Windows 7 - Latest version of Avast Antivirus

**Brink** · 11-13-2008

Latest Version of Avast Antivirus Released

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BETA Version: 7.0.1396.0 (free version)
Release Date: February 8th 2012

New features
- New installer
- UI facelift
- FileRep service (cloud based)
- Streaming updates
- Sandbox & Autosandbox improvements
- Browser protection improvements
- Remote assistance feature to help your friends with computer troubles
- Support tool
- Export/Import settings
- Screensaver facelift
- runs on Win8 Developer Preview
- and many, many security improvements

How to install avast! 7
Just run the setup executable (links above). This version can be
installed on top of your existing avast installation (6.x).

Known issues
- In some cases, WebRep Chrome plugin is not installed correctly
- The Safezone browser is opening each time when you switch back and to the Safezone
- Plugins for Outlook 2k3 and 2k7 show "runtime error" message
- Sometimes autosandbox toaster does not close correctly
- Problems with avast sounds on Win 7 and Win Vista
- Remote assistance feature sometimes crashes on Win 7 32b, Win Vista 64b
- avast! account functionality is disabled

WHQL Version: 6.0.1367 (free version)
Release Date: November 28th 2011

Note

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 WHQL 6.0.1367 Antivirus Download Page Link
(Click on Download, and the No thanks, I want free protection option)

New Official Avast Program Update 6.0.1367

(Available here as well)

Here's a list of most important changes:
- Script Shield now works with Google Chrome, all versions of Firefox and Acrobat Reader
- Improvements in WebRep plugins (especially IE)
- Stability improvements in aswSP.sys and the avast! sandbox
- File system shield: improved on-close scanning
- avast! Internet Security: new antispam engine
- Web Shield and Script Shield: more options in the UI
- Added in-product avast! Market
- Various other security and stability related fixes

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** · 11-13-2008

Hello Brink....

Thanks for the update!

Later

Ted

**Brink** · 11-13-2008

You're welcome Ted.

**Mark** · 11-14-2008

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

**Bare Foot Kid** · 11-14-2008

Hello Mr Grim.

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

Later

Ted

**echrada** · 11-14-2008

Thanks Brink!

**Brink** · 11-14-2008

You're welcome guys.

Shawn

**StackOverflow** · 11-14-2008

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** · 11-15-2008

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** · 11-15-2008

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

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