AVAST 2016 (2016.11.1.2241)

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi all,

I am proud to announce new version AVAST 2016 (build number 2016.11.1.2241). It introduces a brand new feature for managing your passwords and sensitive data, called Passwords. You can also sync your passwords to your mobile phones running Android or iOS. We also completely redone the SafeZone, now called SafeZone browser and running as a standalone browser with extra security features. The user interface got a fresh look to work better even on touch and high resolution displays.

What’s new:

NEW: Passwords - Avast can now manage your passwords and generate strong passwords for you. Just one password to remember.

  • checks your passwords security
  • stores your passwords securely
  • includes browser extensions for easier logging in and form filling
  • generates strong passwords

[i]Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.passwordmanager
iOS app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/avast-passwords/id1037779526?mt=8[/i]

NEW: SafeZone browser - Replaced the SafeZone for safer shopping and banking in Pro, Internet Security and Premier

  • Pay Mode: It isolates the session and protects it from possible keyloggers or other malicious software secretly lurking on your computer. With Pay Mode you can perform all your financial transactions in peace, without fear of your password or other personal details being stolen. Pay Mode runs automatically on banking site, but it can be also turned on manually.
  • Shielded Window: To open there suspicious websites and to ensure full anonymity
  • Ad Blocking: includes built in ad blocker extension
  • Video downloading for offline viewing
  • Easy setup: Automatically imports your bookmarks, history and cookies from your current default browser

NEW: User interface - More space for content, easy control

NEW: Feedback possible directly from program - report bugs, feature requests and other suggestions easier

IMPROVED: Home network security now detects more router vulnerabilites and shows more details

IMPROVED: Installation - it should be now faster and less obtrusive.

IMPROVED: WebShield HTTPS Scanning - We introduced a new method of HTTPs scanning. It is used in Firefox, Chrome and Opera. It works without changing the certificates and the security parameters and certificates are verified by the browser itself, including checks for untrusted or revoked certificates.

  • Many other minor tweaks and bug fixes

How to install:

  1. Update from existing Avast version via Settings → Update → Update program

  2. Or you can download and install from here:

[b]http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe[/b]

We hope you enjoy the new version!
AVAST Team

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When will we get the improved HIPS? :confused:

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Update appears to have gone fine although it didn’t automatically offer to update at the end of an OTT installation from the installer. It also re-enabled data sharing which had previously been unticked.

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Is the statistics screen still available? I can’t find it.

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Hi,

updated automatically in the background to the final version of Avast 2016.

Seems to run fine so far.

Hopefully the final Android app for Passwords will follow soon.

PS. We also prepared some Avast 2016 German release notes for those interested.

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Click on Tools, you’ll find it there.

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Thanks, Asyn … it was right under my nose!

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You’re welcome.

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I never like it when what was an RC3 build is now the regular release - it really should have its own build number - that way there is no confusion what people have or are talking about with build 11.1.2241 (RC or regular release).
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=178549.0

This would also cloud the Program Release History - http://www.avast.com/en-gb/release-history - which in itself needs an update, last program release history entry is for 10.3.2223 released on 2015-07-13.

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Holy Cow :o :o Man I’m gunna have to start learning and to remember my way around the new Avast GUI menu, otherwise I’m sure MartinZ knows what this means
http://dl9.glitter-graphics.net/pub/215/215079g923g99vxm.gif

Chow :wink:

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As someone who only uses core protection are there any new toola I will need to disable or is there a way to just do a custom install from the gui?

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I really like this version.

Thanks Avast.

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is password menager is for free for premier users?

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See: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1255966

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I didn’t participate in beta testing of 2016 however have followed all posts from XP users.
Will Upgrade asap via GUI from last 2015 Release version and see what transpires given some of the issues expressed by fellow XP users. :slight_smile:

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Installed over previous version. There was no notice to reboot to finish installation.
Also I had to add English as second GUI language again.
Otherwise, everything looks good.

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Still getting browsing issues in both avast forums and uk.yahoo.com (pages fail to load), but why would I be surprised as I was getting this on RC3 and this is the same damn build number.

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Smart scan, which used to take 2.5-3 minutes, had to be killed after 25 minutes, still 0%. (Win10 pro, x64). Something is not quite right.

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Yes David thanks, I’ve also followed our friend Asyn’s posts and others.
As soon as I’m at my xp I intend to upgrade and am interested to see if problems posted Re:xp users will show on my OS configuration or maybe the upgrade will be issue free. :stuck_out_tongue: :wink:

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I am getting error installing 2016 version on Win 10 64
https://malwaretips.com/attachments/scr-png.75892/