Avast 7 Final Released

[DavidR]

@iroc9555 post:217

@ DavidR

@DavidR post:212

It seems that the ‘avast! transient cache’ isn’t working as it should scan once and ignore until the next VPS update or the file changing or reboot. Another possibility is obviously the VPS auto update, if that were experiencing a problem it may mean the transient cache thinks there has been a new update. This is speculation on my part, but theoretically possible.

The moment I add the folder to exclusions or stop the process, in this case HPQSTE08.EXE, Avast! picks another, UPHclean.exe, and stick with it. If I stop UPHclean.exe, Avast! takes IAANTMON.EXE. :

When Avast! installed this morning, maybe midday for you, vps was 120223-1, I tried to update manually but it says there were not new updates. A while ago I upgraded the vps to 120224-1 manually because 4 hours had passed an Avast! did not upgrade by itself.

I’ll wait for another update see what happens. if not, I might install Avast! clean to get rid of any glitches.

Thank you DavidR

I have created a new topic related to this high activity count of the FSS, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=94023.0.

There also seems to be another issue as I excluded a couple of these repetitively scanned files into the FSS exclusions but some continued to be scanned and I changed the path slightly to see it that would resolve it.

But for me the major issue is why the Transient cache isn’t working, as a file should be scanned once and unless you reboot, have a VPS update or the file changes.

EDIT: typo

[system]

i have two questions
1-is my.avast.com facing some problem???
2-avast! WebRep 6.0.1407 in chrome, is it not update in avast 7???
please answer

[system]

@Dch48 post:220

Like I said, to me that is not proper behavior and makes no sense. Even when I clicked on run sandboxed the next time, it did the same thing over again and terminated it.

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93866.msg747953#msg747953

Sorry, but if you were using Ask mode as a cheap on-demand sandbox, that is over now.

[system]

@Vlk post:153

@Dch48 post:147

I consider this to be a bug that needs to be addressed. I was testing the auto-sandbox with the test file and it popped up asking me what to do since I have it set on ask. So far so good and just as it always has. Then when I told it to run in the sandbox, the other window popped up saying it was being analyzed. After a bit it said not enough evidence was found to consider it malware. Again , all well and good. Now here comes what I consider to be a bug. The analyzing window then closed but also terminated the sandbox test program so there was no way to actually test whether it could make any changes to the system or not. It does the same thing on every try. I don’t think this is the proper behavior for the feature. It should not terminate the app that is running in the sandbox unless it was found to be malicious.

The “Ask” mode in AutoSandbox will actually be completely removed in the next update, as it lacks sense in the new v7 logic.
That is, in v7, the AutoSandbox is primarily an analysis tool.
We actually plan to even further watermark/transparentize all the UI elements of autosandboxed apps, to make it apparent that the app is being analyzed and it’s not meant for “normal” use.

Vlk

That is unfortunate…

I preferred the use of the “Ask” mode, since I am a PortableApps user, nearly everything that I use from there gets sandboxed because it is on a flash drive (that seems to be the only thing really, since the same files running from the hard drive don’t always show the same results) so having to run everything twice, just to allow it through the sandbox will be annoying to say the least.

I have a feeling I will be turning it off when this change happens…

[system]

@spg SCOTT post:224

I have a feeling I will be turning it off when this change happens…

… so will I I’m afraid … I won’t let the modules triggering auto-sandboxing decide on their own what should and what should not be virtualized.

[DavidR]

@logos post:225

@spg SCOTT post:224

I have a feeling I will be turning it off when this change happens…

… so will I I’m afraid … I won’t let the modules triggering auto-sandboxing decide on their own what should and what should not be virtualized.

I feel the same way if there is no ability to at least change the default settings to Ask and I lose that level of control, it is most likely it would be disabled rather than be left on Auto.

I don’t even let the Behavior Shield remain on Auto (but set to Ask) and that is probably the most benign of all of the avast shields (some might word that differently, e.g. it doesn’t appear to be doing anything). Its been on for about 9 hours and has scanned 5 events. Mind you I have unchecked the Monitor the system for unauthorised modifications as I have plenty of cover in that area.

