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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: Vlk on February 23, 2004, 03:40:03 PM
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Hi all!
I'm glad to announce the availability of a beta version of the upcoming avast Home/Pro update. Again, this is a very short beta test - we expect the release of these files to take place on Thursday.
We'd appreciate if you could install the beta and report respective bugs asap.
How to install the beta:
1. Download the file http://cat.asw.cz/beta-jap/servers.def and place it to the <avast>\setup folder (overwrite existing)
2. Invoke avast program update
That's it. Re-transition from the beta to the release stream will also be that simple so you don't have to worry you'll be required to reinstall things etc...
Here is the list of most important changes:
- fixed a bug causing bypass of scanning inside selected archives (eg. RAR) by the Standard Shield under WinNT/2000/XP
- fixed deleting of temp files e.g. when moving packed infected files to the Virus Chest (typically in the Internet Mail provider)
- fixed incorrect display of path names containing the ampersand character
- fixed a bug in mail heuristics related to testing of attachment extensions
- fixed a bug that was preventing generation of report files under Windows 95
- ZIP unpacker: added support for a new compression method
- ZIP unpacker: fixed a bug related to decompression of text files
- RAR unpacker: fixed failures on spanned archives
- CAB unpacker: added detection + proper handling of duplicite file names
- MIME unpacker: fixed a problem with files with atypical headers during deletion
- the info popup displayed during the push update doesn't block the mail program anymore
- sending of emails from avast by SMTP now supports authorization
- the mail providers now work with both VPS version and date (not only date as in previous versions)
- text reports now contain version of VPS files used to scan
- the settings of the Antivirus event log are now not reset to default values after every reboot
- boot-time scanner now doesn't create about 50 files with nonsense names in the TEMP folder anymore
- enhanced on-open scanning in the Standard Shield under Windows 9x
- enhanced checks for incompatible AV programs
- the "Common" config page was removed from Log Viewer and Virus Chest settings
- additional work-around for repeated boot-time scans
- added Japanese language version
Of course, please let us know how it goes. Thanks! :)
Vlk
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just d/ling it now, thanx Vlk
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downloaded and installed.
i noticed the dowload was very slow and proceeded in very small chunks. despite of the slowness the download process used almost 90% of cpu power on my system.
quite an impressive list of fixes and updates.
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That's because you were downloading all the increments between version 342 and 353, i.e. you "missed" 10 sub-versions!
Quite a lot of packages had to be downloaded. :)
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Installed and tested it. No problems found.
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If re-transition is that easy,than i'll try it too. I always like new features and updates...
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Already updated and its working great for now. I think i'll keep this beta version :)
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WinMe resident scanner set on high no problems
;)
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This version seems to be much faster than last one. At least on my Avast! 4 Pro. Will this be next release version or i'll have to downgrade back to normal release? I kinda like this one :)
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What's this ??? This is what I get when I click on that link:
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[servers]
count=1
[server0]
url=http://cat.asw.cz/beta-jap
name=Test (internal)
products=av_pro,av_srv,av_ker,av_oem,bart,av_net_cl,av_net_srv,gav,av_pda_palm,netpurum
ASWSignA2A6AC205F9C2CF4618AD6AD9E25450503693EC9B6147ECE677B805CA18AAD00215D03E2B8416124CASWSignA
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I can't download that file ::)
I can see in your update list, there is still no semi-transparent feature in avast! on-access scanner, under Internet mail provider, Advanced tab - "Show detailed info on performed action"...
Of course, it's just cosmetic bug, but it still counts, right ?
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No troubles until now ;D
Oh, I'm testing the Home version (not Professional) 8)
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Hey, am I the only one that is unable to download it ?
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Hey, am I the only one that is unable to download it ?
Do you need help? ;D
Just click on the Vlk's link, download the file and copy over the existing one at setup folder of avast 8)
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Did you see my previous post ? I can't download it... I just get some message on the screen instead of starting download of the file...
Take a look at my first post up there in this thread... you'll see what I get...
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SC, no i am getting the same error on my system too.
i am running win 98, avast home, tried w/ both of my browsers, firefox, and ie. it doesn[t matter, i get tat error :-(
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I just found out... you have to copy/paste all those lines into old servers.def file under avast!/ setup sub-directory...
