AVAST 2015 R2 SP2 beta

Consumer Products Public Beta Avast Antivirus Beta
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Update: Version 10.2.2217 has been released 17. 4.

Hi all,

I’m glad to announce new beta version: AVAST 2015 R2 SP2 (build number 2015.10.2.2216)

Beta contains these improvements:

  •      Server busy problem in Avast UI with loading some remote content

  •      Added option to install Skype during Avast installation  

  •      Incompatability of FS shield with TrueCrypt  

  •      File-system shield exclusions fixed

  •      StreamFilter - Improved compatibility with other AV products

  •      and performance and stability improvements

Known issues:

  •      Please tell us about them

How to install:

  1. If you have installed some beta version before you can update it to this latest version via Settings->Update->Program.

  2. Or you can download and install from here:

http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe

Avast cleaner:
http://files.avast.com/beta9x/avastclear.exe

It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! installation (all settings should be preserved).

To report BSODs, crashes or any other none trivial problems please use new SupportPackage generating tool.

Instructions how to use it can be easily found:

We are looking forward for your feedback!

Thank you
Avast team

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Updating from the 10.2.2215 UI and about to reboot.

3

Installed on top without any issues so far :slight_smile:

4

Been running for an hour or so, no problems noticed Win 8.1

Will install on other systems soon

5

Running great on W8.1 x64 :slight_smile:

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No issues so far on my Win 7 x64 system :slight_smile:

Greetz, Red.

7

After the update and reboot on premier, my popup message said id just updated to 2215, it does say 2216 in about section though.

8

Any chances the VPS notifications/sounds will return?

I miss them and they also give that peace of mind of protection. It could even be disabled by default but I’d be nice for the user to be able to decide if they want them.

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Testing it asap…

Edit: No issues so far.

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Updated over 10.2.2215 via GUI. So far working fine.

I also noticed this.

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Any further news on the promised Right Click Icon enhancements ???

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429187202518-20196.png

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http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429185351758-66456.png

Skype install hidden in this latest beta ???

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429184540118-63135.png

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429184745101-59909.png

I only noticed this because I use I use WinPrivacy Plus
Not a good thing.

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This problem is still there:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=166433.msg1188150#msg1188150

A broken link in the OP’s post:
The requested URL /supp/util/avastsupportR2.exe was not found on this server.

https://www.avast.com/en-us/faq.php?article=AVKB33#artTitle
It still provides the old(er) report creator.

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Hi Avast Team! I am currently running Avast Free 2015.10.2.2215 and I have no intentions to install beta. Reason I am writing is that I have reported a existing bug/issue that was in the previous versions of avast couple of times and it is still present in the version that I have and one of the user in this forum also confirmed it from my post. The bug/issue that I am talking about is when you sign in to avast account via Avast GUI and it gives you completely different component status that is shown compared to what you have installed (custom installation). I have already submitted an ticket and it is still open and currently getting assistance from an technical support specialist from Avast though it hasn’t been solved yet. Ticket # #BYU-790-31187

I just want this bug to be fixed in this new version when it comes out as final. Thanks. Much appreciated.

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Installed the update on my PC that was experiencing the 100% disk usage. Installed fine over the top of current install. So far disk usage has not hit 100% and my Wifi is now connecting automatically at boot. The only major difference I saw that the beta uninstalled the avastNG tools, I don’t know if those are not included in the beta but just reporting what I see :slight_smile:

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That update will come with R3, this is just R2 SP2 :slight_smile:

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Unless you’re doing a clean install, you never get to see this:

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429191101421-72049.png

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Disk Load problem still not solved ???

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429191981421-90478.png

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Remote Control still not possible without giving approval on the remote device.

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429191740173-46193.png

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The following still seems to work in quieting disk activity:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg1202686#msg1202686

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429193540743-35443.png