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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Beta - Avast => Topic started by: MartinZ on October 15, 2015, 06:59:29 PM
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Hi all,
I am glad to announce the release of new beta V2016: AVAST 2016 B3 (build number 2016.11.1.2236).
How to install:
1. If you have installed some beta version before you can update it to this latest version via Settings->Update->Program.
2. Or you can download and install from here:
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_internet_security_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_online.exe
Avast Passwords apps for mobile phones:
1. iOS: http://goo.gl/forms/4RVD4RAE5L
2. Android: coming soon....
How to provide feedback
Please for specific issues set a new topic in the Beta section (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=15.0). For general open discussion feel free to use this thread.
Or use the feedback form in the AV program or in the SafeZone browser.
Changes from V2016 Beta 2:
- Possibility to log in more Avast accounts
- Online security plugin for Firefox is now signed and works in Firefox 42
- Online setup - better recovery if reboot appears during installation
- Passwords extension now works in SafeZone browser
- WebShield HTTPS Scanning: We introduced a new method of HTTPs scanning. It is used in Firefox, Chrome and Opera. It works without changing the certificates with the help of kernel mode hooking. The security parameters and certificates are verified by the browser itself, including checks for untrusted or revoked certificates. Traditional MITM approach is still used for IE and Edge, and is also reactivated when required for particular browser.
You can check the functionality of HTTPS scanning by checking Statistics window in Avast UI or by visiting http://www.eicar.org/85-0-Download.html.
Known issues:
- Passwords extension in IE doesn't work correctly
- Loosing the first device that starts using Passwords might cause blocking of Avast Account (only if synchronization is enabled, by default turned off)
- Web Reputation, Safe Price features are not functional in SafeZone browser
- Ad blocker sometimes needs restart of the SafeZone browser to start working (occurs only once)
- It is impossible to deactivate the Pay Mode for sites which are automatically switched in to this mode
- Home network security scan doesn't work in Smart scan
Changes from V2015:
NEW: Passwords - Avast can now manage your passwords and generate strong passwords for you. Just one password to remember.
- checks your passwords security
- stores your passwords securely
- includes browser extensions for easier logging in and form filling
- generates strong passwords
NEW: SafeZone browser - Replaced the SafeZone for safer shopping and banking
- Pay Mode: runs automatically on banking sites (This isolates the session and protects it from possible keyloggers or other malicious software secretly lurking on your computer. With Pay Mode you can perform all your financial transactions in peace, without fear of your password or other personal details being stolen. Pay Mode can be also turned on manually directly via browser UI.)
- Optionally, some extensions such as Ad Blocker and Video Downloader (potentially useful as SafeZone doesn't support add-ons for security reasons).
NEW: User interface - More space for content, easy control
NEW: Feedback possible directly from program - report bugs, feature requests and other suggestions easier
IMPROVED: Home network security now detects more router vulnerabilites and shows more details
IMPROVED: Installation - it should be now faster and less obtrusive.
+ Many other minor tweaks and fixed
Avast cleaner:
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avastclear.exe
It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! installation (all settings should be preserved).
To report BSODs, crashes or any other none trivial problems please use new SupportPackage generating tool.
- http://utils.support.tools.avast.com/tools/support/utils/avastsupport.exe
Instructions how to use it can be easily found:
- https://www.avast.com/en-us/faq.php?article=AVKB33#artTitle
We are looking forward for your feedback!
Thank you
Avast team
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Do not appear to have NG in windows 10 build 10565
Installed via GUI no apparent problems ...
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Where are the links to the offline installer? ???
I prefer the full installer. No full installer, no download. ???
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Use the previous beta links :)
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Whats this new AvastNM.exe Process for?
(http://i.imgur.com/TkKT6Lo.jpg)
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offline installers
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe
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Thanks! Don't know why they were not included in the first post? ???
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Trying to install for the first time... Hope it does not crash as beta1 and beta2.
1. Am I bling or the ability to install in non default folders was removed?
2. And what about the warning about data collection?
3. The ability to choose languages has also been removed :'(
4. Hope nothing is being installed without my knowledge (3rd party tools).
Hmmm... setup window just disappear...
Can't generate the support package...
Things are coming from bad to worse...
v2016 Beta3 installation over v2015 (also beta). Setup started and, after some minutes, disappear...
