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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: lukas.hasik on December 13, 2023, 02:14:25 PM
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Houhouhou,,
Please welcome the newest version of Avast 23.12 released on December 12th, 2023
Major public announcement:
- Main focus of this release was on stabilisation of the existing code and bugfixing.
How to install:
- Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program
- Or you can download and install files:
- Online installers (recommended):
- Free: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_FREE
- Premium Security: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_APR
- Offline installers:
- Free: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
- Premium Security: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
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Thanks for the new release :)
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Got it before notification in the forums as I have program updates set to manual.
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Thanks! I see that the issue I brought up here (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0) (link below as well) was fixed, so that's good!
I think you undersold the changes made as there were also some additions or things brought back. The options for a Full Virus Scan to select which parts of the PC to scan is back after being gone for a while. They also added a way to scan a Smart Scan from the Settings area.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0
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'Main focus of this release was on stabilisation of the existing code and bugfixing'
Reading this announcement is music to my eyes.
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Got it before notification in the forums as I have program updates set to manual.
I'll try to be faster with the forum announcement next time...
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Thanks! I see that the issue I brought up here (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0) (link below as well) was fixed, so that's good!
I think you undersold the changes made as there were also some additions or things brought back. The options for a Full Virus Scan to select which parts of the PC to scan is back after being gone for a while. They also added a way to scan a Smart Scan from the Settings area.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0
Well, it' n ot a way how to start smart scan. But we realised that the Smart Scan deserves its own setup in the Settings. You could schedule the Smart Scan frequency at the end of Smart Scan but having it directly in the Settings area seems more convenient.
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Thanks! I see that the issue I brought up here (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0) (link below as well) was fixed, so that's good!
I think you undersold the changes made as there were also some additions or things brought back. The options for a Full Virus Scan to select which parts of the PC to scan is back after being gone for a while. They also added a way to scan a Smart Scan from the Settings area.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0)
Well, it' n ot a way how to start smart scan. But we realised that the Smart Scan deserves its own setup in the Settings. You could schedule the Smart Scan frequency at the end of Smart Scan but having it directly in the Settings area seems more convenient.
Will there ever be a smartscan that realizes the fact that you are using the free version and stops all the notifications that require a paid product to correct the problem? Thanks
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Thanks! I see that the issue I brought up here (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0) (link below as well) was fixed, so that's good!
I think you undersold the changes made as there were also some additions or things brought back. The options for a Full Virus Scan to select which parts of the PC to scan is back after being gone for a while. They also added a way to scan a Smart Scan from the Settings area.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=325468.0)
Well, it' n ot a way how to start smart scan. But we realised that the Smart Scan deserves its own setup in the Settings. You could schedule the Smart Scan frequency at the end of Smart Scan but having it directly in the Settings area seems more convenient.
Will there ever be a smartscan that realizes the fact that you are using the free version and stops all the notifications that require a paid product to correct the problem? Thanks
It would be great...but it would go against Avast's business or marketing policy.
In my opinion it is wrong, because for this reason many users do not choose Avast Free, just read the various reviews or read the various comments, it is an excellent product but nagware is devastating for users.
It would be a great idea to change your approach.
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Will there ever be a smartscan that realizes the fact that you are using the free version and stops all the notifications that require a paid product to correct the problem? Thanks
There is no such thing as a free lunch - Avast premium's biggest competitor is Avast Free ;)
Personally I can't see any point in running the so called Smart Scan, I (think we both) know the results before it starts. No malware detected (that's why we have an on-access antivirus) but plenty of so called weaknesses. The same goes for any on-demand scan, they are greatly depreciated. For the most part dormant/inert files are being scanned, the other active files are going to be scanned by the resident shields when they are activated.
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However, beyond the smart scan which I also don't use almost at all, I was referring above all to the pop-ups that suddenly appear even on PCs at "rest" and in some cases "frighten" especially users with little experience in computer and PC security .
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However, beyond the smart scan which I also don't use almost at all, I was referring above all to the pop-ups that suddenly appear even on PCs at "rest" and in some cases "frighten" especially users with little experience in computer and PC security .
