Program update 7.0.1451

[Jack 1000]

I had IE freezing, telling me it had reset my search provider to BING!  UGGHHH.  I had to ininstall, go into Safe Mode with the Avast Uninstall Utility.  I ran the Uninstaller, and on Reboot, went back to Avast 7.0.1426.

I also set Program Updates to MANUAL in settings, and will ONLY be doing program updates maybe once a year tops, by coming to the forum and making sure that new versions are going to be working OK on my old Windows XP (SP-3) system before installing them.  These program update notifications that only used to go out after the program was ready for prime time, are now being rolled out too fast.

Jack

PS.  After the uninstall and rollback my Google Search was as it was originally.  To be honest, if it comes time for a new computer and if it has MSE already on it, sadly I would be tempted to keep using it.  And this from a loyal Avast user of about seven years!

[Hillbilly]

This problem only seems to be affecting Win XP. Others with Win 7 aren't having any problems at all - at least not with any memory leaks. So if you upgrade to new computer with Win 7 or 8 there will be no need to change from Avast. MS SE is not only unreliable and not very good at catching viruses, it also acts as spyware tracking you all over the internet.
When I get another new computer, if it's got Widows 7 then I'll be reinstalling this version 7.0.1451 of Avast Free.  As stated elsewhere I'm currently using AVG 1012 Free until this issue with XP is worked out.

[FLABirder]

I have no intentions of upgrading to Windows 7 or 8. I like XP Pro. It works & I rarely have any problems with it. I tried Windows 7 & I don't like it. I just want my computer to work like it did before I foolishly installed a beta without realizing it was a beta.

[Jack 1000]

This problem only seems to be affecting Win XP. Others with Win 7 aren't having any problems at all - at least not with any memory leaks. So if you upgrade to new computer with Win 7 or 8 there will be no need to change from Avast. MS SE is not only unreliable and not very good at catching viruses, it also acts as spyware tracking you all over the Internet.
When I get another new computer, if it's got Widows 7 then I'll be reinstalling this version 7.0.1451 of Avast Free.  As stated elsewhere I'm currently using AVG 1012 Free until this issue with XP is worked out.

I believe Avast acted irresponsibly and unprofessionally toward Windows XP users with this release.  Sad to say, because what happened to the 3-6 months of making sure the update was good before the new version toaster notice came out?  That amount of time is what Avast used to have.  Customers thought that wasn't enough, so now Avast is pushing out the updates too fast.  I don't like having to set the Program Updates to manual, but I had no choice after this release.

I also think that because Windows XP is becoming more and more obsolete, Avast is doing much LESS testing than in the past on Windows XP systems.  Millions of people are struggling in harsh economic times, and can't afford to purchase a new computer.  Tons of business are moving to "push out and release the new and cool" with lesser regards to quality control in testing than in the past, and that's what's causing problems on legacy systems.

Jack

[bobo1]

Ha. YES!
There is a lot of people out there that use older computers like me. Windows Xp is easy to use and i have no bother with it untill i tried this new update.

 I have used a computer with windows 7 and is horrible don't like the windows display layout although you can set the layout to classic view.
I am on the previous version and if any one needs to get the previous version setup file go to places like (file hippo) & roll back avast. I will try another beta version later on my other test computer & if that is stable will go to that. BUT Not re updating now untill more tweaks of avast is done. Avast needs more info why it is slowing xp. More BSOD Mini dumps need to be send to them for inspection.
AVAST IS STILL THE BEST ANTIVIRUS FREE. I have used Norton/Symantec and AVG and they have let viruses in!! when i used windows 95 and 98 many years ago

[bob3160]

I don't like having to set the Program Updates to manual, but I had no choice after this release.

Just for clarification, the default is Ask.
You never receive an automatic program update unless you've changed the settings.

[Cimba]

I have the same problem here with a full patched german XP SP3 and the Insufficient Resources error message.

When will be an update for this problem comes out? In the next few days? Or should I roll back to the old version?

And no, i will not update to Win 7, because my Notebook has not all the drivers for this Windows and also I like XP.

[Jack 1000]

I am switching to MSE at least for the time being.

Jack

[Asyn]

When will be an update for this problem comes out? In the next few days?

Yes.

[GEGEPING]

Hi,

Should be great having full version to download from avast web site?

Or simply and update from the latest version

Thanks to the team to fix all described problems, cause it's very boring to reboot  pc after around of one hour

[BobL]

Hi,
Anyone else had a problem with the updated mail shield stopping Pegasus 4.63 from RX/TX mail?
(Win 7HP SP1 64bit)
Fix is to turn off mail sheild but...

[HA Nut]

Post #10 says it all. This release IS a beta test that should not have been out until more fully tested. Stop rushing the process! We judge you by your quality, NOT quantity! I am down to 1 month on deciding what AV to go with for the next 2 years. I'm thinking it probably won't be Avast. 

[kinfolk66]

I just noticed that Web Rep ratings no longer appear in Google search results. There are no icons beside each result at all. Ideas anyone? I am using IE9 and they were there the last time I checked.

[Nesivos]

This problem only seems to be affecting Win XP. Others with Win 7 aren't having any problems at all - at least not with any memory leaks. So if you upgrade to new computer with Win 7 or 8 there will be no need to change from Avast. MS SE is not only unreliable and not very good at catching viruses, it also acts as spyware tracking you all over the internet.
When I get another new computer, if it's got Widows 7 then I'll be reinstalling this version 7.0.1451 of Avast Free.  As stated elsewhere I'm currently using AVG 1012 Free until this issue with XP is worked out.

Microsoft unveils $40 Windows 8 upgrade
$10 less than 2009's cheapest upgrade to Windows 7; analyst calls the deal a 'fair price'

https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9228745/Microsoft_unveils_40_Windows_8_upgrade

avast! AIS 7 scans on my W8-RP computers are fast and use limited CPU.   I have had Quick Scans complete in under four minutes.   For me fastest ever by far for any combination of avast! and a Windows OS.

[bob3160]

I just noticed that Web Rep ratings no longer appear in Google search results. There are no icons beside each result at all. Ideas anyone? I am using IE9 and they were there the last time I checked.

They work in Chrome but WebRep doesn't appear to be working at all in IE.