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@Lisandro: No issues for me upgrading over Beta 2
You can choose custom folders in the custom installation.
Languages can be installed via settings later.
The data collection warning should get back for sure.
I got no 3rd party tools at all installed.
Theres another interesting feature i just found:
(http://i.imgur.com/6M69Qi1.jpg)
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When it scans your PC for performance issues it does not let you see what they are. There is no way I will proceed without knowing what Avast is going to fix..
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Laptop tried to update from 2016 beta 2 via gui, total freeze up in Regular mode, safe mode won't uninstall, crashes when try to remove, gonna try with removal tool shortly
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Browser add-on is still not working even in BETA3...
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I like the 2016 beta a lot. However I have one big issue with it, and that is lack of an ignore option when threats are detected. That would be an option to ignore a file and exclude it from future detection. This can be done now by quarantining and file, and then restoring it by selecting the "add to exclusions option." But, this is a hassle. It would make much more sense to be able to ignore a file as soon as it is detected.
I had not used Avast for a number of years until using the beta, due not linking the new UI introduced in v5. I actually liked the old v4 interface a lot, and did not like the change. However, I really like the new UI in the beta version. Also, it has been exceptionally light. When I'm not running a scan, on my Windows 10 laptop, it never causes any noticeable impact on performance. This is very impressive, as I find just about every antivirus to cause noticeable slowdowns (and I have tried many different antiviruses), with Windows Defender being one of the worst. I've been running the beta for nearly two weeks now, and only once in that time, has Avast caused a noticeable slowdown. At times, I forget I even have an antivirus installed, because of how well it runs.
As much as I love this new beta, I will quite probably will ditch Avast if an ignore option is not added. So, it would be really nice if such an option could be added.
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Until you submit the file to Avast and they verify that it indeed a false positive,
you can't override a detected infected file. (Better safe than sorry)
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As much as I love this new beta, I will quite probably will ditch Avast if an ignore option is not added. So, it would be really nice if such an option could be added.
Avast has never had an Ignore option, even in your beloved avast 4.x.
It may have had a Do Nothing/No Action option, but neither of those allowed you to make a single click and Run what was considered infected/malicious.
For some considerable time they have been of if you want to Run it to avoid accidental exposure, then you have to take the deliberate action to exclude the file from scans.
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Avast has never had an Ignore option, even in your beloved avast 4.x.
It may have had a Do Nothing/No Action option, but neither of those allowed you to make a single click and Run what was considered infected/malicious.
I understand that. But, I would like to see such an option added, as I regularly have files on my system that Avast detects, which I want to keep. If such an option is not added, I will go back to using no antivirus again.
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Beta works fine on Windows 10 build 10565.
One thing that hasn't worked for me this beta is Avast Cleanup. I click to add my licence (shows up as valid) and after running a cleanup scan, it takes me to the shop page to buy another licence.
Only other thing I noticed was this morning there was a update to Autodesk Maya 2016, which includes a fluid simulator called bifrost. Avast detected 30 odd files as being the BiFrost trojan.
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Where are the links to the offline installer? ???
I prefer the full installer. No full installer, no download. ???
Hi. We are testing new mechanism in online installers.
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- WebShield HTTPS Scanning: We introduced a new method of HTTPs scanning. It is used in Firefox, Chrome and Opera. It works without changing the certificates with the help of kernel mode hooking. The security parameters and certificates are verified by the browser itself, including checks for untrusted or revoked certificates.
Interesting, is this also valid for XP systems..??
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Installed version .2236 over beta 3 via GUI updater and so far no problems.
Remarks:
1. As "RejZoR" said before: Browser add-on is still not working even in BETA3...
2. Nobody said something about this new "Avast SafePrice" add-on?
3. As many people also with prior versions stated, "Network Scan" is still not working properly!
Doing a "SmartScan" it returns for the network - everything ok, everything green.
Starting the dedicated "Network Scan" it returns a week password for the wireless part of the router. It says everybody can use my Wireless and easyly look into my computer!
By the way it actually is a 16 (!!!) character password which is correctly spotted. (How do we come along with our Credit Cards?)
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I found some GUI bug.