Yes, I have a low fear factor and for many of these I just laugh - for the most part I have either got them covered, or I'm unconcerned about the so called threat. But I have been in this game for a very long time. When a good Firewall, good Antivirus and a healthy degree of suspicion was enough.
Now, for some internet users, ignorance is bliss and they need all of the help they can get. But I don't like the idea of saying you have a headache here is an Aspirin, that will be $XXs thank you.
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Was there an emergency update pushed recently? I got a notification from Avast to restart my computer. It was one of those "Your PC is still being protected but you should restart as soon as possible" kind of prompts. And the only thing that has appeared to change is the build number ending in .812 to .813.
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Yes. Must have been something like that.
Yesterday Avast wanted a PC Restart. I also now have build....813, from ....812 original version update.
You are not alone.
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I don't know why we can't get an explanation as to what was changed specifically or why, either through a UI pop up (the way they show the changes in the new program versions) or a post here. These always end up giving me a panic attack. Maybe that's a 'me' problem, but I still don't think that's too much to ask for.
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Well I have Program Updates set to Manual and haven't received any notification.
Current version 23.12.6094 (build 23.12.8700.812) even after a manual update check it indicates I'm up to date.
I can only guess it doesn't impact all users.
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I have version: 23.12.8700.813
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I have version: 23.12.8700.813
Did you get a "computer needs to restart" notice or simply do a restart yourself recently?
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I have version: 23.12.8700.813
Did you get a "computer needs to restart" notice or simply do a restart yourself recently?
I didn't receive or at least I didn't see any reboot warning.
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I have version: 23.12.8700.813
That's the build number.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/22/20/41/c0l3YpVHYZ8/preview.jpg)
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firewall broken. created a rule for VNC but can't adjust the rules order because it blocks public tcp/ucp first.
just to be clear--it put my existing rule to the very end of the list, when i attempted to place it to the top the rules list ,it kept reverting back to the last entry in the list when i went to check. Eventually, i deleted the rule and added a new one and then dragged it to the top. It now appears to work... something not right there.
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Oops. Since the latest update, my thinkorswim web version is not responding properly. I can get the login screen, I login, the get a blank screen. This happens on both Firefox and Google platforms, using the latest Windows 11. It worked before the latest update, but not after. I have shut down most of the protections, one at a time, but no help. Is there a way to disable Avast completely to see if there is a solvable problem therein?
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Strangely enough my mozilla based browser clients will now not recognise https and the email clients wil not work either.
I have been through the email faq and enacted the "import of ssl" (where the email client told me that it already had the certificates, but I forced an import anyway) to no beneficial effect. I can still use email by turning the mail shield off. I am less keen to do the equivalent for browsing.
Just wondering if anyone else had the basic functionality of the free av killed by the latest update.
Windoze 10 system, I have restarted multiple times, checked if thee was a further "oops" update etc.
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Does anyone know when the new version of Avast will be released? because a new version always comes out every month and until now it hasn't arrived for me and the month of January is already ending
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Does anyone know when the new version of Avast will be released? because a new version always comes out every month and until now it hasn't arrived for me and the month of January is already ending
It is in beta testing now - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=326000.0
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Automatic update created a shortcut on my Desktop (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=326004.0). Did it create an icon for you too? Reply in the linked topic.
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I want functionality for AVAST that doesn't update products automatically because that's very bad, I prefer to update manually.
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I want functionality for AVAST that doesn't update products automatically because that's very bad, I prefer to update manually.
That's exactly what it does for mine, I have no idea why it isn't on yours.
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I want functionality for AVAST that doesn't update products automatically because that's very bad, I prefer to update manually.
That's exactly what it does for mine, I have no idea why it isn't on yours.
What updated here automatically was AVAST VPN. Do you use Avast VPN? because if you use it it updated automatically.
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I want functionality for AVAST that doesn't update products automatically because that's very bad, I prefer to update manually.
That's exactly what it does for mine, I have no idea why it isn't on yours.
What updated here automatically was AVAST VPN. Do you use Avast VPN? because if you use it it updated automatically.
My signature states what Avast Program I'm using avast! free 23.12.6094 (build 23.12.8700.762) UI 1.0.792 -
Given this is the "Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier)" sub forum that is what I'm commenting about.
