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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: Vlk on June 29, 2010, 12:38:53 AM
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Hi all,
it's my pleasure to announce the general availability of a new avast program update, version number 5.0.594.
Here's the list of most important changes:
- improved interaction with Windows System Restore; namely, avast now auto-repairs itself when it detects a corrupted VPS due to a System Restore (or other reasons)
- aswSP.sys: solved a minor stability issue
- solved a problem related to inserting of the license files
- added the activation code feature
- solved a problem when avast was progressively slowing down (especially in conjunction with the screensaver)
- performance improvements in the Behavior Shield
- avast Screen saver now accessible even in 64-bit Windows Vista
- stability improvement in aswTdi.sys (solved a compatibility problem with AVG)
- IS firewall: solved a potential BSOD condition
- various improvements in the avast! sandbox module
- minor fixes in the GUI
- added Catalan and Belarusian language packs
Users of any previous version of avast 5.x can go to this build by simply invoking the program update feature from within the program UI.
Please allow ~24 hours for download.com (our main distribution partner in English speaking countries) to update their servers with this new version.
Thanks
Vlk
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Thanks. Suppose the new language files are incorporated in the release as Igor received them last week.
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Romanian was removed ?
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Romanian was removed ?
Not removed, just unofficial at the moment as the translation is incomplete.
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Thanks Vlk
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Thanks Vlk.
A relatively pain free update from the regular 5.0.545 version, even on dial-up, 763KB.
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Romanian was removed ?
Not removed, just unofficial at the moment as the translation is incomplete.
Yep, the unicode problem was resolved and some mistakes corrected :), thx !
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Thnx Avast! team :D
Greetz, Red
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Did the AIS got network lock on the right click of the task bar icon now ? Would be usefull for them...
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Thanks to the team and those who tested the pre-release :)
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Thanks to the team and those who tested the pre-release :)
+1 and yes thx really much avast! 5 is going great now. ;D
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Did the AIS got network lock on the right click of the task bar icon now ? Would be usefull for them...
BUMP !
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Server must be getting hammered! cant get the new version
stalls out...will try later
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my avast! now use 10,000 kb Wow ! ;D That really a low ressource on ram !
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updated and still running smoothly
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Russian language version isn't updated yet?
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Thank you! this version is running very light... I feel it great in my computer...
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Three times the update is blocked in the same file.
Also, booted, and the problem persists...
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Tried to repair (update) avast installation through Control Panel, the same...
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Updating. :)
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updated and thanks Dev team and all volved ;)
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Great work from a great team with a great product, have used Avast for years and have never been infected with any greebies!
Best wishes from NZ! :)
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Updating. :)
Completed. Avast! is running excellent as always. Thanks AVAST Software! keep the excellent work.
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Three times the update is blocked in the same file.
Also, booted, and the problem persists...
Check your connections settings from IE (LAN) and your firewall.
Edit: Try using a direct connection through avast! settings.
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Thanks Vlk.
A relatively pain free update from the regular 5.0.545 version, even on dial-up, 763KB.
5 Mb was downloaded for me :-\
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I have no idea how much was downloaded but it went smoothly and all looks good in the free product.
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Thanks Vlk as always my favourite AV ;D I've updated mind no problems so far running very smooth as a baby bum ;D and job well done Avast.
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Smooth and lighter.
Bo
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Hi,
Updated successfully. Thanks. 8)
nmb
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Updated AIS and running well on win xp sp2 and win 7 32 home premium.
greetz
DJBone
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good without problem
updated avast free ;D
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Notice to update to 594 just popped
up. Said "go ahead". Less than a
minute to update, restart and all seems
to be OK. All settings are intact. Good
work Avast!
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Romanian was removed ?
Not removed, just unofficial at the moment as the translation is incomplete.
Actually it was completed yesterday.
But it wasn't checked in real-life program very much... see feel free to report any mistakes you might notice (preferably into a separate thread, not here).
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HI I updated avast to the lasted version I have the free version of avast. Avast updated to the lasted version fine. I just thought I would mention though that when I restarted my computer my computer took a long time to restart maybe this was due to the new avast version I am not sure. But nothing is wrong though everything is secured and working fine so far vik and avast team. Keep up the great work.
