avira. used to be a top-tier av back in the day. no eye candy gui, no extra tools, no launchers, no fw controls. bare av.
Yes, yes = https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/avira.345492/page-209#post-2752618 https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/avira.345492/page-203#post-2708447 https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/avira.345492/page-198#post-2678308 https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/avira.345492/page-187#post-2638205 e.t.c….…….
Avira Console (aka Avira Launcher) version 1.2.127.25971 released today. https://www.avira.com/en/download/product/avira-antivirus-pro
Argh, I'd love to see a product update with a fix for the web filter crashing. Haven't been able to use Avira on my workstation since October because of it :|
Avira Antivirus for Windows 2018, Version v.15.0.44.139 released on February 20, 2019. Product version v.15.0.44.139 (Update 44). Changelog: https://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1699
Avira Antivirus for Windows 2018, Version v.15.0.44.142 released on February 27, 2019. Product version v.15.0.44.142 (Update 44). Changelog (Not released yet): https://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1699
After the latest updates of Avira, Windows Defender doesn't disable itself automatically. In other words, Windows Defender doesn't recognize Avira. I have to disable Avira then enable it to make Windows Defender recognize it. Do you have this problem too? , or should I clean install Avira again?
Most likely rename PE files to make it ineffective. (virus.exe -> virus.xxx) However I've tested this option and it doesn't seem to work (for the on-demand scanner, as it seems like they've removed the option from real-time protection settings). I've tried in both Interactive and Automatic options, with Automatic having Rename as first action, it still quarantines the file... same with Repair first action then Rename second. Also, in Interactive mode there's no option to Rename, Quarantine or Delete, only Cleanup, Ignore once, Ignore always. Isn't that weird?
Avira Antivirus for Windows, Version v.15.0.44.143 released on March 12, 2019. Product version v.15.0.44.143 (Update 44). Changelog (Not released yet): https://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1699 ---------------
#5406, just 9 post above, in the current page = https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/avira.345492/page-217#post-2810000 also: #5358 https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/avira.345492/page-215#post-2792848 #5341 https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/avira.345492/page-214#post-2789277
I'm looking at installing Avira free antivirus but I read something I'm not comfortable with, so I wanted to verify it here. According to this review: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/avira-free-antivirus,review-2207.html It says, "The software uploads copies of suspicious files to Avira's labs for analysis. Whatever is deemed dangerous is added to the malware-signature updates that go out several times a day to Avira's 400 million users. This data collection necessarily includes customers' system profiles, computer usage habits and browsing histories. You can opt out, but you'll need to make the request via email." Is this correct? I do not want Avira uploading copies of files off my PC, nor do I want it to report browsing histories. No way. It says I can request to opt out, but opt out of which part? All of it? Some of it? And how would that work if I don't sign up for an account? I was hoping Avira would work for me but not if it's going to do things like this. Can anybody comment on this? Also I found this, which claims even when "Protection Cloud" is disabled, it still uploads files anyways. Several users have confirmed. This is worrying and makes me uncomfortable installing Avira. https://answers.avira.com/en/questi...files-when-cloud-protection-is-disabled-70616 Also does it have pop-ups like it used to? I uninstalled Avira many years ago because of the invasive pop-ups. Is it still just as bad? '
Any AV you use will have privileged access to all your files, it is a matter of mutual trust. If you think your data is too sensitive, don't use any anti malware program. I personally think they are not (AV companies) after our secrets, it is too dangerous and time consuming for them to do so, but then again, this is my take... Alternatively you can use a firewall to block any outgoing connection to the AV you are using, but it might severely reduce its efficacy in detecting new malware.
I can't answer your questions specifically, but in my Avira settings under "General - Advanced protection", I have checked the option for "Confirm manually when sending suspicious files to Avira". I'm hoping that's all it takes.
Avira Antivirus for Windows, Version v.15.0.45.1126 released on April 10, 2019. Product version v.15.0.45.1126(Update 45). Changelog (Not released yet): https://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1699
Avira has stated that some of the April 2019 updates have a conflict with their software that is causing Windows 7 and Windows 10 to operate slower.