Latest version of Avast Antivirus

[A Guy]

Fixes for 8/8.1

A Guy

 

[andrew129260]

Well thats what the change-log says, but that doesn't mean anything. A lot of companies that make big mistakes push out tiny ones calling little things out, while fixing other stuff they feel stupid for not noticing.

I have seen avast do it before

The only bug I noticed even after this update is I am not able to backup my avast settings under the general settings option. I get an access denied message no matter where I go to put the file.
I have tried everything, renaming it, moving it somewhere else, it just does not work for some reason.

I even did a clean uninstall/reinstall using the removal utility and it still doesn't work. So that tells me its something with the avast software. Happens in my vm's as well.

 

[DavidE]

I updated a system to the new version and had no problem updating, or after 2 re-boots.

@andrew129260

I was curious, so i tried saving the settings and had no problem...
It's Win 7 x64, logged in as a Standard User, and updated from the Avast UI (program update).
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I've had issues with the VPS Update notifications, and others have reported this.
Hopefully this release fixes that with Avast release note 2 "Fixed occassional problem with playing sounds on the VPS toasters".

 

[andrew129260]

Hmm odd, nether mine or my girlfriends works when trying to back up settings. Strange.
Weirdest part is I have even went so far to clean uninstall with their removal tool.

*shrugs* Oh well. Its not that important that it works, but I would like it to....

 

[Moon]

Computer Not Recognizing AV Program

Hi all,

New to the forums, and was hoping to get some insight on a rather strange problem that just occurred.

I just updated my Avast Free edition, and after the update was finished ( I haven't rebooted yet), I got a notification.

"Windows could not find an antivirus program on this computer."

This has never happened before. Every time I've updated Avast, everything was as it should be. But this time, I get this strange message. It can't be due to the fact that I haven't restarted the PC, because every other time I updated, I never got any message like this.

Anyone have any idea why Windows is suddenly not seeing Avast? Does this mean that even though I do have an AV program, I'm NOT protected?

Thanks.

 

[A Guy]

Welcome to Seven Forums Moon. It is indeed because you haven't rebooted. The installation finishes after reboot. It's happened on last 2 versions. A Guy

 

[Moon]

Hi, and thanks

Oh alright, I'll do that then lol!

Just figured I'd ask, seeing as I never received a message like that.

Thanks again

 

[A Guy]

No problem. I experienced it myself, so I knew about it

A Guy

 

[RoasterMen]

The new GUI makes me go ''wadahell not used to it'' and avast! really keeps my PC secure even though i'm just using a free version.

 

[DavidE]

AVAST Program update

New version available:
AVAST 2014 Program update (9.0.2011)

 

[Brink]

Thank you David. First post updated.

 

[Roderunner]

Avast update released, version 2014.9.0.2013
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Download locations
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe

 

[DavidE]

Thanks for the heads up George!

 

[Slartybart]

Home Products

2014.9.0.2013
2014-01-22

• FIXED: Uninstalling avast might hang at "stopping service: avast! antivirus"
• FIXED: Upload issues for Dropbox and Flickr
• Performance and stabilization fixes in Stream Filter - e.g blocking of ajax calls
• Several [FONT=inherit !important]firewall[/FONT] fixes - e.g. blocking of Google Earth
• Stability improvements - several crashes fixed

2014.9.0.2011
2013-12-17

• Fully rewritten WebShield so that it now doesn't work as a "transparent proxy" anymore, which should result in an overall improvement in stability and performance. It also allows to see and detect more threats
• The Firewall component (in IS and Premier) has been made more compatible with other applications, such as Java and various VPN services
• The installer/updater has been improved to allow more reliable installation in case of infected machines
• The changes in the File System Shield's driver should result in faster performance, especially in the copy files and install programs scenarios
• Browser Cleanup tool beefed up to be able to rip off even the more stubborn toolbars
• For trialware users, we have also added an interactive tutorial that explains all the features of the product in a straightforward, concise manner
• Connectivity to the new avast! GrimeFighter product
• SafePrice is a new, optional module of the Avast browser plugins. It's designed to combine security (hence the "safe" part) with best deals (hence the "price") into one, easy-to-use module

avast! | Antivirus Release History
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[Brink]

Thank you George and Bill. First post updated.

 

[DavidE]

I just checked on a system with 8.0.1497.
It shows an update is available for 9.0.1504 (not 9.0.2013).

If anyone updates from V8 to the new version, what do you see ... ?

 

[Roderunner]

Update to Program Version 2014.9.0.2016 is available

 

[Brink]

Thank you George. First post updated.

 

[Roderunner]

Update to Program Version 2014.9.0.2018 is available.

 

[Brink]

Thank you George. First post updated.