1. when run smart scan the finished scan get a green mark, but when go back to home screen and go back to smart scan the green marks gone
2. the stored passwords number too big
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Remarks:
3. As many people also with prior versions stated, "Network Scan" is still not working properly!
Doing a "SmartScan" it returns for the network - everything ok, everything green.
Starting the dedicated "Network Scan" it returns a week password for the wireless part of the router. It says everybody can use my Wireless and easyly look into my computer!
By the way it actually is a 16 (!!!) character password which is correctly spotted. (How do we come along with our Credit Cards?)
It's a known issue, see the first post
"Known issues:
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- Home network security scan doesn't work in Smart scan"
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Browser add-on is still not working even in BETA3...
Which browser please?
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Remarks:
3. As many people also with prior versions stated, "Network Scan" is still not working properly!
Doing a "SmartScan" it returns for the network - everything ok, everything green.
Starting the dedicated "Network Scan" it returns a week password for the wireless part of the router. It says everybody can use my Wireless and easyly look into my computer!
By the way it actually is a 16 (!!!) character password which is correctly spotted. (How do we come along with our Credit Cards?)
It's a known issue, see the first post
"Known issues:
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- Home network security scan doesn't work in Smart scan"
Thanks, overlooked that. ;D
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Browser add-on is still not working even in BETA3...
Which browser please?
Firefox 42 Beta 6 x64
Changelog says Firefox 42 is supported now, maybe just 32bit version?
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Secure DNS:
Ever since this feature was introduced I had to uninstall and not use it anymore because it was blocking some of my favorite sites which I regularly use.
Now I decided to install it again with the current version of Avast.
Fact is it is still blocking " http://www.easeus.com/ " (very comonly used Backup programs +++).
This site is absolutely not accessible without turning off "Secure DNS".
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Some Passwords future suggestions:
1, when generate strong password make option to setting up password long, which characters use, etc. because not every website allow more than 8 or 12 long password, special characters or numbers.
2, in password history enable copy old passwords
3, when save data this website allowed and I login with same account name than saved, but I misspelled the password or give now password the site will not login me because the wrong password avast password save (refresh) my misspelled password without any notifications
4, on passwords overview show 30 weak passwords, but when click on it just list 7 weak password (I think 30 are weak and average)
5, in password history show hour and minutes too, not just the date
6, archive deleted website which contains username and password avoid accidental deletes
7, maybe bug: when save data this website allowed and login successful to the site, password history saved it again and make a new line
8, bug: (see pic.) when open a new site some sec. password plugin show error: "An error occurred! Please reinstall the extension."
9, freeze when logout password manager, and go to settings-passwords tab. I made a dump: (20151016_1430_TUJGX_2625295853.zip File id: TUJGX)
10, check that main password enough strong, and lock some minutes when main password wrong and try too many times avoid brute force attack
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Thank you very much,
Zeniit
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Still randomly freezing system. Support package sent.
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3. The ability to choose languages has also been removed :'(
Of course you can change language:
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Changes from V2016 Beta 2:
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- Online security plugin for Firefox is now signed and works in Firefox 42
For me it's still not signed, see pic.
Firefox 41.0.2
AOS 10.3.3.157
Zeniit
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Thanks for the update. I finally successfully uninstalled previous beta and installed new beta.
Four lockups today. Even while uninstalling. :(
I hope this beta3 solve the lockup issue...
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Where are the links to the offline installer? ???
I prefer the full installer. No full installer, no download. ???
Hi. We are testing new mechanism in online installers.
Personally I find on-line installers (not specifically for beta builds):
1. much slower than downloading the full off-line installer on fast broadband.
2. my major concern with on-line installers specifically is for installing a new AV, you are in effect on-line with no protection - if you do as is commonly recommended - as you have uninstalled your previous AV or you don't have one.
3. if you haven't gone for removal of your previous AV - now you are potentially in the conflict scenario - which could lead to a failed or corrupt installation.
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@NON
Since you have the same freeze / lock up problem as me (btw not fixed for me in 2236), does your avast service also terminate every time you launch SafeZone Browser or try to turn on Pay mode?
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Where are the links to the offline installer? ???
I prefer the full installer. No full installer, no download. ???
Hi. We are testing new mechanism in online installers.
