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[COMPUTIAC]

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.

You should give "Pirate Talk" a try, its really fun to have Pirates yelling all the time.

Find it listed in settings > languages > scroll to Pirate Talk

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

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.

That's a bit intrusive. Definitely happy with Eset and there NON-intrusive practices.

The voice notifications can be turned off.

 

[DavidE]

The default volume level is loud imho, but it can be adjusted so it is not as loud.
I like a quieter audible alert so I can be notified when I am not in front of the display and would miss a visual message...

 

[Tews]

Avast 2014 9.0 Beta 1

Avast! Free Antivirus represents the best free antivirus protection currently available on the market. This edition is FREE OF CHARGE for non-commercial & home use.

What's new in avast! Free Antivirus 2014 Beta 1:

Protection-related features and improvements

New DeepScreen technology allows avast! to make more intelligent decisions about new/unknown files. DeepScreen is a successor of AutoSandbox, now upgraded with some additional new technologies such as dynamic binary translation and dyna-gen announced earlier.
New Hardened mode for stricter lockdown scenarios. This is a new mode that is recommended especially for novice users (such as your grandmas): it automatically blocks execution of binaries that would normally be deepscreened (Moderate level) or even allows only execution of programs that are well-known to FileRep (Aggressive level). In a way, it brings the whitelisting concept to the consumer AV space.
Improved cloud scanning features and crowdsourced analysis of suspicious items. This includes new, optimized mechanism for collecting data from our sensors.
Continuously streaming update (CSU) technology for up-to-minute detections. This is not entirely new for v2014, but we now have really buttoned up the whole streaming update infrastructure to allow for reliable, uninterrupted service. We’re currently doing 350-400 updates a day, which equals to one update in roughly every 3.75 minutes, 24x7, 365 days a year. Streaming updates can now also carry more types of definitions than before.
Improved cleaning of malware. This applies to standard malware as well as rootkits and file infectors.

http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Avast! Free Antivirus represents the best free antivirus protection currently available on the market. This edition is FREE OF CHARGE for non-commercial & home use.

What's new in avast! Free Antivirus 2014 Beta 1:

Protection-related features and improvements

New DeepScreen technology allows avast! to make more intelligent decisions about new/unknown files. DeepScreen is a successor of AutoSandbox, now upgraded with some additional new technologies such as dynamic binary translation and dyna-gen announced earlier.
New Hardened mode for stricter lockdown scenarios. This is a new mode that is recommended especially for novice users (such as your grandmas): it automatically blocks execution of binaries that would normally be deepscreened (Moderate level) or even allows only execution of programs that are well-known to FileRep (Aggressive level). In a way, it brings the whitelisting concept to the consumer AV space.
Improved cloud scanning features and crowdsourced analysis of suspicious items. This includes new, optimized mechanism for collecting data from our sensors.
Continuously streaming update (CSU) technology for up-to-minute detections. This is not entirely new for v2014, but we now have really buttoned up the whole streaming update infrastructure to allow for reliable, uninterrupted service. We’re currently doing 350-400 updates a day, which equals to one update in roughly every 3.75 minutes, 24x7, 365 days a year. Streaming updates can now also carry more types of definitions than before.
Improved cleaning of malware. This applies to standard malware as well as rootkits and file infectors.

http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe

I'm waiting for Avast to fix 1489. I'm still using 1483 because 1489 disables IE10.

 

[Tews]

That's strange, IE 11 works fine.

 

[DavidE]

I'm waiting for Avast to fix 1489. I'm still using 1483 because 1489 disables IE10.

Hi Lady,
I'm running 1489 on a couple of systems with IE10, and no problems here.
Has the issue you have with IE10 been reported to Avast?

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I'm waiting for Avast to fix 1489. I'm still using 1483 because 1489 disables IE10.

Hi Lady,
I'm running 1489 on a couple of systems with IE10, and no problems here.
Has the issue you have with IE10 been reported to Avast?

Yes. so far, I've heard nothing back.

 

[ThrashZone]

That's not a good thing when a security suite blocks Microsoft programs ?

 

[DavidE]

True, but any Company or product can have "unexpected" problems with a new update, version, ...
IMHO it's more of of issue that Lady has not heard anything back after reporting the problem.
What does that say about the "Company/Product" support? (and I do use Avast)

Maybe I'm spoiled by the help and support I see in SF

 

[Cata]

AVAST 8 Program update! (8.0.1497)

List of changes

• Fixed issues related to Win 8 & Win 8.1 (avast! is now fully compatible with these operating systems)
• Fixed issues in virtualization module (including other x64 platform fixes)
• Fixed issues in Script shield
• Outlook plugin fixes

 

[Brink]

Thank you Catalin. First post updated.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I'm going to wait a bit to see if anyone reports any problems before updating. The last one (1489) would lock up IE10 on my computer.

 

[andrew129260]

Script shield update might fix the issue. It could have been something with that combined with the avast plugin.
I'll test it soon lady.

EDIT:

So I updated avast and everything seems fine. Upon reboot I was told it updated, and it offered chrome. Unchecked the box and hit OK. I know why they offer it, (as it is more secure) although I do admit I am starting to wonder if the free version is becoming to much advertising. Hopefully they do not keep going in this direction.
If they do I might have to find another AV. But there is no way I'm installing or recommending Microsoft Security Essentials. No protection from that one. I might switch to avira.

Anyways, so far I still like avast and think its the best free product out there. But they do need to cut down on the advertising. But it is no where near as bad as AVG or IOBIT.

Regardless,
Internet explorer when launching I was informed avast plugin was disabled due to not being compatible with enhanced protected mode for internet explorer 10. I disabled enhanced protected mode and tried it out. No crashes. So all is well there for me.
Puzzled why they have not fixed the protected issue problem. Ether way its not to big of a deal for me. You can also install Wot for IE if you want the safe site rating.
(I use Wot more anyway honestly.)
Or disable protected mode, but I think it would be better to have it on.

You are still protected by avast in internet explorer though, even if the plugin does not work.
It still scans all pages you go to.
The plugin is only just for rating sites and showing you how good they are before you click them.

 

[A Guy]

AVAST 2014 BETA 2 (9.0.2001)

Hi all,

I'm glad to announce that we've just released AVAST 2014 BETA2 (build number 9.0.2001).
Many thanks for all comments you provided us here on the forum and feedback.avast.com from the first beta!
We've fixed many problems, here is the list of the most important ones:
- GUI glitches
- FW stability
- Network protection component tuning & compatibility (Win8 ) - no more Tdi technology
- Windows 8.1 compatibility
- Smooth updates of VPS & program
- Updated the SafeZone browser

Source

   Warning

Known issues
- UI statistics was disabled, please wait for the next update for the final state
- avast! online security IE plugin not ready yet
- there might appear problems with disabling Web Shield on WinXP
- minor safezone GUI cosmetics issues
- shredding of free space on system partion might hangs
- fw sometimes blocks downloading of files
- ARA is not fully compatible with previous versions of avast!

A Guy

 

[Brink]

Thank you Bill. First post updated.

 

[andrew129260]

Thanks bill, Very appreciated. I had a feeling avast knew about the issues, they just need some time to resolve them. Thanks

 

[A Guy]

Does anyone install the betas? I personally don't want a beta for my front line antivirus :shock:

A Guy

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Does anyone install the betas? I personally don't want a beta for my front line antivirus :shock:

A Guy

The last final version would disable IE10 on both of my computers so I will wait for the final version before upgrading (after making a system image).

 

[andrew129260]

Of course I do. Betas are fun