After Windows is up and running I then discover that you have not only installed the Google ToolBar into Internet Explorer without my authorization, but you also have the audacity to install the Google Chrome Browser without my permission and made it the default browser.!
What? I'm sorry but I don't see any such thing happening here... I mean I'm pretty sure I remember that the avast installer offers the choice, but you can opt out if you want. Perhaps you just missed it?
I immediately did a System Restore
Why would you do that over Google products? The toolbar can easily be removed and you could just ignore Google Chrome's installation. Overreaction much?
I use Internet Explorer and Firefox. What part of "This is MY choice on MY computer is so hard for people to accept?"
Kinda have to agree here. I really hate all this extra junk that gets offered with so much software. Granted I'm sure more than 50% of Avast!'s users are free users, so without these offers inside their programs, Avast would have difficulties staying afloat.
As for the new interface. I have to agree that it is
way too bright and needs a little more contrast. Seriously, my first reaction to seeing it was
"woah my eyes!". Beyond that, I enjoy the new features. The software updater, while not perfect, will certainly do away with much of the future hassle I have with updating essential programs like Flash and Java.
Keep up the good work Avast! team.