New *release* build of avast now available (5.0.545)

Hi,

it's my pleasure to announce the general availability of a new avast program update, version number 5.0.545.

Most notable improvements include:
• Solved a bug related to submission of false positives
• Improvements in the Behavior Shield (realtime antirootkit part)
• Sandbox: many functional, stability and performance improvements
• Firewall: VPN compatibility fixes (should now work even in Public zone etc)
• Firewall: solved an issue related to hang and/or crash of the afwServ.exe process
• Finally works with major screen readers (avast is now blind-friendly)
• Compatibility improvements in the Web Shield
• Various fixes in the Outlook antispam add-in
• Improved detection of droppers
• Setup program of the Pro AV now also accepts v4.x license keys
• Right-to-left support
• Added Croatian and Arabic language packs


Thank you
Vlk

http://www.avast.com/security-software-home-office

 

Zfactor, Thanks for the heads up. Upgrade complete, no problems.

 

Two computers upgraded with no problems.

 

Updated on my Vista laptop, all good no problems detected.

 

the upgrader popped up in the free version on xp pro sp3 and I did it with no problems. It asked for a reboot -again no problems
robin

 

Well, I have problem with sending email with this version... For now, I had to disable the outbound protection for email!?!?!

 

Just changed from Eset to Avast5 Pro (demo) while experiencing some minor
trouble on Win7. Runs smooth, human interface is clearly arranged and easy
to handle. Performance test here is outstanding.
too bad i havent found out yet how to export/import/save/restore settings.

 

Upgraded to v5.0.545 on 2 machines without any trouble.
Required two reboots on one machine because I was busy answering OA questions about trusting and allowing and remembering... and I must have taken too long. A quick reboot put Humpty back together again.

 

I had OA Free on my laptop. All went well, but a couple of hours later I returned to find the system tied up because OA questioned the new version. I had to reboot, and then I could not find how to make it trusted so I don't have to go through the same when a new one comes out.

I had no problems with the upgrade with PC Tools Firewall Plus.

Regards,
Jerry

 

Just wondering, did you try putting OA into learning mode and rebooting? That usually does it for me. I leave it there for 10-15 minutes and all usually goes smooth as butter. Note I said "usually"...

 

Yes, I had avast trusted but still got the prompts from OA, which I don't mind, and tend to expect. It would be nice if trusting avast included new versions, but I guess it doesn't work that way... unless you deactivate the HIPS features on OA.
Note: I just saw Mongol's suggestion about Learning Mode. Looks like a good one!

 

Hi Mongol,
No, but I am going to put it in the learning mode for a day or so and see how all goes.
I guess I should have done it before the upgrade.

I really like Avast, and want to fine a top notch FW to go with it. I don't mind paying for the FW, but don't want to have to be a geek to run it. I found PC Tools ran well, but the latest Matousec test indicated the PCT firewall was not so good.
I am behind a router with a NAT.

Thanks,
Jerry

 

Just a thought, what happens if you save and use the ini files under C:\ProgramData\Alwil Software\avast5\

 

FYI - I run Outpost Pro FW with my Avast with no learning mode drama.

 

I went into user settings and saved the .ini files.

To transfer my settings to the kids' PCs go into troubleshooting and turn-off avast self-protection. Copy and paste.

All PCs now have the same config.

Ian

 

HIPS can be a pain in the you know what at times. Have you tried Look N Stop? A terrific pure firewall and with the extended rules set it provides pretty bullet proof protection. I know it bomb's Matousec's tests but thats because of the lack of HIPS and iffy leak patches. It's a ONE TIME license purchase and I've used it for years...just a thought, see how OA does for now. Thats all I'll say about this - we've strayed off topic - cheers...

 

Hi Mongol,
Yes, I also have a license for LnS. I used it before I started using suites. I did note that it did not do well in Matousec's tests. I seem to remember that PC Tools is similar, except PC Tools has HIPS.
It always ran well for me.
PC Tools is running well on my desktop, but I was bothered by its poor showing in the latest Matousec test.

I admit that I do not understand firewalls. I am not sure why one needs HIPS in a firewall, but if so then those like LnS must be lacking in what a firewall is supposed to do.
Thanks.

Regards,
Jerry

Regards,
Jerry

 

Firewalls with HIPS aside this latest release of Avast has the same problem previous releases had. It's running just great...

 

hey you both, thanx for the tip.
my first install was into sandboxie to have first look.

maybe i can use the whole folder for a copy - only 1.3megs.

 

Install went smooth here.
I was a little concerned about the new version effecting Outlook Express e-mail, but that hasn't been a problem for me.

 

Matousec has his detractors. Though I don't know enough about firewalls to say one way or another about how firewalls should work.