It's working, I just did the update...
Cheers !
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Sorry guys, I did not read the first post completely... :-[
Maybe tomorrow some of the good guys could do something for you. 8)
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Read one above your last post... I just solved problem. ;D
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way to go sc......working now.
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Glad to know, no problems at all.
Good luck Sasha ;)
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I can't download that file
getting the same error on my system...
Hey guys what's up? Ever heard about downloading text-based files? :) :)
Like right-clicking the link and choosing Save Target As...? :)
Sure, the copy'n'paste method works too, but it's a bit less comfortable ;) ;)
I can see in your update list, there is still no semi-transparent feature in avast! on-access scanner, under Internet mail provider, Advanced tab - "Show detailed info on performed action"...
It's not in the list, but it's in the program (the list only contains the most important changes). To set it, open the file <avast>\data\avast4.ini, and add the following line to the [AAVM] section (if the section does not exist, just create it):
TagOpacity=XX
where XX is the percent number. E.g.
[AAVM]
TagOpacity=70
A reboot may be required for the changes to take effect after this.
Of course, it's just cosmetic bug, but it still counts, right ?
Ehm.. a bug??? :o :o I wouldn't call it this way, really
Take care,
Vlk
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This version seems to be much faster than last one. At least on my Avast! 4 Pro.
Faster in what?
I don't think there were any significant speed optimizations done...
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Vlk wrote:
Ehm.. a bug??? I wouldn't call it this way, really
Take care,
Vlk
Thanks for advices about downloading that file... and...
Sorry, my mistake, I tried to write down "cosmetic change", instead "cosmetic bug", but I typed in a hurry. Of course, it's not bug, but something that would be nice to change...
Cheers!
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OK, transparent feature is working, I just added those lines inside that .ini file...
- I HAVE BIG PROBLEM -
After beta-update, my booting time increased up to 40-50 seconds... crazy!
Unacceptable... I tried to reboot my system 3 times, and same story...
Please, can you solve this one ?
Thanks in advance !
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At what stage of system startup does it stall?
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When I enter Windows, just right after entering my password and log into Windows... takes longer time to load all those icons in system tray (avast!, Zonealarm and Internet Connection)... I noticed that just after installing beta-update...
Cheers !
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When I enter Windows, just right after entering my password and log into Windows... takes longer time to load all those icons in system tray (avast!, Zonealarm and Internet Connection)... I noticed that just after installing beta-update...
Cheers !
Sasha, I bet on ZoneAlarm + Avast...
What do you have into Windows events?
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I have ZoneAlarm since 2002 and no problems at all especially with avast!
What Windows events ? If you mean in my startup... here is screenshot... the cleanest startup I have ever seen !
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I have ZoneAlarm since 2002 and no problems at all especially with avast!
What Windows events ? If you mean in my startup... here is screenshot... the cleanest startup I have ever seen !
Sorry Sasha, I mean Administrative Tools > Events (or whatever is the translation in English). You'll see events of System, Aplications, Security and avast! ;)
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kindly add total viruses detected to the about dialog box.
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We don't know this info - it's not stored anywhere in avast. And it's virtually impossible to find out as lots of viruses are detected by generic methods and some other share common names...
It's been discussed here already.
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it used to be there in some previous versions. ::)
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fyi: works here too (win2k sp4). haven't noticed any differences, so that's probably good. I'll just imagine that it scans thoroughly, but without any viruses it doesn't really catch my eye ;)
Inge
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does this beta test cover more than the program update that was just released?
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What do you mean? Like if you're expected to do something with it besides installing it..? :)
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How can i downgrade it back to normal version? I'd like to update my VPS ;D
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OK, here you go, you should have the update now...
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OK, here you go, you should have the update now...
Cool thx :-*
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Hate to say it, but a problem I had earlier and that seemed to be solved has returned in the Beta version. When leaving the pc unattended for a certain period of time Windows XP tries to go back to the user login screen. At that point Avast is giving a false virus infection again.
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Hate to say it, but a problem I had earlier and that seemed to be solved has returned in the Beta version. When leaving the pc unattended for a certain period of time Windows XP tries to go back to the user login screen. At that point Avast is giving a false virus infection again.
