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Title: Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: MartinZ on April 03, 2018, 02:04:05 PM
Good news everyone,
new stable version 18.3.2333 has just been released.
 

What's new:

- Avast now opens even faster

- Avast Passwords settings have been redesigned for easier use

Fixed:

- Squashed a Virus Chest bug that mistakenly deleted files when you tried to restore them
- Our welcome screen is now displayed properly after Avast is installed
- Firewall no longer blocks your emails over IPv6
- Game Mode popups about newly added games now slide away as intended
- Exterminated a Behavior Shield startup bug


How to install:

1. Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program

2. Or you can download and install from here

Online installers (recommended):

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe

Offline installers:

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup_offline.exe

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_offline.exe

We hope you enjoy the new version!
AVAST Team
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2331
Post by: Pako7 on April 03, 2018, 02:49:00 PM
Thank you soooo much

Atleast it finally opens fast
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2331
Post by: abruptum on April 03, 2018, 02:53:04 PM
Over the top installation (update with offline installer) of Avast Free and there is no welcome screen.
Also, installed version is 18.3.2333.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2331
Post by: NON on April 03, 2018, 03:01:17 PM
Thanks for the new release :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2331
Post by: Pako7 on April 03, 2018, 03:17:04 PM
The restore tab at the virus Chest gets my files deleted .
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2331
Post by: SpeedyPC on April 03, 2018, 03:22:23 PM
My current issue still hasn't been resolved and still waiting for Avast https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=217162.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=217162.0)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2331
Post by: bob3160 on April 03, 2018, 03:22:40 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1522761683407-61688.png)
Time for an update. :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2331
Post by: MartinZ on April 03, 2018, 04:59:38 PM
Thank you soooo much

Atleast it finally opens fast

we continue working on other improvements to load even faster. from the first number the improvement is approx 30% faster
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Be Secure on April 03, 2018, 05:08:05 PM
Quote
new stable version 18.3.2331 has just been released.
Fix the typo. :)
Thanks.Testing it ASAP.. ;)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Be Secure on April 03, 2018, 05:48:10 PM
Avast v.18.3(Stable) GUI Loadup time:https://youtu.be/E2_mJudjPEg (https://youtu.be/E2_mJudjPEg)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 03, 2018, 05:52:34 PM
Avast v.18.3(Stable) GUI Loadup time:https://youtu.be/E2_mJudjPEg (https://youtu.be/E2_mJudjPEg)
Mine starts up quite a bit faster. :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Be Secure on April 03, 2018, 05:55:37 PM
Avast v.18.3(Stable) GUI Loadup time:https://youtu.be/E2_mJudjPEg (https://youtu.be/E2_mJudjPEg)
Mine starts up quite a bit faster. :)
Lucky.... :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: YLAP on April 03, 2018, 06:51:16 PM
What's new:
- Avast now opens even faster

Updated. If it is faster (talking about UI load times) it is barely noticeable, IMHO :) I have not noticed the the improvement of approx 30% :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: schmidthouse on April 03, 2018, 07:02:04 PM
I'm not in the habit of timing GUI opening, however the UI on my OS's does open smoother and appears somewhat faster. :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 03, 2018, 07:38:16 PM
I too am not in the habit of sitting at my computer with a stop watch, however this 18.3.2333 UI does load noticeably quicker without the requirement of a stopwatch.  This was on my general test system, XP Pro SP3 Desktop

That said, I did break out my stopwatch, used on my morning exercise:
I did a test on loading the existing UI with all of the normal programs I would have loaded/running before update, that took 6.03 seconds

I then completed the update including the update and once things had settled down ran the test again, this took 3.64 seconds. This was with negligible programs running (startups only) so no additional load.

Now I loaded those programs I use regularly and started the UI again,  no difference really loaded in 3.59 seconds.  I may have been a little quicker on the buttons this time as the first ones caught me out a little.

Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 03, 2018, 07:40:04 PM
As I said, for me the UI loads faster than in the last release.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1522777146964-71079.png) (https://youtu.be/PNXK75FnybY)
https://youtu.be/PNXK75FnybY (https://youtu.be/PNXK75FnybY)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 03, 2018, 07:51:45 PM
Looks like the duration of the scan (incorrectly reported as a few seconds) in Scan History has been resolved.  I ran a Quick Scan and timed it at 3 minutes and 2.47 seconds.  The scan History reported it as 3 minutes for 22253 files in 5742 folders for 7.8GB of data.

EDIT:  Interestingly scan details prior to this update are now reporting what would appear to be actual times and not the 'a few seconds' text they previously displayed.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Alikhan on April 03, 2018, 10:01:51 PM
A good stable release which hasn't seemed to introduce any new bugs. The UI opening is a bit faster than before but can still be significantly improved.

More works needs to be done to:

- fix the delay of Avast notification alerts and the sound.  Currently, the sound comes first and then the notification alert later... they should be in sync.
- add useful stats to the Scan UI
- start planning to bring the stats back for the shields
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 04, 2018, 12:14:04 AM
<snip>
- start planning to bring the stats back for the shields

I though Avast had already said that the Stats wouldn't be coming back ?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bruce_b on April 04, 2018, 12:50:59 AM
Did the update using the full offline installer on both machines and it went well. But on my old Dell Dimension 8200 P4 1.6Ghz 2GB RAM with XP PRO SP3 it does take a little while to put the Avast Icon in the System Tray ... It loads much faster on my Toshiaba Laptop with Windows 10 Home 64 Build 1709 (that machine has Celeron B830 at 1.8GHZ & 4GB RAM)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 04, 2018, 05:08:19 AM
EMAIL SIGNATURE Back to the old style??

Hi All,
Compliments on this version. All working better and firewall now working with IPV6 emails. After doing this update I noticed my email signature (notes) are that if the old style . . .

 Avast logo    

This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 

rather than the new look . . .

    Virus-free. www.avast.com

Not an issue, just wondering if the new signature design can be restored.

ALSO, any chance we can add a pause for scanning and option to shut down, sleep and turn off post a scan ??

Thank You
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Patrick2 on April 04, 2018, 05:16:10 AM
Patiently waiting for Windows 10 1803 Release, then so reinstalling Avast,  planning on a Clean install of Spring Creators 1803, as was switching between Avast and Defender trying both to see which one i really liked on my newer system,  decision made to stick with Avast, now just have to wait til 1803 fully released, then get it installed cleanly, and make sure system up to date,  then update a few drivers, then reinstall Avast i think when done with that.

if that is proper way to do that, installing the Drivers first, then Avast once all that in before other 3rd party programs
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Vitdom on April 04, 2018, 10:33:07 AM
if that is proper way to do that, installing the Drivers first, then Avast once all that in before other 3rd party programs
Yes, installing drivers first is a good idea to avoid any compatibility issues / false-detections (not that I've experienced any), but at the same time you want to minimize your PC's exposure to activity without Avast protection up and running.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Asyn on April 04, 2018, 10:42:51 AM
<snip>
- start planning to bring the stats back for the shields
I though Avast had already said that the Stats wouldn't be coming back ?
Confirmed, stats are history and won't come back.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Alikhan on April 04, 2018, 02:04:32 PM
<snip>
- start planning to bring the stats back for the shields
I though Avast had already said that the Stats wouldn't be coming back ?

I thought Avast meant the stats were not planned.

EDIT:

The stats will be coming back in the future but they are not currently planned yet - that doesn't mean they will not be coming back.

MartinZ has confirmed that to me "In future yes but not in 2 or 3 months" because there are other priorities at this moment of time.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Asyn on April 04, 2018, 02:31:27 PM
Well, we've heard that (or similar) many times before. But OK, let's see... ;)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 04, 2018, 02:47:16 PM
Well, we've heard that (or similar) many times before. But OK, let's see... ;)

Right from the time we were told it was being removed for a revision/revamp some considerable time ago, we are talking years not months ago.

