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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: slavo.benko on July 28, 2021, 04:42:27 PM
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Hi, all. Please welcome the newest version of Avast AV: 21.6 (21.6.2474)
Public announcements
- Useful Smart Scan notifications — We’ve fine-tuned the behavior of Smart Scan with improved initialization steps, and ensured that you receive proper notifications about scheduled scans.
- Better feature shortcuts — We’ve changed the main tile navigation so Avast Antivirus features are easier to distinguish from shortcuts to other Avast products.
Bug fixes and improvements for:
- The latest renderer version stopped supporting CPUs without SSE3, so we needed to add an install block and freeze users using this older pieces of HW on 21.4 version
- Fixed cases of infinite loader when turning off some of core shield via Settings
- Fixed support tool (collection logs and info for customer support and debugging) that was not properly grabbing AV status and subscription status in Rescue Disk, plus it now reports WSC status
- FYI: Virus Chest has been renamed to Quarantine
- Fixed removal of scheduled tasks
- Fixed a case when some of antivirus windows opened in the background (behind other full-screen app) even if this was not desired while interacting with it
- ...and a lot of security improvements we can't be more concrete about
As usual a big thanks goes to the team for yet another successful release!
How to install:
1. Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program
2. Or you can download and install files:
Online installers (recommended):
- Free: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_FREE (https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_FREE)
- Premium Security: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_APR (https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_APR)
- Omni: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_OMNI (https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_OMNI)
Offline installers:
- Free: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe (https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe)
- Premium Security: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_offline.exe (https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_offline.exe)
- Omni: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_omni_setup_offline.exe (https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_omni_setup_offline.exe)
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Thanks for the new release :)
Bug fixes and improvements for:
- The latest renderer version stopped supporting CPUs with SSE2, so we needed to add an install block and freeze users using this older pieces of HW on 21.4 version
Is it really with SSE2? IIRC support for non-SSE2 CPUs were stopped long time ago (v10.4 or so).
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Thanks for the new release :)
Bug fixes and improvements for:
- The latest renderer version stopped supporting CPUs with SSE2, so we needed to add an install block and freeze users using this older pieces of HW on 21.4 version
Is it really with SSE2? IIRC support for non-SSE2 CPUs were stopped long time ago (v10.4 or so).
Exactly what I was thinking.
Plus many CPUs still have SSE2 (and earlier instruction sets) plus SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, etc. etc.
Clarification is required as technically many CPUs still have SSE2.
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Hi.
- virus chest was not renamed to guarantee if you right click to taskbar icon (CZ language).
- new GUI seems bit slower then before.
- Avast still not notify me about new version if "Ask when an update is available" is set.
- where is firewall in free version mentioned in beta?
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First CPU's to support SSE3 (so, ones that would still run avast! no issues) were released back in 2004-2005, specifically Intel Pentium 4 using 90nm process (Prescott). This is actually far back unlike BS restrictions of Windows 11 that make 3 years old CPU's look useless for some dumb reason. Can't really be mad with this one as it's pretty reasonable decision.
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Hello
Free Firewall in Avast Free not displayed??
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Thanks for the new release :)
Bug fixes and improvements for:
- The latest renderer version stopped supporting CPUs with SSE2, so we needed to add an install block and freeze users using this older pieces of HW on 21.4 version
Is it really with SSE2? IIRC support for non-SSE2 CPUs were stopped long time ago (v10.4 or so).
Exactly what I was thinking.
Plus many CPUs still have SSE2 (and earlier instruction sets) plus SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, etc. etc.
Clarification is required as technically many CPUs still have SSE2.
Hi guys, the initial post has been edited.
The latest renderer version stopped supporting CPUs without SSE3, so we needed to add an install block and freeze users using this older pieces of HW on 21.4 version
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Hello
Free Firewall in Avast Free not displayed??
Hi, the firewall in Avast Free is currently only available on beta-channel.
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- virus chest was not renamed to guarantee if you right click to taskbar icon (CZ language).
Confirmed, same here (German).
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but i can't get it , its still locked and it says by aysn the firewall feature only works for beta at this time not for all users, there is a contradiction between your answer and aysn, please give a correct explanation ?
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Hi, Firewall is not yet enabled as a free feature with 21.6, it still needs a bit more testing. Plus roll-out, that will most probably start with the 21.7 version will be continuous and spread over several weeks - it won't be available to all free users at the same time.