I love avast and I have recommened you amd installed avast free on my families computers.
talk to you later
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update went fine here to without no problem. Invoked the built in update and rebooted.
keep up the good work avast team.
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Updated without problem on WinXP SP3............but next reboot was very slow.
Will watch later reboot and see what happens.
All seems to be working OK other than that.
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updated to 5.0.594 here, thanks ALWIL TEAM :)
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Updated and seems no problems.
Thanks avast! 8)
5 Mb was downloaded for me :-\
Same here, maybe update from pre-release takes 5MB...
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Yes, the update from the beta builds is bigger as there are diff packages. But 5MB isn't too bad either IMO.
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Yes, the update from the beta builds is bigger as there are diff packages. But 5MB isn't too bad either IMO.
Thanks for your response, yes 5MB is not big for me. :)
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nice.,your web shield works well
thank you from being so humble having a free and powerful program
im an IT professional and i will always recommend avast!
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Thank you alwil :-*
The update went smooth and avast is working very well ATM
Great work!
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Updated AIS and running well on win xp sp2 and win 7 32 home premium.
Hi DJBone,
thanks for spreading the news in the german section..! :)
asyn
PS: Falls du eine 32bit XP Version hast, solltest du ein Update auf SP3 in Betracht ziehen..!!
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Updated from the PR build 5.0.590 to 5.0.594...
Again, all worked well, as expected...! ;)
asyn
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Updated from within program of previous version, no problems.
Jack
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Two observations:
For what reason are the options removed to change particular settings under the predefine scans >:( Or is this the way how Avast plans to implement restoring the default settings.
When are you gone change the GUI glitch about the ZOO archive >:(
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Updated AIS and running well on win xp sp2 and win 7 32 home premium.
PS: Falls du eine 32bit XP Version hast, solltest du ein Update auf SP3 in Betracht ziehen..!!
Ist nur mein "Zweit-Betriebssystem" für Win 7 inkompatible Anwendungen bzw. Spiele. Aber trotzdem Danke!!
DJBone
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Ist nur mein "Zweit-Betriebssystem" für Win 7 inkompatible Anwendungen bzw. Spiele. Aber trotzdem Danke!!
DJBone
No problem, as long as it doesn't connect to the net..! ;)
asyn
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For what reason are the options removed to change particular settings under the predefine scans >:( Or is this the way how Avast plans to implement restoring the default settings.
It has been always like this.
The reason is that if somebody writes here (or on tech support) that he's running a "Full system scan" (for example), we can be sure what settings are used.
You can always create your own scan, right?
When are you gone change the GUI glitch about the ZOO archive >:(
In the next program update. It's not such a critical error that it would deserve another program update itself... it can wait until the next update (even a few months).
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(even a few months).
Huh..!??
Well, also you (the devs) deserve to go on hollidays...!! ;)
asyn
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Pre-defined settings is now read-only opened... is this natural? ???
I remember this settings was not opened before.
Not a problem, just curious...
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These pages were not shown at all (for the predefined scans) previously.
Now you can at least see what the settings of the predefined scans are.
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These pages were not shown at all (for the predefined scans) previously.
Now you can at least see what the settings of the predefined scans are.
Yeah, it is a good thing, maybe. Thanks. :)
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These pages were not shown at all (for the predefined scans) previously.
Now you can at least see what the settings of the predefined scans are.
Good. Liked that. Transparent to the user.
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These pages were not shown at all (for the predefined scans) previously.
Now you can at least see what the settings of the predefined scans are.
Good. Liked that. Transparent to the user.
+1
asyn
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:-X My mind is playing' tricks on me :-X I good had sworn that I saw those options before.
Btw: the update has going without any problems
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After updating to Avast Pro 5.0.594 (with Vista 64 bit OS), I am unable to get to the Internet with Avast turned on. Is anyone experiencing this issue besides me? It sounds like some feature needs to be toggled on?
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After updating to Avast Pro 5.0.594 (with Vista 64 bit OS), I am unable to get to the Internet with Avast turned on. Is anyone experiencing this issue besides me? It sounds like some feature needs to be toggled on?
No, for sure not. Which is your firewall?
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Everything went smoothly here, thanks Avast Team.
