NEW Avast Version 21.11 (December 2021)

[emmepi59]

The latest versions of Avast seem to me to be a bit too aggressive in terms of CPU usage. If the PC is on, but no processes related to installed applications are running, Avast starts scanning. This is correct, but not to the point where the CPU temperature rises noticeably, and consequently, the fan speed is increased to keep it at acceptable values. 

[Asyn]

The latest versions of Avast seem to me to be a bit too aggressive in terms of CPU usage. If the PC is on, but no processes related to installed applications are running, Avast starts scanning. This is correct, but not to the point where the CPU temperature rises noticeably, and consequently, the fan speed is increased to keep it at acceptable values.

- Which Avast..? (Free/Premium/One)
- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
- Which AV(s) did you use before Avast..?

[Asyn]

however I spotted a French translation issue.

Confirmed also for the German version.

Fixed now.

[Nunzio77]

In AV Test's latest December test, Avast Free didn't fare very well compared to the others ...

https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/

[Asyn]

In AV Test's latest December test, Avast Free didn't fare very well compared to the others ...

Avast Free Antivirus wins AV-Comparatives' 2021 Outstanding Product Award
Avast Free Antivirus received six Advanced+ Awards, an Advanced Award, and a joint Gold Award for Advanced Threat Protection in 2021
https://press.avast.com/avast-free-antivirus-wins-av-comparatives-2021-outstanding-product-award

[Csicso]

I purchased a friend of 10 Avast Premium licenses. It would be my question to deactivate one of the licenses on a machine, such as Windows reinstallation. Because if I'm reinstalled you take it as I would use a new license again from 10.

Thanks in advance for answers!

Balázs from Hungary

(p.s.: sorry the translat but powered by google    )

[Asyn]

Hi Balázs, see: https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/270/

[Csicso]

Thanks, I'll pass

[Asyn]

Thanks, I'll pass

You're welcome. Unfortunately, the article isn't available in your language.

[the-mind]

Hi,
for about 6 months I have been receiving persistent popup messages from avast asking me to upgrade, every time I start my pc, despite having disabled all the options relating to promotions and offers. I wonder why avast does this intense spam even though I have purchased a regular license of Avast Premium Security (volume licensing). If avast continues with this "policy" I will be forced not to renew the subscription and switch to an alternative solution.

[petr blatny]

Hello the-mind,
can you please share screenshot and logs. I would like to check it. Logs: copy content of c:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\ to a temp folder. Pack it (zip) and send it to me please: petr.blatny@avast.com
thank you

Hi,
for about 6 months I have been receiving persistent popup messages from avast asking me to upgrade, every time I start my pc, despite having disabled all the options relating to promotions and offers. I wonder why avast does this intense spam even though I have purchased a regular license of Avast Premium Security (volume licensing). If avast continues with this "policy" I will be forced not to renew the subscription and switch to an alternative solution.

[raphaelmsx]

This is also happening to me. Very annoying.

Hello the-mind,
can you please share screenshot and logs. I would like to check it. Logs: copy content of c:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\ to a temp folder. Pack it (zip) and send it to me please: petr.blatny@avast.com
thank you

Hi,
for about 6 months I have been receiving persistent popup messages from avast asking me to upgrade, every time I start my pc, despite having disabled all the options relating to promotions and offers. I wonder why avast does this intense spam even though I have purchased a regular license of Avast Premium Security (volume licensing). If avast continues with this "policy" I will be forced not to renew the subscription and switch to an alternative solution.

[bob3160]

This is also happening to me. Very annoying.

Hello the-mind,
can you please share screenshot and logs. I would like to check it. Logs: copy content of c:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\ to a temp folder. Pack it (zip) and send it to me please: petr.blatny@avast.com
thank you

Hi,
for about 6 months I have been receiving persistent popup messages from avast asking me to upgrade, every time I start my pc, despite having disabled all the options relating to promotions and offers. I wonder why avast does this intense spam even though I have purchased a regular license of Avast Premium Security (volume licensing). If avast continues with this "policy" I will be forced not to renew the subscription and switch to an alternative solution.

If you want to get to the bottom of this, why not send the requested logs?

[raphaelmsx]

I already did, I was just posting here so that support knows it's not an isolated case.

This is also happening to me. Very annoying.

Hello the-mind,
can you please share screenshot and logs. I would like to check it. Logs: copy content of c:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\ to a temp folder. Pack it (zip) and send it to me please: petr.blatny@avast.com
thank you

Hi,
for about 6 months I have been receiving persistent popup messages from avast asking me to upgrade, every time I start my pc, despite having disabled all the options relating to promotions and offers. I wonder why avast does this intense spam even though I have purchased a regular license of Avast Premium Security (volume licensing). If avast continues with this "policy" I will be forced not to renew the subscription and switch to an alternative solution.

If you want to get to the bottom of this, why not send the requested logs?

[Asyn]

I already did, I was just posting here so that support knows it's not an isolated case.

This is also happening to me. Very annoying.

Hello the-mind,
can you please share screenshot and logs. I would like to check it. Logs: copy content of c:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\log\ to a temp folder. Pack it (zip) and send it to me please: petr.blatny@avast.com
thank you

Hi,
for about 6 months I have been receiving persistent popup messages from avast asking me to upgrade, every time I start my pc, despite having disabled all the options relating to promotions and offers. I wonder why avast does this intense spam even though I have purchased a regular license of Avast Premium Security (volume licensing). If avast continues with this "policy" I will be forced not to renew the subscription and switch to an alternative solution.

If you want to get to the bottom of this, why not send the requested logs?

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