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Title: New beta version 23.1.6049
Post by: Karel Šťavík on February 02, 2023, 01:50:26 PM

Hi everyone,

there is a new beta version ready - 23.1.6049 (build 23.1.7883).

What was fixed
- final tunning before public release

Download links
Avast Free: https://bits.avcdn.net/productfamily_ANTIVIRUS/insttype_FREE/platform_WIN/installertype_ONLINE/build_BETA
Avast Premium: https://bits.avcdn.net/productfamily_ANTIVIRUS/insttype_APR/platform_WIN/installertype_ONLINE/build_BETA
Avast Clear: https://s-beta9x.avcdn.net/beta9x/avastclear.exe

Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team

Title: Re: New beta version 23.1.6049
Post by: NON on February 02, 2023, 02:11:59 PM

Thanks for the new beta :)

Title: Re: New beta version 23.1.6049
Post by: ccm582 on February 02, 2023, 02:49:46 PM

I spent most of last year trying Avast Free and occasionally Avast One, both stable and beta, and found that the Firewall caused many problems.

I uninstalled Avast Free's Firewall component because it caused these problems in Windows 10. They are still not fixed in this beta.

1. Avast Free and One both once caused Windows to not recognize my Windows User Profile. I had to uninstall them in Safe Mode for Windows to recognize and let me log in.

2. When plugging in a USB external hard disk, the Firewall made it into a thumbdrive or flash drive without Recycle Bin. After Firewall uninstalled, problem solved. I mentioned this many times but it is still not fixed.

3. Firewall Network Rules are sometimes changed by Avast, or cause problems by themselves. If changed, restoring saved firewall settings will fail. As Norton bought over Avast, why not just use Norton AV's firewall rules which are problem free for many years instead of creating rules by trial and error.

4. With Firewall installed, the UI tends to hang or slow down the computer. Without Firewall, the UI is fast and stable.

Also, I mentioned earlier that in the Geek area, the no. of days to clear Scan History doesn't work. You took the easy way out and removed the feature and left the 'Perform' button to manually clear. Why not put this button in 'Scan History' page for easy access?

Title: Re: New beta version 23.1.6049
Post by: Simion on February 03, 2023, 02:29:32 AM

I updated through the UI without issue. :)