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As we have just released our new major version (V8), we would love to hear your feedback. So, how did we do?

It's great. I love it.
191 (28.4%)
So far so good. It is an improvement over V7 but we will see.
165 (24.5%)
About the same as V7
50 (7.4%)
I don't like the new version. Where can I get the download links for V7?
167 (24.8%)
It's rubbish.
100 (14.9%)

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Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« on: February 28, 2013, 06:30:01 PM »
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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2013, 07:11:54 PM »
Absollutely great
Thank you team

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2013, 08:19:01 PM »
excellent!.but you don't forget to add to the deletion of obsolete rules firewall... thank you  ;)
 

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2013, 08:22:09 PM »
Hi

I guess you already know how I like it ... Perfect update keep up the good work !

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2013, 09:28:50 PM »
Slowly becoming accustomed to the new GUI, otherwise it is the quality I have come to expect 

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2013, 09:30:56 PM »
I loved the avast 7 UI, so it is hard to use any of the selections in the poll, it wouldn't be 'About the same as V7' or above and the selections below that are too negative.

The free UI really does need more contrast, but would I go back to avast 7 over aesthetics no, but avast 8 free hurts my eyes.
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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2013, 09:38:37 PM »
I'm liking it.
The top notch security still impresses me after these years.
Thanks. :)

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2013, 09:40:09 PM »
I have installed AIS on all 5 computers.

Nary a problem.

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2013, 09:43:29 PM »
I voted it's rubbish... (referring to the GUI).  I have no idea why everyone is doing the "windows 8" look-a-like contest.  Big childish blocks that look like it belongs in a baby's play pen.

I love Avast and have been using it for over 5 years, the guts and glory have always been robust but this 2013 windows 8 look makes me want to barf!

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2013, 09:44:18 PM »
when is version 9 out?

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2013, 09:45:58 PM »
I agree with David, the GUI needs more contrast. It is really hard on the eyes. Especially for us old geezers.
I do like the layout of the "Summary" screen. This is much better than the pie chart of v7.0 
Also a huge thank you for removing the email from the GUI.

You might want to add an option "I like some and don't like some".  ???

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2013, 09:51:35 PM »
Just installed and im extremely impressed.Like the nice graphics particularly the shields and cloud screens.(Im a sucker for graphics).Thank you and your hard work is very much appreciated.

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2013, 09:56:45 PM »
Good for me as always!
I just love the new UI, it's much more compact ^^

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2013, 10:05:58 PM »
Tried it and don't really care for it......just a personal opinion, of course, but I prefer Version 7 and will continue to use it. I don't need or want a lot of the new features...a good example is the firewall.....I have one that works perfectly. Also, I dont like the new GUI at all. I'm used to Version 7 and REALLY like it's layout. Not to mention the fact that I don't like ANYTHING about Windows 8 or it's "look". I still use XP with service pack 3 and it run's like a charm on 3 flight simulators and everything else. Of course I DO know how to maintain the machine and that means a LOT  ;) That's my 2 cents...LOL

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Re: Poll: How do you like Avast V8?
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2013, 10:21:45 PM »
Good, so far the only 'niggle' I have is the maximize button has gone.

The only problem I had was the program updater on one computer said IE 10 was out of date (needed to be updated to 10.0.9200.16521)
Clicking the Fix button took me to Windows Update which said there were no updates available.

Not a big issue for me as I dont use IE, and fixed this problem by turning off IE in Windows 8 Pro.

Wish list, are there any plans to allow users to add programs to the Software Update option? Or have I just not found that option yet.
On the three computers I have updated there are only 4 or 5 programs listed in the Software Update option.

Just discovered another problem, My Avast account web page/ Devices is saying one of my computers does not have the Avast firewall turned on.  Avast on that computer shows it turned on with a 100% safe score.