Personally I'm not particularly fond of stats (lies, damn lies and statistics) and one way or another won't lose any sleep over there non return.  But if they say they will be back after a revision, I at least expect them to follow through on it.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: schmidthouse on April 04, 2018, 05:15:26 PM
Well, we've heard that (or similar) many times before. But OK, let's see... ;)

Right from the time we were told it was being removed for a revision/revamp some considerable time ago, we are talking years not months ago.

Personally I'm not particularly fond of stats (lies, damn lies and statistics) and one way or another won't lose any sleep over there non return.  But if they say they will be back after a revision, I at least expect them to follow through on it.

+1
And if stats come back, make them useful.
Not picture book level.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: MartinZ on April 04, 2018, 06:36:39 PM
A good stable release which hasn't seemed to introduce any new bugs. The UI opening is a bit faster than before but can still be significantly improved.
don't worry the bugs are still there but well hidden ;-)

Quote
- fix the delay of Avast notification alerts and the sound.  Currently, the sound comes first and then the notification alert later... they should be in sync.
working on it, hopefully next release

Quote
- add useful stats to the Scan UI
- start planning to bring the stats back for the shields

stats won't return earlier than Q3/Q4...focus is now on settings and licensing
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: chris.. on April 04, 2018, 06:54:40 PM
Well, we've heard that (or similar) many times before. But OK, let's see... ;)

Right from the time we were told it was being removed for a revision/revamp some considerable time ago, we are talking years not months ago.

Personally I'm not particularly fond of stats (lies, damn lies and statistics) and one way or another won't lose any sleep over there non return.  But if they say they will be back after a revision, I at least expect them to follow through on it.
Indeed, the stats have been removed for years (in June 2016, no?), Which does not prevent that they had to be postponed when avast would have a little time (one or two months).
You said it yourself that the return was planned for September 2016 at the time.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=188174.msg1323444#msg1323444

I also know that you have many times given your opinion on the disinterest of this tool, I think it is clear, but also know that there are other users who find an interest

As far as I'm concerned, I've been repeating myself since time, I found an interest in the 5 lines of avast analysis in real time, in a glance one's eye over we could see what was happening in the background (opening of files, third site annalised, ....)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: mchain on April 04, 2018, 10:46:34 PM
Yes, having stats back would be useful.
See attached below for missing paid for features:
I rebooted eight times before I successfully hit on this fix.   :)

Hint:  Seems an avast server is needed to validate features on install and this is done at first run very early in the system boot. 

[EDIT:]  Didn't say, but all six missing features were live and accessible after the last reboot while connected to the internet.



Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: TheOwner on April 05, 2018, 01:10:38 AM
This version still causes DHCP NACK error in windows event manager/router. I described it in 18.2 thread.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bruce_b on April 05, 2018, 01:44:38 PM
Still getting "Behavior Shield Not Enabled" on the XP PRO SP3 computer ... Happened a couple of times so far, since the latest version of Avast Free was installed. No issues on the Windows 10 Home 64 bit computer.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: mikaelrask on April 05, 2018, 03:22:57 PM
update went fine keep up the good work, updated throught the gui. and yes the gui loads faster now i can add :D
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: AlphaZab on April 05, 2018, 04:53:51 PM
- Avast now opens even faster

here I see better than previous version but need maybe next update version will be faster not delay  ;D
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: maxxp on April 06, 2018, 05:09:33 AM
Why when I update Avast my CCleaner was also automatically updated to v5.41  >:(  I haven't Software Updater extension
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 06, 2018, 08:35:27 AM
Hello,
When installing the program, I selected the following component:security browser extension.
After installation, I can not see it in the Chrome browser add-ons.
I should see the following in the extensions:Avast Online Security?
What is the reason why the plugin is not installed yet?
Regards
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: MartinZ on April 06, 2018, 10:31:09 AM
yes it should install Avast Online Security to Chrome, but you still need to activate it in Chrome..(Google rules)..if you open the CHrome extensions page it's not there?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 06, 2018, 01:36:30 PM
If it's not listed in Chrome,
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1523014617813-57350.png)
you can manually install it from the Chrome store,
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/avast-online-security/gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/avast-online-security/gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 07, 2018, 01:58:10 PM
I'm running Avast free, and updated from 17.9.2322 to 18.3.2333 via the GUI. Now the system tray icon is animated all the time, slowly changing from the original blob to a circle and back again, without any scan running. Is this the way it's supposed to be, does it mean anything?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 07, 2018, 02:29:30 PM
I'm running Avast free, and updated from 17.9.2322 to 18.3.2333 via the GUI. Now the system tray icon is animated all the time, slowly changing from the original blob to a circle and back again, without any scan running. Is this the way it's supposed to be, does it mean anything?