Artras, which false virus infection? Which files and virus names... ::)
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sorry about that vlk.......what i ment was....i noticed the program release was version 402-1 while hte beta was 402-0 is there a differance in them.....and should i get the "updated one" as o;pposed to using the beta...
i tried to update mannually the program, but came back as already up to date..
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E:\System Volume Information\_restore{21897DF6-D972-4C77-B6D9-FD93BECE70D1}\RP35\A0001984.exe [L] Win32:P2P-Bereb-B [Wrm] (0)
that is the file, location and the virus name reported.
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OK, so why don't you nuke this file? E.g. by disabling System Restore, or by deleting the file e.g. in Windows Safe Mode... It has been discussed zillion times here how to handle the \System Volume Information infections...
Thanks
Vlk
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Updated.....Rock solid, no problems...... ;D
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Update troubles:
25.02.2004 - 14:59:04.000 GMT -3:00
general Started: 25.02.2004, 14:59:04
system Computer WinName: HOME
system Windows Net User: AUTORIDADE NT\SYSTEM
general Cmdline: /downloadpkgs /noreboot /silent /progress
general DldSrc set to inet
general Operation set to INST_OP_UPDATE_GET_PACKAGES
general Old version: 161 (353)
general SGW32P::CheckIfInstalled set m_bAlreadyInstalled to 1
system Computer DnsName: home
system Computer Ip Addr: 200.219.222.210
internet SYNCER: Proxy 127.0.0.1:8001
internet SYNCER: Type: 2
internet SYNCER: Auth: 0
package Part prg_av_pro-161 is installed
package Part vps-40202 is installed
package Part news-38 is installed
package Part setup_av_pro-161 is installed
general Old version: 161 (353)
file SetExistingFilesBitmap: 314->129->129
general GUID: 471fef3b-f27f-4d57-b57d-582a770381aa
general Server definition(s) loaded for 'main': 1 (maintenance:0)
general SelectCurrent: selected server 'Test (internal)' from 'main'
general Server definition(s) loaded for 'main': 1 (maintenance:0)
general SelectCurrent: selected server 'Test (internal)' from 'main'
package LatestPartInfo: news = news-38
package LatestPartInfo: program = prg_av_pro-162
package LatestPartInfo: setup = setup_av_pro-162
package LatestPartInfo: vps = vps-40202
general InvalidateCurrent: invalidated server 'Test (internal)' from 'main'
general SelectCurrent: unable to find any suitable server in 'main'
internet tried 1 servers to get file 'part-prg_av_pro-162.vpu', but failed (0x20000006)
general Err:Other HTTP error (404), while trying 195.47.75.50:8001/http://cat.asw.cz/beta-jap/part-prg_av_pro-162.vpu
general errordlg: 498,130
package Transferred files: 3
package Transferred bytes: 30
package Transfer time: 3875 ms
file NeedReboot=false
general Return code: 0x20000006 [Other HTTP error (404), while trying 195.47.75.50:8001/http://cat.asw.cz/beta-jap/part-prg_av_pro-162.vpu]
general Stopped: 25.02.2004, 15:01:18
What's up? I was using the BETA version :-\
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There's one more update now...
You can get it by invoking the program update.
It has couple of more bugs fixed, and a new feature: a text tag is added to infected mail subject fields - which makes to easier to use mailbox rules to filter out these messages.
Enjoy.
Vlk
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Technical that's what I call timing. Please retry -- the server was down for just about 20 seconds :) :)
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Technical that's what I call timing. Please retry -- the server was down for just about 20 seconds :) :)
How lucky I am... I choose the 20 seconds down! :'(
Now, everything ok... I'm with the 4.1.355 ;D
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Nice, v355 is out :) I love this program.
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Thanks everyone for this short beta test.
The release version is now out (labeled 4.1.357), and all beta testers are being transfered back to the release stream automatically. Just invoke manual program update.
Thanks again -- I guess 357 is the best avast build ever!!! ;D
Vlk
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I guess 357 is the best avast build ever!!! ;D
Just a joke Vlk: but I though we're trying to make avast! better and better and not worse ;D
Thanks for the update 8)
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Thanks guys !!!
I love oyu all ! Don't get me wrong, I don't love you "that" way. I have my precious wife and I wouldn't change her for anything, hehe ;D
Cheers !
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Even for me....? :o :o :o
(just kiddin') ;D