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Title: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: ciprian.horge on March 08, 2022, 01:04:55 PM
NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Hi, all. Please welcome the newest version of Avast AV: 22.2 (22.2.6003)
Major public announcement:
Other notable improvements in the release:
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):
Offline installers:

(In case the hyperlink here wouldn't work in your browser, just paste and copy the URL to the browser address bar)
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: NON on March 08, 2022, 01:26:52 PM
Thanks for the new release :)
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 08, 2022, 01:32:55 PM
Thanks, spreading the news... 8)
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: rocksteady on March 08, 2022, 03:30:43 PM
Is Rescue Disk (UEFI) confirmed fixed and working in this new version?
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 08, 2022, 03:33:42 PM
Is Rescue Disk (UEFI) confirmed fixed and working in this new version?
Yep.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: rocksteady on March 08, 2022, 03:37:38 PM
Where does it say that in the changelog.  I am going to get mad at the Devs, if I waste time trying to create a Rescue Disk from the new version and it bombs again as in last versions.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 08, 2022, 03:46:08 PM
Where does it say that in the changelog.  I am going to get mad at the Devs, if I waste time trying to create a Rescue Disk from the new version and it bombs again as in last versions.
-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=317747.msg1680973#msg1680973
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: RejZoR on March 08, 2022, 05:12:57 PM
Changelog popup was weird. Popup offering me Avast Browser was covering the "what's new" panel and when I clicked ok to get rid of it, entire popup closed...
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: RejZoR on March 08, 2022, 11:23:27 PM
Changelog popup was weird. Popup offering me Avast Browser was covering the "what's new" panel and when I clicked ok to get rid of it, entire popup closed...

Turns out it wasn't covering the popup, just a very unfortunate graphic design of the whole popup which makes it seem like it does. Who designed this? It's terrible.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Alfred A on March 09, 2022, 09:43:34 AM
After this new update, I cannot turn on Sensitive Data Shield in Avast Premium Security.  It worked perfectly well till yesterday. I sent reports but I got no reply or feedback.
Alfred A Cauchi
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 09, 2022, 09:57:28 AM
After this new update, I cannot turn on Sensitive Data Shield in Avast Premium Security.  It worked perfectly well till yesterday. I sent reports but I got no reply or feedback.
Alfred A Cauchi
Repair Avast:
1. Avast GUI -> Settings -> Troubleshooting
2. Click on 'REPAIR APP'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: TheOwner on March 09, 2022, 11:45:16 PM
Hello, there are some unfinished things I noticed:

- In Setup "Network Inspector" is still called "Wi-Fi Inspector".

- In Widows Action Center/Security/Virus protection is still old logo (Win 7).

- Version 22.1 still not informed me about new version if "Ask when an update is available" was set. This bug persist years.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 10, 2022, 12:29:53 PM
- In Setup "Network Inspector" is still called "Wi-Fi Inspector".
Confirmed. (Also for the German version)
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 10, 2022, 01:52:35 PM
- In Widows Action Center/Security/Virus protection is still old logo (Win 7).
Dev-Info:  Known issue, we are unable to build new binaries.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: loungehake on March 16, 2022, 09:57:57 AM
The more security products I try out, the more comfortable I am with using Avast.  I have one wish for Avast which is that issues with shutting down and starting up Windows could be solved.  The two affected Windows systems (7 and 10) both function correctly with alternatives to Avast.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 16, 2022, 11:28:59 AM
I have one wish for Avast which is that issues with shutting down and starting up Windows could be solved.  The two affected Windows systems (7 and 10) both function correctly with alternatives to Avast.
-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=317216.msg1680177#msg1680177
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Mr. Consumer on March 17, 2022, 11:46:46 AM
NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Hi, all. Please welcome the newest version of Avast AV: 22.2 (22.2.6003)
Major public announcement:
  • Firewall Rules In Firewall you can once again create application rules manually without waiting for apps to connect to the internet
Good to see Avast listened to customer feedback about it. It shouldn't have been deleted in the first place, but I'm happy that it's back.
Thank you.[/list]
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: TheOwner on March 19, 2022, 03:46:18 PM
Software updater in this version seems slow to load programs. Still loading.... it should be fixed.

