2013, 06:24:41 PM
bad i have problem with win8 firewall , i try disable win8 firewall and set avast firewall but i could not!
Well, it would be better open a dedicated thread for your issue and get help there :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: dinovom on May 04, 2013, 12:04:18 AM
I voted for "So far so good. It is an improvement over V7 but we will see." Because there have been some bugs, but those really disturbing me have been fixed so if i were to vote now i would choose "It's great. I love it." I personally thinks it's the best AV out there and i recommend it to everyone. Just a remark: i do hope avast won't have the fate as avira: a popular tool that somewhere rested on it's glory and failed to keep up.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Snow_Cat on May 06, 2013, 07:29:06 AM
I can't reccomend Avast anymore.
While the new version has been tollerable on my Win7 machine.
On the XP machine it has been the souce of endless frustration.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: !Donovan on May 06, 2013, 11:28:08 PM
I'm loving it so far. Works flawlessly on my recently formatted desktop running Windows XP. :)

~!Donovan
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on May 07, 2013, 12:35:29 AM
I can't reccomend Avast anymore.
While the new version has been tollerable on my Win7 machine.
On the XP machine it has been the souce of endless frustration.

On XP, other than the very early closed beta testing (nightmare) I have had no problem with avast 8 on XP Pro SP3.

On my win7 netbook (win7 32bit) no problem to start with, but BSOD on 8.0.1488 (aswTDI.sys, not sure if that is related to outpost firewall pro), but a patch has cleared that up.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on May 10, 2013, 05:46:19 PM
Avast 8 is undoubtedly one of the most bloated Avast version to date, the social integration and the program constantly nagging you to share or like the Avast page is absolutely annoying. Avast now seems like some random AV relying on social networking rather than on actual features to promote itself. And boy, the amount of bugs and those useless notifications makes the program a bit half baked. I wonder what was the Avast team focusing on, social crap sharing or usability.

Seriously,WTF...do you even know what is the actual meaning of bloat,social media in avast was since v5 or v6 and now it just a seperate part in the UI,I dont see any nags or anything in my avast free version and neither anyone else is complaining so all your statements are wrong in my opinion and talking about protection,you have any idea that there under hood improvements made in autosandbox and plus evo-gen,filerepmalware are some new technologies,Did you see the AV-Test results from feb avast did very very well all because new technologies and there is more improvements to come and scored 5.5 of 6 and then of course you can call avast half baked,do you even use Avast is my question LOL,because if you did then you wouldnt be saying that,as usual trolls like this one are still here  ::)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on May 10, 2013, 06:28:59 PM
@ true indian,
Why are you replying to something that isn't even on this page ???
Dragging up old posts really doesn't make sense since it will only bring another negative reply.  :(

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: LorenzoC on May 15, 2013, 07:18:00 PM
About the GUI (free version), it shows LOTS of totally irrelevant information. The only useful panel is the one showing scans and related options.
I know it sounds harsh but among the poll options I voted "rubbish". I don't blame the guy who designed Avast 8 but wrong priorities.

About Avast 8 itself, installed on a brand new system, tried, met some annoying bugs, like Mail Shield not dealing with SSL connections then GMail dead unless I switched the Mail Shield off, made some search and effort to fix it without success, got the usual feeling about all those "modules" doing who knows what and why and not being confident I finally uninstalled. I like the low hardware requirements of Avast but at any given upgrade there is always one thing or another that doesn't work. At least for me.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mrla on May 16, 2013, 02:32:51 PM
I'd like to know just whose dumb idea it was to (1) enable software updating by default and (2) set it to automatically update.  I caught mine updating uTorrent 2.2.1 to a later version with different characteristics.  Also, I rely on a specific version of Firefox which may or may not be the latest one.  I update it only after running extensive tests, not when some snippy little antivirus program thinks it's a good idea.

DO NOT EVER change programs on someone's computer without their knowledge or permission!!!  This goes double for safety-critical equipment.  It screws up the certification even if it doesn't kill people.

I'm dumping Avast and going back to AVG.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on May 16, 2013, 03:12:05 PM
I'd like to know just whose dumb idea it was to (1) enable software updating by default and (2) set it to automatically update.  I caught mine updating uTorrent 2.2.1 to a later version with different characteristics.  Also, I rely on a specific version of Firefox which may or may not be the latest one.  I update it only after running extensive tests, not when some snippy little antivirus program thinks it's a good idea.

DO NOT EVER change programs on someone's computer without their knowledge or permission!!!  This goes double for safety-critical equipment.  It screws up the certification even if it doesn't kill people.

I'm dumping Avast and going back to AVG.
Default does NOT update automatically. It may advise you that there are updates available but you need to update the program. (Depending on the version of avast! installed.)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: sphannan on May 17, 2013, 06:59:45 PM
Once again a piece of software that adds google toolbar by default and I missed the check box.  Avast is now off my system. YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG. The default should be  no google, and bold checkbox to add it.  And your verification box isn't all that great either.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on May 17, 2013, 08:22:42 PM
Once again a piece of software that adds google toolbar by default and I missed the check box.  Avast is now off my system. YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG. The default should be  no google, and bold checkbox to add it.  And your verification box isn't all that great either.
You're missing the point of what you need your antivirus program for:
Protection, Protection, Protection
It's the one thing you get from avast! and, it's free
To change to something else and except less protection and probably something that uses more resources
as a trade off for having to unselect Google, doesn't make much sense.
But, it's your computer and your choice.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: timbirr on May 19, 2013, 01:11:31 AM
If you like an update that gives you absolutely NO CHANCE to decline Google Chrome, it seems fine.

