avast! updated to 5.0.507

[iravgupta]

Got a program update notification and avast! upgraded to build 5.0.507 from 5.0.462. Changelogs?

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-{ Quote: "Most notable improvements include:
- scanning and virus chest features now accessible even from Windows Safe Mode
- aswSP.sys: solved a minor stability issue (fixed duplicating of protected handles)
- Pro AV / IS: solved file enumeration problem on FAT32 partitions
- enhanced compatibility with various Winsock LSPs
- various improvements in the avast! sandbox
- improved cleaning of file infecting viruses
- added compatibility with screen readers; avast! should now be reasonably accessible to visually impaired users
- system files imported to the virus chest after upgrade from v4.8 are now removed
- IS firewall: solved a problem related to VPN connections (Windows XP)
- IS firewall: solved a problem related to Xbox360 media sharing
- IS firewall: solved a potential BSOD condition when changing logical drive mappings
- IS firewall: solved a potential crash when saving the packet rules
- IS firewall: fixes for Internet Connection Sharing
- IS firewall: Windows 2000 compatibility
- IS firewall: solved a compatibility problem with Logitech Desktop Manager
- Pro AV / IS: solved a compatibility problem with PerfectDisk 11
- Pro AV / IS: ashCmd.exe switch /@ should work again
- Pro AV / IS: solved a compatibility issue with Acronis True Image
- various fixes in the Outlook antispam add-in
- fixes in ashUpd.exe
- minor improvements in the installer, especially when upgrading from avast v4.8
- avast! Screen saver can be now configured via the screensaver properties dialog
- minor fixes in the GUI
- added Dutch, Portuguese (Portugal), Norwegian, Finnish, Slovenian, Turkish and Vietnamese language packs" }-
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=58539.0

[brainrb1]

-{ Quote: "Got a program update notification and avast! upgraded to build 5.0.507 from 5.0.462. Changelogs?" }-
Thanks.I think it has slowed down my connection a bit :o , the web pages are kind of freezing but not so sure yet .Why is every upgrade so scary???but the best there is,for free;D i think its more of a sandboxie and opera 10.51 problem. The boot up after a few times is ok.

[gery]

my computer is freezing after this update. Probably switch to something else for a while:( :(

[entropism]

I had to swap after their Easter update. My net speed dropped from 30mbps to about 5mbps (at most), constant disconnections from my router, etc. I didn't experience it with .507, but things seem to be running quicker using MSE instead of Avast.

That being said, I'm not 100% comfortable with MSE, looking for Avast to get fixed or something else to take its place.

[brainrb1]

-{ Quote: "I had to swap after their Easter update. My net speed dropped from 30mbps to about 5mbps (at most), constant disconnections from my router, etc. I didn't experience it with .507, but things seem to be running quicker using MSE instead of Avast.

That being said, I'm not 100% comfortable with MSE, looking for Avast to get fixed or something else to take its place." }-
Every thing is working fine now after updates.I was also using MSE:-\ for a while but i went back. MSE was not bad but i wasn't comfortable. I have been using avast for ever, never had any reason to change 8) .

[luciddream]

-{ Quote: "Every thing is working fine now after updates. " }-


As is the case with 99.9% of end users, including myself. I now have all of the shields enabled and notice no slowdown at all. It's running just as light as Avira Personal 9 did for me. I remember v.4 causing slowdown, not this one.

I'm extremely satisfied.

[entropism]

-{ Quote: "Every thing is working fine now after updates.I was also using MSE:-\ for a while but i went back. MSE was not bad but i wasn't comfortable. I have been using avast for ever, never had any reason to change 8) ." }-

As I said, I tried the .507 update, and it just seemed a bit bogged down, especially using Skype. It's not like I'm using an out of date computer, or a slow connection at all. 30mbps, yet Skype tells me I'll barely have audio connection, let alone video.

[iravgupta]

.507 installed and is running very fine on my Dad's system (and mine too). Took a risk (as he lives very far away from me) when upgrading his version but it all is well. This is another 'runs well on mine, dunno whats the problem with you' post. Completely ignorable.
@entropism, I hear you, having some issues with skype myself lately. Will diagnose if its a result of any conflict with avast! over the weekend. But there is one issue I can pretty much say with certainty is caused by avast!. When I click the avast! icon in my Windows 7 Professional 32-bit start menu, there is a very noticeable lag in skype actually launching, which goes without saying, does not occur when avast! isn't there.
The question here is, even if there is a glitch between avast! and skype, is there any worthy, free alternative? Cloud apps as main defense don't interest me, and I have unignorable issues with Antivir and MSE(on 32-bit). If this issue persists, I may just have to get a KIS license.

