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

[sded]

Vlk said earlier that installing the trial version of 5.0 Pro over 4.8 Pro would automatically pick up the license and transfer it, just like a 4.x upgrade.  But I haven't tried it.

[cazoza]

I will try it, and i will post the results. thanks.

[Gopher John]

Avast 5.0.396 pre-release version on WinXP Pro SP3.

I realize that the release version is now available.  However, when I try to manually update the VPS thru  the interface, it states that "Package is broken".  On the possibility that something had changed in the release version, I logged in as an administrator and tried a manual update to the release version.  That update attempt also got the same error message.  I then went to Add/Remove Programs and did the Repair routine and restarted Windows.

On restart and logging into the administrator account, still no luck.  Current VPS is 100129-0 and Avast seems to be working well, but any attempt to update is futile.  Yesterday, when checking manually for VPS updates, if VPS was current it would state that, not an error message.

Question 1: Will Avast 5.0.396 pre-release be able to update to the release version manually, or require a complete uninstall and then install the release version?

Question 2:  Is anyone else seeing the error message when attempting a manual update?

Should have said that is Avast Free Antivirus 5.0.396 pre-release.

[freeforever03]

I am encountering an updating problem. I am running Avast Internet Security and have just upgraded to version 5.0.396. I tried doing a network update check and received the following message: The package is broken

I then downloaded the virus data base installer (from Avast site) and encountered an error when trying to install it as well. Is this just a coincidence (server is having problems) or is it related to v5.0.396?

[jrukim]

Tried to upgrade from 5.0.377 to this new one 396 but at end of the process before asking to restart a BSOE happen.
Restarting seems the 396 is running but  is not good. Returning to 5.0.377 via a restore system but now I am not able to update again ( the screen opens but stays on step 1 without running more). I wish to do a clean install removing all and install 396 from a file. Where can I download the 5.0.396 file ?
Rgds

[cazoza]

No success on upgrading 4.8 to 5.0, here is my setup log. I have been connected to internet in the entire process, and is the same for me since v5.0.377. I can't upgrade 4.8 to 5.0.

Why is this happening? I have no firewall, no other av or security software, but MSE and deactivated.

[jrukim]

Problem solved. Run aswclear on safe mode and remove avast 5.0.377. Reinstall it again and when it connects to avast the new version 396 is offered. Accept it and now with version 5.0.396 and running fine

[pbombart]

Uninstall Avast pro 4.8 , reinstall of IS 5 , licence introduced and upgrade to 396 ok. I cross my fingers !! for the moment no problem

[Gopher John]

See Reply #77 this thread.

Question 1: Will Avast 5.0.396 pre-release be able to update to the release version manually, or require a complete uninstall and then install the release version?

Question 2:  Is anyone else seeing the error message when attempting a manual update?

Should have said that is Avast Free Antivirus 5.0.396 pre-release.

The manual update no longer states that "Package is broken" for program nor VPS updates.  It downloaded the various files associated with updates(as seen in the interface) on the manual check.  I think there must have been a server problem.  VPS is now 100129-1 so it did update.

OTOH, it stated that the program is up to date, even though there were several files downloaded (analyzed??) during the manual program update check.  Does that mean that I am on the General official release, or am I using the pre-release version?  Are they the same, with identical files?

Other than the update glitches with .396 pre-release, I am seeing no other problems.

[schmidthouse]

  V.5.0.396    Stable...Stable...Stable!
Windows XP  SP3
I know, not very exciting.
Thanks to the whole team....and those guys with the 'Stars'...Wow

[iroc9555]

Perfect

Updated manually from .377 UI to .396, and it did an automatic update virus definitions 100129-1 without any problems with CIS (Comodo).

Even F/P for CTRegSVR.exe is gone.
My report logs also started to report.
Still, the yellow triangle on Avast icon in systray for a couple of seconds, keeps me waiting for the worst. It is a relief when the icon spins

Thank you Avast.

XP Pro Spk3_86 IE8

[Falcon]

The problem with youtube remains with this release. Videos are running very slowly.

[YoKenny]

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

Read my response in Malwarebytes forum:
http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?s=&showtopic=37726&view=findpost&p=191185

Start a new topic with this problem avast! V5 with Malwarebytes as this is polluting the NEW PRE-RELEASE version of avast now available for test [5.0.396] announcement

[YoKenny]

The problem with youtube remains with this release. Videos are running very slowly.

Not a problem on my XP Pro nor Windows 7 systems.

What it your CPU type and speed and how much RAM do you have?

It makes it so much easier if to go to PROFILE then Modify Profile then Forum Profile Information then update your Signature: with this information like my signature as this helps the helpers offer advice.

[mattburles]

when is this version gonna be on the avast site to download