Avast SecureLine VPN and Avast Cleanup Premium are integrated into Avast Premium Security, but require separate, paid subscriptions to use. You can purchase a subscription for either product from the Avast Store.
The highlighting above is mine, so if you have a paid subscription for Avast VPN, then it would probably be best to post in the AVAST VPN sub-forum - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=80.0
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I want functionality for AVAST that doesn't update products automatically because that's very bad, I prefer to update manually.
That's exactly what it does for mine, I have no idea why it isn't on yours.
What updated here automatically was AVAST VPN. Do you use Avast VPN? because if you use it it updated automatically.
My signature states what Avast Program I'm using avast! free 23.12.6094 (build 23.12.8700.762) UI 1.0.792 -
Given this is the "Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier)" sub forum that is what I'm commenting about.
Avast SecureLine VPN and Avast Cleanup Premium are integrated into Avast Premium Security, but require separate, paid subscriptions to use. You can purchase a subscription for either product from the Avast Store.
The highlighting above is mine, so if you have a paid subscription for Avast VPN, then it would probably be best to post in the AVAST VPN sub-forum - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=80.0
I already posted there and nothing was resolved, so I have to post it somewhere that people can see. Now do I understand?
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Despite having set the updates to "manual", this time "my" Avast Free antivirus seems to have updated itself automatically; and also with no notifications/questions/warnings at all.
My latest (manual, as usual) update was a couple of months ago and today, when checking the settings, I found out that "Avast Free Antivirus is up to date" with version 23.12.6094, which obviously I never installed.
This is not what I expected, because I disabled automatic updates.
What is the reason for such a behaviour (which actually occurred another time, about two years ago)?
Is there a reliable way to permanently prevent automatic updates?
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Despite having set the updates to "manual", this time "my" Avast Free antivirus seems to have updated itself automatically; and also with no notifications/questions/warnings at all.
My latest (manual, as usual) update was a couple of months ago and today, when checking the settings, I found out that "Avast Free Antivirus is up to date" with version 23.12.6094, which obviously I never installed.
This is not what I expected, because I disabled automatic updates.
What is the reason for such a behaviour (which actually occurred another time, about two years ago)?
Is there a reliable way to permanently prevent automatic updates?
Even at 23.12 you're outdated. Sometimes there are emergency updates top fix vulnerabilities and there aren't any way of stopping them that I know of.
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Sometimes there are emergency updates top fix vulnerabilities and there aren't any way of stopping them that I know of.
It would then be useful, in my opinion, for the developers to insert automatic (and non-deactivable) notifications to inform the user that the update is mandatory.
Something like:
"Dear Avast user, we inform you that for important security reasons your program will now be automatically updated to the new version xx even though you have deactivated automatic updates, which will remain deactivated afterwords".
Such an easy addition would avoid any worries or doubts, on the part of the user, about possible malfunctions of the software.
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But what is your fear about having settings with automatic updates? I have the automatic ones and have never had any problems, except for that version which always displayed the Safe Price browser screen but after various reports in the Avast forum in just a few days it resolved with an update.
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But what is your fear about having settings with automatic updates? I have the automatic ones and have never had any problems, except for that version which always displayed the Safe Price browser screen but after various reports in the Avast forum in just a few days it resolved with an update.
I would argue that just one instance of this happening is enough reason to never want to have my version automatically update again. Fool me once, etc.
But even aside from that, the reason someone wouldn't want automatic updates is irrelevant. If Avast offers options to not have updates done automatically, that should either apply across the board with all updates or, like menziller stated, the user should be made aware that a.) an update took place and b.) it is an emergency update that required to be done automatically for that current version and c.) advise if a restart is required to fully implement said update, which they are inconsistent at doing.
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But what is your fear about having settings with automatic updates? I have the automatic ones and have never had any problems, except for that version which always displayed the Safe Price browser screen but after various reports in the Avast forum in just a few days it resolved with an update.
I would argue that just one instance of this happening is enough reason to never want to have my version automatically update again. Fool me once, etc.
But even aside from that, the reason someone wouldn't want automatic updates is irrelevant. If Avast offers options to not have updates done automatically, that should either apply across the board with all updates or, like menziller stated, the user should be made aware that a.) an update took place and b.) it is an emergency update that required to be done automatically for that current version and c.) advise if a restart is required to fully implement said update, which they are inconsistent at doing.
