Hello, dear beta testers.
We've just released a free beta testing of a new installer and updater for Avast Antivirus (21.3.6164.386), and we're asking for your help.
Could you please install it and try it out? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated - thank you!
What is newBrand new installer and updater for faster installation and update times. The installed Antivirus is the same as in regular Beta release, except it might be a version behind for now.
Target audienceExperienced Beta users with a heart for adventure.
What to expectThe brand new installer and updater.
After installation, the Beta updates will have different timing. The update channel is separate, and updates are released with slightly different timing now. We will sync the releases in near future.
How can you helpSimply download and install.
You can also try installing and uninstalling some AV components, start a repair installation, reinstall, or uninstall scenario and install it again.
Please report your feedback, especially when something unexpected happens. There is a list of known issues below.
How to report unexpected behaviorPlease zip these two folders and include a screenshot. Thank you!
- C:\ProgramData\Avast Software\Icarus\
- C:\ProgramData\Avast Software\Avast\Log\
If you want to revert to current installerUninstall this version (via Add/Remove programs in Windows), then download and install regular Beta installation package.
Use the Clear tool to remove installation completely, if everything else fails.
Download linksClear toolKnown issues:- Installation using these packages over current-installer installation is only possible if the product is installed in default installation folder (C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\).
- Coexistence of Avast Antivirus installed with new-installer and AVG Antivirus installed with current-installer on the same machine is not supported, so please uninstall AVG before you install AVAST.
- Products installed with this new-installer cannot be re-installed with current-installer, please uninstall and then re-install.
- Rescue Disk cannot be created in this version. It will be fixed with next update.
- Support tool has compatibility issues in terms of checking AV status and subscription details; however, it works just fine.