The deal killer is the installation without prior notice of Chrome (blah, blah, blah, yeah, I know how to custom install, I was GIVEN NO CHOICE)!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on May 19, 2013, 01:27:45 AM
If you like an update that gives you absolutely NO CHANCE to decline Google Chrome, it seems fine.

The deal killer is the installation without prior notice of Chrome (blah, blah, blah, yeah, I know how to custom install, I was GIVEN NO CHOICE)!

The problem is that this isn't the case for the majority of people or these forums would be on fire with this. In all of the time that this has been the case, I have never ended up with chrome installed and I'm no fan of chrome. I have always been able to either uncheck the option or it has never been installed.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: rnp on May 20, 2013, 12:04:30 AM
22 minutes to start up with updated program. What has happened to what was a pretty good program?

Sandboxed firefox keeps going to no response mode.

very very frustrating
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on May 20, 2013, 03:30:00 AM
22 minutes to start up with updated program. What has happened to what was a pretty good program?

Sandboxed firefox keeps going to no response mode.

very very frustrating
If you're looking for help, please start your own topic and give us more information about the problem you're experiencing.
Will also need more information about your OS and computer and what other security related software you're running.

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: digmor crusher on May 20, 2013, 05:22:18 AM
Once again a piece of software that adds google toolbar by default and I missed the check box.  Avast is now off my system. YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG. The default should be  no google, and bold checkbox to add it.  And your verification box isn't all that great either.

Default should definitely be NO Google, sort of sneaky having it the other way around. All respected software should be this way, trying to sneak Google in is no better than trying to sneak the Ask toolbar in. And obviously it is a problem as indicated by the numerous people on here who complain about it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: deathpool36 on May 20, 2013, 08:40:35 AM
Any time I use the update program feature it tries to update and I am using version 8.0.1489 is there a version after this and why is the update not completing if so?  :o
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on May 20, 2013, 07:32:15 PM
Any time I use the update program feature it tries to update and I am using version 8.0.1489 is there a version after this and why is the update not completing if so?  :o
8.0.1489 is the latest version, when a new version is out you'll see it posted here in the forum so no need to keep running the Program Update.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: g0dsends on May 21, 2013, 03:58:39 AM
yeah asking too install google chrome shouldnt be in the installer  ;)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: fafafa on May 23, 2013, 11:48:51 PM
I don't like UI designed for touch pads and phones on big screen pc's, makes everything look like a Fisher Price toy, but I guess that is what today's generation grew up with. It would be nice to have a faster UI default alternative for desktop users.

Software is still good of course and that is what counts.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on May 23, 2013, 11:55:54 PM
It is one page, soon dispensed when you click the Security tab, where you will get most of the information that you are likely to require without tiles.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: glenisb on May 24, 2013, 11:23:10 PM
I'm about ready to give up on Avast.  I've done the proper uninstall and reinstall.  The latest update set off 1 or 2 BSOD's each day, firefox crashes 5-8 times a day and computer freezes 2 or 3 times a day.  The licence is not worth the time I've lost in the last 2 weeks trying to resolve the problems.  Next blue screen and I'm uninstalling for good and going to something else.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: MrMaxaMan on May 25, 2013, 01:51:40 AM
I'm about ready to give up on Avast.  I've done the proper uninstall and reinstall.  The latest update set off 1 or 2 BSOD's each day, firefox crashes 5-8 times a day and computer freezes 2 or 3 times a day.  The licence is not worth the time I've lost in the last 2 weeks trying to resolve the problems.  Next blue screen and I'm uninstalling for good and going to something else.

Quite a few people are getting BSOD's. I've had a lot lately, hopefully this will be corrected soon.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: glenisb on May 25, 2013, 02:00:10 AM
I've frozen and BSOD'd - plus had firefox shut down twice since my last post.  I've uninstalled Avast - I don't have time to spend hours a day trying to resolve something I paid $70 (?) for.   I haven't upgraded my other 2 pc's to v8 and they continue to work well. 

I guess I'll test AVG.  Any other recommendations?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on May 25, 2013, 02:14:04 AM
I've frozen and BSOD'd - plus had firefox shut down twice since my last post.  I've uninstalled Avast - I don't have time to spend hours a day trying to resolve something I paid $70 (?) for.   I haven't upgraded my other 2 pc's to v8 and they continue to work well. 

I guess I'll test AVG.  Any other recommendations?
Sorry to hear of your experience with avast and unfortunately i too have uninstalled because of bluescreens at boot up time.
Avira free is a nice av that runs nicely.
it is on my computer anyhow.

Just my recommendation.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: binghamjc on May 25, 2013, 03:32:26 AM
I like it just a little less than I liked Avast! 7. So I would give it a rating of 9 of 10.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: glenisb on May 25, 2013, 02:05:05 PM
I've had Avast for many years but after problems for 2 months I haven't Blue screened, crashed nor has Firefox crashed since installing AVG earlier today.  Firefox and Thunderbird are at least twice as fast.  My mouse isn't 'dragging' any more. Long may it continue.

Of course it's possible the problems were not caused by Avast so only time will tell.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: leshay on May 25, 2013, 10:44:17 PM
Hi
I like the new version so much, that I have removed it and installed Microsoft Essentials instead. Bye Bye !Avast.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: tony.thill on May 26, 2013, 02:23:13 PM
Updated this morning and rebooted to find my Apple bluetooth mouse and keyboard have failed. Both tested fine on other equipment. Cannot get my iMac (running Win 7 32bit via bootcamp) to see any bluetooth device even though properties suggest all is well. Ended up restoring my system to the last Win update (about a week ago) which put Avast 8.0.1483 back in place and my bluetooth devices are fine again. I am reluctant now to upgrade and my tray icon now tells me I'm not fully protected
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: timbirr on May 27, 2013, 01:43:19 AM
Just a caution.