Personally I find on-line installers (not specifically for beta builds):
1. much slower than downloading the full off-line installer on fast broadband.
2. my major concern with on-line installers specifically is for installing a new AV, you are in effect on-line with no protection - if you do as is commonly recommended - as you have uninstalled your previous AV or you don't have one.
3. if you haven't gone for removal of your previous AV - now you are potentially in the conflict scenario - which could lead to a failed or corrupt installation.
That same problem also holds true when you remove Avast and it takes to the internet for a survey ???
No protection so I'll throw you out to the wolves! Not a Good Idea.
The online survey should happen before the removal not after.
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@NON
Since you have the same freeze / lock up problem as me (btw not fixed for me in 2236), does your avast service also terminate every time you launch SafeZone Browser or try to turn on Pay mode?
As far as I saw, AvastSvc.exe is running fine while launching SafeZone Browser.
I don't know about Pay Mode, because I can't see task-manager while Pay Mode is On.
My lockup often happens just after resuming from stand-by, but not limited to that situation.
Tonight I'll make my computer sleep as usual, let's see what happens next morning... ::)
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I get white screen when run uninstaller. It's maybe localization error?
Zeniit
update.log attached
EDIT: I find that is just happen when connected to the internet! I have mobile broadband internet (T-Mobile HU)
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Issues with extension and passwords
#. Extension is not signed for firefox 41.0.2
#. The passwords option freezes the whole avast window.
#. No option to Import passwords from other password managers.
#. Still need work to be done in the passwords section.
#. Network Scan. Shows Issues but no mention about what the issue is nor a fix.
:o
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I find this forum topic from 2011 and I think it would be great if avast team refresh this list for better pay mode working in safezone browser.
For example, hungarian otp bank website not recognized. (https://www.otpbank.hu)
Topic: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=83592.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=83592.0)
List: http://public.avast.com/~kurtin/banks/ (http://public.avast.com/~kurtin/banks/)
What do you think?
Zeniit
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I get white screen when run uninstaller. It's maybe localization error?
Zeniit
update.log
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instcont ] [ 5248: 5764] --
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instcont ] [ 5248: 5764] 2015/10/16 16:10:09 START: Avast installer/updater
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Command: '"C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\Instup.exe" /control_panel /instop:change'
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2450M CPU @ 2.50GHz,4
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] OS: Windows 7 SP1 x64
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Memory: 49% load. Phys:2081996/4102508K free, Page:2014404/4100672K free, Virt:4097336/4194176K free
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] DISKs: C:\ - 48GB free / 99GB total
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] DISKs: D:\ - 72GB free / 197GB total
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Running module version: instup.exe - '11.1.2236.1404'
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Running module version: Instup.dll - '11.1.2236.1404'
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [simutex ] [ 5248: 5764] Checking for the mutex ownership.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [simutex ] [ 5248: 5764] The mutex is signaled. We are owners of the mutex.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Loading product state
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Guid = 54b6617f-e47c-45d9-8f0f-50c46c4b757e, Created = 12:51:54 25.06.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Persistent Guid = 54b6617f-e47c-45d9-8f0f-50c46c4b757e, Created = 12:51:54 25.06.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] ProductId = ais
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Edition = 3
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Installed Part info:
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'iex' = 'iex', 4 (0x00000004), 09:14:51 16.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'jrog2' = 'jrog2', 3839 (0x00000EFF), 09:14:52 16.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'program' = 'prg_ais', 184617148 (0x0B0108BC), 15:19:22 15.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'setup' = 'setup_ais', 184617148 (0x0B0108BC), 15:19:23 15.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'vps' = 'vps_win32', 353375744 (0x15101600), 09:14:53 16.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Latest Part info:
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'iex' = 'iex', 4 (0x00000004), 09:14:51 16.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'jrog2' = 'jrog2', 3839 (0x00000EFF), 09:14:52 16.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'program' = 'prg_ais', 184617148 (0x0B0108BC), 15:19:22 15.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'setup' = 'setup_ais', 184617148 (0x0B0108BC), 15:19:23 15.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Part 'vps' = 'vps_win32', 353375744 (0x15101600), 09:14:53 16.10.2015
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [registry ] [ 5248: 5764] BackupFileToRegistry: file 'C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\setup\setup.ini' was successfully backed up to value 'SetupIniBackup'.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Loading Proxy settings
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Proxy-Type: 'no proxy'
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Proxy-Authorization: 'no authentication'
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Proxy-Port: '8080'
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Proxy-Name: ''
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Proxy-User: ''
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Proxy-Pass: '???'