Previously it should only be animated when real-time scanning (file system shield, web shield,etc.) is in progress and not for on-demand scans. 

Now it would appear that it may also animate when on-demand scans are running and also when you do a Windows Explorer context menu scan (right click on a folder). I also tested some other on-demand scans, Targeted Scan (Folder Select) and the Smart Scan, both animated the tray icon..

So if you aren't running an on-demand then it is likely one of the real-time shields is scanning activity.

Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 07, 2018, 02:36:46 PM
^
The icon is animated without any browser started, and I'm not running any scan.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 07, 2018, 02:42:17 PM
^
The icon is animated without any browser started, and I'm not running any scan.

I'm not seeing that on my system with avast free 18.3.2333 (minimal installation) when I'm not running a scan and I have no other activity (like when compiling this post) the tray icon is inactive. 

Do you have any other programs running that may be generating activity (check in task manager) ?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 07, 2018, 02:49:31 PM
^
The icon is animated without any browser started, and I'm not running any scan.

I'm not seeing that on my system with avast free 18.3.2333 (minimal installation) when I'm not running a scan and I have no other activity (like when compiling this post) the tray icon is inactive. 

Do you have any other programs running that may be generating activity (check in task manager) ?
No other programs running (checked task manager). This behaviour started immediately after updating to latest version today.
By the way, I'm running Windows 7.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 07, 2018, 03:18:23 PM
That's not normal behavior. Try the following: Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204

If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A

Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 07, 2018, 03:26:10 PM
^
The icon is animated without any browser started, and I'm not running any scan.

I'm not seeing that on my system with avast free 18.3.2333 (minimal installation) when I'm not running a scan and I have no other activity (like when compiling this post) the tray icon is inactive. 

Do you have any other programs running that may be generating activity (check in task manager) ?
No other programs running (checked task manager). This behaviour started immediately after updating to latest version today.
By the way, I'm running Windows 7.

Not sure why this might be so on your win7 system, my own win7 system is rarely used now (netbook, under powered, small screen and low resolution). It still has an old version of avast on it, but I will probably take the HDD out and retire it.

My win10 system laptop (good power and resources with SSD primary drive) still has 18.2.2328 and I'm holding back a bit on this one before updating.

So it is only my XP Pro desktop system which I'm happy to test with that has the latest version and no issues.

Some have found it might take a couple of restarts to get things running as they should (why is the question) or try an Avast Repair or clean install as suggested.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 07, 2018, 03:50:50 PM
That's not normal behavior. Try the following: Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204

If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A
Thanks Bob, I tried repair and rebooted, it did not fix the problem. Gonna try a clean install later.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: YLAP on April 08, 2018, 07:14:38 AM
Updated. If it is faster (talking about UI load times) it is barely noticeable, IMHO :) I have not noticed the the improvement of approx 30% :)

Taking my words back, not sure why it took some time after update  ??? but UI is loading faster  8)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 08, 2018, 08:31:11 AM
When I installed the program, I checked the spam protection.
However, it does not appear automatically between icons in Outlook 2016.
Outlok add-ons must manually enable the spam module.
In the previous avast version, it did not seem like this.
Maybe this is an avast program bug?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 08, 2018, 12:48:34 PM
That's not normal behavior. Try the following: Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204

If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A
Thanks Bob, I tried repair and rebooted, it did not fix the problem. Gonna try a clean install later.
Ok so I did a clean install, and everything seemed ok at first, no animation when nothing was running.