When I got my unexpected and unwanted "present" of the Chrome browser from AVAST during the V8 update, I did not realize that Chrome was then set as default for all the hyperlinks in my Word documents.

So, when I immediately deleted CHROME, I later found none of my links in my documents worked.  Took me a good 10-15 minutes to figure out the issue.  Yep, I was really happy about that... >:(
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on May 27, 2013, 12:23:28 PM
Hi
I like the new version so much, that I have removed it and installed Microsoft Essentials instead. Bye Bye !Avast.

Avast scored very well in latest av test whereas MSE was no where near it,care to explain your problem and try to get it solved here on the forum before bragging about the new version ::)
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home-user/windows-8/janfeb-2013/

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: leshay on May 27, 2013, 03:09:52 PM
Hi
I like the new version so much, that I have removed it and installed Microsoft Essentials instead. Bye Bye !Avast.

Avast scored very well in latest av test whereas MSE was no where near it,care to explain your problem and try to get it solved here on the forum before bragging about the new version ::)
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/home-user/windows-8/janfeb-2013/

I also have downloaded Avira, Avg, Immunet and will also try out Zone Alarm.
!Avast is a no go for me now. I hate the stupid orange text on white background and I hate the pop adverts as well as pushing Chrome.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Hiballer on May 27, 2013, 04:36:43 PM
I don't like it very much any more.  Bundling Chrome with the update was a VERY bad move especially since there was no option to NOT install it.  After the upgrade finally installed (took a long time) I was dismayed to find that Chrome was now my browser of choice and the home page.  Getting back to Firefox took a while.  Then I noticed that all my links were messed up and it took yet another half hour to restore them properly.

Not a good move, Avast.

Bill
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on May 27, 2013, 05:31:37 PM
I don't like it very much any more.  Bundling Chrome with the update was a VERY bad move especially since there was no option to NOT install it.  After the upgrade finally installed (took a long time) I was dismayed to find that Chrome was now my browser of choice and the home page.  Getting back to Firefox took a while.  Then I noticed that all my links were messed up and it took yet another half hour to restore them properly.

Not a good move, Avast.

Bill
Why did it take so long to rest Firefox ???
http://en.kioskea.net/faq/1154-reset-firefox (http://en.kioskea.net/faq/1154-reset-firefox)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Hiballer on May 27, 2013, 05:55:50 PM
I reread my post and can see why you asked the question about Firefox.  What I meant to say was that when I started browsing and Chrome came up, it took me just a short while to get back Firefox but longer to reset the links on some home-grown external programs and pages to use FF instead of Chrome.  Once I removed chrome, the links came up as broken and had to be reset to use my current browser.

I have used the reset function of FF a couple of times to clear out faulty/malfunctioning add-ons and plugins.

Bill
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: kd5 on May 28, 2013, 03:08:16 PM
Just had another customer call complaining about his XP computer being so slow.  Brought it to me, right away I noticed Avast had not only upgraded to 8, but had also installed Google Chrome and Toolbar.  Uninstalled all that crap, reinstalled Avast 7 and all is well again.  Why won't they address this issue and resolve it?  Following in M$'s footsteps is NOT always a good idea, especially over a failed OS like Windows 8.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Aventador on May 28, 2013, 03:19:29 PM
Just had another customer call complaining about his XP computer being so slow.  Brought it to me, right away I noticed Avast had not only upgraded to 8, but had also installed Google Chrome and Toolbar.  Uninstalled all that crap, reinstalled Avast 7 and all is well again.  Why won't they address this issue and resolve it?  Following in M$'s footsteps is NOT always a good idea, especially over a failed OS like Windows 8.

Any pc expert should know that Google Chrome and Google Toolbar does not slow down a computer. They don't even run in real time unless they are open. As far as Avast you void have tried to see what the conflict was such as 3rd party security if any. It's always easier to remove stuff rather then investigate the real issue at hand.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: kd5 on May 29, 2013, 02:11:23 PM
Any pc expert should know that Google Chrome and Google Toolbar does not slow down a computer. They don't even run in real time unless they are open. As far as Avast you void have tried to see what the conflict was such as 3rd party security if any. It's always easier to remove stuff rather then investigate the real issue at hand.

I never said Google Chrome/Toolbar was responsible for slowing down his computer, I only include those as CRAP that tagged long for the ride.  Seems to me it's easy for you to attack the person than the problem.  Why should I have to spend so much more time diagnosing potential conflicts between Avast 8 and every other security related applicaton when simply uninstalling 8 and reinstalling 7 solves the problem?  I don't feel like spending countless hours doing Avast's work for them.  When it comes down to it, I'm an end user who counts on the Avast team to deliver a stable product.

Just had another customer call me yesterday, I'll be going to his house next week to look at his computer that slowed down considerably after Avast upgraded to 8 (narrowed it down to that event).  Will more than likely be uninstalling 8, reinstalling 7 once again.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on May 29, 2013, 03:02:34 PM
<snip>
Just had another customer call me yesterday, I'll be going to his house next week to look at his computer that slowed down considerably after Avast upgraded to 8 (narrowed it down to that event).  Will more than likely be uninstalling 8, reinstalling 7 once again.

