Latest version of Avast Antivirus

[Nem]

That's where an Ad of AIS is going to be. but as there's nothing on the sever it comes up with that, i believe..

 

[jav]

Avast! Version 5.0 is here!!!

Today is the big day—the day we (and many of you) have been waiting for—we are starting the release of the Version 5.0 products today. This is a pretty complicated roll-out so we are staging it. Today we will be releasing the new products (and the new website) in English and French. Over the next 10 days or so, we will be releasing the products and website in 12 additional languages (German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese). Other languages will then be added as we have them available.

Three products (Free Antivirus, Pro Antivirus, and Internet Security) and a new website are being released today. Even though we have expanded our product portfolio, our philosophy of having and promoting a top-notch free antivirus is paramount. This philosophy has enabled us to achieve 100 million users and we are continuing it. As you read through our new website and launch information, you will see that not only is the new free product easier to use and more visually appealing than the old product, it provides even more security protection. And it is still free and free from annoying pop-ups and requests for money.

more:
avast! blog Avast! Version 5.0 is here!!!

EDIT:
Download link: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
or http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Home...0019223.html?part=dl-85737&subj=dl&tag=button
Enjoy.

 

[Airbot]

Thanks jav.

 

[jav]

Thanks jav.

you are welcome!

Addition:
Now download is live!
(added link to above post)

 

[Airbot]

Final version is 5.0.377. Last update the other day was .373

Tried to update from .373, said it was up to date, so maybe newer final version isn't available thru the program update yet. Clean installed it, is 5.0.377

 

[Brink]

Thank you Jav. First post updated with the new release.

 

[Dwarf]

Thanks. I've been waiting for this.

 

[joeirish]

so does nobody use Security Essentials or would i be better of uninstalling it and using Avast

 

[Dwarf]

I like the new interface, it's very much improved and looks more professional. It installed without any problems, uninstalling the older 4.8 version in the process. The registration key was carried over, and it was registered automatically. I also like how, if you have protected the program with a password (which I strongly recommend), that when you try to access it you have 60 seconds within which to provide the password, after which access is automatically denied.

 

[Brink]

so does nobody use Security Essentials or would i be better of uninstalling it and using Avast

Hello Joe,

I have no problems with running MSE and Avast at the same time on my system.

 

[Dinesh]

so does nobody use Security Essentials or would i be better of uninstalling it and using Avast

Hello Joe,

I have no problems with running MSE and Avast at the same time on my system.

Same here. Using both at the same time with no issues.

 

[swarfega]

Why would you want two av programs active at the same time?

 

[Brink]

Hi Nick,

MSE is more if a anti-malware program with antivirus protection to replace Windows Defender, while Avast is a more dedicated antivirus program. That, and better protection since no one scanner can catch everything. MSE and Avast have been certified to work together as well.

 

[Dinesh]

Hi Nick,

MSE is more if a anti-malware program with antivirus protection to replace Windows Defender, while Avast is a more dedicated antivirus program. That, and better protection since no one scanner can catch everything. MSE and Avast have been certified to work together as well.

 

[Airbot]

Yeah, they are supposed to be able to work without problems, side by side. You can read a small mention here from a few months ago.
avast! blog Greetings from Redmond

 

[JMH]

Avast Free, Pro, Internet Security version 5 released - TechSpot News

 

[swarfega]

Hi Nick,

MSE is more if a anti-malware program with antivirus protection to replace Windows Defender, while Avast is a more dedicated antivirus program. That, and better protection since no one scanner can catch everything. MSE and Avast have been certified to work together as well.

erm, MSE is a full AV and anti malware client. It can stand up against threats pretty well on its own.

Quote from Microsoft's MSE site:

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

 

[neoasr]

so does nobody use Security Essentials or would i be better of uninstalling it and using Avast

Hello Joe,

I have no problems with running MSE and Avast at the same time on my system.

Same here. Using both at the same time with no issues.

using avast 5 free with nis2010.. no problem in 2 days .. any suggestion

 

[joeirish]

thanks all , ok i have downloaded and used the Avast alongside security essentials but do you not find that even for a quick scan Avast takes a very long time and security essentials only takes a few minutes as does malwarebytes

 

[Airbot]

Even a full scan with 5 is very fast on my machine. I would say a lot faster than version 4- ever was.