But then i discovered under Settings/General that the "Animate icon when scanning" was unchecked, and I had it checked before. So I checked "Animate icon when scanning", and now everything is back to the same behaviour, the avast icon in the system tray is animated almost all the time, even when I'm not running a scan or any other activity. This was not the behaviour before updating to the latest version.

So I like to know:


(I'm on Windows 7)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bruce_b on April 08, 2018, 01:51:17 PM
When is Avast going to fix the Behavior Shield not automatically enabling on XP PRO SP3 computers ? ? 
It was doing fairly good with the last version of Avast Free, but it is not enabling with this new release.
I have to turn it on manually (it stays fine after that) .. Hope they can resolve this once and for all.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: AlphaZab on April 08, 2018, 06:40:18 PM
UP 50%
THIS USE SSD
(https://i.imgur.com/sGUFh6p.gif)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: lucD on April 10, 2018, 02:46:52 PM
I've had my machine start with behaviour shield disabled twice since this update. I'm running Win 10 Fall Creators' .
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: SimmonsTheMad33 on April 10, 2018, 08:04:34 PM
GUI definitely loads much more quickly than it did before, good job.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: daan16 on April 12, 2018, 09:25:29 PM
1. There is error about missing "Avast browser setup checker" which blocks autorun of Windows after Welcome screen everytime ::). When I click OK, system starts up.

2. Avast icon doesn't animate in Win XP. In Win 8 it is.

I have Windows XP
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bruce_b on April 12, 2018, 09:31:07 PM
Mine does not animate either in XP PRO SP3 or Windows 10 Home 64 systems. But I just looked at the options in Windows 10 and it is checked "animate when scanning"... so I guess only when it is doing a scan it will animate. Better that way. No need to see that idiotic icon going round and round taking up CPU time
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 12, 2018, 11:36:36 PM
Mine does not animate either in XP PRO SP3 or Windows 10 Home 64 systems. But I just looked at the options in Windows 10 and it is checked "animate when scanning"... so I guess only when it is doing a scan it will animate. Better that way. No need to see that idiotic icon going round and round taking up CPU time
Not only when you run a scan as you can see in this short video:
https://youtu.be/3D7Siq7T9fU (https://youtu.be/3D7Siq7T9fU)
I simply reloaded this website.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 14, 2018, 12:31:39 AM
Well, as I posted above, in my case on Windows 7 with "Animate icon when scanning" checked the icon animates regularily all the time, even without any program or browser open. This after a clean install.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: mchain on April 14, 2018, 07:27:12 AM
New issue with Avast Update Helper reporting reconfiguration error twice or more times an hour.  See attached below:

Reported also here and here and here:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218025.msg1456507#msg1456507 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218025.msg1456507#msg1456507)
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=217810.msg1455556#msg1455556 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=217810.msg1455556#msg1455556)
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=217055.msg1452573#msg1452573 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=217055.msg1452573#msg1452573)

Seems issue is a bug in Avast Secure Browser! 

Posted also here in Secure Browser section here:  https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218260.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218260.0)

UPDATE:  Error 1638 is also reported at the same time as error 1603.  Reported as a error pair.  26 errors reported for one day.  System affected is a Toshiba Satellite L505 running Win 10 1709 64-bit.  Also seems as if errors only come in when using standard account.  Administrative account not affected.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 14, 2018, 02:35:38 PM
Well, as I posted above, in my case on Windows 7 with "Animate icon when scanning" checked the icon animates regularily all the time, even without any program or browser open. This after a clean install.
My answer wasn't directed at you. :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: mchain on April 14, 2018, 05:02:09 PM
Update:  Please see this post for more information about ASB and Windows crashes:  https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218260.msg1457645#msg1457645 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218260.msg1457645#msg1457645)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 14, 2018, 05:44:31 PM
Well, as I posted above, in my case on Windows 7 with "Animate icon when scanning" checked the icon animates regularily all the time, even without any program or browser open. This after a clean install.
My answer wasn't directed at you. :)
I know. :)  My post wasn't directed at you either. I just wanted to add my problem to the animate issue for those who may not have read the posts above. Perhaps that was unnecessary. And english is not my first language so maybe it did not came out the way I meant.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 15, 2018, 12:33:30 PM
I can not install the update. Throught settings-update-update programm, the option to update is deactivated. When i download and run the installer, it starts and crashes after a while.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 15, 2018, 01:19:26 PM
I can not install the update. Throught settings-update-update programm, the option to update is deactivated. When i download and run the installer, it starts and crashes after a while.
Try the following: Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: daan16 on April 15, 2018, 09:06:17 PM
1. There is error about missing "Avast browser setup checker" which blocks autorun of Windows after Welcome screen everytime ::). When I click OK, system starts up.