Exactly bringing clarity to the user and mainly transparency to the company explaining what is happening.
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what is your fear about having settings with automatic updates?
Well, talking about "fear" is undue, I think. I would rather say "caution", wariness.
Anyone who has been involved with IT for some time knows well that, in general, it is quite "dangerous" to put your hands on something that is actually working reasonably well, without particular problems.
Experience (unless too short) teaches that any modification can... break the magic spell and create problems of various kinds, which can prove complicated to understand and solve.
That's the main reason why, in my opinion, before making any software updates of any kind (and especially with work-dedicated devices and "system wide" products like OS, antivirus...) it's better to be sure they're actually worth the risks.
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Avast! Antivirus 2024 ... Out now :)
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Agradecido
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Avast! Antivirus 2024 ... Out now :)
Yeah, seems like they've been a day late with the forum posts announcing what's new the last couple of updates.
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I don't understand why it takes so long to update the forum. where everyone anxiously waits for the news.
The avast team was not the first time to have delays, please do not delay the news.
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DavidR has a current link for 24.1.8821.0 build number here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=326095.msg1714342#msg1714342 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=326095.msg1714342#msg1714342) in case you do not want to wait. Full offline executable only. 625 MB in size.
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I don't understand why it takes so long to update the forum. where everyone anxiously waits for the news.
The avast team was not the first time to have delays, please do not delay the news.
Well, if it means that they're aware of the Notification date issue that users are experiencing in the other thread, maybe they'll fix that and let us know that they fixed it.
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DavidR has a current link for 24.1.8821.0 build number here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=326095.msg1714342#msg1714342 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=326095.msg1714342#msg1714342) in case you do not want to wait. Full offline executable only. 625 MB in size.
the link posted by davidR on the other thread is exactly the same as the one posted by lukas.hasik at the start of this thread.
from DavidR http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
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from lukas.hasik at top https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
626 MB each (it was 619MB for 23.12... yesterday)
This is normal and known, avast only has a link that redirects to the latest version and the latest version is ..... 24.1.
It's just that no one from avast (lukas.hasik?) has posted a new topic about the new version on the forum. ;)
otherwise a manual search for program updates by the UI should also suggest the 24.1
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With this setting, I always get notified when an update is available.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2024/02/06/21/17/cZn1rbVdq2s/preview.jpg)
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Right, we know a new version exists. We're addressing the lack of a forum post.
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Right, we know a new version exists. We're addressing the lack of a forum post.
I don't need a forum post. I keep an eye on my software. :)
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I don't understand why it takes so long to update the forum. where everyone anxiously waits for the news.
The avast team was not the first time to have delays, please do not delay the news.
Well, if it means that they're aware of the Notification date issue that users are experiencing in the other thread, maybe they'll fix that and let us know that they fixed it.
Even with this problem, I could post it here. and the correction comes next.
I believe that if he catches some bugs he will never be able to publish.... hahaha ;D
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Right, we know a new version exists. We're addressing the lack of a forum post.
I don't need a forum post. I keep an eye on my software. :)
So do we. We all see the Avast UI telling us that a version is available. Some people probably even had theirs automatically update. That isn't and was never the issue.
The issue is that without a forum post we don't know what has been changed and maybe have questions about the update that aren't answered in the forum post. A lot of people, myself included, want to know what has changed and if there are any issues before updating. And, so far, this is at least the third update in a row where they were late with making the update post.
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Right, we know a new version exists. We're addressing the lack of a forum post.
I don't need a forum post. I keep an eye on my software. :)
So do we. We all see the Avast UI telling us that a version is available. Some people probably even had theirs automatically update. That isn't and was never the issue.
The issue is that without a forum post we don't know what has been changed and maybe have questions about the update that aren't answered in the forum post. A lot of people, myself included, want to know what has changed and if there are any issues before updating. And, so far, this is at least the third update in a row where they were late with making the update post.
I'm also very curious to have this information. But as you said, this is the third time this has happened, something is wrong. I don't think teams talk to each other within Avast... lol ;D
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Right, we know a new version exists. We're addressing the lack of a forum post.