:-X My mind is playing' tricks on me :-X I good had sworn that I saw those options before.
Btw: the update has going without any problems
No, the options that were hidden are now shown, but cannot be modified. The options that were always there retained their settings and can be modified.
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The updates were smooth without any problem
Thanks! :D
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Everything went smoothly here, thanks Avast Team.
:-X My mind is playing' tricks on me :-X I good had sworn that I saw those options before.
Btw: the update has going without any problems
No, the options that were hidden are now shown, but cannot be modified. The options that were always there retained their settings and can be modified.
As I said, My mind is playing' tricks on me . ;) Thinking that previous hidden option suddenly being gray out.
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Everything went smoothly here, thanks Avast Team.
:-X My mind is playing' tricks on me :-X I good had sworn that I saw those options before.
Btw: the update has going without any problems
No, the options that were hidden are now shown, but cannot be modified. The options that were always there retained their settings and can be modified.
As I said, My mind is playing' tricks on me . ;) Thinking that previous hidden option suddenly being gray out.
I think your mind is really true i got this too... :(
Also the delete button on the area for types of files for quick scan is a bit ugly just after it there alot space not taken so maybe make it more to the right so its can look better...
Edit : Look fixed... on the version .677
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Did the AIS got network lock on the right click of the task bar icon now ? Would be usefull for them...
Does this got added too for the AIS user ?
And does the avast! Antivirus for AIS user in task bar icon got changed for avast! Internet Security ?
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updated from version 5.0.545 into 5.0594, rebooted without any problems... Update was fast, about 2 minutes maybe (i'm using broadband connection)
thanks avast! team :D
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Updated without problems.
And now in my language:Catalan ;)
Thans a lot. :D
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PS : This version now make me more and more to scare now...
Why..???
Just set up a (or more) custom scan.
You can put/choose any settings you like there...!! ;)
asyn
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Smooth program update to v5.0.094. I did do two reboots, but most likely due to my permissions needed updating for the firewall for the avast! newer version. First reboot - my icon was not showing in the task bar as being loaded, so I did another reboot and everything "a-ok".
Great job done by the Avast Team. Your amazing knowledge is the best and makes for a superior product.
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Updated to 5.0.594 without problems. 8)
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PS : This version now make me more and more to scare now...
Why..???
Just set up a (or more) custom scan.
You can put/choose any settings you like there...!! ;)
asyn
I dont know but there 2 gui glitch i did seen. The one for ZOO scan and the one where u see the delete button for the files types of the quick scan its look really weird...
Edit : Look fixed... on the version .677
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I hope they fix it in the next program version...
I'm sure, they will..!
But that's no security issue...
asyn
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For the weird delete button of the quick scan do you know what i mean ?
Edit : Look fixed... on the version .677
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Updated to 5.0.584 without any issues.
Thanks to all the members of the Alwil team who work so hard in helping to keep our PCs safe from infections. :)
I noticed that 'AvastSvc.exe' file is much larger in this latest version. Last version was 27,204K. .594 version is almost 50meg (49,876K). That's a pretty big jump in size.
<<< edit >>>
I now see that the memory usage actually goes DOWN after awhile. After my PC has been running for awhile, 'AvastSvc.exe' is only using 25,554 ... with a peak use of 40,792. So actually ends up using LESS! :o
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Updated to 5.0.584 without any issues.
Thanks to all the members of the Alwil team who work so hard in helping to keep our PCs safe from infections. :)
.594
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For the weird delete button of the quick scan do you know what i mean ?
Sorry, no idea.
But maybe it's because I use the german version...?
asyn
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In quick scan settings in the Scan section look the types of files. There are extension and such thing then just down there are a delete button and its very weird its like take a little space when there are like alot space. I hope you understand what i mean...
Edit : Look fixed... on the version .677
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Boot time on my machine is significantly slower now, it used to take 50-60 seconds to get a working desktop with the previous version, with the new update it takes over 90 seconds. :(
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In quick scan settings in the Scan section look the types of files. There are extension and such thing then just down there are a delete button and its very weird its like take a little space when there are like alot space. I hope you understand what i mean...
Funny, but I can scroll down on this page..! ???
All is locked and as I'm on a net book here, I can't see/find it.