As a suggestion - why not do a clean install of avast 8 and see if that resolves the problem first (which it has in many instances in the forums) rather than reinstall avast 7.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: circlingsky on May 30, 2013, 03:11:28 AM
I updated my Windows 7 machine from Avast V6 a few days ago.  I shut down the shields and self-defense first, then installed 8 over 6.  Smooth as melted butter.  I chose not to install the Software Updater.  The only minor complaint I have is that Chrome installation began automatically and I couldn't stop it.  But it's quite simple to uninstall so it's a non-issue for me.  I'd much rather deal with a painless uninstall of Chrome than do without Avast.  Great job on V8, I couldn't be happier.  My computer seems to be running lighter and faster, so although I was happy with 6, this latest release is clearly even better.  Thanks so much for all the work you guys do!

ETA - I just installed 8 on a second computer and there's a clear and easy to find "opt out" of Chrome.  Oops, my fault for not paying attention on the first screen.  :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: RF on June 01, 2013, 02:46:56 PM
Since you can now opt out of some of the more coercive "features" that were present when V8 was first released, I would say 7 and 8 should present about the same user experience. But unfortunately the V8 GUI is way inferior to the V7 GUI, which I thought was really excellent.

Change for the sake of change is almost always a step backwards, and change because of how an OS vendor, especially Microsoft, views the world this week is unalloyed folly, Microsoft will oscillate between minimalist and maximalist schemes from now until the end of time.

Give it your best shot and let them copy you.   
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mrhifi on June 10, 2013, 03:35:51 PM
I really dislike the latest version of AVAST software. I am constantly getting popups from AVAST saying to update the definitions. SO I put it on automatic updates. I am now getting three or four time a day a popup saying the definitions have been updated!!

This is absolute rubbish. I cannot tolerate popups and had no problems at all with V7 Avast.....

I tried to turn the popup windows off but no change.....
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Aventador on June 10, 2013, 03:55:39 PM
I really dislike the latest version of AVAST software. I am constantly getting popups from AVAST saying to update the definitions. SO I put it on automatic updates. I am now getting three or four time a day a popup saying the definitions have been updated!!

This is absolute rubbish. I cannot tolerate popups and had no problems at all with V7 Avast.....

I tried to turn the popup windows off but no change.....

Lol...............Your upset cause Avast is informing you that the data base has been updated? Why is that. If you do not want to see that go into settings and disable it. Its that easy.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on June 10, 2013, 04:10:37 PM
I really dislike the latest version of AVAST software. I am constantly getting popups from AVAST saying to update the definitions. SO I put it on automatic updates. I am now getting three or four time a day a popup saying the definitions have been updated!!

This is absolute rubbish. I cannot tolerate popups and had no problems at all with V7 Avast.....

I tried to turn the popup windows off but no change.....
Untick show notification box after automatic update
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Bigjohn-s on June 15, 2013, 04:34:22 PM
it's a bit too intrusive for those of us who just want a good virus detector/scanner. I don't want if fudging with my inbox, flagging junkmail - and all these features make the program more bloated and take up more RAM...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on June 15, 2013, 05:01:51 PM
it's a bit too intrusive for those of us who just want a good virus detector/scanner. I don't want if fudging with my inbox, flagging junkmail - and all these features make the program more bloated and take up more RAM...
It can't do it's job without being intrusive. It's already less intrusive than other AV programs.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Bigjohn-s on June 15, 2013, 09:25:00 PM
Bob -
Not correct.  Avast 6 was smaller, and, I don't recall getting infected. (I use avast because i've never been infected (except intentionally) with avast on our PC's)
The Intrusiveness is like "avast" wanting you and everyone around you to know you have avast.
I know what i have, don't need it installing a junkmail toolbar in outlook without asking me explicitly, etc.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on June 15, 2013, 09:32:54 PM
Bob -
Not correct.  Avast 6 was smaller, and, I don't recall getting infected. (I use avast because i've never been infected (except intentionally) with avast on our PC's)
The Intrusiveness is like "avast" wanting you and everyone around you to know you have avast.
I know what i have, don't need it installing a junkmail toolbar in outlook without asking me explicitly, etc.
Avast 6 also did a whole lot less. If you don't want a function, simply disable it.
Many users want the new protection offered.
Since I don't use Outlook, I don't have a clue about the toolbar you mention.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: RageAgainstBlackScreen on June 15, 2013, 11:31:25 PM
Its broken my machine, cost me a lot of time, stress and money.

I'm gonna go with rubbish.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: steve42lawson on June 16, 2013, 05:59:55 PM
Pretty nice -- I see you couldn't resist marching in step with Microsoft by adopting their dismally ugly Win8 GUI style.
Also, where in the heck does one look for the software version number?!?  Look, Ma... no About Box!???
But there are improvements in layout.

I'm hoping you guys improved the whole, "A rule was added to the Fire Wall, click here to manage it"  then, when you click, you are presented with the sum of it, with no idea (unless you're FireWall savvy) of where to look for that recent addition, or what to do with it, were you to even stumble upon it!  I can't tell, because a new rule hasn't been added, yet, under the new watch.  I mean, is there a way to, at least, do a time sort on the entries?  Or does it, now, take you right to the new rule?
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on June 16, 2013, 06:05:37 PM
Pretty nice -- I see you couldn't resist marching in step with Microsoft by adopting their dismally ugly Win8 GUI style.
Also, where in the heck does one look for the software version number?!?  Look, Ma... no About Box!???
But there are improvements in layout.