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ok, well then, one more thing I suggest that anti phishing and fraud should be further improved in terms of performance and scope of detection because many fake websites are disguised very well, they look as if they are real websites.
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THis UI degine is not Beautiful.previous UI degine was so fantastic.Performance should be improved lots.New UI fantastic degine should add this avast premium
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Hi, Firewall is not yet enabled as a free feature with 21.6, it still needs a bit more testing. Plus roll-out, that will most probably start with the 21.7 version will be continuous and spread over several weeks - it won't be available to all free users at the same time.
Cool. Didn't think free version will get the firewall. What will be the limitations in the free version compared to firewall in paid versions?
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Hi, Firewall is not yet enabled as a free feature with 21.6, it still needs a bit more testing. Plus roll-out, that will most probably start with the 21.7 version will be continuous and spread over several weeks - it won't be available to all free users at the same time.
Cool. Didn't think free version will get the firewall. What will be the limitations in the free version compared to firewall in paid versions?
A better question would be what does it do that the windows firewall doesn't as essentially that is its 'free' competition :)
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I noticed new taskbar Notificaton (blue dot) since updating to 21.6.2474 (build 21.6.6446.561) earlier today.
Notifications were 4 duplicates of wifi scans listed with same time stamp.
I was not expecting any wifi scans at all, as have none scheduled nor did I manually invoke one.
What is going on?
See screenshot attached:
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test
edit:For the display problem of a page of this topic:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=293264.msg1641533#msg1641533
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Why can't I see page 1 of this thread when I'm logged in?
If I'm not logged in I can see it. I cleared the cookies out.
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so which is better between the windows firewall and the firewall from the antivirus company?
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Does Avast's firewall protect both inbound and outbound? Does it have the function of you to make your PC ports invisible from hackers?
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Hi,
Do you know if and when the "new" display disappears from the UI?
Usually, once the new item is consulted, the "new" display disappears.
Here, the information about "Secure Browser" (although installed for a long time) does not disappear while it has disappeared for "VPN" and "Cleanup", see my screenshot 1.
On the other hand , "new" disappears on my 2 devices where Secure Browser is not installed (screenshot 2) but not on my 2 where it is installed
I also notice that some parts of the UI are not translated, e.g. "Need more privacy?Check out our other apps" or "Need more performances?Check out our other apps" are still in English (with French UI)....Screenshot 1 & 2
edit:I can't post the 2nd screenshot, it makes this topic blocked
edit 2:finally OK for capture 2 ;)
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Hi,
Do you know if and when the "new" display disappears from the UI?
Usually, once the new item is consulted, the "new" display disappears.
Here, the information about "Secure Browser" (although installed for a long time) does not disappear while it has disappeared for "VPN" and "Cleanup", see my screenshot 1.
Hi Chris, I already reported it (via Slack) on Friday, the devs are checking it.
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Why can't I see page 1 of this thread when I'm logged in?
If I'm not logged in I can see it. I cleared the cookies out.
Hi, try again, it should work now.
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Installed the new release today, and all is well except for the Notifications tab in Settings. It never loads. It constantly has "Loading" in the middle of it. I've tried repairing the installation and even doing a fresh installation. The issue persists.
Update: Forgot to mention that I'm running Windows 10 Pro x64 (Build 20H2), and I've attached an image of the issue.
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so which is better between the windows firewall and the firewall from the antivirus company?
-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=234512.0
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Does Avast's firewall protect both inbound and outbound? Does it have the function of you to make your PC ports invisible from hackers?
In short, yes.
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I also notice that some parts of the UI are not translated, e.g. "Need more privacy?Check out our other apps" or "Need more performances?Check out our other apps" are still in English (with French UI)....Screenshot 1 & 2
Confirmed, same here (German).
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I also notice that some parts of the UI are not translated, e.g. "Need more privacy?Check out our other apps" or "Need more performances?Check out our other apps" are still in English (with French UI)....Screenshot 1 & 2
Confirmed, same here (German).
We know about that. Localization is in progress. Anyway thank you for noticing that.
Petr
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Installed the new release today, and all is well except for the Notifications tab in Settings. It never loads. It constantly has "Loading" in the middle of it. I've tried repairing the installation and even doing a fresh installation. The issue persists.
Update: Forgot to mention that I'm running Windows 10 Pro x64 (Build 20H2), and I've attached an image of the issue.
Hello OrdosAlpha, can you please copy and pack files from this folder c:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\ and send them to petr.blatny@avast.com ? I'm not able to induce such issue.
