Avast 2015 releases

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by hayc59, Oct 21, 2014.

  1. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Joined:
    May 31, 2004
    Posts:
    6,426
    It's not exactly "suddenly", they've been sort of working on it since avast! 5 (I think that's when they first introduced Behavior Shield). But it wasn't useful back then, hopefully this one will be.
     
  2. Overkill

    Overkill Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2012
    Posts:
    2,343
    Location:
    USA
  3. khanyash

    khanyash Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2011
    Posts:
    2,428
    I bet HIPS in Avast comes out as nothing but passive HIPS like support for other modules...atleast in this version. Will see how its improvements & implementation further grows... but for now seems basic passive HIPS, passive in the sense..dont expect anything good for now in terms of realtime protection from HIPS itself.
     
  4. Overkill

    Overkill Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2012
    Posts:
    2,343
    Location:
    USA
    Does avast use part of windows firewall? Mine is still on even though avast's fw is installedo_O
     
  5. garrett76

    garrett76 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2014
    Posts:
    221
    So you mean it is like the old useless behaviour shield ;)
     
  6. khanyash

    khanyash Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2011
    Posts:
    2,428
    Its a guess but a strong guess;)
     
  7. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Joined:
    May 31, 2004
    Posts:
    6,426
    It has been updated yesterday so yeah, it supports latest R3 release. And even if it wasn't, it would still work, it would just adjust values that are present. Those that aren't wil be left as they are.
     
  8. Rompin Raider

    Rompin Raider Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 6, 2010
    Posts:
    1,254
    Location:
    Texas
    Overkill...it was designed to run with the Windows FW...at least on Windows 7 and probably 8.0/8.1.
     
  9. Overkill

    Overkill Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2012
    Posts:
    2,343
    Location:
    USA
    Thanks for that info
     
  10. ArchiveX

    ArchiveX Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2014
    Posts:
    1,501
    Location:
    .
  11. 59er

    59er Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2014
    Posts:
    46
    Location:
    Oregon
    Just tried the new File Shield HIPS function with both boxes checked, normal sensitivity. Wow, its a touchy little sucker. Two examples, Ultra Defrag has a boot scan. Attempting to disabling it resulted in a pop-up from Avast and I was not allowed to disable the boot scan. I use CleanMem on this XP system. Unticking the box for auto start up resulted in a message from Avast. Unacceptable was the Avast popups did not have an option allow or deny the modifications.
    Not a real big fan of HIPS, but I took RejZor's suggestion from above and unticked the 'Monitor the system for unauthorized modifications', kept the 'Monitor the system for malware-like behavior' checked and increased the sensitivity to high. So far not a peep for any installed programs. Cheers!
     
    Last edited: Jul 28, 2015
  12. Mops21

    Mops21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Posts:
    2,731
    Location:
    Germany
  13. Nightwalker

    Nightwalker Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Posts:
    1,387
    I am testing Avast! 2015 with RejZoR settings and so far I am impressed, very light and unobtrusive.
    I saw that Avast installed a extension (Online Security) in Chrome, is it worth to keep? I already use Ublock Origin anyway ...
     
  14. NWOAbschaum

    NWOAbschaum Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2014
    Posts:
    222
    Location:
    Germany
    No,it is realy not worth. I would do a costum install for avast and uninstall all unwanted bloat. U realy just need web and realtime protection+ng,when compatible. Maybe E-mail protection if u use a e-mail client too.
     
  15. rm22

    rm22 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2014
    Posts:
    357
    Location:
    Canada
    @RejZoR - a question for you and anyone else using Hardened mode - Aggressive in Avast. do you bother using an anti-executable with Avast set like this? Avast is basically doing the same thing as an AE, but with a massive predefined whitelist.
     
  16. Mops21

    Mops21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Posts:
    2,731
    Location:
    Germany
  17. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Joined:
    May 31, 2004
    Posts:
    6,426
    Yes, basically that's how Hardened Mode Aggressive works.
     
  18. rm22

    rm22 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2014
    Posts:
    357
    Location:
    Canada
    i use Hardened mode - Aggressive and i have added VoodooShield on a few machines - seems like it might be overkill. starting to think i could drop VS and just use Secure Folders to restrict the User space & get the same coverage
     
  19. Mops21

    Mops21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Posts:
    2,731
    Location:
    Germany
  20. Mops21

    Mops21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Posts:
    2,731
    Location:
    Germany
  21. Trooper

    Trooper Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2005
    Posts:
    5,507
  22. Pirate_fin

    Pirate_fin Guest

    Is there any way to block pop-ups in free version? I keep getting daily pop-up to install Google Chrome and i don't want to :(
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Aug 30, 2015
  23. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Joined:
    May 31, 2004
    Posts:
    6,426
    I've unlinked my avast! from My Account and I've registered it without any e-mail. I seem to get A LOT less popups now. Unless if they just changed this behavior though based on your words, not likely scenario...
     
  24. Kobayashi maru

    Kobayashi maru Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2009
    Posts:
    124
    Location:
    Drivin' all night my hands wet on the wheel....
    Block the UI component from contacting Avast might work...
     
  25. Mops21

    Mops21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Posts:
    2,731
    Location:
    Germany
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.