I'm hoping you guys improved the whole, "A rule was added to the Fire Wall, click here to manage it"  then, when you click, you are presented with the sum of it, with no idea (unless you're FireWall savvy) of where to look for that recent addition, or what to do with it, were you to even stumble upon it!  I can't tell, because a new rule hasn't been added, yet, under the new watch.  I mean, is there a way to, at least, do a time sort on the entries?  Or does it, now, take you right to the new rule?
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1371398692671-24039.png)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: rainerDo on June 21, 2013, 09:35:01 AM
Hello Poll! I never had a Virus. But the last days my W7 started to be very slow and the explorer worked confused. The avast free short and fast check found nothing, 2 times. The slower but deep check found nothing aswell. The PC still worked badly. I downloaded an other virus removel tool from the internet, a n d? It found 3 threads. 1 Troj, 1 Maleware and 1 W32etc.
Final result for me: forget Avastfree and the professional will be not better.
Sorry, but it´s the truth!
rainerDo.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: essexboy on June 21, 2013, 01:36:54 PM
Hello Poll! I never had a Virus. But the last days my W7 started to be very slow and the explorer worked confused. The avast free short and fast check found nothing, 2 times. The slower but deep check found nothing aswell. The PC still worked badly. I downloaded an other virus removel tool from the internet, a n d? It found 3 threads. 1 Troj, 1 Maleware and 1 W32etc.
Final result for me: forget Avastfree and the professional will be not better.
Sorry, but it´s the truth!
rainerDo.
Were that toolbars ?  As Avast will only look for those if PUP is enabled
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on June 21, 2013, 01:55:42 PM
Hello Poll! I never had a Virus. But the last days my W7 started to be very slow and the explorer worked confused. The avast free short and fast check found nothing, 2 times. The slower but deep check found nothing aswell. The PC still worked badly. I downloaded an other virus removel tool from the internet, a n d? It found 3 threads. 1 Troj, 1 Maleware and 1 W32etc.
Final result for me: forget Avastfree and the professional will be not better.
Sorry, but it´s the truth!
rainerDo.
...

what!? oh C'mon...there is no such AV doing a 100% job against the everday flood of 15000 viruses...do you please mention the full name of the threats because they can be PUP's as essexboy said and plus browsing habits is something in question here.More ever, there is no 100% cleaning tool and if you get infected then you can come here to the forums and get cleansed for free so what's the problem!? that's the best support you can get :)

And these 100's of people you get infected and come here to the forums to be cleansed are just hardly even 8% of those more than 180 million users of the avast community and plus this:
chart.av-comparatives.org/chart1.php

Removing avast is subjective to top scores and more ever there are many improvements coming along for avast in hardly 5 or 6 months time and some coming by next month.. you are missing the high level protection from avast when these things come in ;)

I have Avast AV on most my client's machine and believe me I check there PC's off and on avast has saved them numerous times most of them still are risky users..none of them have never been infected with avast on there,so in my opinion it kicks ass ;)

Also to mention there are many techs around the world I have seen who like avast for their clients because of the same exact above experience
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: dyoung112060 on June 22, 2013, 10:12:04 PM
Why is it EVERY time the system upgrades it looks my computer up ?
It takes almost 15 minutes of being on the internet bewfore it starts AND THEN IT TAKES ALMOST TEN MINUTES FOR IT TO UPGRADE AND LOCKS EVERYTHING UP !
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on June 22, 2013, 11:16:03 PM
Why is it EVERY time the system upgrades it looks my computer up ?
It takes almost 15 minutes of being on the internet bewfore it starts AND THEN IT TAKES ALMOST TEN MINUTES FOR IT TO UPGRADE AND LOCKS EVERYTHING UP !

This is a question that you should create your own new topic, so that we can get more details and information on your system so that we can help to resolve it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mxbaran707 on June 23, 2013, 05:33:30 AM
I was a free user for years, and have been familiar with Alwil since the 'stone age'. I do not like the association with Google, and being a reasonable user I know they are the least of the bad biggies. I use the Windows firewall and the Avast unit in concert, and an hour ago I tested them at an online location recommended by the forum a while back. No holes! I am pleased with this product, and have a suggestion. No more bells and whistles. The only popups I have on my screen are the Avast ones!!! Lol, these are the only small glitches in this powerful tool. It does help to have a recently made system, w/o Win 8!!!
Happy camper.



Toshiba Satellite C655D AMD Vision64 1.6Ghz 4Gig RAM Windows7SP1 w/IE10 Bing AVAST 8.0w/WIN Firewall Microsoft Office 2013 (Cloud) Adobe Reader and Flash Player ITunes 10 and NO JAVA   
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: kodl on June 23, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
I voted it's rubbish... (referring to the GUI).  I have no idea why everyone is doing the "windows 8" look-a-like contest.  Big childish blocks that look like it belongs in a baby's play pen.

I love Avast and have been using it for over 5 years, the guts and glory have always been robust but this 2013 windows 8 look makes me want to barf!


therealdizzy, That's exactly my position!!!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: CraigB on June 23, 2013, 05:31:04 PM
I voted it's rubbish... (referring to the GUI).  I have no idea why everyone is doing the "windows 8" look-a-like contest.  Big childish blocks that look like it belongs in a baby's play pen.

