Latest version of Avast Antivirus

Dave76 said:

Hhmmm, I must be special :)

Without a doubt

I didn't mean to sound like i don't believe what happened for your update.
I just wanted to point out my experience.

I would not like it if I found Chrome or any new software on my PC that i don't want after an Avast (or ANY program) update.

I appreciate your sharing this, and will keep an eye on this with future updates ...

Thanks,
David

Over on the avast! forums there are many complaints about machines not being able to boot after installing the latest update. They seem to have x64 architecture in common.

For anyone interested in testing or reading about the latest, avast! 8 Public beta is available.

Hi all!

It's finally here! avast! 8 public beta is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1476. A few things to point out:

You'll immediately notice the new GUI. We are excited to hear your feedback
The Software Updater is a new tool for helping you keep apps up to date. Give it a try
There is a new product tier called Premier, it includes 3 new features:
• Data Shredder for wiping files, drives, and partitions
• Software Updater in autoupdate mode
• AccessAnywhere for remotely connecting to your PC no matter where you are

Source: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=114106.0

Another thread that may be of interest for anyone not wanting to update to a newer version.
Updates for older versions of Avast

DavidW7ncus said:

For anyone interested in testing or reading about the latest, avast! 8 Public beta is available.

Hi all!

It's finally here! avast! 8 public beta is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1476. A few things to point out:

You'll immediately notice the new GUI. We are excited to hear your feedback
The Software Updater is a new tool for helping you keep apps up to date. Give it a try
There is a new product tier called Premier, it includes 3 new features:
• Data Shredder for wiping files, drives, and partitions
• Software Updater in autoupdate mode
• AccessAnywhere for remotely connecting to your PC no matter where you are

Source: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=114106.0

Another thread that may be of interest for anyone not wanting to update to a newer version.
Updates for older versions of Avast

It does seem when a version goes final the devs abandon the current version and start working on the next version as with most a/v software when people report major bugs they dont get fixed until the next major version a year later.

I am not sure why they feel the need to release a new major vrsion every year and especially with a gui overhaul, it seems the focus is on the wrong things.