Thank you very much.
Petr
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Hello,
does anyone notice a slowdown in the opening phase of Chrome that takes a few seconds to open especially the first time after starting the PC?
If I'm not mistaken it was a problem related to Avast Free but I don't know if it has been solved.
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Hello,
does anyone notice a slowdown in the opening phase of Chrome that takes a few seconds to open especially the first time after starting the PC?
If I'm not mistaken it was a problem related to Avast Free but I don't know if it has been solved.
Hi, not using/running Chrome, but no issues with ASB (Chromium based) here.
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Installed the new release today, and all is well except for the Notifications tab in Settings. It never loads. It constantly has "Loading" in the middle of it. I've tried repairing the installation and even doing a fresh installation. The issue persists.
Update: Forgot to mention that I'm running Windows 10 Pro x64 (Build 20H2), and I've attached an image of the issue.
Hello OrdosAlpha, can you please copy and pack files from this folder c:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\ and send them to petr.blatny@avast.com ? I'm not able to induce such issue.
Thank you very much.
Petr
Sent you the log folder after my latest attempt to uninstall and re-install Avast today. Issue still persists.
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Has any one else had email notification of update that wont let anything else but itself d/load in my emails I have deleted this email over a hundred times My emails say 13 messages waiting but it only d/loads the same bloody Avast one Trying to get any help Driving me nuts (Obviously am not that comp savvy) Its a premium security not the free one
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Updated to latest version (Win 10 21H1 x64) and all seems well except one minor issue: the context menu icon is invisible/missing ~ see pic. Could be a temp glitch on my end but remains after one soft reboot, thought I'd share in case. THX
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Updated to latest version (Win 10 21H1 x64) and all seems well except one minor issue: the context menu icon is invisible/missing ~ see pic. Could be a temp glitch on my end but remains after one soft reboot, thought I'd share in case. THX
Hi, from your screenshot, I noticed that the icon for 7-Zip is also missing.
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Updated to latest version (Win 10 21H1 x64) and all seems well except one minor issue: the context menu icon is invisible/missing ~ see pic. Could be a temp glitch on my end but remains after one soft reboot, thought I'd share in case. THX
Hi, from your screenshot, I noticed that the icon for 7-Zip is also missing.
I'm not sure 7-Zip has an Explorer context menu Icon - there isn't on on my system - and I'm still lounging around on avast free version 21.5.2470 (build 21.5.6354.680).
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Updated to latest version (Win 10 21H1 x64) and all seems well except one minor issue: the context menu icon is invisible/missing ~ see pic. Could be a temp glitch on my end but remains after one soft reboot, thought I'd share in case. THX
Hi, from your screenshot, I noticed that the icon for 7-Zip is also missing.
I'm not sure 7-Zip has an Explorer context menu Icon - there isn't on on my system - and I'm still lounging around on avast free version 21.5.2470 (build 21.5.6354.680).
Hi Dave, see screenshot.
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Hi Dave, see screenshot.
Thanks for that, I don't know if there is an option to turn that on in 7Zip (I've never gone looking).
I just thought that it isn't completely avast 21.6 related.
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I just thought that it isn't completely avast 21.6 related.
Yep, I also doubt that.
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Hi,
Do you know if and when the "new" display disappears from the UI?
Usually, once the new item is consulted, the "new" display disappears.
Here, the information about "Secure Browser" (although installed for a long time) does not disappear while it has disappeared for "VPN" and "Cleanup", see my screenshot 1.
Hi Chris, I already reported it (via Slack) on Friday, the devs are checking it.
Hi Chris, it's fixed in the latest beta. :)
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ok, well then, one more thing I suggest that anti phishing and fraud should be further improved in terms of performance and scope of detection because many fake websites are disguised very well, they look as if they are real websites.
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ok, well then, one more thing I suggest that anti phishing and fraud should be further improved in terms of performance and scope of detection because many fake websites are disguised very well, they look as if they are real websites.
Avast does an excellent job of protecting you against spoofed websites.
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Is the web shield assisted by Aov able to prevent us from entering fraudulent and phishing websites who are getting smarter to disguise themselves as real websites, without real site support for free antiviruses ?
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Is the web shield assisted by Aov able to prevent us from entering fraudulent and phishing websites who are getting smarter to disguise themselves as real websites, without real site support for free antiviruses ?