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [partinfo ] [ 5248: 5764] SetInstalled: Part package part-iex-4.vpx is installed.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [partinfo ] [ 5248: 5764] SetInstalled: Part package part-jrog2-eff.vpx is installed.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [partinfo ] [ 5248: 5764] SetInstalled: Part package part-prg_ais-b0108bc.vpx is installed.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [partinfo ] [ 5248: 5764] SetInstalled: Part package part-setup_ais-b0108bc.vpx is installed.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [partinfo ] [ 5248: 5764] SetInstalled: Part package part-vps_win32-15101600.vpx is installed.
[2015-10-16 16:10:09] [info ] [instupcore ] [ 5248: 5764] PkgLoadProductInfo: product GPB was successfully loaded.
[2015-10-16 16:10:15] [info ] [guiwizard ] [ 5248: 5764] Running module version: HTMLayout.dll - '3.3.2.200'
[2015-10-16 16:10:15] [info ] [guiwizard ] [ 5248: 5764] Loaded module version: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\HTMLayout.dll - '3.3.2.200'
[2015-10-16 16:10:15] [info ] [guiwizard ] [ 5248: 5764] Setup gui was successfully started.
[2015-10-16 16:12:22] [info ] [guiwizard ] [ 5248: 5764] Setup gui was successfully stopped.
[2015-10-16 16:12:23] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Saving product state.
[2015-10-16 16:12:23] [info ] [instup ] [ 5248: 5764] Persistent Guid = 54b6617f-e47c-45d9-8f0f-50c46c4b757e, Created = 12:51:54 25.06.2015
[2015-10-16 16:12:23] [info ] [simutex ] [ 5248: 5764] Checking for the mutex ownership.
[2015-10-16 16:12:23] [info ] [simutex ] [ 5248: 5764] The mutex is signaled. We are owners of the mutex.
[2015-10-16 16:12:23] [info ] [instcont ] [ 5248: 5764] 2015/10/16 16:12:23 END: Avast installer/updater, return code 41220 (0x0000A104) [Operation was cancelled]
[2015-10-16 16:12:23] [info ] [instcont ] [ 5248: 5764] --
EDIT: I find that is just happen when connected to the internet! I have mobile broadband internet (T-Mobile HU)
I can confirm this, reported here
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=177876.0
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Working with Windows XP Service Pack 4 36bit (x86 custom kernel).
Even the Security Line works well.
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@ Zeniit and giogio
To save space/make your posts shorter if possible save logs as a txt file then attach not copy/paste into your posts.
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Built-in HTTPS scanning without MITM certificate
How is this possible?
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Built-in HTTPS scanning without MITM certificate
How is this possible?
I rather doubt that they would divulge this in any detail as it would probably be business in confidence. And possibly give others ideas.
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Shows this when manually checking for Program update always on Beta 3, on XP Laptop SP3 System, and also Windows 10 Desktop build 10240, hit the free one, and then it says Already up to date...Happens the most when right click tray Icon, and select Program update
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@ Patrick2,
You aren't alone....
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Hi Martin, and Avast ( Beta ) Team :)
I am sorry I was not active the last few weeks, but I will pick up Beta testing ( again ) the upcomming weekend.
Greetz, Red.
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Beta 3 is still working really well for me under Windows 10. Apart from the network scanning bug which was fixed, I've had no other problems. I experienced a slowdown caused by Avast only once in the last two weeks (and I use my laptop for many hours a day, every day). The rest of the time, unless I'm running a scan, I never notice any slowdowns caused by Avast.
However, I no doubt will uninstall it soon, due to issue I've previously mentioned, where there is no option to add a detected file to the ignore list. I guess for most people, this will be no big deal. But, for me it's a huge issue. It's a shame, as apart from this, in my opinion Avast is brilliant.
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For me this bug still occur:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93866.msg750004#msg750004 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93866.msg750004#msg750004)
Now I made a screenshot, see attached pic.:
Zeniit