Windows 7: Latest version of Avast Antivirus

Brink · 13 Nov 2008

Latest Version of Avast Antivirus Released

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WHQL Version: 8.0.1489 (free version)
Release Date: May 9th 2013

Note

Available through program update option.

If you already have Avast installed, then you can click on Maintenance, Update, and Update Program to update to the new version. You will need to restart the computer afterwards.

Avast 8 Free Antivirus Download Page
(Click on Download, and the No thanks, I want free protection option)

Here's a list of most important changes:

BSOD fix in aswTdi.sys
Fixed WebRep crashes in IE
Fixed WebRep FF issue with not saving the position
SecureLine stability improvements

Release History

Warning

Avast Free Antivirus is a free antivirus program, but you will need to register it each year to get a free license key for it.

avast! Free Antivirus works for 30 days after installation in trial mode
After 30 days you need to register to get your free license key and stay protected
Your free license key is sent within 24 hours by e-mail after registration
If the license does not come in 24 hours please check your junk or SPAM folder
You need to enter the license key in the program to continue to use it after the 30-day trial period

Bare Foot Kid · 13 Nov 2008

Hello Brink....

Thanks for the update!

Later

Ted

Brink · 13 Nov 2008

You're welcome Ted.

Mark · 14 Nov 2008

Thanks from me too Brink, I thought that it would auto update the program on its own.

Bare Foot Kid · 14 Nov 2008

Hello Mr Grim.

It will if you have it set to automatic update in the program control panel.

Later

Ted

echrada · 14 Nov 2008

Thanks Brink!

Brink · 14 Nov 2008

You're welcome guys.

Shawn

StackOverflow · 14 Nov 2008

Avast! is definitely the best antivirus for Windows, after being totally satisfied with the home edition for a couple of years I moved on to pro. But thanks for getting the word out so people with other AVs could get one that actually doesn't bother them. The most useful feature by far is P2P protection which scans Limewire downloads as soon as they're finished.

Ex_Brit · 15 Nov 2008

Gaving never used Avast before I nearly jumped out of my skin a few minutes ago when Avast announced in loud stentorian tones that it had updated itself. I had no idea it had a verbal updater.

Barman58 · 15 Nov 2008

Whenever I install it for anyone I always wait for that bit ...He he ..

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