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[DavidE]

Hhmmm, I must be special

Without a doubt

I didn't mean to sound like i don't believe what happened for your update.
I just wanted to point out my experience.

I would not like it if I found Chrome or any new software on my PC that i don't want after an Avast (or ANY program) update.

I appreciate your sharing this, and will keep an eye on this with future updates ...

Thanks,
David

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Hhmmm, I must be special

Without a doubt

I didn't mean to sound like i don't believe what happened for your update.
I just wanted to point out my experience.

I would not like it if I found Chrome or any new software on my PC that i don't want after an Avast (or ANY program) update.

I appreciate your sharing this, and will keep an eye on this with future updates ...

Thanks,
David

I also have not seen this behavior either from Avast, while using it for 4years so far.

Actually it is the first time I've heard of this happening.

 

[DBone]

Over on the avast! forums there are many complaints about machines not being able to boot after installing the latest update. They seem to have x64 architecture in common.

 

[C-11]

Avast program update

avast! v7.0.1474 Released
10.31.2012

What's New:
• Win8 BSOD fixed (but still investigating some issues)
• Crashes, freezes on WinXp 64b fixed
• WebRep issues fixed
• Sandbox stability improved

avast! | Antivirus Release History

Use the internal updater.

 

[Hopalong X]

Mickey

Thanks for the update. Done with no problem.

 

[Brink]

Thank you Mickey. First post updated.

 

[DavidE]

For anyone interested in testing or reading about the latest, avast! 8 Public beta is available.

Hi all!

It's finally here! avast! 8 public beta is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1476. A few things to point out:

You'll immediately notice the new GUI. We are excited to hear your feedback
The Software Updater is a new tool for helping you keep apps up to date. Give it a try
There is a new product tier called Premier, it includes 3 new features:
• Data Shredder for wiping files, drives, and partitions
• Software Updater in autoupdate mode
• AccessAnywhere for remotely connecting to your PC no matter where you are

Source: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=114106.0

Another thread that may be of interest for anyone not wanting to update to a newer version.
Updates for older versions of Avast

 

[Brink]

Thank you David. First post updated for the beta.

 

[chrysalis]

For anyone interested in testing or reading about the latest, avast! 8 Public beta is available.

Hi all!

It's finally here! avast! 8 public beta is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1476. A few things to point out:

You'll immediately notice the new GUI. We are excited to hear your feedback
The Software Updater is a new tool for helping you keep apps up to date. Give it a try
There is a new product tier called Premier, it includes 3 new features:
• Data Shredder for wiping files, drives, and partitions
• Software Updater in autoupdate mode
• AccessAnywhere for remotely connecting to your PC no matter where you are

Source: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=114106.0

Another thread that may be of interest for anyone not wanting to update to a newer version.
Updates for older versions of Avast

It does seem when a version goes final the devs abandon the current version and start working on the next version as with most a/v software when people report major bugs they dont get fixed until the next major version a year later.

I am not sure why they feel the need to release a new major vrsion every year and especially with a gui overhaul, it seems the focus is on the wrong things.

 

[A Guy]

avast! 8 Release Candidate 1

Hello dear Beta testers!

avast! 8 Release Candidate 1 build is now ready! The build number is 8.0.1479. A few things that you already know:

You'll immediately notice the new GUI. We are excited to hear your feedback
The Software Updater is a new tool for helping you keep apps up to date. Give it a try

There is a new product tier called Premier, it includes 3 new features:
• Data Shredder for wiping files, drives, and partitions
• Software Updater in autoupdate mode
• AccessAnywhere for remotely connecting to your PC no matter where you are

There is also a Browser Cleanup tool; it's a great utility for getting rid of invasive toolbars.
In addition, avast! Ad Blocker is introduced; this feature allows you to block ads, simple but nice

Other improvements have been made to our FileRep and WebRep to help keep identify new threats in near real-time.
And finally, our Streaming Updates make sure you have the lastes virus definitions.

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=115499.0

A Guy

 

[Brink]

Thank you Bill. First post updated.

 

[A Guy]

avast! 8 Release Candidate 2

Fixed issues from previous betas
- Some online content does not fit or is not translated yet
- IE WebRep plugin doesn't work
- AccessAnywhere computer list isn't sometimes refreshed
- avast! v8 now runs on Win8 too
- Problems with upgrading v7 to v8 on Win8 related to the network
- XP performance problem solved
- Automatic Profile detection in the firewall on Win7 solved
- No information popup on controlled PC when client is connected via avast! AccessAnywhere
- List of computers shows offline PCs and also those that don’t have AccessAnywhere activated
- BSODs & Webshield crashes fixed
- Problems with Security Center fixed
- Ad Blocker has now final facelift
- Stability issues with Outlook plugin solved
- UI might hang sometimes during connecting to avast! account
- Problems in data shredder solved
- After facebook registration setup might crash so reboot is required to start avast! service
- During softrial gui is not correctly updated
- Trial period could not be activated (update from v7 to v8)
- Missing pre-defined scan jobs (update from v7 to v8)
- Fixed FW installation issues on Win8 (upgrade from v7)
- New graphics placed

Known issues in this version
- Not yet translated into all languages (please wait for the final release which is coming

Don't get confused with the Beta in the avast! window title! It says Beta but it's almost the final release!
It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! installation (all settings should be preserved).
[When you reinstalling from older beta, we recommend to use aswClear - http://files.avast.com/test5beta/aswclear.exe]

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=8scaopvoqc5m9fb2gkjtmkmm82&topic=115499.0

A Guy

 

[Brink]

Thank you Bill. First post updated.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

I have 3 days left before my license expires for avast Internet security ver.7.

Is there any reason I should not download the latest release candidate ?

 

[DavidE]

From what I see on the Avast forum the final release should be Feb 28th.
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=116067.0

You might be able to hold off until the final release so you don't have to install the RC before your current license expires?

I would make a System Backup Image before an update like this.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Thank's for the link.
I did post on there also, not much of a reply so far.
Put in a ticket for the sales dept. this am but, no reply as yet.

So kinda lost as to which way to go !

 

[C-11]

avast! v8.0.1482

avast! v8.0.1482
Feb 28, 2013

New AVAST 8!

 

[Brink]

Thank you Mickey. First post updated.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Thank's

Did the upgrade and it looks great.

 

[fergiet]

Latest Avast 8 stops online youtube videos playing if "hardware accelorator" is on in Flash settings, at least it did on my pc. All I get is a blank green screen with audio. Had to uninstall after using Avast for many years.

Anyone had this issue ?