Thanks for quick fix! Now error gone.

Silent update?

I have Avast 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.315


Icon still doesn't animate.



Another silent update build 18.3.3860.316

What are these silent updates?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on April 17, 2018, 11:07:14 PM
<snip>
Another silent update build 18.3.3860.316

What are these silent updates?

Generally they are Updates that can be done outside of the full program update function - this can occur either during the Virus Definitions (and engines) update or from the Emergency Update check function.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: sj.vegetto on April 19, 2018, 08:53:25 PM
new verison of avast is triggering unsecapp.exe to run , this happen few years back too

This is on Windows 10 1703 build
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: sj.vegetto on April 19, 2018, 08:58:12 PM
meh just fiqure out why the cleaner that is "optional" install, that DID not have installed and have not had install cause I never used it and it start up that unsecap.exe  which was INSTALLED with the update when IT wasnt installed to begin with.

This is the first update I had in years that installed a component I didnt have installed with an update.

The GUI is faster but it long cry from how it should be cause   is should be pretty much instant all pc inducing ones with SSD
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on April 22, 2018, 02:45:31 PM
I managed to update the programm but the license still wont renew. What am i supposed to do? this is getting frustrating
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2018, 03:06:07 PM
I managed to update the programm but the license still wont renew. What am i supposed to do? this is getting frustrating
Please stick to one topic. The other post has your answer. :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 03, 2018, 10:39:06 AM
Will you ever stop spamming users with 80% off notification? We all see it in console and popups, does it really have to be with detection notifications? This is really crappy design choice.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Csicso on May 03, 2018, 02:57:47 PM
Hello Fresh Windows 10 x64 home 1803 install. I use O&O ShutUp10 and Destroy Windows Spying 2.2.2.2 (It may be too much   8)     )

When restart the PC dont load program, this will be displayed in a window : "UI Failed to Load. This is really embarrassing. AV Service is not responding."

EXTI - Restart service

Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DNI on May 03, 2018, 07:48:01 PM
Hello Fresh Windows 10 x64 home 1803 install. I use O&O ShutUp10 and Destroy Windows Spying 2.2.2.2 (It may be too much   8)     )

When restart the PC dont load program, this will be displayed in a window : "UI Failed to Load. This is really embarrassing. AV Service is not responding."

EXTI - Restart service

I also get "UI Failed to Load" on my fresh Avast instal on the newest Windows build after the restart. They should fix that.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 03, 2018, 07:50:20 PM
Avast Internet Security failed to install the following updates for Office 2016 now released:KB4018372, KB4022133.
Avast protection was turned off without any problems installing the update.
This is a program bug?

Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 03, 2018, 08:28:35 PM
Hello Fresh Windows 10 x64 home 1803 install. I use O&O ShutUp10 and Destroy Windows Spying 2.2.2.2 (It may be too much   8)     )

When restart the PC dont load program, this will be displayed in a window : "UI Failed to Load. This is really embarrassing. AV Service is not responding."

EXTI - Restart service

I also get "UI Failed to Load" on my fresh Avast instal on the newest Windows build after the restart. They should fix that.