[system]

@Gargamel360 post:223

@Dch48 post:220

Like I said, to me that is not proper behavior and makes no sense. Even when I clicked on run sandboxed the next time, it did the same thing over again and terminated it.

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93866.msg747953#msg747953

Sorry, but if you were using Ask mode as a cheap on-demand sandbox, that is over now.

No, I was simply trying to use the test tool which is now nearly impossible to do. I do also run other things though that get detected by the sandbox. Portable apps and legacy software mostly and like has been said, the new changes make things very inconvenient to get those things to run non sandboxed. It will really be a hassle for some installers.

[system]

2 problems this morning:

(A) Cant log on to my.avast.com, just get an error message.
(B) Cant update from GUI interface just hangs on initializing.

[Hopper15]

Saw the avast 7 celebration pics on facebook, looks like you guys had a good time. Congrats to the entire avast team.

[Lisandro]

@CityKiwi post:228

2 problems this morning:

(A) Cant log on to my.avast.com, just get an error message.
(B) Cant update from GUI interface just hangs on initializing.

Easy… Both problems are being working in and it’s from avast! side and not your computer.
Thanks for your patience.

[system]

@DavidR post:226

@logos post:225

@spg SCOTT post:224

I have a feeling I will be turning it off when this change happens…

… so will I I’m afraid … I won’t let the modules triggering auto-sandboxing decide on their own what should and what should not be virtualized.

I feel the same way if there is no ability to at least change the default settings to Ask and I lose that level of control, it is most likely it would be disabled rather than be left on Auto.

Me too.

I don’t want to lose that level of control. Also, like spg SCOTT I’m a PortableApps user.

[system]

@Tech post:230

@CityKiwi post:228

2 problems this morning:

(A) Cant log on to my.avast.com, just get an error message.
(B) Cant update from GUI interface just hangs on initializing.

Easy… Both problems are being working in and it’s from avast! side and not your computer.
Thanks for your patience.

Thank you Tech

[system]

I’m amazed after reading posts here for two days and expected to have problems installing from the GUI. I was prepared with having the downloads necessary for installing a “Fresh” install on my desktop and even refreshed my memory of how to access Safe Mode.

Everything seemed to go with no problems as I updated from the GUI after having v6.0.1367. I did wait to see if the latest definitions were going to download for the old version before updating. Guess everyone was busy at work and not worrying about updating definitions.

Thank you Vlk and Avast Team for the latest version. Well done!

[DavidR]

That is the nature of support sites, you don;'t see as many queuing up to say they have had no problems.

[Lisandro]

@CityKiwi post:232

Thank you Tech

You’re welcome.

[Hopper15]

@W3FSY post:233

I’m amazed after reading posts here for two days and expected to have problems installing from the GUI. I was prepared with having the downloads necessary for installing a “Fresh” install on my desktop and even refreshed my memory of how to access Safe Mode.

Everything seemed to go with no problems as I updated from the GUI after having v6.0.1367. I did wait to see if the latest definitions were going to download for the old version before updating. Guess everyone was busy at work and not worrying about updating definitions.

Thank you Vlk and Avast Team for the latest version. Well done!

Yeah installing v7 was easy and quick. The Avast team nailed it!

[avast3]

1. Go daddy email blocked, have to switch from port 80 to port 3535
2. Sites that require anti-virus are blocking systems with avast! 7 because they don’t know what it is.
3. When in stalling avast! version 6, installer says “this version is outdated” and forces users to install 7 with no choice.

How do I stop this. I am being overwealmed with tech support calls from paying customers. We can’t force paying customers to buggy products. They will bail! HELP!!!

How do I install avast! 6 pro? We really need to get our $h!+ together! Customers are PISSED!!

[system]

Is avast internet security have parental control?

[system]

I installed Avast 7 though getting the pop-up notice of the update. I had that Finish the Installation screen every time I rebooted.
I had to Uninstall Avast through Add/Remove programs and the Program Uninstaller
Got a new version downloaded. Works great! I turned off Web Rep, because I have WOT and like that better.

Jack

[system]

@Jack 1000 post:239

Works great! I turned off Web Rep, because I have WOT and like that better.

WOT is not better as it is user biased!
http://wotspam.blogspot.com/2010/04/wot-community-bias-and-spammers.html
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/archive/index.php/t-295565.html