Avira

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by JerryM, Apr 16, 2013.

  1. marcuskng

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    There is no paid version right now, everything is there in the free.
     
  2. Osaban

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    OK thanks anon/
     
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    Does uninstalling leave the settings, or does it revert to previous settings, or to default settings?
     
  5. anon

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    Privacy Pan installed and some settings changed (personalized mode).
    PP uninstalled, then re-installed.
    Noticed that settings in personalized mode was the same (as they adjusted during the first installation.
    So I think that uninstalling leaves the settings as is.
     
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  6. Hiltihome

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    Thanks anon.
    Your observation confirmed.
    Settings are kept, even after removing all traces, and reinstalling.

    Uninstalled it, because I want no launcher, and no offers.
     
  7. anon

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    I know, that's a PIA for free users.
    As I have the paid version, I have the launcher thing already installed so there is no problem for me.
     
  8. anon

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    Avira Privacy Pal first look
    April 18, 2018
    https://www.ghacks.net/2018/04/18/avira-privacy-pal-first-look/
     
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    In personalized mode, you will have to dig around the UI to find the 'Expert mode' with the additional categories setting for:
    • OS: Stops Microsoft from experimenting with your Windows installation as it studies user preferences
    • User: Keeps Windows from tracking app launches and shuts out Cortana from accessing your location
    • Apps: Disables Windows Store apps running in the background from sending or receiving information
    • Browser: Disables web tracking and the ability to easily identify the current user over the internet
    • Network: Hides your computer from other devices on the network
     
  12. anon

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    https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/facebook-pixel-and-vpn-providers.402958/
    Well done Avira...... :thumbd: :mad:
     
  13. Tinstaafl

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    Good heads up!

    Read the article and agree that is not a good practice for a company in the privacy business, and should be stopped.

    But it's probably not worth over-reacting to. The Facebook pixel can only show that you may have visited a VPN home page, but is unable to actually track your VPN use. That still would enable you to be profiled as a potential VPN user, for what that is worth.
     
  14. anon

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    Avira Antivirus for Windows 2018, Version v.15.0.36.163 released on April 26, 2018.
    Product version v.15.0.36.163 (Update 36).

    http://www.avira.com/en/download/product/avira-antivirus-pro

    Changelog :
     
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    Is anyone else having trouble with Avira Antivirus (free) today?

    Here are some of the issues:
    1. When running right-click scans from Windows Explorer, the Avira window pops up, and then instantly closes.
    2. Cannot toggle real-time protection on/off (receive an Error 500 from Avira).
    3. Cannot open Avira Antivirus configuration window (receive an Error 500 from Avira).

    On Win7 box, I've tried uninstalling, downloading the latest installer, and then re-installing, but that did not help.

    Any ideas?
     
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    Avira Antivirus for Windows 2018, Version v.15.0.36.176 released on May 23, 2018.
    Product version v.15.0.36.176 (Update 36).

    http://www.avira.com/en/download/product/avira-antivirus-pro

    Changelog : https://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1699
     
    Last edited: May 23, 2018
  24. anon

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    Avira Antivirus for Windows 2018, Version v.15.0.36.180 released on May 24, 2018.
    Product version v.15.0.36.180 (Update 36).

    Note:
    This update requires no reboot!

    http://www.avira.com/en/download/product/avira-antivirus-pro

    Changelog : Not released yet
    https://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1699

    Edit:
    Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.36.180
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/avira_free_antivirus.html
    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AntiVir-Personal-Edition.shtml
     
    Last edited: May 25, 2018
  25. whraglyn

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    Thx robboman! bgpkiller works as you said: no more avira spamware ads yay!
    ;-
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