BTW I think Software updater and Network inspector should be part of Smart scan.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 19, 2022, 04:03:30 PM
BTW I think Software updater and Network inspector should be part of Smart scan.
Both already are part of Smart Scan.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Luke6 on March 20, 2022, 08:38:11 AM
This is just an antivirus. I thought it was an AdBlock update as well? I am starting to get messages saying "oh, you are using an add block give us 30$ to continue"
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2022, 04:21:19 PM
This is just an antivirus. I thought it was an AdBlock update as well? I am starting to get messages saying "oh, you are using an add block give us 30$ to continue"
A screenshot might be helpful.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: TheOwner on March 21, 2022, 11:45:36 PM
BTW I think Software updater and Network inspector should be part of Smart scan.
Both already are part of Smart Scan.
Not in my Avast Free 22.2. Smart scan only scan browsers, viruses and advanced threats.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 22, 2022, 10:32:03 AM
BTW I think Software updater and Network inspector should be part of Smart scan.
Both already are part of Smart Scan.
Not in my Avast Free 22.2. Smart scan only scan browsers, viruses and advanced threats.
1. Download Avast Free Antivirus: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
2. Follow instructions: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed Avast versions..!!)
3. Reinstall Avast with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: TheOwner on March 22, 2022, 11:31:38 PM
BTW I think Software updater and Network inspector should be part of Smart scan.
Both already are part of Smart Scan.
Not in my Avast Free 22.2. Smart scan only scan browsers, viruses and advanced threats.
1. Download Avast Free Antivirus: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
2. Follow instructions: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed Avast versions..!!)
3. Reinstall Avast with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.
No really reinstall is not magic solution for everything. According this post SU was removed by purpose. https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=276498.msg1620370#msg1620370
And where you have Network inspector?
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Hopper15 on March 23, 2022, 08:02:49 AM
Has there been any reported issues with boot scans on this version? I ran one today it and the scan hung at two percent for like three hours.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 23, 2022, 10:29:47 AM
1. No really reinstall is not magic solution for everything.
2. According this post SU was removed by purpose. https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=276498.msg1620370#msg1620370
1. Well, did you try..!?
2. Only for a few days.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: TheOwner on March 24, 2022, 11:53:23 PM
1. No really reinstall is not magic solution for everything.
2. According this post SU was removed by purpose. https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=276498.msg1620370#msg1620370
1. Well, did you try..!?
2. Only for a few days.
I did clean install of 22.2. And you probably not, thats why you still have software updater on Smart scan. Strange, we have same version and we have different UI. I think it has nothig to do you are premium user.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 25, 2022, 10:13:53 AM
1. I did clean install of 22.2. And you probably not, thats why you still have software updater on Smart scan.
2. Strange, we have same version and we have different UI. I think it has nothig to do you are premium user.
1. Hmmm, probably related to your system/setup, I haven't seen any similar reports.
2. That's a new feature (UI themes), currently available in beta only. (See screenshot)
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: bob3160 on March 25, 2022, 11:08:40 AM
1. I did clean install of 22.2. And you probably not, thats why you still have software updater on Smart scan.
2. Strange, we have same version and we have different UI. I think it has nothig to do you are premium user.
1. Hmmm, probably related to your system/setup, I haven't seen any similar reports.
2. That's a new feature (UI themes), currently available in beta only. (See screenshot)
I personally think the light color isn't very attractive and washed-out looking.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/25/10/09/c3eT6QVqVMU/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: TheOwner on March 25, 2022, 03:32:15 PM
1. I did clean install of 22.2. And you probably not, thats why you still have software updater on Smart scan.
2. Strange, we have same version and we have different UI. I think it has nothig to do you are premium user.
1. Hmmm, probably related to your system/setup, I haven't seen any similar reports.
2. That's a new feature (UI themes), currently available in beta only. (See screenshot)
I personally think the light color isn't very attractive and washed-out looking.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/25/10/09/c3eT6QVqVMU/preview.jpg)
True and there is not much difference between dark and standart. Most users install AV and forget about it, so i think Avast should focus on more important things than changing colors. I personaly liked minimalistic UI of Avast 12. Today Avast AV feels so heavy.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: tracker2005fr on March 29, 2022, 04:28:40 PM
Hello, if I put the firewall in "ask" mode, windows takes several minutes to open. The program icons are not visible in the taskbar and the system does not respond for several minutes. If I set the firewall to "smart" or "allow" there is no problem. Tested on 2 recent computers running win 10 last version with all updates.

Moreover it is not possible to modify the rules because the dialog boxes are empty.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on March 30, 2022, 09:52:19 AM
Moreover it is not possible to modify the rules because the dialog boxes are empty.
-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=318876.0
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: lenkaC on April 04, 2022, 07:47:18 AM
Avast Premium Security 22.2 is blocking Steam client from internet connection. I checked firewall settings in Avast, to make sure that the Steam is not blocked. But it didnt helped. I need to disable Avast every time I want to start Steam.
Title: Re: NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Post by: Asyn on April 04, 2022, 11:12:46 AM
Avast Premium Security 22.2 is blocking Steam client from internet connection. I checked firewall settings in Avast, to make sure that the Steam is not blocked. But it didnt helped. I need to disable Avast every time I want to start Steam.
-> https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/298/ (Blocked & Allowed apps)