-> https://blog.avast.com/av-comparatives-anti-phishing-test-avast
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ok thaks your information, I feel safe, comfortable and believe in avast products
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ok thaks your information, I feel safe, comfortable and believe in avast products
You're welcome.
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hei aysn, can you show a screen shot of avast firewall advanced settings
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hei asyn, can you show a screen shot of avast firewall advanced settings
Hi, advanced FW-settings are available in GA, see: https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/Use-Antivirus-Geek-settings/
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my point is to discuss 3 additional features for the firewall like arp soffing, port detection and network leaks
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my point is to discuss 3 additional features for the firewall like arp soffing, port detection and network leaks
Screenshot attached.
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thaks aysn
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thaks asyn
You're welcome.
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how legit are the avast ultimate premium licence keys that i found on the ebay. uk website for £17 per year.
it seems scam.
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how legit are the avast ultimate premium licence keys that i found on the ebay. uk website for £17 per year.
it seems scam.
If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
More details and a screenshot would be helpful.
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Avast Premium Security 21.6.2474 (versie 21.6.6446.683)
if i want to edit password, then password opens on a half window.
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Avast Premium Security 21.6.2474 (versie 21.6.6446.683)
if i want to edit password, then password opens on a half window.
-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=297304.msg1647243#msg1647243
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Hi,
Do you know if and when the "new" display disappears from the UI?
Usually, once the new item is consulted, the "new" display disappears.
Here, the information about "Secure Browser" (although installed for a long time) does not disappear while it has disappeared for "VPN" and "Cleanup", see my screenshot 1.
On the other hand , "new" disappears on my 2 devices where Secure Browser is not installed (screenshot 2) but not on my 2 where it is installed
I also notice that some parts of the UI are not translated, e.g. "Need more privacy?Check out our other apps" or "Need more performances?Check out our other apps" are still in English (with French UI)....Screenshot 1 & 2
edit:I can't post the 2nd screenshot, it makes this topic blocked
edit 2:finally OK for capture 2 ;)
The "new" information has disappeared and the translation has been done.
However, a new bug has appeared: there is now the information avast antitrack premium "installed" even if it is not. But avast is already informed
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=298151.msg1647776#msg1647776
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hei aysn is starting from version 21.7 this free firewall is starting to roll out ?
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hei aysn is starting from version 21.7 this free firewall is starting to roll out ?
Please ask your questions in the proper forum. Your question has nothing to do with this topic. Thanks
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hei asyn is starting from version 21.7 this free firewall is starting to roll out ?
See reply #10 from Slavo: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=292731.msg1641403#msg1641403
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will avast 21.7 be launched first week in next month because it is currently still in the testing stage and also in the ui refinement stage and others
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will avast 21.7 be launched first week in next month because it is currently still in the testing stage and also in the ui refinement stage and others
There is no fixed schedule, only when the beta testing is completed would it be released. Then it isn't released immediately to everyone, with hundreds of millions of users it is released over a period of time to balance server load.
If you are monitoring the forums when you see it released you can do a manual program update if you don't want to wait for the update cycle.
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ok thanks for the information and advice david, but i will keep automatic updates turned on to keep my antivirus product in the best condition and prime ;D
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Is it really with SSE2? IIRC support for non-SSE2 CPUs were stopped long time ago (v10.4 or so).
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The problem is SSE3. My single-core CPU does not have it. I need an earlier AVAST version. I understand 21.3 is good.
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Is it really with SSE2? IIRC support for non-SSE2 CPUs were stopped long time ago (v10.4 or so).
The problem is SSE3. My single-core CPU does not have it. I need an earlier AVAST version. I understand 21.3 is good.
I can offer the following, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FBSqtZn29_SUrD-Borp8YY9x5cVEgeRq?usp=sharing
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Up for renewal but checking new minimum system requirements my computer is not compatible. Is there a fix of must I drop Avast?
My computer is AVX NOT SSE3 per minimum system requirements:
Dell INSPIRON N7110 Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz 2.20 GHz 4.00 GB (3.90 GB usable)
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor No pen or touch input is available for this display.
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Up for renewal but checking new minimum system requirements my computer is not compatible. Is there a fix of must I drop Avast?
My computer is AVX NOT SSE3 per minimum system requirements:
Dell INSPIRON N7110 Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz 2.20 GHz 4.00 GB (3.90 GB usable)
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor No pen or touch input is available for this display.
Hi, no need to drop Avast, an i3 should support SSE3.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_i3_processors