Avast 19.7.2388

[bob3160]

I receive a notice of a new version but see no announcement?

https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1565904982895-44230.png

I’ve updated via the UI.

[DavidR]

Yes, they have sneaked this one out with no fanfare in the forums

I always wonder if program updates should be released so close to the weekend.

[bob3160]

@DavidR post:2

Yes, they have sneaked this one out with no fanfare in the forums

I always wonder if program updates should be released so close to the weekend.

Many of us have voiced our concern about that practice.
For me it’s easy if something really goes badly.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg1515597#msg1515597

[schmidthouse]

Yup lots of talk and confusion on this one. :-\

[DavidR]

@bob3160 post:3

@DavidR post:2

Yes, they have sneaked this one out with no fanfare in the forums

I always wonder if program updates should be released so close to the weekend.

Many of us have voiced our concern about that practice.
For me it’s easy if something really goes badly.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg1515597#msg1515597

Have been playing with that one today on my win10 system, created a RollBackRX point prior to Firefox and Avast Updates.

Starting to get a little familiar with its notices pre-startup.

[bob3160]

When things go totally wrong, just hit the HOME button.

[DavidGB]

Well, it’s the same version number as the last one mentioned in the beta sub-forum.

And reading all the changes in the all the beta 19.7 versions’ first posts I am disappointed to see that there’s nothing related to my one issue I reported some time ago - Avast blocks the use of the Connect function in the Windows 10 Action Centre, which actually uses Miracast to project the laptop screen onto e.g. a Miracast enabled TV or onto a TV via a Roku Express, which does Miracast. And Avast doesn’t even pop up a notification to say it stopped it or offer to allow it.

[bob3160]

@DavidGB post:7

Well, it’s the same version number as the last one mentioned in the beta sub-forum.

And reading all the changes in the all the beta 19.7 versions’ first posts I am disappointed to see that there’s nothing related to my one issue I reported some time ago - Avast blocks the use of the Connect function in the Windows 10 Action Centre, which actually uses Miracast to project the laptop screen onto e.g. a Miracast enabled TV or onto a TV via a Roku Express, which does Miracast. And Avast doesn’t even pop up a notification to say it stopped it or offer to allow it.

I’m using the free version and I’m not having any problems as you can see from this picture I just took.

https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1565909902902-84997.png

[DavidGB]

I’m using the paid version, and it’s the Firewall that blocks the Miracast, which isn’t in the free version. And they’ve removed the configuration options that would allow proper use - the only way currently is to use settings that open far too wide a hole. I told them exactly what the problem was, and how the now hardwired ‘friends’ list is blocking reserved private address ranges and reserved ports it shouldn’t, which Miracast uses.

[bob3160]

@DavidGB post:9

I’m using the paid version, and it’s the Firewall that blocks the Miracast, which isn’t in the free version. And they’ve removed the configuration options that would allow proper use - the only way currently is to use settings that open far too wide a hole. I told them exactly what the problem was, and how the now hardwired ‘friends’ list is blocking reserved private address ranges and reserved ports it shouldn’t, which Miracast uses.

I’m quite happy with the firewall in Windows 10.

[DavidGB]

@bob3160 post:10

I’m quite happy with the firewall in Windows 10.

I’m not.

But you would think that Avast would fix something that prevents a feature of Windows 10 from working - and not some obscure feature, but one with a honking great on/off button in the Action Centre. Maybe they are just relying on the fact that because Avast doesn’t put up a notification, users won’t realise that it’s the Avast Firewall stopping the built in Windows 10 screen casting working.

[bob3160]

Reported to Avast. Let’s see if that helps.

[DavidGB]

@bob3160 post:12

Reported to Avast. Let’s see if that helps.

Thanks. Hope it does better than the support ticket I opened with chapter and verse on the details of the problem, the reserved-as-private IP ranges that should be in the 'Friend networks but aren’t etc.

[GEGEPING]

Hi,

Is there a link to download it?

I mean the full version Off line.

GG

[Asyn]

@DavidGB post:9

I’m using the paid version, and it’s the Firewall that blocks the Miracast, which isn’t in the free version. And they’ve removed the configuration options that would allow proper use - the only way currently is to use settings that open far too wide a hole. I told them exactly what the problem was, and how the now hardwired ‘friends’ list is blocking reserved private address ranges and reserved ports it shouldn’t, which Miracast uses.

Try the Geek Area settings, mentioned here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1505540

[Asyn]

@GEGEPING post:14

Hi,

Is there a link to download it?

I mean the full version Off line.

GG

→ https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=527512

[GEGEPING]

Hi

Thanks for the link

Now it’s not the 19.7.2388 it’s 19.7.4674.0 :o

The most important is that it’s a full version working well 8)

Will unstall previous and put the new one and post a message after.

GG

[Asyn]

You’re welcome.

[Asyn]

@GEGEPING post:17

Now it’s not the 19.7.2388 it’s 19.7.4674.0 :o

That’s the same, first is the version, second is the build#.

[bob3160]

@Asyn post:16

@GEGEPING post:14

Hi,

Is there a link to download it?

I mean the full version Off line.

GG

→ https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=527512

Hi Asyn,
I think all of us are looking for the official announcement from Avast on the main forum.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=228911.msg1515607#new