avast! 7.0 public beta

avast! doesn't really want to go the BIG icons way. Normally, users don't even need to go into settings. Just install avast! and forget about it.

Having two interfaces between you can switch will only confuse users even further. We've been at that point and it didn't work too well.

 

Another programme update - 7.0.1401

 

Yes, BETA3 has been released. FileRep still not active though. Will be very soon...

 

avast! 7.0.1401 BETA Released
02.17.2012

What's New:
• New avast! Gadget
• Fixed avast! Remote Assistance
• Improved Helps & Localizations
• Registration is working again
• Account Settings page is functional
Known Issues
• FileRep is not turned on (should be turned on in 2-3 days)
• Installers have issues when updating/upgrading
• avast! account is not fully functional yet (be patient, it should be ready soon)
• Some translations haven't been updated yet, so you'll see some new items in English

How to install avast! 7
Just run the setup executable
This version can be installed on top of your existing avast installation (6.x).

Download and Feedback: avast! BETA 7

 

Thanks for the update Hayc59.

 

thank you for update
really i like avast i hope they will come back with good rating in detection

 

Thanks, new gadget is way better, not so huge anymore

 

would you mind post a screenshot for us

 

It's looking really good.

Have beta3s on two computers.

 

Link not working (at least not for me)!

 

So far I've been able to update the beta versions using the internal program updater - have you given that a try?

 

I'm first trying to download the beta (don't yet have it)!

 

Loaded last night...smooth so far!

 

Here you go. Btw it's quite wider than normal gadgets, but that's less annoying if you put it in the upper corner for example.

 

Direct links

Free AV -http://files.avast.com/files/avast7beta/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe-
Pro AV -http://files.avast.com/files/avast7beta/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe-
AIS -http://files.avast.com/files/avast7beta/avast_internet_security_setup.exe-

 

Thank you!

 

I've installed the Vista sidebar in XP so I can try the Avast gadget, but it's not showing in the list. Any suggestions?

 

XP doesn't officially support gadgets, thus any apps that "enable" gadgets on XP aren't supported by avast either, so it comes down to whether someone could send you the gadget's resources from Vista/7 as they're not even "installed"/placed in a folder on XP (AFAIK).
Too much hassle for fluff if you ask me.

 

Thanks, I wondered if the gadget might be in an Avast sub-folder.

 

Any performance improvement in this new Avast 7?

 

It's hard to improve almost a perfect thing. There were severe improvements in the memory usage department but speed hasn't realyl changed much. It's still seriously quick.

 

does avast have a bootable rescue disc? and if so how is it obtained? and what OS does it use? example linux,winpe

 

+1

Best regards,

KOR!

 

There's not a free bootable CD, just a paid-for one ($9.99). It is based on Windows PE and ships physically (besides being downloadable).

https://dr-store.avast.com/esales/c...tmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=197522607&js=-1#

 

@ vlk


what does the avast account do in the UI? or really whats it for for that matter