181

avast! AV 2014 RC2 [9.0.2004]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • taskbar icon > Registration doesn’t open GUI
  • GUI tuning - that you for your feedback!
  • network shield fixes
  • WSC - disable MS firewall during AIS installation (but after reboot!)
  • SMTP alerts fixes
  • several fixes of very unspecified crashes
  • mailshield fix for Thunderbird (certificates)
  • GUI isn’t freezing any more

Known issues:

  • IE sometimes crashes when you click the Online Protection plugin icon

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

182

AVAST 2014 RC3 [9.0.2005]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • IE browser plugin is now fully working
  • Fixed BSOD in FW module
  • Fixed GUI crashes
  • GUI tuning (other languages, visual glitches)

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

Also, please try to update through UI (using the in-program updater). If you notice anything unusual related to the installation, networking, please let us know. Network component
(including FW) and setup component have been redesigned, so any negative signs should be checked. Thanks in advance!

AND, IT WOULD BE GREAT TO FOLLOW THE UPDATE SCENARIO FOR RC3 - http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=135712.0 (from version 8 )
WE REALLY APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK FROM THAT!

Any feedback is appreciated! https://feedback.avast.com/response/add

183

avast! AV Release-Version [9.0.2006]

Weitere Infos: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=136783.0

Danke an alle Beta-Tester!!! :slight_smile:

184

avast! AV Release-Version [9.0.2007]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Fixed connection issues from Java applets
  • Fixed issues with Security Center registration
  • Fixed problems with non english languages in RescueDisk
  • GUI fixes
  • Firewall fixes
  • Fixed issues with WinDVD and SQL connectors
  • Fixed issue with non-refreshing Metro apps in Win 8.1

Infos & Feedback: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=138789.0

185

avast! AV Release-Version [9.0.2008]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Fixed issues with Metro apps (after update to Win 8.1)
  • Fixed occasional problem with playing sounds on the VPS toasters
  • Fixed issue with Outpost FW warning („unsigned“ driver)

Infos & Feedback: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=139609.0

186

AVAST 2014 R2 Beta [9.0.2009]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • We have finally fully rewritten the WebShield so that it now doesn’t work as a “transparent proxy” anymore. I.e. no more routing of all HTTP traffic through the AvastSvc.exe process - which should hopefully result in no more conflicts with various firewalls (especially older firewalls that can’t handle transparent proxies) and overall improvement in stability and performance. Besides that (and this is really exciting) it allows us to see and detect more threats (the original webshield had some limitations).
  • The Firewall component (in IS and Premier) has also changed dramatically. We spent quite some time making it more compatible with other applications, such as Java and various VPN services.
  • The installer/updater has been improved to allow more reliable installation in case of infected machines. The installer is now protected by the avast self-defense driver from the very beginning, making it harder for active malware to kill it (if you have problems starting the installer in the first place, it may be a good idea to try to rename the executable to a random name first)
  • The changes in the File System Shield’s driver should result in faster performance, especially in the copy files and install programs scenarios.
  • We have also beefed up the Browser Cleanup tool to be able to rip off even the more stubborn toolbars and other “PUBEs” (Pontentially Unwanted Browser Extensions :))
  • We have also fixed a whole bunch of bugs reported in the last couple of months. Especially if you encountered a problem with R1, I suggest you try this new version, chances are that the problem is resolved there.
  • For trialware users, we have also added an interactive tutorial that explains all the features of the product in a straightforward, concise manner.

New features:

  • Connectivity to the new avast! GrimeFighter product. GrimeFighter is our take on PC Optimization / tuneup and is the result of the Jumpshot acquisition that we did earlier this year. This will be a standalone product (sold separately) but has some connections into Avast. It is really a cool product (and I encourage everyone to give it a try) - technically, it’s Linux based, although you wouldn’t be able to tell as it’s perfectly skinned and does a good job at hiding all the complexities.
  • SafePrice (due to a spelling error, currently called “SavePrice” in the product UI) is a new, optional module of the Avast browser plugins. It’s designed to combine security (hence the “safe” part) with best deals (hence the “price”) into one, easy-to-use module. It’s pretty silent (almost invisible) unless you search for a specific product – in which case, it would pop up a price comparison and allow you to pick one of the deals in the trusted stores. The feature can be turned on or off through the browser plugin settings.

