Avast Versions Releases

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  1. Tyrizian

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    I just tried the current beta. When I was running Avast a month or so ago on my main laptop, it was very slow at quarantining files and caused slowdowns when doing so. It was perhaps just an issue with that one computer, but I uninstalled it rather than investigating further. I installed the beta on a clean install of Windows 10 and I didn't have the same issues, which is good, but perhaps if I had installed in on my main laptop I would have been different.

    I ran some context menu scans, which alerted me that it had detected a threat (although there were actually multiple items detected), but there appeared to be no way to see what was detected, or take any further action. It turns out there is a Show results button on the alert window, but due to the colour of the text it's really hard to see.

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  3. zfactor

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    roger they are working on the whole ui and the small things like this will be fixed. i will make note of this and add it to the list for them to check out. i assure you the things like this will end up fixed.
     
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    Thanks.
     
  5. Alikhan

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    What a co-incidence. I actually reported this issue today and it has been fixed for next release.
     
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    lol, good to hear!
     
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    on a 30 day trial on windows 7 fresh install and im impressed, very slick and no slow down, intel core duo with 2 gig ram (acer 5720).
    If all goes well i will purchase and install on the rest of the family, love the secure browser
     
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    Avast 17.1.2286
    https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=196445.0
     
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    Free version doesn't require email registration anymore

    woooohoooooooooooo
     
  10. gery

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    is this the beta or the normal version you are talking here ?
     
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    ^
     
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  14. Most AV's apply several layers to catch malware in consequtive stages of the intrusion, e.g. Avast Free
    - Webshield or Mailshield and or Fileshield traditional blacklist filter
    - Reputation service (has it been seen before in Avast community)
    - Cyber Capture (Code emulation & Machine learning)
    - Hardened mode (white list)
    - Behavioral Blocker

    So most AV's are applying a layered or funnel approach themselves, but ....you are right ....

    It is always good to have a backup/recovery plan at hand
     
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    IS ver. 12 did quite well in the last MRG 360 test. It initially blocked 96.2% with a 100% detection rate within 24 hours.
     
  16. Tyrizian

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    My only issue with this new version:
    The UI feels a bit sluggish, when opening avast! (Loading, Animations, etc.).

    As for everything else, it's running great :thumb:
     
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  17. zfactor

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    depends on the system for me. my laptop it opens it around 2 seconds or so but on another system it around 5-6 seconds. but thats the longest i see
     
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    I see a lot of people, especially around the malwaretips forums, complaining about the same UI issues.

    But, I do see what you're saying, every system is different.
     
  19. anon

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    +1

    UI is less responsive than previous one.
    They are aware of...... so I expect some updates for it in the near future.
     
  20. Alikhan

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    There will certainly be more improvements to the UI and its speed in the upcoming updates. The statistics will also be coming back in a future release.
     
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    alikahn is correct they know about the sluggishness and are going to be working on that. its been thoroughly discussed trust me lol.
     
  22. anon

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    Avast 2017 introduces zero-day protection, ‘passive’ mode for running alongside other security apps
    http://www.softwarecrew.com/2017/02...de-for-running-alongside-other-security-apps/

     
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    If I give avast a try is there anything I should watch out for? Any tips for the best experience?

    I've used avast years ago so am well aware to do a custom install and only installing the components I want. I've downloaded the off-line installer for the latest version. I've "Macriumed' my machine already so I can restore if I have a bad experience.

    Any and all advice appreciated.

    TIA,
    Krusty
     
  24. zfactor

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    i think you would be fine. nothing really that sticks out that i would say 100% to watch for. to start with i would use default settings then if you want to go further with them i can make some recc's or you can look up razjor's settings for avast.
     
  25. avman1995

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    Avast! Behaviour shield seems to be working correctly...Tested it against some ransom malware looks good so far.One of tester disabled avast shields and only kept behaviour shield on.

    Avast file shield and web shield are required for IDP to work since they are all associated with blocking URL's and catching malware payloads if the dropper isn't blocked.

    Even after all that it blocked the new .cancer extension adding ransomware.

    IDP is blocking the files that access malware URL.Finally!!! That is what I wanted to see.
     
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