[doktornotor]

-{ Quote: "
The question here is, even if there is a glitch between avast! and skype, is there any worthy, free alternative? Cloud apps as main defense don't interest me, and I have unignorable issues with Antivir and MSE(on 32-bit). If this issue persists, I may just have to get a KIS license." }-

Switching AVs b/c of Skype launch lag? Eh... kinda overkill? Why don't you exclude Skype from IM shield, report this and wait for a fix?

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "Switching AVs b/c of Skype launch lag? Eh... kinda overkill? Why don't you exclude Skype from IM shield, report this and wait for a fix?" }-
1. Never said it was the 'launch lag' that was bothering me, I was referring to what entropism said about flaky audio signals, and that too if I am able to diagnose it to avast!. I have been putting up with the launch lag since avast! 5 released just because its the finest free AV solution, for me.
2. I do not even have the IM shield installed. As far as reporting goes, I am not sure that unless I have measurable data to base my reports on, there is any point raising a finger.

[doktornotor]

-{ Quote: "1. Never said it was the 'launch lag' that was bothering me, I was referring to what entropism said about flaky audio signals, and that too if I am able to diagnose it to avast!" }-

Looking at the "Immunization" thing in his signature... wondering what that means. If it's the obnoxious MBAM IP blocker, then no wonder he's having problems. Otherwise, could be pretty much anything, see this thread (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=57589.0) for debugging hints.

[Legendkiller]

well it still doesn't un-install properly.............i had to use removal tool to remove it...........

[entropism]

-{ Quote: "Looking at the "Immunization" thing in his signature... wondering what that means. If it's the obnoxious MBAM IP blocker, then no wonder he's having problems. Otherwise, could be pretty much anything, see this thread (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=57589.0) for debugging hints." }-


Umm, I don't have a signature? I was using MBAM, and since have stopped, but Skype is still unusable for me. And yes, Skype is a MAJOR priority for me, as my girlfriend is studying overseas for 6 months and this is the only way we can talk to each other.

When this problem started, I was using MBAM, SAS and Avast in realtime. I've since turned MBAM to on demand only, which still didn't help much. Avast still gave me connection problems, so now I'm using MSE and it works fine. Simple fact is, I don't care how inefficient your web scanner is, if you take a consistent 30-35mbps downstream and 5-10mbps upstream, and degrade it so badly that Skype thinks you're on dialup? There are issues that need resolving.

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "well it still doesn't un-install properly.............i had to use removal tool to remove it..........." }-
You are yet to realize the true power of the uninstall utility. Just make some configuration changes in avast! like setting the third automatic action in file shield to ask etc. Now run the uninstall utility. Reboot. Reinstall avast!. Reboot. You will find the setting change preserved. What did you learn? Its smart enough to preserve your preferences. They are backed up in the cloud and are applied again after the first update. Now thats what I call magical. Eat that iPad.
And don't even try to question why does it back up the settings, why does it not just go-away completely from your system. You see avast! has a very magical product, and they know sooner or later you are coming back to it. They just want to be ready for that moment, knowing your choices inside out like an old friend.
This uninstall utility is not like some old school Antivir registry cleaner that will forever severe ties between your successive installs of Antivir by making the program actually forget you. Hell, I always knew German engineering was over rated.

[progress]

-{ Quote: "
- added Dutch, Portuguese (Portugal), Norwegian, Finnish, Slovenian, Turkish and Vietnamese language packs
" }-

It's a great day for RejZoR ;D

[RejZoR]

I prefer programs in english but certainly a good thing for other users from my country.

[Legendkiller]

-{ Quote: "You are yet to realize the true power of the uninstall utility. Just make some configuration changes in avast! like setting the third automatic action in file shield to ask etc. Now run the uninstall utility. Reboot. Reinstall avast!. Reboot. You will find the setting change preserved. What did you learn? Its smart enough to preserve your preferences. They are backed up in the cloud and are applied again after the first update. Now thats what I call magical. Eat that iPad.
And don't even try to question why does it back up the settings, why does it not just go-away completely from your system. You see avast! has a very magical product, and they know sooner or later you are coming back to it. They just want to be ready for that moment, knowing your choices inside out like an old friend.
This uninstall utility is not like some old school Antivir registry cleaner that will forever severe ties between your successive installs of Antivir by making the program actually forget you. Hell, I always knew German engineering was over rated." }-
haven't seen more absurd reply then this........

[Get]

-{ Quote: "why does it not just go-away completely from your system" }-

When it's backed-up in the cloud then it's not on your sytem I guess, so what's the problem? Let's do it err never mind.

[DVD+R]

In the real time shields settings, it has the option for Scan for PUP's in each shiled i.e File/Mail/web/P2P/IM Shield/ do I set Scan for PUP's in all these/ or just file Shield? as executing a downloaded file seems to take forever with PUP's enabled in All ???