Known issues:

  • GrimeFighter currently doesn’t work on Windows 8/8.1. It also doesn’t work on encrypted or RAID disks. Please do not run it in these configurations, it will not work. We are working on this and will fix it shortly.
  • SafePrice is currently not available for Safari (i.e. just Chrome, Firefox and IE versions are available).
  • IE11 is still sort of an issue for the Avast browser plugin. Plugins for other browsers should basically work fine in this build, although we have encountered some strange coloring issues that we’re currently working on.
  • In the Web Shield’s settings, ignoring a process or specifying “well know browsers only” has not effect
  • Redirect settings in troubleshooting have no effect (they will likely be removed)
  • USB rescue disk creation sometimes fails (if you fall into this, it would be good to send us the logs).
  • no localizations have been updated yet - so there are some English texts in non-English versions; that’s normal, no need to report that

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

Any feedback is appreciated! https://feedback.avast.com/response/add

187

AVAST 2014 R2 RC [9.0.2010]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Fixed reported BSODs related to the WebShield, Networkshield and FW
  • Browser plugin support in IE11
  • USB rescue disk creation sometimes fails (WinXP)
  • Added localizations

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

Any feedback is appreciated! https://feedback.avast.com/response/add

188

avast! AV Release-Version [9.0.2011]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • We have finally fully rewritten the WebShield so that it now doesn’t work as a “transparent proxy” anymore. I.e. no more routing of all HTTP traffic through the AvastSvc.exe process - which should hopefully result in no more conflicts with various firewalls (especially older firewalls that can’t handle transparent proxies) and overall improvement in stability and performance. Besides that (and this is really exciting) it allows us to see and detect more threats (the original webshield had some limitations).
  • The Firewall component (in IS and Premier) has also changed dramatically. We spent quite some time making it more compatible with other applications, such as Java and various VPN services.
  • The installer/updater has been improved to allow more reliable installation in case of infected machines. The installer is now protected by the avast self-defense driver from the very beginning, making it harder for active malware to kill it (if you have problems starting the installer in the first place, it may be a good idea to try to rename the executable to a random name first)
  • The changes in the File System Shield’s driver should result in faster performance, especially in the copy files and install programs scenarios.
    We have also beefed up the Browser Cleanup tool to be able to rip off even the more stubborn toolbars and other “PUBEs” (Pontentially Unwanted Browser Extensions :))
  • We have also fixed a whole bunch of bugs reported in the last couple of months. Especially if you encountered a problem with R1, I suggest you try this new version, chances are that the problem is resolved there.
  • For trialware users, we have also added an interactive tutorial that explains all the features of the product in a straightforward, concise manner.

New features:

  • Connectivity to the new avast! GrimeFighter product. GrimeFighter is our take on PC Optimization / tuneup and is the result of the Jumpshot acquisition that we did earlier this year. This will be a standalone product (sold separately) but has some connections into Avast. It is really a cool product (and I encourage everyone to give it a try) - technically, it’s Linux based, although you wouldn’t be able to tell as it’s perfectly skinned and does a good job at hiding all the complexities. For GrimeFighter, we will have a phased rollout for particular configurations. Over the next few weeks, users should look out for GrimeFighter pop-ups notifying them how we can improve their PC performance.
  • SafePrice is a new, optional module of the Avast browser plugins. It’s designed to combine security (hence the “safe” part) with best deals (hence the “price”) into one, easy-to-use module. It’s pretty silent (almost invisible) unless you search for a specific product – in which case, it would pop up a price comparison and allow you to pick one of the deals in the trusted stores. The feature can be turned on or off through the browser plugin settings. For Safe Price, we are doing a gradual global rollout. We will increase the rollout over the coming weeks.

Known issues:

  • AOS plugin doesn´t work with “Enhanced Protected Mode” enabled in IE 11

Infos & Feedback: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=142951.0

189

AVAST 2014 R2 Update 1 Beta [9.0.2012]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Uninstalling avast might hang at “stopping service: avast! antivirus”
  • Performance and stabilization fixes in Stream Filter - e.g blocking of ajax calls
  • Several firewall fixes - e.g. blocking of google earth
  • Stability improvements - several crashes fixed

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

Any feedback is appreciated! https://feedback.avast.com/response/add

190

avast! AV Release-Version [9.0.2013]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • FIXED: Uninstalling avast might hang at “stopping service: avast! antivirus”
  • FIXED: Upload issues for Dropbox and Flickr
  • Performance and stabilization fixes in Stream Filter - e.g blocking of ajax calls
  • Several firewall fixes - e.g. blocking of Google Earth
  • Stability improvements - several crashes fixed

Infos & Feedback: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=145227.0

191

avast! AV 2014 R3 Beta 1 [9.0.2014]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Stream Filtering – fixed stability and compatibility issues, it’s running smooth and fast now, so no more browsing problems :slight_smile:
  • ARA/ARC – implemented internal architecture improvements, if you can, please test these components, thanks a lot
  • Firewall – the firewall should be more stable and with better compatibility with other network applications
  • Improved! Software Updater – new installation wizard lets you download and install multiple updates at once directly from download.com
  • Improved! Browser Cleanup – improved detection and removal of browser protectors, those tools that try to block us from getting rid of annoying toolbars
  • Improved! GrimeFighter – now supporting 12 additional languages and with an advanced console for more control of optimization tasks. Go ahead and fight the Grime!