But I see the problem, now..!!
Locking the settings is one thing, but locking the scroll-bar is another...
asyn
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Edit : The problem u did mean i think its fixed on .677
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1. The scroll thing is work for me i cannot scroll.
2. Its only that weird delete thing for the files types of quick scan that is very weird here.... If u want screenshot ill try to put one so avast! and others ppl can see what i mean. ;)
1. Hmm..?? Yes or no..?
2. Sure. Post it, at least we see what you mean..!
asyn
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1. The scroll thing is work for me i cannot scroll.
2. Its only that weird delete thing for the files types of quick scan that is very weird here.... If u want screenshot ill try to put one so avast! and others ppl can see what i mean. ;)
1. Hmm..?? Yes or no..?
2. Sure. Post it, at least we see what you mean..!
asyn
1. Its dont work but its normal they did gray out so its all good.
2. Screenshot is in down look.
Edit : I think both problems look fixed... on the version .677
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In quick scan settings in the Scan section look the types of files. There are extension and such thing then just down there are a delete button and its very weird its like take a little space when there are like alot space. I hope you understand what i mean...
It isn't weird. It allows for the deletion of a a manually added file type in that section
Take a look at in the Custom scan context, where you would be able to actually add a file type to the default list. Having added it in the (select additional areas) field, which when clicked you can enter data. If you no longer want that to be scanned or you added it in error, you have to have an option to delete the entry. That is what the Delete button is for.
In that window there is room for more entries (using the add button) for each subsequent entry I guess there would be a corresponding delete button.
Nothing weird really.
The same thing is that the scroll won't work as there are no editable options that you would first have to select the Scan all files to get into that area. The Quick and Full System scans are display only on editable option in the Scan section.
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See my picture David.
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2. Screenshot is in down look.
That's exactly what I can't see on my little netbook-screen, as the scrolling is disabled. :(
That's what I can see.! (screenshot) There's no scrolling possible, neighter the small bar nor the big bar...!!
asyn
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Your delete button write is a bit missed lol... But other i dont see the problem of your scroll its normal that its disabled...
Edit : Look fixed in .677 i guess.
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Your delete button write is a bit missed lol... But other i dont see the problem of your scroll its normal that its disabled...
So, is everything ok, now, beside the spell of my delete button and my rather small display..?? ;)
asyn
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Great job :)
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Your delete button write is a bit missed lol... But other i dont see the problem of your scroll its normal that its disabled...
So, is everything ok, now, beside the spell of my delete button and my rather small display..?? ;)
asyn
Edit : .677 is released i guess its should fix that.
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upgraded the free version on 2 of my machines and 3 client machines- no problems so far at least :)
robin
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Updated to 594 went smooth :)
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OK!
Behavior Shield now......ok
Sandbox now...............ok
System now is fast!
Since the release to now, no problem!
Tanks Avast team!
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After updating to Avast Pro 5.0.594 (with Vista 64 bit OS), I am unable to get to the Internet with Avast turned on. Is anyone experiencing this issue besides me? It sounds like some feature needs to be toggled on?
For me, also with Vista x64, the update has broken something. I cannot boot at all, except for safe mode.
Anyone else?
Anyone got a good way to fix it?
Thanks.
Neil
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For me, also with Vista x64, the update has broken something. I cannot boot at all, except for safe mode.
Anyone else?
Anyone got a good way to fix it?
I tried "changing" using the Avast! control panel in safe mode. (Actually I changed none of the selections for the protection types nor the languages). After the "change" process finished, the computer started working fine again.
Now it is still version 5.0.594, but working correctly.
Neil
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I just upgraded from av pro to ais. No problems with either new version. win7-64
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Update works great on my Win 7 64 machine. Thanks Avast....
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I tried "changing" using the Avast! control panel in safe mode. (Actually I changed none of the selections for the protection types nor the languages). After the "change" process finished, the computer started working fine again.
Now it is still version 5.0.594, but working correctly.
Neil
What do you mean, "still version 5.0.594". This is the latest version...
Thanks
Vlk
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I recently upgraded my laptop AV from avast 4.8 home to avast 5.0.594 free. Memory consumption is lower, and boot up is faster by about 15 seconds.
