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[DBone]

If you believe that you need 2 AV's to be safe, then you need to change to a new AV. Running 2 AV's side by side is a terrible idea, no matter how many people on the internet say they do it. Pick 1 and go with it.

 

[Airbot]

April 18, 2011

Avast 6.0.1091 Final released.

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I'm glad to announce the general availability of a new avast program update, version 6.0.1091.

Here's a list of most important changes:
- solved a compatibility problem with ZoneAlarm (WinXP)
- added WebRep Chrome extension
- improved installation of the WebRep plugins (especially Firefox)
- various fixes and improvements in the avast sandbox
- setup programs now smaller by ~20%
- Community features and the Welcome screen can now be turned on/off directly from program settings
- solved a compatibility problem with Outpost firewall
- solved a bug related to the AutoSandbox offer (WinXP)
- gadget can now be removed by simply closing it
- solved a compatibility problem with GameGuard and sXe
- SafeZone improvements
- improved sandbox logging
- SafeZone is now a standalone setup package (can be installed/uninstalled separately)
- improvements in password processing
- improvements in the program uninstaller
- solved a memory leak in the avast gadget
- fixes in the File System Shield transient cache
- various stability/compatibility improvements

** INTRODUCING: New Official Avast Program Update 6.0.1091 **

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

[damien76]

T'was only 3 days since ver1086(right..?)...

The previous builds marked PRE-RELEASE or release candidate was really like a "beta version for the public". 4 pre-releases prior the final version. Too much hype from ver6 that migrated to hyping the pre-release towards the final. That's marketting. For the freeware version it's okay (you are getting it free) but for the paid versions all that hype for PR1 fixes...for PR2 fixes...etc...tsk.

WMP red colour issue still there and as expected "...will be corrected for the next version." (1) PRE-RELEASE or release candidate (2) "beta version for the public" or (3) the final version. Let's wait and see. See here

Just my two cents.

 

[Airbot]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

You're welcome.

 

[Ciara]

Updated within Avast ... thank you.

 

[Dave76]

Thanks Aaron, downloaded.

Will try to install in the next few days.

 

[Airbot]

Avast autosandbox test tool available.

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In case anyone is interested, here's a test tool that you can be used to test the avast! autosandbox feature

It's a tiny program that creates a file in the root of disk C:\ and in the registry Run key.
Avast should trigger the autosandbox feature on this file, so you can test whether the feature is working as expected (in the latest version 6.0.1091, it should work on all supported OSes). If the file is not autosandboxed, there may be some problem.

AutoSandbox Test Tool

 

[Airbot]

May 6, 2011

Avast Beta 6.0.1119 available.

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What's new
Most notable improvements include:
- solved a problem in aswSP.sys that could lead to a system crash
- improved tolerance for corrupted installations
- when updating from a previous version of avast Pro/IS, SafeZone is now automatically added
- fixes in Chrome WebRep plugin
- Behavior Shield: improved compatibility with other applications
- improvements in the CommunityIQ submission system

NEW AVAST PROGRAM UPDATE RELEASE CANDIDATE 6.0.1119

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

[Airbot]

May 10, 2011

Avast 6.0.1125 Final released.

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What's new
Most notable improvements include:
- solved a problem in aswSP.sys that could lead to a system crash
- improved tolerance for corrupted installations
- when updating from a previous version of avast Pro/IS, SafeZone is now automatically added
- solved a compatibility problem with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro
- improved cleaning of rootkits
- fixes in Chrome WebRep plugin
- Behavior Shield: improved compatibility with other applications
- improvements in the CommunityIQ submission system
- various performance and compatibility improvements

Official Avast Program Update 6.0.1125

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated

 

[gregrocker]

Not sure if this has been covered but the new version has an annoying Gadget which can't be closed unless you go into the Control Panel>Programs & Features and click Change on Avast, then uncheck the gadget. You can also do this during a Custom install.

Other than that, works great and especially like it's boot scan in 32 bit. Otherwise on par with MSE.

 

[Airbot]

Yeah, was covered before - http://www.sevenforums.com/security-news/497-latest-version-avast-antivirus-44.html#post1256746

They were supposed to have fixed that gadget closing issue a while back in a prior update, but maybe the behavior returned recently. Dunno.

I don't ever use the gadget so I just uncheck it during installation.

 

[SIW2]

Sandbox is a nuisance - turned the thing off - much better.

 

[A Guy]

Sandbox is a nuisance - turned the thing off - much better.

Agreed, turned it off too. It's aimed at the lowest common denominator.

A Guy

 

[Airbot]

I've only had the auto sandbox popup once or twice in months for me. :huh:

Course I guess it all depends on how many oddly named programs you try and run.

Could always just add to exclude list whatever you're running that makes it go off so much.

Are you talking about the free version, or paid?

 

[A Guy]

Every time open a pdf for example. The free version for me. A Guy

 

[Airbot]

Hmm. I use PDF-XChange Viewer program myself. Haven't ever had the Avast auto sandbox popup with a pdf file for me. :huh:

Could always post what the deal is on their forums I suppose. They're usually pretty good on getting issues fixed.

 

[A Guy]

Nah, no big deal for me, Avast is but a layer of my security

A Guy