[iravgupta]

@Legendkiller and @Get, guys I am disappointed. You actually thought that uninstall utility thing was serious? Come on, it was just to make light of the situation. I guess reading 728 strips of xkcd non-stop will have its side effects. Loosen up a bit people.

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "Got a program update notification and avast! upgraded to build 5.0.507 from 5.0.462. Changelogs?" }-
Can I ask why your not using Avast on the 64 bit machine as I'm considering a 64 bit system?

[kjdemuth]

I haven't seen reznor around in a while. I love that polymorphic Sheep!!

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "Can I ask why your not using Avast on the 64 bit machine as I'm considering a 64 bit system?" }-
I love MSE. But on 32-bit systems I have found its performance to be below par.
On 64-bit systems it runs fine though. Lately, after ditching Antivir Personal, after dedicated usage of about 3+ years, I am liking avast! more and more. Detection wise yes it may be a tad below Avira, Kaspersky etc. but its impact on system performance, and overall usability are just too good.

[Get]

@ravi16aug: Ok, now it's clear to me. Now I know it's not serieus it's a different post alltogether :) .

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "I love MSE. But on 32-bit systems I have found its performance to be below par.
On 64-bit systems it runs fine though. Lately, after ditching Antivir Personal, after dedicated usage of about 3+ years, I am liking avast! more and more. Detection wise yes it may be a tad below Avira, Kaspersky etc. but its impact on system performance, and overall usability are just too good." }-
Thanks.;D

[Logos]

-{ Quote: "You are yet to realize the true power of the uninstall utility. Just make some configuration changes in avast! like setting the third automatic action in file shield to ask etc. Now run the uninstall utility. Reboot. Reinstall avast!. Reboot. You will find the setting change preserved. What did you learn? Its smart enough to preserve your preferences. They are backed up in the cloud and are applied again after the first update. Now thats what I call magical. Eat that iPad.
And don't even try to question why does it back up the settings, why does it not just go-away completely from your system. You see avast! has a very magical product, and they know sooner or later you are coming back to it. They just want to be ready for that moment, knowing your choices inside out like an old friend.
...." }-

this is completely false. You probably went through a dirty uninstall process that preserved your ini file(s). In most cases they're deleted and you don't get them back from the cloud :D (I mean there's no such thing as an avast cloud preserving anything::) )

edit: seeing now that you posted that wasn't serious...that's called back pedaling;)

[zfactor]

you are totally incorrect ravi. the settings are left on your computer after you use the uninstall utility you must delete the PROGRAM DATA folder "alwil" and also some cases a folder called alwil under program files program files. the uninstaller does not remove that directory and your settings will go back to default after you delete the extra leftovers. your settings are NOT IN ANY WAY stored in the cloud

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "you are totally incorrect ravi. the settings are left on your computer after you use the uninstall utility you must delete the PROGRAM DATA folder "alwil" and also some cases a folder called alwil under program files program files. the uninstaller does not remove that directory and your settings will go back to default after you delete the extra leftovers. your settings are NOT IN ANY WAY stored in the cloud" }-
I swear, I will never ever post anything remotely sarcastic and/or funny here. You too thought that was serious? Lord help us all. Passions really do run high here. No surprise though, given you current avatar. Oh wait, I should remove the word current from this sentence. The phrase 'current avatar' gains its true meaning only when paired with the word trjam.

[Get]

This thread makes me laugh ;D .

[trjam]

-{ Quote: ". The phrase 'current avatar' gains its true meaning only when paired with the word trjam." }-

do me a favor, please leave me out of your childish bickers.:dry:

[entropism]

Let's be honest here, this forum is full of paranoid nerds sitting around worrying about their current solution detecting 0.000001% less than the next guy's solution of 17 layers. Humor never really had a place here...

[brainrb1]

-{ Quote: "Let's be honest here, this forum is full of paranoid nerds sitting around worrying about their current solution detecting 0.000001% less than the next guy's solution of 17 layers. Humor never really had a place here..." }-
:argh: :argh: This quote made my day..thanks..:thumb:

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "Originally Posted by entropism
Let's be honest here, this forum is full of paranoid nerds sitting around worrying about their current solution detecting 0.000001% less than the next guy's solution of 17 layers. Humor never really had a place here...
" }-
-{ Quote: ":argh: :argh: This quote made my day..thanks..:thumb:" }-

+1

That quote was at least 0.000001% more humorous than the previous funniest post I read in this forum.

[3x0gR13N]

-{ Quote: "+1

That quote was at least 0.000001% more humorous than the previous funniest post I read in this forum." }-
Put it in your sig then... :P :D

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "Put it in your sig then... :P :D" }-
It's funny...but it aint no Bull Durham. :)