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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #255 on: September 01, 2011, 03:03:14 AM »
Great. This problem: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=83740.0 is fixed.

Thank you for the update. Great improvements in this version, keep up :)

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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #256 on: September 01, 2011, 06:09:48 AM »
This version still has not solved the problem where if you run a manual program update through maintainence the side bar will be disabled, opening gadgets will bring the bar back again so its just a small bug.
Everything else is working fine though and iv also noticed that this version has improved on the slow booting that came with 1273  :)
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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #257 on: September 01, 2011, 06:53:54 AM »
This version still has not solved the problem where if you run a manual program update through maintainence the side bar will be disabled, opening gadgets will bring the bar back again so its just a small bug.
Everything else is working fine though and iv also noticed that this version has improved on the slow booting that came with 1273  :)
I never had this problem on any version of AVAST 8)

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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #258 on: September 01, 2011, 07:03:22 AM »
This version still has not solved the problem where if you run a manual program update through maintainence the side bar will be disabled, opening gadgets will bring the bar back again so its just a small bug.
Everything else is working fine though and iv also noticed that this version has improved on the slow booting that came with 1273  :)
I never had this problem on any version of AVAST 8)
Are you using the side bar on win 7 64 bit ?

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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #259 on: September 01, 2011, 08:01:24 AM »
I had the problem with disabling the gadgets with a manual update as well on my Windows 7 (X86) system for version 6.0.1273. I solved the problem by completely uninstalling Avast using the uninstall tool and reinstalling it. Now it works properly. I updated to version 6.0.1279 manually and everything is still working properly.

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« Reply #260 on: September 01, 2011, 09:17:37 AM »
I had the problem with disabling the gadgets with a manual update as well on my Windows 7 (X86) system for version 6.0.1273. I solved the problem by completely uninstalling Avast using the uninstall tool and reinstalling it. Now it works properly. I updated to version 6.0.1279 manually and everything is still working properly.
Just done a full clean install and the sidebar is still disabled after running a manual program update, i can replicate this on all three of my win 7 64 bit systems (HP desktop, Acer notebook, Asus notebook )

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« Reply #261 on: September 01, 2011, 10:22:08 AM »
Well, I'd ask again - are you sure the update happened after you logged on?
The virus definitions may be updated even if nobody is logged on (yet) - in which case the popup is not shown (cause there's nobody to show it to at the moment).
Well, Igor, you're the specialist, I'd say my computer is turned off and when I put it on, only way to get an internet connection is after log on, but you are the specialist. Anyway, this is a minor problem. It's true that if I leave my pc open, I have normal updates pop-up happenning. ::)
AvastSvc.exe runs under the System account, as does avast.setup.  They are running before a user logs on, starting when Windows boots up.  That's how it can update before user login, and is also why Avast can update the program itself using the internal updater with a limited user logged.

AvastUI.exe on the other hand runs under the User account of the logged in user.
My comment is not directly related to the current beta, but since there are here posts about the tray notifications, I'd like to post anyway.

First, about connecting to internet before a user log in. My system is not capable of being connected to the internet if a user is not logged in, so under such configuration, the "SYSTEM" user is not able to update either. This is just a possible example of the situation described by gdiloren. (I don't know if it is the same exact situation though).

I don't track down every database update against tray notifications, so I can't confirm (or not) if there is a problem as described by gdiloren.

But I indeed know there are some "glitches" related to the tray icon and tray notifications (not specifically related to the current beta).

For example, let's assume the following situation (which I have experienced personally several times):

1_ there is a *program* update available;
2_ while Avast performs one of its automatic checks for available updates, it founds (during that specific update check) both a *program* update and a *database* update;
3_ a *program* update tray notification is displayed, but a *database* update tray notification is not displayed;
4_ I decide not to update the *program* yet (so no click on "update now" is performed);
5_ reviewing the consequences of this specific "automatic check for available updates", the *program* was not updated (which is fine, according to my choice), but the database was indeed updated, even when Avast didn't display any tray notification about it.

I'm happy with the database being updated even when I decided not to update the program yet, but there was no tray notification about it.

Another different glitch: the settings -> status bar -> "virus definitions version" is checked but not working (this one was tested using "manual" updates during several days).

Apologies if this is considered too much an OT.


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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #262 on: September 01, 2011, 10:26:25 AM »
And new in build 6.0.1279:
- Script Shield: Implemented a scanning cache which should prevent redundant/repetitive scans
- Script Shield: Implemented scan exclusion settings
- Web Shield: scanning of all processes can now be disabled in shield's Expert Settings
Thanks! I wish these things and it becomes true... 8)

I can't test this version now as I am out but I'll test it as soon as I'll back.
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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #263 on: September 01, 2011, 12:27:47 PM »
- Web Shield: scanning of all processes can now be disabled in shield's Expert Settings

Hello,

I'm not sure about how this new feature will work with my default browser: Firefox 6.1

If I disable the "scanning of all processes", will the Firefox's plugin-container.exe (a separate browser's process) be still monitored by the Web Shield?

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« Reply #264 on: September 01, 2011, 12:55:17 PM »
Over-the-top upgrade to 1273 worked flawlessly.  Then manual internal upgrade (using the Maintenance tab of the UI) to 1279 also worked flawlessly.  All systems seem to be working smoothly (Windows 7 SP1, 64 bit, FF 6.01, IE8, standard user account).  Script shield works on FF and IE, not on Chrome 13 (as Vlk indicated, that is not in this release).

I haven't done any scientific testing, but it feels like script scanning slows the browser down.  If I turn Script Shield off (by pressing the Stop button in the UI), FF seems "snappier".  I expect this is the price to pay for the extra protection (and I noticed that 1279 tries to reduce this by using a script cache to reduce redundant scans).  But I am wondering if the folks at Avast have done rigorous tests on the impact of the script scanning.  With all the emphasis these days on the speed of javascript processing, will users turn off this valuable feature, or (worse yet) use a competitor's product (that doesn't have it)?

All in all, a great product, regardless of price.  And this forum is wonderful - Vlk and the team do a wonderful job of helping the users out and responding to their questions, concerns and suggestions.  Very much appreciated!

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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #265 on: September 01, 2011, 01:17:57 PM »
Avast 6.0.1279 Free

There is one new untranslated option in Web Shield General Options in the Russian version (see the attached screenshot). What does this option mean? Could I suggest how to translate it into Russian or you just forgot to replace it with your own translation?
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« Reply #266 on: September 01, 2011, 01:38:01 PM »
Having trouble loading web pages since the update to the last two beta with FF.

Graphics not there at times.

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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #267 on: September 01, 2011, 01:57:01 PM »
Does anybody experience lags or slow browsing with the new beta?
My computer is a little strange... ::)
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Re: ** INTRODUCING: NEW BETA VERSION OF AVAST - NOW 6.0.1279 **
« Reply #268 on: September 01, 2011, 02:04:11 PM »
Does anybody experience lags or slow browsing with the new beta?

No, but I don't use the script shield.
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« Reply #269 on: September 01, 2011, 02:11:45 PM »
Does anybody experience lags or slow browsing with the new beta?

No, but I don't use the script shield.

Using script shield but no problem with .1279 here either!

Just updated via GUI and still working fine like before!