I love Avast and have been using it for over 5 years, the guts and glory have always been robust but this 2013 windows 8 look makes me want to barf!


therealdizzy, That's exactly my position!!!
So use the security tab view if you don't like the home tab ::) quite frankly I don't know what the problem is, the only time I open and look at the interface is when I'm doing a screen shot for someone here on the forum so essentially it shouldn't really matter what it looks like as long as it is serving it's purpose "which it does"
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mhl6493 on June 27, 2013, 10:30:11 PM
Love the product, but add me to the list of people who would love to see the big green Red John smiley face gone.  Creeps me out...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2013, 01:40:50 AM
Love the product, but add me to the list of people who would love to see the big green Red John smiley face gone.  Creeps me out...
Even if you can make it wink at you ???
http://youtu.be/maJX4v1m764 (http://youtu.be/maJX4v1m764)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: drake127 on June 28, 2013, 01:50:46 AM
Love the product, but add me to the list of people who would love to see the big green Red John smiley face gone.  Creeps me out...
And you never saw it at fullscreen 8)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on June 28, 2013, 06:08:10 AM
OK..looking at the recent replies it looks like for most people UI is the most important part of a AV product and protection,right guys!?  :o
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: thug4real on June 28, 2013, 08:36:49 AM
OK..looking at the recent replies it looks like for most people UI is the most important part of a AV product and protection,right guys!?  :o
Well, aesthetics is dominant in the society we live in these days, and this is why we see so many complains about the look.  I myself appreciate avast for the strength and lightness.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2013, 01:37:26 PM
OK..looking at the recent replies it looks like for most people UI is the most important part of a AV product and protection,right guys!?  :o
Anyone who chooses their protection for it's looks, obviously doesn't have a clue what the object of that protection is all about.  :o
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: thug4real on June 28, 2013, 01:44:19 PM
OK..looking at the recent replies it looks like for most people UI is the most important part of a AV product and protection,right guys!?  :o
Anyone who chooses their protection for it's looks, obviously doesn't have a clue what the object of that protection is all about.  :o
Totally agree with you here
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: skinnypops on July 04, 2013, 06:16:11 PM
hi folks,

just wanted to add my two cents. using avast8 free in conjunction with online armor free firewall on 5+ year old system which runs a little slow to start with, but i see hardly any impact with avast8. great protection too, no infections yet. great product all in all, but i find UI home page pretty much useless. would prefer use security page for home. i will still upgrade to ais as soon as i can afford it. also looking to version 9 improvements i have read about in this and other forums.

thanks

skinnypops
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on July 04, 2013, 06:53:07 PM
hi folks,

just wanted to add my two cents. using avast8 free in conjunction with online armor free firewall on 5+ year old system which runs a little slow to start with, but i see hardly any impact with avast8. great protection too, no infections yet. great product all in all, but i find UI home page pretty much useless. would prefer use security page for home. i will still upgrade to ais as soon as i can afford it. also looking to version 9 improvements i have read about in this and other forums.

thanks

skinnypops

+1 this is the best way to protect a PC.Yes about v9 and improvements coming along:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=127535.msg954209#msg954209
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: safyrmwn on July 05, 2013, 01:18:58 AM
I don't like it.  Something is not right. Have been using Avast free home edition for 10 years across various windows systems. On XP service pack 3 system w/2GB RAM, AvastSvc.exe randomly uses 98% of CPU. This is unacceptable. Unfortunately I must find another program that does not use all my resources. Avast has been my recommended "go to" for so long I hate to switch. :-\
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: skinnypops on July 05, 2013, 06:00:58 PM
 :)hi true indian,

just wanted to say thanks for the link. very informative and appreciated.

skinnypops
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on July 05, 2013, 06:39:19 PM
I don't like it.  Something is not right. Have been using Avast free home edition for 10 years across various windows systems. On XP service pack 3 system w/2GB RAM, AvastSvc.exe randomly uses 98% of CPU. This is unacceptable. Unfortunately I must find another program that does not use all my resources. Avast has been my recommended "go to" for so long I hate to switch. :-\

Care to make a different topic in the forums and get your issues solved rather than just switching to other AV ::)

Avast protects close to 200 Million users and they cant make a perfect product that will work on each of those systems with different configurations but avast team still try hard,but you need to cooperate to make avast better.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: boe323 on July 06, 2013, 01:27:56 PM
If you fix the afd issue that occurs after installation and also the cant flush registry hive issue, then I will love it, but, update after update, its the same, and it is avast that causes these 2 issues, they go away when avast isn't installed, that's if your lucky enough that the uninstallation doesn't break and corrupt the networking after avast is removed, sometimes afd stays broke/corrupted after avast is removed, this as happened on windows 7 64bit, and now its happening on windows 8 64bit, ancillary function driver breaks, also avast does something to the registry as it cant be flushed.I bet if you people with avast premier or security look in the event logs you will see those 2 errors that never get resolved. They occur on a clean install of w7 and w8 so its not 3rd party conflicts. The AFD error really need resolving as sometimes the whole network is completely bust after removal of avast, all the network drivers have yellow triangles next to them, only way to resolve is a clean install, its not a minor error, its major. Sorry for my rant, its just that these 2 errors have been around for as long as I can remember, they never get resolved.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Im_tim on July 07, 2013, 12:51:27 AM
I've been an Avast user for years and appreciate the program. It's always served me well. Unfortunately, V8 is incredibly cpu intensive on my machine. It's interfering with my audio programs and giving me audio dropouts due to latency. Honestly, I no longer really need antivirus software on this machine as its rarely, if ever used for anything other than production. The internet connection is always disabled and I only install applications from trusted developers. Again, Avast has been very good to me, but the new version doesn't play very well with the essential applications I need.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: hake on July 13, 2013, 08:39:37 PM
I run Windows XP SP3 and use Avast free 8.0.1489 with Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro 8.1 and EMET 4.0.