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No problems with upgrade to 594. Suggestion: Despite warnings on GUI, I think there should be a pop up for people who don't look at the GUI to reboot their machine.
Thank you Avast. :)
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No problems with upgrade to 594. Suggestion: Despite warnings on GUI, I think there should be a pop up for people who don't look at the GUI to reboot their machine.
There is a pop up..!
asyn
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Yes there is a pop up, when you do program update _ in the middle of my screen telling avast needs to reboot your system, always been there
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Updated and everything went smoothly.
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I'm still getting the Sandbox+IE8 32bit+win7 64bit crash problem on 594. Same trigger - open a new tab...BANG!
Things are ok apart from that though :)
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I'm still getting the Sandbox+IE8 32bit+win7 64bit crash problem on 594. Same trigger - open a new tab...BANG!
Is there minidumps files into avast log folder? Can you send them to vlk (at) avast (dot) com and explain?
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I'm still getting the Sandbox+IE8 32bit+win7 64bit crash problem on 594. Same trigger - open a new tab...BANG!
Is there minidumps files into avast log folder? Can you send them to vlk (at) avast (dot) com and explain?
Hi Tech,
I uploaded 3 iexplore.dmp files (one per tab I guess) a few days ago from build 590. Not heard anything since though.
A few people reported this problem with sandbox and IE32 with the last release version, but so far I think I'm the only one to report that it still hasn't been fixed for me.
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Seems under Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, I still cannot do an in-place upgrade with Avast Internet Security. I have to either uninstall the current version and then install the newest version, or else boot into safe mode, go to the Programs section in Control Panel and tell it to Update from there. I can't do upgrades from within Avast's update tab (except for virus definitions). Any updates to the actual program cause the update to fail. The main reason is the same that's been going on for months with every other prior version: the SETUP.LOG file shows that the following:
23:27:45 nrm/fil File C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\Setup\setup.ovr not writable. Error 0x00000020
23:27:45 min/gen setif: same as previous
23:27:47 vrb/pkg FilterOutExistingFiles: 138 & 138 = 0
23:27:47 vrb/pkg FilterOutExistingFiles: 138 & 138 = 0
23:27:47 min/gen m_bOperationDidSomething 138/138/0
23:27:48 nrm/pkg Transferred: files 4, bytes 0, time 764 ms
23:27:48 nrm/pkg Retries: total 0, files 0, servers 3
23:27:48 min/gen Customer 27255093
23:27:48 vrb/int Sending stats 'http://download674.avast.com/cgi-bin/iavs4stats.cgi': 00000000 204
23:27:48 vrb/fil NeedReboot=false
23:27:48 min/gen Return code: 0x20000010 [New setup available.]
23:27:48 min/gen Stopped: 07.05.2010, 23:27:48
I cannot find why this file is locked, but it prevents the in-place upgrade within the Avast program from working. As stated, I have to uninstall the program or else, boot into safe mode and update it that way.
Getting kind of annoying.
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Today when i login to windows live messenger avast networkshields blocks a threat, anyone else ?
01.07.2010 20:33:25 Network Shield: blocked access to malicious site public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pth1CxcrjNNzGXvxSFsuF1HBuODc7G6g3s7mLQBfr7Q_QnzY3csg-vJWHNBN1Scp0wsFic68wZ_nt1RqzY0SfoA/MobileMessengerTab_24x24.png [ C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe ( 3048 ) ]
Edit: After a virus update everything back to normal
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Thanks to the Avast Team for another job well done. Have had nothing but good luck with your efforts.
Thank You,
Rickz
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Hi VLK,
So far is nothing happened with this new version.
So far so smooth..
Thanks
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The scroll thing is work for me i cannot scroll. Its only that weird delete thing for the files types of quick scan that is very weird here.... If u want screenshot ill try to put one so avast! and others ppl can see what i mean. ;)
hi
both issues - disabled scroll bar and ugly layout of the delete button will be solved in the next update
thanks, yonatan
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hi
both issues - disabled scroll bar and ugly layout of the delete button will be solved in the next update
thanks, yonatan
Thanks for the info, yonatan..!
asyn
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The scroll thing is work for me i cannot scroll. Its only that weird delete thing for the files types of quick scan that is very weird here.... If u want screenshot ill try to put one so avast! and others ppl can see what i mean. ;)
hi
both issues - disabled scroll bar and ugly layout of the delete button will be solved in the next update
thanks, yonatan
Great !!! and the ZOO thing will be fixed too please ?