I don't need a forum post. I keep an eye on my software. :)
So do we. We all see the Avast UI telling us that a version is available. Some people probably even had theirs automatically update. That isn't and was never the issue.
The issue is that without a forum post we don't know what has been changed and maybe have questions about the update that aren't answered in the forum post. A lot of people, myself included, want to know what has changed and if there are any issues before updating. And, so far, this is at least the third update in a row where they were late with making the update post.
But you are posting in a thread referring to an older version. If you have questions about a new version,
Start a topic and ask questions in that new topic relating to the version for which you need information.
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It's tangentially related to the topic of the thread, it's not like it's completely off topic.
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It's tangentially related to the topic of the thread, it's not like it's completely off topic.
Talking about obtaining information for version 24 in a topic about version 23 is certainly off-topic.
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There is no 24.1 thread yet and if it was created it would be pointless since it would just be overridden by whatever new thread an Avast team member would create. Someone pointed out that 24.1 was available, and several of us responded accordingly and went along with the flow.
And again, this still doesn't change the fact that what you chimed in with initially was a complete non-sequitur. If you have a concern about us taking this thread off topic, then state that from the beginning and ask us to make a new thread. But you didn't do that, you responded with "uh well, I always get notified when there's a new version fellas!" It just suggests that you weren't actually reading what was being discussed by us.
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There is no 24.1 thread yet and if it was created it would be pointless since it would just be overridden by whatever new thread an Avast team member would create. Someone pointed out that 24.1 was available, and several of us responded accordingly and went along with the flow.
And again, this still doesn't change the fact that what you chimed in with initially was a complete non-sequitur. If you have a concern about us taking this thread off topic, then state that from the beginning and ask us to make a new thread. But you didn't do that, you responded with "uh well, I always get notified when there's a new version fellas!" It just suggests that you weren't actually reading what was being discussed by us.
I agree with you.
"Guys who don't read it properly are responsible for what we're posting. If you don't have anything to add, just don't say anything."
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OMG i didn't know that my post will create all these problems :(
I just said that Avast 2024 is released (because this thread is about avast 2023) .... Nothing less, nothing more !!!
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OMG i didn't know that my post will create all these problems :(
I just said that Avast 2024 is released (because this thread is about avast 2023) .... Nothing less, nothing more !!!
It wasn't your fault friend, the problem was that the avast team launched the 24.1 product and didn't create another topic, we're here discussing the next topic, we need to know what's new in the product.
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Hi admin, I have received the Avast 24.1 application update notification, what is the application changelog?
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Hi admin, I have received the Avast 24.1 application update notification, what is the application changelog?
Exactly what we are waiting for the Avast team to post the application changelog :(
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The new version is presumably 24.1 and has been available for some days.
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yep, 24.1 is out from yesterday - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=326107.new#new
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With this setting, I always get notified when an update is available.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2024/02/06/21/17/cZn1rbVdq2s/preview.jpg)
Do you mean that with that setting ("Remind me...") you can always choose whether to update or not, while with the other setting ("I'll update it manually") some updates are inevitable?
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Both settings are basically the same. "Remind me when an update is available" just gives you a pop up letting you know sometimes.
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Both settings are basically the same. "Remind me when an update is available" just gives you a pop up letting you know sometimes.
Exactly this friend:
A pop-up will appear and it will be very annoying.
and the other will update when you want to add it.
Note: he said something very interesting:
"while with the other configuration ("I'll update it manually") some updates are unavoidable?"
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Both settings are basically the same. "Remind me when an update is available" just gives you a pop up letting you know sometimes.
Exactly this friend:
A pop-up will appear and it will be very annoying.
and the other will update when you want to add it.
Note: he said something very interesting:
"while with the other configuration ("I'll update it manually") some updates are unavoidable?"
A popup your requested is never annoying. It simply lets me know when there is a update available.
To answer manziller's other question, NO it does not prevent emergency updates.
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... NO it does not prevent emergency updates.
Thanks for your answer.
So some kind of notification about those "emergency updates", which overcome any user settings and cannot be cancelled or postponed in any way, would still be welcome and useful, filling a little (but significant)... gap in the user interface.