avast! Free Antivirus 10.0.2208 Beta

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Mops21, Nov 7, 2014.

  1. Mops21

    Mops21 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Posts:
    2,729
    Location:
    Germany
  2. vlk

    vlk AV Expert

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2002
    Posts:
    621
    2208 is the final, official build (not a beta).

    Thanks
    Vlk
     
  3. ance

    ance formerly: fmon

    Joined:
    May 5, 2013
    Posts:
    1,360
    Is it possible to turn off the useless news/pop ups in the latest free version? :shifty:
     
  4. siketa

    siketa Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2012
    Posts:
    2,718
    Location:
    Gaia
    I think not...only in paid version(s)....
     
  5. mnosteele

    mnosteele Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2003
    Posts:
    194
    Location:
    Chesapeake, VA USA
    Yes, you can still turn off all the unwanted popups. Try silent/gaming mode.
     
  6. tgell

    tgell Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2004
    Posts:
    1,097
    I wonder how long it will be before Silent/Gaming mode is removed from the free version.
     
  7. vlk

    vlk AV Expert

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2002
    Posts:
    621
    Not sure which popups you are talking about, exactly, but if you mean the twice-daily "virus database has been updated" toasters (+ audible alerts), these have been removed from Avast 2015.

    Thanks,
    Vlk
     
  8. ance

    ance formerly: fmon

    Joined:
    May 5, 2013
    Posts:
    1,360
    Good morning vlk.

    I mean the popups which tell me to install grimefighter, to install browser toolbar, to install secureline, to install ...

    There is a reason why I don't install them, I don't need them. ;)
     
  9. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Joined:
    May 31, 2004
    Posts:
    6,426
    Though setting for it is still present in the "Update" section (where it used to be before). Or is that now dedicated to program updates only?
     
  10. vlk

    vlk AV Expert

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2002
    Posts:
    621
    These have also been substantially reduced in v2015 as well.

    Program update only. In other words, the "virus update toasters" are now completely gone - after about 10 years and becoming sort of a signature feature for Avast.
    Honestly, I have mixed feelings about this myself - but I understand they were kind of non-standard, to say the least.

    Cheers,
    Vlk
     
  11. ance

    ance formerly: fmon

    Joined:
    May 5, 2013
    Posts:
    1,360
    Very nice, thank you. ;)
     
  12. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Joined:
    May 31, 2004
    Posts:
    6,426
    Yeah, the vocal updates announcement certainly was iconic. We all remember that wrestling show where it announced the update through commentator computer or even in Youtube comedy like this one:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN38y5MILbs

    It's in French, but it's the first scetch and it's really funny. And yes, avast! was used for it.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Nov 9, 2014
  13. Joxx

    Joxx Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2012
    Posts:
    1,718
    That is a funny video.
     
  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.