I am delighted with Avast 8, have had no problems with it and system performance is excellent for an ancient AMD Athlon XP 3000+ based system.  It appears effective as a defence.  I do not use the Updater as I have other trusted arrangements.  I like to make manual choices in the area of managing software updates.

I was glad to find that the Windows 8 Metro inspired GUI is easy to navigate and to read.

Hope you keep Avast available for XP users after April 2014.  EMET 4.0 is especially valuable as a last line of defence but one which I do not wish to solely rely on.

Avast Email Shield is very capable and the SSL feature is great and allows me to use Virgin email.

I cannot recommend Avast 8 highly enough.

 :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Charyb-0 on July 13, 2013, 10:16:39 PM
Hi Hake,
Nice combination of protection. Yes, EMET 4.0 is really nice. I just want to mention that EMET is kind of trial and error while setting up processes and can sometimes break things if not set up correctly.

For instance, adding Google Chrome using EMET defaults causes all my Chrome add-ons to crash. To keep this from happening, SEHOP needs to be unticked. This is what I mean by trial and error.

Great tool though. I wouldn't do without it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on July 13, 2013, 10:25:23 PM
After a few glitches in regard to installing avast 8 i can safely say i am thoroughly impressed with avast 8 and thankful i finally got it installed.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2013, 11:27:52 PM
After a few glitches in regard to installing avast 8 i can safely say i am thoroughly impressed with avast 8 and thankful i finally got it installed.
What glitches and how did you resolve them ???
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on July 14, 2013, 12:38:47 AM
It would seem a program called comodo programs manager was causing an issue with avast 8 at boot up.Removal of the comodo program seems to have resolved it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Aventador on July 14, 2013, 12:47:17 AM
It would seem a program called comodo programs manager was causing an issue with avast 8 at boot up.Removal of the comodo program seems to have resolved it.

But yet you blamed Avast in every post. Go figure.  ::)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on July 14, 2013, 01:29:29 AM
It would seem a program called comodo programs manager was causing an issue with avast 8 at boot up.Removal of the comodo program seems to have resolved it.
I believe I mentioned a long time ago that the Dragon was probably interfering with avast. Guess I was right.
The Comodo Dragon struck again.  >:(
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Aventador on July 14, 2013, 01:33:25 AM
It would seem a program called comodo programs manager was causing an issue with avast 8 at boot up.Removal of the comodo program seems to have resolved it.
I believe I mentioned a long time ago that the Dragon was probably interfering with avast. Guess I was right.
The Comodo Dragon struck again.  >:(

I told him that as well. But Comodo gets inside peoples minds are makes them crazy.  :o
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on July 14, 2013, 02:10:54 AM
It would seem a program called comodo programs manager was causing an issue with avast 8 at boot up.Removal of the comodo program seems to have resolved it.

But yet you blamed Avast in every post. Go figure.  ::)
Yes you are quite right i did blame avast and i was wrong to do so.
It seems the comodo programs manager is not being supported anymore,,comodo does have a habit of creating software and then abandoning it months down the line.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on July 14, 2013, 02:27:08 AM
It would seem a program called comodo programs manager was causing an issue with avast 8 at boot up.Removal of the comodo program seems to have resolved it.

But yet you blamed Avast in every post. Go figure.  ::)
Yes you are quite right i did blame avast and i was wrong to do so.
It seems the comodo programs manager is not being supported anymore,,comodo does have a habit of creating software and then abandoning it months down the line.
The abandonment usually happens after the promises made within the program can not be fulfilled.
Something I've personally experienced and when complaining about it, felt the wrath or Mileah.  >:( ;D
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Aventador on July 14, 2013, 02:33:43 AM
Comodo Internet Security is a great FREE security suite. But it is best to use the entire suite alone. When you start combining security software you are bound to get conflicts. I myself might switch to CIS 6.2 for haha's. Avast is probably the best FREE antivirus on the market. People complain about this and complain about that. Well go ahead and try Avira, AVG, Panda Cloud and Bitdefender Free. You will find Avast superior to all of them. AVG installs "AVG search" and hijacks your Google searches. Even after uninstalling it your default search engine is AVG. AVG Free also runs 6-8 processes adding up to about 25-30MB. Avast runs 2 processes adding up to about 8-10MB.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Thundagia on July 14, 2013, 03:23:19 AM
I like it! Although i think the gui style theyre going for is a bit too windows-8-like wise for me. 
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: ManFromOz on July 14, 2013, 08:27:27 AM
I'm impressed!   :)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on July 15, 2013, 12:48:37 AM
I am very satisfied with avast 8 performance and overall looks.
I was having some bizarre problems with it before but it all seems to have ironed out very nicely.

Nothing to complain about and its free..
Bravo avast team.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Muzzerboy on July 15, 2013, 05:37:01 AM
I voted rubbish.

I have to say I've no idea what it's actually like because it bricked my PC. Well, it reduced it to the black screen / pointer. Very minimalist - too much so for my taste.

So far no sign of a fix from Avast. GIVE ME A BOOTABLE FIX. Or reimburse me for the time and hassle completely reinstalling my entire setup?

