New browser version 83.0

[Ruslan S.]

Hello everyone,

We’re pleased to announce that we have released a new version of Avast Secure Browser (ASB) - version 83.0.

Changes:
  - Updated to latest Chromium version 83.0 with applied security patches

Fixes:
  - Minor bug fixes

How to get this latest version:
If you have ASB already installed, it should be updated automatically (feel free to visit ‘secure://settings/help’ to trigger an update faster)
Alternatively, you can download and install ASB from our official site here: https://www.avast.com/secure-browser

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How to get this latest version:

If you have ASB already installed, it should be updated automatically (feel free to visit ‘secure://settings/help’ to trigger an update faster)
Alternatively, you can download and install ASB from our official site here: https://www.avast.com/secure-browser

We hope you enjoy the changes we have made, and as always we would love to hear your feedback. In case you have an Android phone, please try out the recently launched Android version of Avast Secure Browser, more information here https://www.avast.com/secure-browser#android or go straight to the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.secure.browser

[Luukjr]

The bank mode has been improved which is nice

[markanddebra.adams]

That's wonderful.

Except it won't work now.



This site can’t be reachedThe webpage at secure://md-user-manager/ might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
ERR_INVALID_URL

[DavidR]

That's wonderful.

Except it won't work now.

This site can’t be reached The webpage at secure://md-user-manager/ might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
ERR_INVALID_URL

That doesn't look like a valid URL as such, but an ASB chrome settings path, such as this one secure://settings/help, using that in the ASB and it should take you to the Settings Help section of ASB.  See attached image.

So what was it that you were trying to do ?

[markanddebra.adams]

That's wonderful.

Except it won't work now.

This site can’t be reached The webpage at secure://md-user-manager/ might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
ERR_INVALID_URL

That doesn't look like a valid URL as such, but an ASB chrome settings path, such as this one secure://settings/help, using that in the ASB and it should take you to the Settings Help section of ASB.  See attached image.

So what was it that you were trying to do ?

Just clicked on Avast Browser icon as usual and that was the message that came up. Googled Avast not working and saw this post about an update, assumed that was the issue. Have scanned my laptop with Avast and no issues showing, Chrome and Edge both work fine.

Have uninstalled Avast browser and tried to reinstall - it won't. As it tries to launch I get the same error message and the install fails.

[Asyn]

Thanks Ruslan, spreading the news...

[Asyn]

The bank mode has been improved which is nice

+1

[rocksteady]

The bank mode has been improved which is nice

Thats funny as I have update Version 83.0.4530.98 (Official Build) (64-bit) but can so no visible changes to Bank Mode. The big buttons occupying screen space are still there.
I have also done a Resart for good measure.
Am I missing something?

[Asyn]

Am I missing something?

Yep, you need to run the AV beta.

[rocksteady]

Am I missing something?

Yep, you need to run the AV beta.

Why the screen appearance of the supposedly stand-alone browser is affected by the Antivirus product beats me.

[DavidR]

Am I missing something?

Yep, you need to run the AV beta.

Why the screen appearance of the supposedly stand-alone browser is affected by the Antivirus product beats me.

Because there is some integration with the Avast Program when you install ASB.

[dave381]

Could this have any bearing on the issue I am having with avast ad blocker in the secure browser?
It does not appear to be blocking ads on youtube! :/
Also I cannot access the settings for it and only see a blank (unpopulated) page.

[Asyn]

This site can’t be reachedThe webpage at secure://md-user-manager/ might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
ERR_INVALID_URL

Hi, see: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=234791.msg1551088#msg1551088

[g.dan4202]

Basically, I like the new version of the Avast Browser.  However in Banking mode, where it says "Standard Desktop" and "Bank Mode" those frequently block off part of addresses and other critical information.  Perhaps each could be moved to the left and right far side of the page instead of the middle.  Or perhaps a way could be found to not have them interfere with any portion of the viewing of the screen. 

[DiePet]

Hello g.dan4202,

could you please tell the name of the bank or attach a screenshot?

Thank you!