Thank for the respond thank alot !
Edit : Look fixed... on the version .677
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Great that the firewall log bug has been fixed. :)
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Hi Vlk,
Thanks for new program update working well on my side .
Keep up the EXCELLENT work guys.
FOR ME AVAST IS A WINNER:) :)
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Hi, I have used avast for many years and I love this anti-virus. Good job on a great product. I have used both versions, one for windows, and one for Linux. I am running Ubuntu 10(Linux) at the moment and there are two issues that I have:
1: the default Linux kernel is too small for avast, and when you type the registration code in then update avast has issues. When you restart avast it goes back to the register prompt again and it wont register it( fixed this with a script to make the Linux kernel bigger at start up of the OS, works like a charm now).
2:There is no real-time scanner for Linux. I understand that in Linux, many consider an anti-virus an unnecessary formality, so it really doesn't need one and that there are complications with "root". I beg to differ, and maybe a real-time scanner might be a bit much or really complicated, but a browser plug-in to scan downloads or possibly act as a real-time scanner would be excellent since Linux is still able to download a virus. Plus if this plug-in is in the list of plug-ins for a browser (example Firefox or chrome) in Linux, that is free advertising because there is none.
Sorry to post this here but I didn't know if the other thread was still being read, I hope this isn't annoying.
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1: the default Linux kernel is too small for avast...
Please look here...
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=57775.0
Also please post in the Linux related board for further questions..!
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=5.0
asyn
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not a fan of the greying out of the scan options... as the updates continue for avast v5, the less i seem to like it... avast v5 seems to be all about taking control away from the user, making it idiot proof and against more advanced users, not even giving a choice for what the user wants to do with it. if updates continue like this, ill most likely be ditching avast pretty soon... >:(
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Well I assume you would rather have it as it was before in avast 5, those settings weren't even displayed, so the user doesn't have a clue what is actually being done in those pre-defined scans ?
If they don't know is being scanned in these pre-defined scans then how could they know if they need to scan more areas/files and which to choose, from those that are available in the Custom scan section.
It isn't taking control away or they wouldn't give you the option of running a custom scan, you set it up for your needs, give it a name of your choice and save the scan settings. You can run that instead of the pre-defined scans, so it allows for the experienced user to do what scan they want.
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It's actually giving you more control and not taking anything away.
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Hi firzen771 :)
I think the problem is that we already knew those settings from the custom scans. Seeing them now greyed out in the pre-defined scans make us wonder why they are greyed out, not realizing that they where not even there before ;)
Greetz, Red.
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Hi firzen771 :)
I think the problem is that we already knew those settings from the custom scans. Seeing them now greyed out in the pre-defined scans make us wonder why they are greyed out, not realizing that they where not even there before ;)
Greetz, Red.
i culdve sworn scan sensitivity was an option the user could set before this update in full scan, or my is memory deceiving me perhaps... :-\
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It is definitely deceiving you those two tabs weren't there before.
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It is definitely deceiving you those two tabs weren't there before.
well then it must be my original complaint wen v5 first came out that the scan settings culdnt be changed that i was thinking about while typing that post and the showing of the greyed out options in the newest update re-ignited that complaint of mine.
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Which presumably when you raised that complaint, people will have pointed out the Create Custom Scan button at the bottom to create your own specific custom scan.
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Which presumably when you raised that complaint, people will have pointed out the Create Custom Scan button at the bottom to create your own specific custom scan.
ye i know i can create a custom scan, im just a bit OCD with these kinda things tho lol and like things to stay neat and clear and creating custom scans irritates me, it wuld be pretty easy to just allow me to choose sensitivity level and such on the default scans, i dont see the downside to allowing those options :/ not like regular users will go rummaging thru settings deep in the interface.
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it wuld be pretty easy to just allow me to choose sensitivity level and such on the default scans, i dont see the downside to allowing those options :/ not like regular users will go rummaging thru settings deep in the interface.