Whoever "tested" the release might like to spend some time coming up with a fix. SOON.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: cavehomme on July 15, 2013, 12:34:34 PM
Dislike intensely the GUI, reverted to v7. Also had problems with significantly slowed down browsing speed. Avast 7 is great and I will stick with it until you come up with something better.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: A. User on July 16, 2013, 08:35:17 PM
Well, it is very good antivirus, but i have to say that the UI of the free version isn't good. If you make the free antivirus to be with the Paid UI colours, it would be better for the eye. The combination of black and soft green is so cool. The interface of Norton Internet security is the best i have ever seen(i mean the combination of colours). ;)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on July 16, 2013, 11:54:09 PM
Quote from:  link=topic=116287.msg965198#msg965198 date=1373999717
Well, it is very good antivirus, but i have to say that the UI of the free version isn't good. If you make the free antivirus to be with the Paid UI colours, it would be better for the eye. The combination of black and soft green is so cool. The interface of Norton Internet security is the best i have ever seen(i mean the combination of colours). ;)
I personally judge my AV by the protection if offers.
Everything else is secondary and another bonus.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Arnold72 on July 17, 2013, 12:03:19 AM
Quote from:  link=topic=116287.msg965198#msg965198 date=1373999717
Well, it is very good antivirus, but i have to say that the UI of the free version isn't good. If you make the free antivirus to be with the Paid UI colours, it would be better for the eye. The combination of black and soft green is so cool. The interface of Norton Internet security is the best i have ever seen(i mean the combination of colours). ;)

I actually like the interface but this is immaterial.
I do my configurations and then thats it,.I dont open the interface again unless there is a problem.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Muzzerboy on July 17, 2013, 04:05:44 AM
It's still sh*t and will remain that way until you come up with a fix to unbrick my PC.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: vizzminzi on July 17, 2013, 07:50:16 AM
I think this is bullshit ....
I got had backscreen error
And fixing it
Now windows says "windows ran into problem "
And then it collect info and try to repair then it say to restore but restore doesn't work
And all my 1 year or programming is in that computer .....

So that's why I think this is bullshit ....

I personally love avast .... But it was before .
I have used it since I was 10 year old
On my windows xp . Vista .  7

But now ...... The new coders are f*cking idiots


These are the reasons I hate avast now...
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on July 17, 2013, 01:43:05 PM
Of course you have a backup of your 1 year of computing on that computer ?

It is important for all instances not just this one to have a robust backup and recovery strategy - this is best done in the form of hard disk imaging software that makes an exact copy of the partition/s that can be recovered in the event of an emergency.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on July 17, 2013, 01:52:48 PM
Again why people arent trying to get help to resolving their issues rather than just complaining meh  ::)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: vizzminzi on July 17, 2013, 03:26:16 PM
Of course you have a backup of your 1 year of computing on that computer ?

It is important for all instances not just this one to have a robust backup and recovery strategy - this is best done in the form of hard disk imaging software that makes an exact copy of the partition/s that can be recovered in the event of an emergency.


I did backup but can restore .... When I click restore nothing happens ....
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: bob3160 on July 17, 2013, 03:35:46 PM
Of course you have a backup of your 1 year of computing on that computer ?

It is important for all instances not just this one to have a robust backup and recovery strategy - this is best done in the form of hard disk imaging software that makes an exact copy of the partition/s that can be recovered in the event of an emergency.


I did backup but can restore .... When I click restore nothing happens ....
A backup is like a lifejacket. It doesn't do much good if it doesn't keep you afloat.
It also needs to be tested prior to needing it.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mafallwest on July 17, 2013, 03:48:26 PM
I've always been a fan of Avast until my license expired and I had to purchase and download the new version. My firewall is not on and no matter what I try to do, I can not turn it on. Any inquiries about this issue will be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: vizzminzi on July 17, 2013, 03:53:13 PM
Of course you have a backup of your 1 year of computing on that computer ?

It is important for all instances not just this one to have a robust backup and recovery strategy - this is best done in the form of hard disk imaging software that makes an exact copy of the partition/s that can be recovered in the event of an emergency.


I did backup but can restore .... When I click restore nothing happens ....
A backup is like a lifejacket. It doesn't do much good if it doesn't keep you afloat.
It also needs to be tested prior to needing it.



How can I make you people understand .....
I CAN'T RESTORE

Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on July 17, 2013, 04:06:03 PM
Unfortunately can't is a very small word with no detail of exactly what happens.

If you are seeking help ant not here just to vent, then continue in your own topic with more details on exactly why you can't and what you have tried.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: true indian on July 17, 2013, 04:21:36 PM
I've always been a fan of Avast until my license expired and I had to purchase and download the new version. My firewall is not on and no matter what I try to do, I can not turn it on. Any inquiries about this issue will be greatly appreciated!

Make a different topic here: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0

and we will help you! ;)
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: Asyn on July 17, 2013, 06:06:40 PM
I've always been a fan of Avast until my license expired and I had to purchase and download the new version. My firewall is not on and no matter what I try to do, I can not turn it on. Any inquiries about this issue will be greatly appreciated!

Repair avast!:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> avast!
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

Note: If this doesn't help, start a new topic as suggested by true indian.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mytimbuk2 on August 03, 2013, 02:48:41 AM
I have searched for months (on and off) to find out who was marking my legitimate incoming email as ***SPAM*** and I just found it in Avast.  I believe it was doing it before I started the trial period of the full Pro Version though....  either way, I was able to disable it... finally.
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: mnh1305 on August 03, 2013, 09:41:23 AM
It would be great if we can customize avast UI home page
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: DavidR on August 03, 2013, 03:16:03 PM
I have searched for months (on and off) to find out who was marking my legitimate incoming email as ***SPAM*** and I just found it in Avast.  I believe it was doing it before I started the trial period of the full Pro Version though....  either way, I was able to disable it... finally.

Answered your other topic, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=130923.0, this is duplication .
Title: Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
Post by: avastreally? on August 14, 2013, 03:16:01 AM
Awesome product, i have used for years , best free detection, other performs alot of other "top" antivirus on daily independent test, the black theme ones looks great (the pro and internet security)