NEW Avast version 24.7

[lukas.hasik]

Hello,
Please welcome the version 24.7 of Avast AV released on July 25th, 2024

Major public announcement:

• Avast AV supports Windows 11 ARM.
• Web shield improvements - Support for TLS Early data (read-only mode).
• RealSite - new settings allowing to set up real site with respect to trusted and untrusted networks.
• Onboarding UI overhaul - we reviewed the onboarding path for the free and premium users.
• Improved Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility
• More bug fixes

How to install:

• Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program
• Or you can download and install files:
  
  • Online installers (recommended):
    
    • Free: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_FREE
    • Premium Security: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_APR
  • Offline installers:
    
    • Free: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
      
    • Premium Security: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_offline.exe

[NON]

Thanks for the new release

[DavidR]

The release notes are still not really quick enough, check out the 24.6 Topic:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=327891.msg1721087#msg1721087
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=327891.msg1721089#msg1721089

Where it became apparent that 24.7 had been released, on the 26 July 2024 (or possibly sooner).

[dwh]

... Please welcome the version 24.7 of Avast AV released on July 25th, 2024 ...

Please, what's the "Program Version" (e.g. the 24.7.xxxx [rather than the "build" 24.7.9311.0])?

-Dave

[DavidR]

... Please welcome the version 24.7 of Avast AV released on July 25th, 2024 ...

Please, what's the "Program Version" (e.g. the 24.7.xxxx [rather than the "build" 24.7.9311.0])?

-Dave

Look at my forum signature in my post directly above your post

Interestingly lukas didn't give a full program version, much less the full build number, that came after my manual program update and restart.

[dwh]

... Please welcome the version 24.7 of Avast AV released on July 25th, 2024 ...

Please, what's the "Program Version" (e.g. the 24.7.xxxx [rather than the "build" 24.7.9311.0])?

-Dave

Look at my forum signature in my post directly above your post

Interestingly lukas didn't give a full program version, much less the full build number, that came after my manual program update and restart.

Thank you David.  I've been filing by Program Version because Avast used to provide it in their announcements, but without that I have to install the new Avast to find it out, or find someone who has installed it and made note.  The build number is available from the install file properties (Details tab).

-Dave

[DavidR]

... Please welcome the version 24.7 of Avast AV released on July 25th, 2024 ...

Please, what's the "Program Version" (e.g. the 24.7.xxxx [rather than the "build" 24.7.9311.0])?

-Dave

Look at my forum signature in my post directly above your post

Interestingly lukas didn't give a full program version, much less the full build number, that came after my manual program update and restart.

Thank you David.  I've been filing by Program Version because Avast used to provide it in their announcements, but without that I have to install the new Avast to find it out, or find someone who has installed it and made note.  The build number is available from the install file properties (Details tab).

-Dave

Yes you would have to download the off-line or on-line installation file rather than simply update from the program.

I do on occasion save a copy of the off-line installation file.

[rocksteady]

I do on occasion save a copy of the off-line installation file.

That is always a wise thing to do IMO. Good to have a backup version to install, in case of updated version disaster.

[justbjm40]

I'm not going to update yet.

[DavidR]

I'm not going to update yet.

And you have come to the forums just to say that - easier not to say/post that (twice) and just don't do it.

I could see a reason why you feel inclined to wait.

[wir1313]

The latest version of Avast randomly blocks google pages from loading. Sometimes it works and sometimes nothing wants to load. Disabling the web shield solves the problem immediately. Windows 10 + Firefox.

Has anyone observed similar situations or am I the only one who is so lucky?

[mchain]

The latest version of Avast randomly blocks google pages from loading. Sometimes it works and sometimes nothing wants to load. Disabling the web shield solves the problem immediately. Windows 10 + Firefox.

Has anyone observed similar situations or am I the only one who is so lucky?

Depends on what search criteria used.  I wouldn't disable any real-time scanners (web shield is one of them) in case the block is real/live and preventing your system from being infected.  Plse provide a broken link to such a block, i.e., hXXps://yoursite.com.  I wouldn't say lucky and wouldn't say you are the only one getting these alerts but we don't know what you are searching for.

[NON]

The latest version of Avast randomly blocks google pages from loading. Sometimes it works and sometimes nothing wants to load. Disabling the web shield solves the problem immediately. Windows 10 + Firefox.

Has anyone observed similar situations or am I the only one who is so lucky?

If you mean "blocks" for "blank page" instead of any Avast alerts, then I got some occasionally. I also use Firefox for my daily browsing, and indeed it's google search page iirc.
I didn't try disabling Avast when this happens, so I'm not sure it's Avast related...

[wir1313]

If you mean "blocks" for "blank page" instead of any Avast alerts, then I got some occasionally. I also use Firefox for my daily browsing, and indeed it's google search page iirc.
I didn't try disabling Avast when this happens, so I'm not sure it's Avast related...

Exactly.

A blank white page when trying to enter https://www.google.com although the browser behaves as if google has loaded. The address in the bar and nothing happens. Other symptoms include the google apps menu not loading or no response to multiple clicks on gmail. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't work quite randomly but everything returns to normal if you turn off the web shield for a moment or repeat the action many times and sometimes it finally works but it is quite tiring.

[Dinobot2]

If you mean "blocks" for "blank page" instead of any Avast alerts, then I got some occasionally. I also use Firefox for my daily browsing, and indeed it's google search page iirc.
I didn't try disabling Avast when this happens, so I'm not sure it's Avast related...

Exactly.

A blank white page when trying to enter https://www.google.com although the browser behaves as if google has loaded. The address in the bar and nothing happens. Other symptoms include the google apps menu not loading or no response to multiple clicks on gmail. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't work quite randomly but everything returns to normal if you turn off the web shield for a moment or repeat the action many times and sometimes it finally works but it is quite tiring.

Do you get issues with any other browsers, Like Chrome, Edge, etc.?