New beta version 19.5.2376

[Karel Šťavík]

Hi everyone,

new beta version 19.5.2376 (build 19.5.4407) is released.

What was fixed
- Fixed freeze of UI when Wifi Inspector scan is running
- Potential BSOD caused by Behavior Shield
- many other crashes and BSODs

Known issues
- Detection dialogs are opened in background

Download links:
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast_internet_security_setup_online.exe
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast_premier_setup_online.exe
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast_pro_antivirus_setup_online.exe
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Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team.

[schmidthouse]

Ransom Shield was turned off again with no notice from Avast Software!
A user should NOT have to go into the GUI daily to make sure all components are running.
We need notification that a specific component is OFF.

[bob3160]

Ransom Shield was turned off again with no notice from Avast Software!
A user should NOT have to go into the GUI daily to make sure all components are running.
We need notification that a specific component is OFF.

If your Avast sys tray icon is animated, you aren't going to see a notification.
Already reported and as far as I know, someone is looking for a solution.

[schmidthouse]

Ransom Shield was turned off again with no notice from Avast Software!
A user should NOT have to go into the GUI daily to make sure all components are running.
We need notification that a specific component is OFF.

If your Avast sys tray icon is animated, you aren't going to see a notification.
Already reported and as far as I know, someone is looking for a solution.

Yes I'm aware.
Hope they can find one.

[DavidR]

Ransom Shield was turned off again with no notice from Avast Software!
A user should NOT have to go into the GUI daily to make sure all components are running.
We need notification that a specific component is OFF.

If your Avast sys tray icon is animated, you aren't going to see a notification.
Already reported and as far as I know, someone is looking for a solution.

It really amazes me that something that is working just fine all of a sudden is screwed up in the beta release.  It really makes me wonder about QA testing and Alpha testing prior to getting released to beta. 

It used to be that beta testing Avast was almost bulletproof, now more like some shot themselves in the foot.

I have to say this worries me:
- Potential BSOD caused by Behavior Shield
- many other crashes and BSODs

Is Avast 19.4 so badly broken or is this just from the last 19.5 beta ?

[Asyn]

Thanks Karel, testing it asap...

Edit: No noticeable issues here, so far...

[NON]

Thanks for the new beta

[NON]

Do you guys have this screen in English? (Welcome Screen => Show changes)
Why I ask this is its translation looks weird and I don't exactly sure what it means, so I want the text in English (i.e. original text).

[Asyn]

Do you guys have this screen in English? (Welcome Screen => Show changes)

Hi NON, I didn't get such a screen at all.

[schmidthouse]

RANSOM SHIELD OFF again for the 3rd straight morning. No notification and icon is NOT set to animate.
We need a notification that a component is off whether Ransom Shield or Behavior shield!

[ApoC]

Hello, can You send us logs from the malfunctioning installation, please?

[schmidthouse]

Hello, can You send us logs from the malfunctioning installation, please?

Sorry, exactly which logs, and send them where/how?

Edit: Thanks

[Asyn]

Hi guys, for the interested ones - a preview of the new menu layout.

[DavidR]

Hi guys, for the interested ones - a preview of the new menu layout.

Seems somewhat weird (and pointless), given the 'Sign up into Avast to protect all of your devices' headline when the device section is bereft of information unless using the Paid version/s of Avast.