Try another reboot it should load, worst case do another reboot, mine loaded  fine on second reboot.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Patrick2 on May 05, 2018, 12:54:45 AM
Mine had that on my 2nd Desktop UI Failed to load, ended up doing Avast Repair, Restarting, and then went to logon got a black screen with only cursor showing, so rebooted again, working for now, but I wonder how long it will work properly

Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on May 05, 2018, 02:25:51 AM
Mine had that on my 2nd Desktop UI Failed to load, ended up doing Avast Repair, Restarting, and then went to logon got a black screen with only cursor showing, so rebooted again, working for now, but I wonder how long it will work properly
I learned a long time ago that you worry and attempt to fix a problem when you actually have one. :)
When there isn't any problem, I don't loos sleep wondering when the problem will return.
One lives loner that way. :)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 05, 2018, 03:32:57 AM
Hi gents,

Here's something very odd to try. With this windows 10 latest feature update for april 2018. Since it makes that UI crash happen what I did was a couple of things but a minimum of this. Go to your avast installation folder should be C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast  and in there is two exe files. AvastSvc.exe and AvastUI.exe. I right clicked on them and clicked on properties then clicked on the compatibility tab. Then I placed a checkmark on Run this in compatibility mode for WINDOWS 8 and also placed a check mark in run this as ADMINISTRATOR. I did that to both those files but also in conjunction with that you must have USER ACCOUNT CONTROL ENABLED<--very important (to find user account control settings for windows 10 go to start then go down to the gear and click on that to get into system settings then type in the top box user account control and it should bring up CHANGE USER ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS and just make sure you turn that up to the one below the top setting.)So that way when you go to launch avast by default it will ask you if you want to allow this program to make changes to the system and simply tell it yes and it should run. This may or may not work. Its iffy. I didn't have to enable user account control on my laptop but two other computers in my house I had to. Try it and see if it helps. If need be maybe even change all exe files in the avast software folder to run in compatibility mode with windows 8 or even windows 7 also.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on May 05, 2018, 03:37:31 AM
Sorry but that's nonsense.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 05, 2018, 03:41:05 AM
one other thing I forgot to say too is when you do this...please reboot. Sorry its been a long day lol. If that doesn't help I'm sorry but what I did above is what I did to the machines in my house.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 05, 2018, 04:59:11 AM
Hello
I have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316  on Windows 10
I got a notification from avast that virus definitions are outdated and when click the update button it takes me to settings update but every time I click on update I keep getting already up to date (current version 180504-4) and no matter how many times I repeat this the notification about the outdated definitions will not go a way.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.2.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 05, 2018, 11:29:45 AM
Hello
I have  Avast Premier and i cannot update the virus definitions  and the program version to the 18.3 .
Whenever i tap to update , Avast after few seconds says "Unknow error"
 What is wrong with it ?
Kind Regards
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on May 05, 2018, 04:05:43 PM
Hello
I have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316  on Windows 10
I got a notification from avast that virus definitions are outdated and when click the update button it takes me to settings update but every time I click on update I keep getting already up to date (current version 180504-4) and no matter how many times I repeat this the notification about the outdated definitions will not go a way.

Try a repair of avast. Add Remove programs/programs and features, select 'avast! Anti-Virus,' click the Change option and select Repair option and follow. This has in the past resolved this out of sync issue between reported and actual VPS version.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.2.2333
Post by: Asyn on May 05, 2018, 04:15:06 PM
Hello
I have  Avast Premier and i cannot update the virus definitions  and the program version to the 18.3 .
Whenever i tap to update , Avast after few seconds says "Unknow error"
 What is wrong with it ?
Kind Regards
Best you start a new topic and provide details.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 05, 2018, 06:53:08 PM
Hello
I have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316  on Windows 10
I got a notification from avast that virus definitions are outdated and when click the update button it takes me to settings update but every time I click on update I keep getting already up to date (current version 180504-4) and no matter how many times I repeat this the notification about the outdated definitions will not go a way.

Try a repair of avast. Add Remove programs/programs and features, select 'avast! Anti-Virus,' click the Change option and select Repair option and follow. This has in the past resolved this out of sync issue between reported and actual VPS version.

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on May 05, 2018, 06:54:54 PM
Hello
I have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316  on Windows 10
I got a notification from avast that virus definitions are outdated and when click the update button it takes me to settings update but every time I click on update I keep getting already up to date (current version 180504-4) and no matter how many times I repeat this the notification about the outdated definitions will not go a way.

