Latest version of Avast Antivirus

[expazatrix]

I use this all the time, it has to be the best Anti-Virus program. It suits all my needs.

 

[Airbot]

New pre release build 5.0.454

If you already have the previous beta (5.0.447) you can go to this build by simply invoking the program update feature.

What's new
Most notable improvements include:
- important fixes related to the installation of the firewall under 64-bit Windows
- fixed a potential memory leak in the firewall
- fixed multiple issues in the sandbox (plus a few performance improvements)
- this new version is now able to communicate with avast! WHS Edition
- fixed a bug related to the inserting of license files into the program
- fixed a problem in the Outlook plugin related to inserting of notes into HTML emails
- improvements in the submission system
- improvements in the Free AV registration system
- new language packs: Greek, Slovak and Ukrainian. This makes the current number of supported languages 19

And new in v5.0.454
- added access keys – the program can be easily now controlled via keyboard
- solved a problem with the “I only connect to the Internet using a dial up modem” update setting
- better handling of errors in case of real-time shield actions
- improved compatibility with Apple BootCamp
- improved default firewall rules
- low priority scans now use much less CPU (but run accordingly longer)
- components of the avast setup/update process are now digitally signed

*** INTRODUCING: New pre-release build of avast [now 5.0.454] ***

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron, first post updated.

 

[gamepoint]

thanx for the update!

 

[Dave76]

Thanks Aaron

Looks like I missed the last..ahem... couple of updates

 

[Airbot]

New pre release build 5.0.460

If you already have the previous beta (5.0.447 or 5.0.454) you can go to this build by simply invoking the program update feature.

What's new
Most notable improvements include:
- important fixes related to the installation of the firewall under 64-bit Windows
- fixed a potential memory leak in the firewall
- fixed multiple issues in the sandbox (plus a few performance improvements)
- this new version is now able to communicate with avast! WHS Edition
- fixed a bug related to the inserting of license files into the program
- fixed a problem in the Outlook plugin related to inserting of notes into HTML emails
- improvements in the submission system
- improvements in the Free AV registration system
- new language packs: Greek, Slovak and Ukrainian. This makes the current number of supported languages 19

New in v5.0.454
- added access keys – the program can be easily now controlled via keyboard
- solved a problem with the “I only connect to the Internet using a dial up modem” update setting
- better handling of errors in case of real-time shield actions
- improved compatibility with Apple BootCamp
- improved default firewall rules
- low priority scans now use much less CPU (but run accordingly longer)
- components of the avast setup/update process are now digitally signed

And new in v5.0.460
- Vista/W7: solved a compatibility problem with System Restore
- solved a compatibility problem with SmithMicro Poser 8 and similar applications
- minor improvements in the GUI

*** INTRODUCING: New pre-release build of avast [now 5.0.460] ***

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

[Brink]

New Avast 5.0.462 WHQL version released. See first post for more details.

 

[smiths22]

Latest version still freezing itunes store searches.

 

[yowanvista]

Latest version caused a BSOD

 

[Dinesh]

Latest version caused a BSOD

Same here. 0X00000035.

 

[yowanvista]

Latest version caused a BSOD

Same here. 0X00000035.

That's the same error that I got
Back to MSE

 

[Airbot]

Latest version caused a BSOD

Same here. 0X00000035.

That's the same error that I got
Back to MSE

What's the situation when it happens? Doing anything specific? Haven't had any errors for quite a few of the last versions. Maybe try using the uninstall tool to get it off your system, then download and install again fresh.
avast 5 removal tool

 

[Dwarf]

I haven't had any errors either. I have mine set up to automatically download and install new versions of the program when they are made available.

 

[Tews]

The only problems that I have with Avast is that it drops my speed from 40mb/sec to 20mb/sec ..

 

[Airbot]

The only problems that I have with Avast is that it drops my speed from 40mb/sec to 20mb/sec ..

They have a new ongoing thread about that, might take a look.
Avast 5 WebShield slowing down your web surfing?

 

[Tews]

Thanks Aaron... Ill reinstall Avast and disable webshield and see if that makes a difference...

 

[Airbot]

No problem. Don't ever have that problem either, my speed is the same with everything enabled, or with everything disabled.

 

[Tews]

Eureka!! Webshield was the culprit!! Thanks again Aaron!

 

[Airbot]

Weird how it happens to some, and not others. :huh:

Glad you found it out.