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While avast does not have a "reset to default settings" option, I would let the default scanning like they are. Otherwise, users will never understand the help files, compare avast with other antivirus (the comparisons are generally made by "default" settings), etc.
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On this update can i reset the notepad report file for the webshield if so how?
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On this update can i reset the notepad report file for the webshield if so how?
You can try manually, disabling the self defense module of avast (Troubleshooting tab of settings) and going to the C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\Setup\ folder (or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Alwil Software\Avast5\Log\).
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it wuld be pretty easy to just allow me to choose sensitivity level and such on the default scans, i dont see the downside to allowing those options :/ not like regular users will go rummaging thru settings deep in the interface.
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While avast does not have a "reset to default settings" option, I would let the default scanning like they are. Otherwise, users will never understand the help files, compare avast with other antivirus (the comparisons are generally made by "default" settings), etc.
Not to mention that letting the users mess with the settings of the default scans would exponentially increase the difficulty in troubleshooting problems with them. It would create a nightmare for the developers. If you want different settings, you have the ability to create them in a custom scan.
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it wuld be pretty easy to just allow me to choose sensitivity level and such on the default scans, i dont see the downside to allowing those options :/ not like regular users will go rummaging thru settings deep in the interface.
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While avast does not have a "reset to default settings" option, I would let the default scanning like they are. Otherwise, users will never understand the help files, compare avast with other antivirus (the comparisons are generally made by "default" settings), etc.
Not to mention that letting the users mess with the settings of the default scans would exponentially increase the difficulty in troubleshooting problems with them. It would create a nightmare for the developers. If you want different settings, you have the ability to create them in a custom scan.
well following that same logic, wuldnt that create hell for devs with anyone using a custom scan? so shuld they take away even that? lol... ive yet to see anyone in my everyday life say how they went thru their AV's settings fooling around with everything, most people leave it as is and never look at their AV again, so really it just hinders the people that want this ability (like me)
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Not to mention that letting the users mess with the settings of the default scans would exponentially increase the difficulty in troubleshooting problems with them. It would create a nightmare for the developers. If you want different settings, you have the ability to create them in a custom scan.
well following that same logic, wuldnt that create hell for devs with anyone using a custom scan? so shuld they take away even that?
Not really since the developers could tell the person to run a default scan and see if that works okay. Then if it does, some potential causes would be eliminated and they can get down to asking what the settings of the custom scan were that differ from the defaults. With the old version, the default settings did not show so the user would not know what they did that was different.
If the problem was with the default scan then they would know what to check without even having to ask. If the user was able to change those defaults, then that would create more problems.
The real point is that they didn't take anything away. You never could change the settings for the default scans and didn't even have a way to know what they were.
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Not to mention that letting the users mess with the settings of the default scans would exponentially increase the difficulty in troubleshooting problems with them. It would create a nightmare for the developers. If you want different settings, you have the ability to create them in a custom scan.
well following that same logic, wuldnt that create hell for devs with anyone using a custom scan? so shuld they take away even that?
The real point is that they didn't take anything away. You never could change the settings for the default scans and didn't even have a way to know what they were.
and thats not my real problem.
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Finally updated to 5.0 avast on my Xp laptop(It's way better than my old avast 4.8). I had to pay another 40 bucks for my avast pro, but it has been well worth it.
Keep up the good work Avast team.
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I have just run the update and done the Pc restart. Avast now seems to be stopping my Outlook from opening any suggestions?
Sonja
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I think Outlook with the command line /resetnavpane will do the job.
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/commandlines.htm
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Thanks I will try that.
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Since installing Internet Security I've experienced a big slow down in my internet speed.
I recently performed a clean install of Windows 7 (Home Premium) on my PC. I made no changes to the security settings in Win7 (Defender, Firewall, Malicious Tools). I tested the speed at 56Mbps (no applications installed other than what was installed from the installation disk). I then installed Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware application. I retested and got 56Mbps. I then installed Avast Internet Security. I made no changes to any of the settings in AIS and my internet speed dropped to 18Mbps. What changes can I make to get my speed up to 56Mbps? Should I turn off Windows security settings or adjust them to make them more compatible with AIS? Thanks
(PS. I have not installed an email client yet - still looking for something smaller than MS Outlook.)
