New AVAST 8!

[CraigB]

For those moving to version 8 by updating from version 7, there is no option to omit the software updater.  I do not want this feature as it can be a nuisance, especially to novices whose systems are cared for by others more expert than they.

isn't there an option in the installation to untick the software updater? Otherwise you can go tho the configuration screen then go to programs and select avast chose for modify and then untick the software updater.

This is an option during the installation if you choose "custom" which will provide the options to install only the features you want.

[CraigB]

Free version, adblocker not work with firefox, ı cant enable, ı try remove and install again , but avast say "en error has accurred". How can ı remove avast adblocker?

I went to Firefox Extensions and disabled Ad-Blocker. I didn't see an option to remove it though.

Settings/browser intergration and uninstall adblocker, you can also uninstall it via programs and features as it installs as a separate program.

[OsFly]

Ad-Blocker ? hmm curious wich one works beter. The Ad-Blocker plus add-on or the one from firefox.
Well for now i keep running basic avast 8 install.

[Tetsuo]

Apparently Avast  is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.

[CraigB]

Apparently Avast  is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.

Haven't you just repeated what you just wrote in the Beta thread.

I agree that the change logs should be upgraded before releasing any program but as your now using a completely re-designed avast interface it's pays to have a nosey around and see what has changed anyway.

[SpeedyPC]

Apparently Avast  is now able to scan mails also when SSL security is enabled in the mail client, but the current changelog doesn't mention it in any way.
As usual Avast changelogs are pretty useless and pointless. Whoever writes those changelos for Avast really need to read some changelogs released by Emsisoft (for example). Maybe this way they will learn something helpful and maybe I don't have to check every items in every windows of the program after each upgrade to find out what's new.

Haven't you just repeated what you just wrote in the Beta thread.

I agree that the change logs should be upgraded before releasing any program but as your now using a completely re-designed avast interface it's pays to have a nosey around and see what has changed anyway.

I didn't know about this change Could someone please point me the way of this SSL security is enabled in the mail client as I may have missed out

[CraigB]

I didn't know about this change Could someone please point me the way of this SSL security is enabled in the mail client as I may have missed out

Mail shield settings Speedy

[Defence]

Ad-Blocker ? hmm curious wich one works beter. The Ad-Blocker plus add-on or the one from firefox.
Well for now i keep running basic avast 8 install.

I try both, Add-block plus and avast Adblocker, Add-block plus is the best. You must more improve avast Adblocker.

[SpeedyPC]

That strange they don't show the mail accounts list all references related to e-mail accounts accessed by Thunderbird see mind as I've completely forgotten about the changes.........whoops

[CraigB]

That strange they don't show the mail accounts list all references related to e-mail accounts accessed by Thunderbird see mind as I've completely forgotten about the changes.........whoops

Don't know as I don't use it but at the bottom of that page it says you no longer need those accounts and you can re-enable the security in your mail client.

[Cyberpunk]

I don't know if this has been reported yet, but there seems to be a translation hiccup in the Dutch translation. Some parts are still in English. Fon instance, it says Beveiligd and under this text is Everything up-to-date All shields active

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[SpeedyPC]

Don't know as I don't use it but at the bottom of that page it says you no longer need those accounts and you can re-enable the security in your mail client.

I know that now as I'm going to fix this asap

[rhossack]

Just installed version 8 and I cannot figure out how to add Gmail SMTP account to the mail shield.   I don't see where to add the account settings

[DavidR]

Ad-Blocker ? hmm curious wich one works beter. The Ad-Blocker plus add-on or the one from firefox.
Well for now i keep running basic avast 8 install.

I try both, Add-block plus and avast Adblocker, Add-block plus is the best. You must more improve avast Adblocker.

The avast Ad Blocker is 'based' on AdBlockPlus (ABP), it isn't in competition with it. That is why when it detects ABP installed on firefox it doesn't install the Ad Blocker extension. ABP offers more configurability and inclusion of other lists.

[CraigB]

Just installed version 8 and I cannot figure out how to add Gmail SMTP account to the mail shield.   I don't see where to add the account settings

You don't have to now if you read the last several posts, just turn the security back on in your mail client and make sure the scan SSL connection is ticked in avast Mail Settings, also remember to delet the accounts from avast.