Try a repair of avast. Add Remove programs/programs and features, select 'avast! Anti-Virus,' click the Change option and select Repair option and follow. This has in the past resolved this out of sync issue between reported and actual VPS version.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome, did it work ?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 05, 2018, 07:32:54 PM
Hello
I have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316  on Windows 10
I got a notification from avast that virus definitions are outdated and when click the update button it takes me to settings update but every time I click on update I keep getting already up to date (current version 180504-4) and no matter how many times I repeat this the notification about the outdated definitions will not go a way.

Try a repair of avast. Add Remove programs/programs and features, select 'avast! Anti-Virus,' click the Change option and select Repair option and follow. This has in the past resolved this out of sync issue between reported and actual VPS version.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome, did it work ?
Yes it worked perfectly. Thanks again I was going crazy because of that.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on May 05, 2018, 08:26:15 PM
Hello
I have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316  on Windows 10
I got a notification from avast that virus definitions are outdated and when click the update button it takes me to settings update but every time I click on update I keep getting already up to date (current version 180504-4) and no matter how many times I repeat this the notification about the outdated definitions will not go a way.

Try a repair of avast. Add Remove programs/programs and features, select 'avast! Anti-Virus,' click the Change option and select Repair option and follow. This has in the past resolved this out of sync issue between reported and actual VPS version.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome, did it work ?
Yes it worked perfectly. Thanks again I was going crazy because of that.

No problem, the Avast Repair function is quite useful and a relatively easy option to try first.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: heikwith on May 05, 2018, 11:19:37 PM
Something strange here (I think)
I have 3 systems with Windows 10 Home updated to 1803.
Two have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316
The third one stays at version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.0
I have already done 3 reboots at that third system.
I did a Avast Repair.
Alle three are up-to-date (180505-4)
Nothing helps.
Any ideas ?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on May 05, 2018, 11:23:33 PM
Something strange here (I think)
I have 3 system with Windows 10 Home update to 1803.
Two have version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.316
The third one stays at version 18.3.2333 build 18.3.3860.0
I have already done 3 reboots at that third system.
I did a Avast Repair.
Nothing helps.
Any ideas ?
Have you tried this:

Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204 (https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204)

If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf (https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf)
If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A (https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A)
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 08, 2018, 08:46:21 AM
is avast Free compatible with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Asyn on May 08, 2018, 08:49:58 AM
is avast Free compatible with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update?
Sure.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: REDACTED on May 08, 2018, 09:28:03 AM
is avast Free compatible with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update?
Sure.
on what grounds are you so sure? you're from avast?
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Asyn on May 08, 2018, 09:41:41 AM
See: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=218193.msg1460381#msg1460381
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: DavidR on May 08, 2018, 10:09:47 AM
is avast Free compatible with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update?
Sure.
on what grounds are you so sure? you're from avast?

Asyn isn't from 'Avast' but an Avast user just like yourself, Only those with 'Avast Team' in the profile info to the left of posts are from Avast.

I have the Win10 Spring Update 1803 (OS Build 17134.1) and Avast Version: 18.3.2333 and that is working just fine for me.
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: bob3160 on May 08, 2018, 01:50:22 PM
I have it installed on 4 systems at home.
All running without problems.
32 and 64 bit. Old and newer systems.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg1459637#msg1459637
Title: Re: NEW Version: 18.3.2333
Post by: Patrick2 on May 08, 2018, 07:34:15 PM
Just Re Clean Installed Windows 10 On my WIndows 10 Pro Desktop after Behavior Shield wouldn't turn on, before that UI Failed, is it safe to reinstall Avast, or am I better off sticking with Defender for the time being

Re Clean Installed the entire OS and all software due to software corruption, so if it's safe to reinstall Avast then will right after a few programs finish downloading/installing

Well may give a shot lol


Well issue remains on Behavior Shield not turning on with laptop that was Fresh started type refresh this morning,  Hopefully the install goes well on Desktop if I try it for sure, if not I might just stay on Defender til i'm sure Avast gonna run right