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hello i need help on my computer my desktop computer that is avast is saying the virus updates is out of date and im trying to install them and its not work what should i do please help! its a windows xp 2 GB of ram and the memory on it is almost full
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Check your system date, day/month/year and adjust as required.
If that doesn't resolve it - Please start a New Topic of your own as this seems unrelated to the original subject and will just confuse the topic and we will try to help.
- Go to this link, http://forum.avast.com/index.php (http://forum.avast.com/index.php), scroll down to the avast! Free/Pro/Suite forum and click it, click the New Topic button at the top of the list and post there.
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Check your system date, day/month/year and adjust as required.
If that doesn't resolve it - Please start a New Topic of your own as this seems unrelated to the original subject and will just confuse the topic and we will try to help.
- Go to this link, http://forum.avast.com/index.php (http://forum.avast.com/index.php), scroll down to the avast! Free/Pro/Suite forum and click it, click the New Topic button at the top of the list and post there.
I Don't see the New Topic button on my screen it doesn't show
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Are you in the avast! Free/Pro/Suite forum home page showing a list of all the topics in date order ?
If not follow the instructions to get there. Once there, there is a new topic button on that page.
Did you expand my image, click on it ?
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I Don't see the New Topic button on my screen it doesn't show
Choose a part of the forum, where your post fits best.
Click on it. There you will find the 'New Topic' option...!
asyn
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Are you in the avast! Free/Pro/Suite forum home page showing a list of all the topics in date order ?
If not follow the instructions to get there. Once there, there is a new topic button on that page.
Did you expand my image, click on it ?
ok i found it and i just started a new topic
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all running great
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I have recently (5/8/10) installed ver 5.0.594 Pro on my home office machines which are linked in a workgroup and my desktop machine uses my laptop as the server. Since updating I am getting "General reading errors on drive M:" when my accounts software goes to copy (and rename) files in my desktop user profile prior to launching MS Word.
Desktop is Vista and the laptop is XP.
Any suggestions welcome as I am pretty sure it is NOT the accounts software which worked perfectly before the upgrade and Avast is the only new program installed.
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Hi Susan,
I doubt that the upgrade to the newest vers of avast could be causing your drive read errors.
Have you tried turning off (temporarily) avast shields and try reading your 'M' drive again?
- Right click on avast icon on sys tray
- then click on 'avast shields control'
- Then 'disable for 10 minutes
Try your 'M' drive again.
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Hi Susan,
I doubt that the upgrade to the newest vers of avast could be causing your drive read errors.
Have you tried turning off (temporarily) avast shields and try reading your 'M' drive again?
- Right click on avast icon on sys tray
- then click on 'avast shields control'
- Then 'disable for 10 minutes
Try your 'M' drive again.
Tried by switching off all shields on both computers. Still fails.
Thanks, at least I have proved to myself that it is NOT Avast causing the problem so it is now back to the accounts programmer to tell him just that!
Incidentally I have been using Avast for a considerable number of years and have always trusted it.
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another big problem with AVAST5:
AVAST scan all JPG files; if disable AVAST; AVAST scan allways JPG files!!!
very big problem, can't disable this scan! if exclude folder, not work... problem sended to french AVAST support but :(
I use SyncToy to make backup (sync with echo) of all jpg files!!
With AVAST after 1 hours, not finish, and use more CPU! (same with Avast disabled, in monitor, can see all files scanned, and counter file scanned increase!!)
With Microsoft Essential, less than 5 minutes!
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and AVAST hang computer after more day not corrected!
use utorrent (with UpnP), service microsoft Upnp and SSDP enable and started, and windows 7 ultimate 64bits.
same pb with AVAST installed without module (just update and AVAST monitor)
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Thanks Vlk
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I am running the new version on a laptop with a wireless Internet connection.
On start up, I have to enter the dashboard and click FIX because real time protection has not started up. While online, real time protection drops regularly.
I joked with a friend about this being a new feature designed to encourage users to buy the pay product but this is no joke
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- Please start a New Topic of your own as this is unrelated to the original subject (a notification) and will require more detailed info and help and we will try to help.
- Go to this link, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=2.0), click the New Topic button at the top of the list and post there.