NEW PRE-RELEASE version of avast now available for test [5.0.396]

[lister]

Of course, now it means I have to find another anti-malware prog.

You have one: avast!

But unproven; all it has is a 'behaviour shield' with no settings. If it can't detect, say, rogue anti-virus software (and remove it) it's not a replacement, it's a supplement.

Online armor with it's HIPS feature is more useful

[YoKenny]

Uninstalling Malwarebytes and its real-time protection sorted all the problems I've been having with avast! 5 (except Outlook).

Of course, now it means I have to find another anti-malware prog.

Malwarebytes works fine on my systems.

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[Tyreman]

Well much like anything else if it works good for you fine BUT unfortunately not everybody has the exact same computer and programs.
I have used it enough on several machines to realize that it needs some tuning.

[RedFan]

Of course, now it means I have to find another anti-malware prog.

You have one: avast!

But unproven; all it has is a 'behaviour shield' with no settings. If it can't detect, say, rogue anti-virus software (and remove it) it's not a replacement, it's a supplement.

Online armor with it's HIPS feature is more useful

Maybe have a look at this topic (avast!5 & other malware programs)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=54598.0

Greetz

[fblais]

Once again; total freeze up of system at 'finishing setup'.
Uninstalled 4.8, rebooted, installed 5.0.396... freezes.

Same thing here!

May I ask if you have Malwarebytes installed and active?

Yes, of course.

[twl845]

Uninstalling Malwarebytes and its real-time protection sorted all the problems I've been having with avast! 5 (except Outlook).

Of course, now it means I have to find another anti-malware prog.

The MBAM problem only exists if it's running real time. I finally deselected "start with windows" and am using it as my on demand AS. That's $20 wasted. I reinstated SuperAntispyware as my real time AS and all is well.

[fblais]

Uninstalling Malwarebytes and its real-time protection sorted all the problems I've been having with avast! 5 (except Outlook).

Of course, now it means I have to find another anti-malware prog.

The MBAM problem only exists if it's running real time. I finally deselected "start with windows" and am using it as my on demand AS. That's $20 wasted. I reinstated SuperAntispyware as my real time AS and all is well.

Since Avast 4.8 was running perfectly well with MBAM, I'd say the problem is with Avast 5.
Just my $0.02.

[twl845]

Uninstalling Malwarebytes and its real-time protection sorted all the problems I've been having with avast! 5 (except Outlook).

Of course, now it means I have to find another anti-malware prog.

The MBAM problem only exists if it's running real time. I finally deselected "start with windows" and am using it as my on demand AS. That's $20 wasted. I reinstated SuperAntispyware as my real time AS and all is well.

Since Avast 4.8 was running perfectly well with MBAM, I'd say the problem is with Avast 5.
Just my $0.02.

Hi Francois, You may be right that Avast! has something new in it that is the problem. The fix unfortunately is to retreat MBAM back to it's free status in order to correct the problem, at least until the Avast! folks and the MBAM folks get together and sort out the conflict.

[fblais]

The "$20 waste" was the trigger for my reply.

[locseij]

Thanks Avast team.
Hungarian language as well.
Great!

LJH

[Martinss]

Why not add in "Registry" one button for change serial key in free versión? 

or how you change the serial?

[coper]

problem with firewall http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=54633.0

[cazoza]

when is going to be released the upgrade version?? i want 5 pro but upgrading from 4.8 pro.

[sded]

.396 has been made the release version.  See the first message in this thread.

[cazoza]

yes i have read that, but when i run the setup from banner for users running 4.8 pro, it doesn't upgrade my 4.8 installation, it only shows two options, trial mode, and insert license file. and it doesn't upgrade my 4.8 pro. And i really wish i could upgrade my 4.8 pro version.