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Title: Avast Business Antivirus 14.7 for Mac OS (Feb 8, 2021)
Post by: Sean.G on January 26, 2021, 05:30:45 PM

Hi,

Mac OS X Antivirus: 14.7 will be released later today, Feb 8, 2021.

Release Summary

This release contains new improvements and bug fixes to our Avast Business Antivirus Mac OS X client.

All existing devices with Avast Business Antivirus 14.6 or lower will start the automatic upgrade to 14.7 once available. If you wish to delay the upgrade you have set within your policy to exclude program updates.

A system reboot will be required to complete the installation. There will be no forced reboot unless you have set this in your device policy settings.

Improvements

• Native support for Apple silicon! Smooth experience after you install our AV on your new Macbook with ARM processors
• Accessibility of VoiceOver screen reader Resolved issues

Minor updates

• Resolved issue where Mac OS Big Sur is not recognized by our Avast Business Hub
• Resolved issue where Premium/Basic Remote Control second connection attempt was not connecting to Mac OS
• Just a few small tweaks to keep your antivirus running smoothly

History
14.6 - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=239439.0
14.5 - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=235348.0
14.4 - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=233807.0
14.3 - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=231670.0

Title: Re: Avast Business Antivirus 14.7 for Mac OS
Post by: springerslave on January 26, 2021, 09:15:58 PM

I have a pc running Windows 10. I recently contracted a computer service to unload some software because I wanted to be sure all of the little left-behind do-dads were taken care of. I said OK to their anti-virus software (not thinking; I prefer another name.) Turns out they installed Bitlocker which wouldn't let me start in safe mode without a password that I don't have.

Numerous phone calls and a few hours later, the antivirus was removed, then the Bitlocker software. I had no anti-virus installed so I called the number I got from the internet. A while into the conversation I realized that I was talking to an Avast employee. Oops, wrong number, but we were already into the works so I looked paid more attention. This Avast employee took control of my computer and found lots of those little do-dads that the computer tech missed. I watched as we went into the registry and deleted dozens of keys. More "junk" was removed, a few restarts, over an hours work here. The total cost from Avast (including a year's worth of tech support) was 60% of the Computer service I had initially contracted.

Avast treated me very well and I'm pleased to recommend them to anyone.

Title: Re: Avast Business Antivirus 14.7 for Mac OS (Feb 8, 2021)
Post by: Sean.G on February 08, 2021, 12:05:48 PM

UPDATE

Avast Business Antivirus 14.7 for Mac OS will be released later today (Feb 8, 2021).

We apologize for the release delay (originally scheduled on Jan 27, 2021).

Title: Re: Avast Business Antivirus 14.7 for Mac OS (Feb 8, 2021)
Post by: Infratech Solutions on February 08, 2021, 12:31:38 PM

Updated on Avast Business Hub.

Thank you!