Latest version of Avast Antivirus

[fillup]

It updated just fine for me though from the 5.0.259 version to the new 5.0.314. :huh:

Did you update from within the program or download the full installer? When I tried to update from AIS 5.0.259 to 5.0.314 using Update button from within the GUI, I got a black screen after reboot(s). I had to uninstall in safe mode.

I was able to install AIS 5.0.314 without any problems by downloading the full installer.

Looks like others are having the same problem :
[5.0.314] BUG: Newest Beta won't allow desktop to load

 

[Brink]

It updated just fine for me though from the 5.0.259 version to the new 5.0.314. :huh:

Are you using just the AV or the internet suite?

I downloaded the AV download.

It updated just fine for me though from the 5.0.259 version to the new 5.0.314. :huh:

Did you update from within the program or download the full installer? When I tried to update from AIS 5.0.259 to 5.0.314 using Update button from within the GUI, I got a black screen after reboot(s). I had to uninstall in safe mode.

I was able to install AIS 5.0.314 without any problems by downloading the full installer.

Looks like others are having the same problem :
[5.0.314] BUG: Newest Beta won't allow desktop to load

I updated from within the 5.0.259 build to the 5.0.314 build using the "Update Program" button in "Maintenance".

 

[gamepro127]

I had to go to safe mode, uninstall avast! and install it again due to the blank screen issue.
Windows 7 enterprise x64

 

[fillup]

The updater is buggy. Works for some people, not for others.

I just uninstalled AIS 5.0.314 and reinstalled AIS 5.0.259. Then used the update button to update to 5.0.314. Rebooted as required. After the welcome screen, the screen goes black. I can mouse the mouse around but can't do anything else. I have to pull the battery out of my laptop (Acer Aspire 5738) to reboot. Same black screen if I try to reboot normally. The only thing I can do is boot into safe mode and uninstall AIS 5.0.259.

 

[TheIgster]

No issues with the update here at home and at the office. Both were done in the program and went without any problem.

 

[Dinesh]

updated smoothly..

 

[Airbot]

It updated just fine for me though from the 5.0.259 version to the new 5.0.314. :huh:

Are you using just the AV or the internet suite?

I downloaded the AV download.

My problem was with updating within the full Internet Suite program (AIS), not just the AV.

 

[swarfega]

It would have been nice for them to release version 5 today :/

 

[TheIgster]

It would have been nice for them to release version 5 today :/

Sure, but I would prefer they ensure it's out of beta and ready first. Obviously there are some people still having issues with various things, including updates.

 

[Dinesh]

Its asking me to register. So I clicked on the Register button and filled in the required info. Still its asking for registration. So I filled the online registration form and received the key in my email. Now when I enter the key, it says that the key is invalid. How do I activate it?

 

[Airbot]

Its asking me to register. So I clicked on the Register button and filled in the required info. Still its asking for registration. So I filled the online registration form and received the key in my email. Now when I enter the key, it says that the key is invalid. How do I activate it?

Read this post here:

Another beta refresh is here [5.0.314]


Also, seems the updating issue is with the firewall, which they now recommend to clean install the AIS instead of updating from the previous version.

 

[Dinesh]

Its asking me to register. So I clicked on the Register button and filled in the required info. Still its asking for registration. So I filled the online registration form and received the key in my email. Now when I enter the key, it says that the key is invalid. How do I activate it?

Read this post here:

Another beta refresh is here [5.0.314]


Also, seems the updating issue is with the firewall, which they now recommend to clean install the AIS instead of updating from the previous version.

Oh I see. Thanks for the update.

 

[Airbot]

First the blackSOD with the .314 AIS update, and now blueSOD's with your aswNdis.sys driver. I'll try the regular .314 AV, but come on Avast! I'm starting to get annoyed.

 

[mkhuda]

how the comparison Avast with AVG ?

 

[TheIgster]

how the comparison Avast with AVG ?

It's no contest. Avast outperforms AVG in every category, including detetection.

Dinesh, don't worry about registering until they get the registration servers online. If you look at the date, your copy will expire in 2038. The 30 days it says means nothing right now.

 

[xan K]

Very nice AV. I'm planning to replace Avira AntiVir Premium with the paid version of this antivirus when it's out.

 

[Dinesh]

how the comparison Avast with AVG ?

It's no contest. Avast outperforms AVG in every category, including detetection.

Dinesh, don't worry about registering until they get the registration servers online. If you look at the date, your copy will expire in 2038. The 30 days it says means nothing right now.

I dont see 2038 anywhere. It says that it will expire on 25th Jan 2010.



Anyways, I hope that their servers dont take a long time for maintenance.

 

[TheIgster]

Strange...that's what mine says and I even tried to register before I read you couldn't right now:

 

[manhunter2826]

Avast - sensitivity modes, what is best?

I have been using Avast since 2003 and absolutely love it; it gets better and better with each version upgrade. But: Can someone tell me what the ideal Sensitivity modes should be set to? Mine are all set to 'normal' (default)? I have absolutely no problems with this as Avast always intercepts viruses with great aplomb. Just wondering, that's all> Does upping the mode slow down Avast or your pc or what? Thanks, and such a great forum.

Also, I'm getting a little bit worried. My version (free) is showing as 4.8 (home version) and yet I am reading here of versions 5.0.... How can that be when Avast reminds me that a new version is available (you get the green notifiction box as opposed to blue) which i duly updated. Strange .

 

[Brink]

Hello Manhunter, and welcome to Seven Forums.

The 5.0+ versions of Avast are the "beta" versions of the new one that they are working on. It looks like the image posted above your post. There is a download link for it as well on the first page if this thread.

Setting the "Sensitivity" to a higher level can increase the chances of getting more false positive alerts, but it will also increase the detection level to help weed out malware as well. I like mine set to high, but if you get to many false reports using the "high" level, then you can can always drop back down to "normal".

Hope this helps,
Shaw