Known issues:

  • AOS IE plugin might still crash sometimes
  • Remote assistance - connection from Win8 to Win8.1 might crash sometimes - FEEL FREE to try other combinations
  • Online content for some features not fully ready yet (Browser Cleanup, Software Updater)
  • There might appear problems with inserting activation codes
  • New translated GF OS not available yet
  • RescueCD is not starting automatically, you must run it manually through the RESCUE\AVAST2PE.EXE binary

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

192

avast! AV 2014 R3 RC [9.0.2015]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Stream Filtering – fixed stability and compatibility issues, it’s running smooth and fast now, so no more browsing problems :slight_smile:
  • ARA/ARC – implemented internal architecture improvements, if you can, please test these components, thanks a lot
  • Firewall – the firewall should be more stable and with better compatibility with other network applications
  • Improved! Software Updater – new installation wizard lets you download and install multiple updates at once directly from download.com
  • Improved! Browser Cleanup – improved detection and removal of browser protectors, those tools that try to block us from getting rid of annoying toolbars
  • Improved! GrimeFighter – now supporting 12 additional languages and with an advanced console for more control of optimization tasks. Go ahead and fight the Grime!

Known issues:

  • GrimeFighter is sometimes offered incorrectly on Win 8/Win 8.1. We will fix that soon.

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

Any feedback is appreciated! https://feedback.avast.com/response/add

193

avast! AV 2014 Release-Version [9.0.2016]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Stream Filtering – fixed stability and compatibility issues, it’s running smooth and fast now, so no more browsing problems :slight_smile:
  • ARA/ARC – implemented internal architecture improvements, if you can, please test these components, thanks a lot
  • Firewall – the firewall should be more stable and with better compatibility with other network applications
  • Improved! Software Updater – new installation wizard lets you download and install multiple updates at once directly from download.com
  • Improved! Browser Cleanup – improved detection and removal of browser protectors, those tools that try to block us from getting rid of annoying toolbars
  • Improved! GrimeFighter – now supporting 12 additional languages and with an advanced console for more control of optimization tasks.

Infos & Feedback: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=147812.0

194

avast! AV 2014 R3 SP1 Beta [9.0.2017]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Stream Filtering – fixed stability and compatibility issues, it’s running smooth and fast now, so no more browsing problems
  • Firewall – the firewall should be more stable and with better compatibility with other network applications. we spent a lot time analyzing various dumps you provided to us to increase your confidence level
  • Android protection - we can protect (if you wish) your Android phones and tablets with avast! Free Mobile Security (through your active Google Account) automatically (during the installation or update). NOTE: We will launch this functinality tomorrow, please be patient
  • A lot of fixed issues your reported to us, thanks for your feedback (as usual)

Known issues:

  • ARA is sometimes not working properly

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

195

avast! AV 2014 R3 SP1 [9.0.2018]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Stream Filtering – fixed stability and compatibility issues, it’s running smooth and fast now, so no more browsing problems :slight_smile:
  • Firewall – the firewall should be more stable and with better compatibility with other network applications. we spent a lot time analyzing various dumps you provided to us to increase
    your confidence level.
  • Android protection - we can protect (if you wish) your Android phones and tablets with avast! Free Mobile Security (through your active Google Account) automatically (during the installation
    or update).
  • A lot of fixed issues your reported to us, thanks for your feedback (as usual :slight_smile:

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

Infos & Feedback: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=149112.0

196

[font=verdana]avast! AV 2014 R4 Beta [9.0.2019]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:

  • We’ve improved the security of the product - e.g we handle the conditions for the Guest account better, we are very senstitive for any incorrect inputs from the user with a negative impact on the system’s security, or, we tuned the import settings functionality not to allow bypassing any protections
  • We’ve added “resume” support in the setup component, so some of you should notice smoother downloading - depends on a “quality” of your connection (mainly during the program update where the amount of data is quite big)
  • We’ve included a new antispam library (IS/Premier editions) for better accuracy of our anti-spam module
  • We’ve put warnings during the installation process if there could be some obvious problems resulting in not 100% functionality after the installation (missing admin rights, insufficient space on disk, etc.)
    *We’ve added ability to disable promotion popups (in PRO/IS/Premier editions). We strongly believe that our additional products can be valuable for you, but we also respect your will not to be bothered by such offers.
  • We’ve performed a static analysis of our code resulting in many fixes (but don’t worry, nothing was critical, just a small tuning :slight_smile:
    General bugfixing - this covers a lot of stability & performance changes in all components (but the main focus was traditionally on the network & engine components)

Known issues:

  • IE AOSP plugin might crash sometimes - working on fix
197

avast! AV 2014 R4 RC [9.0.2020]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Improved stability of the IE AOSP plugin
  • Occasional uninstall problems
  • Several crashes in various components (setup, browser cleanup, ie plugin, etc.)
  • Occasional deadlocks in GUI
  • GUI glitches
  • Failure in RescueDisk creation
  • Improved security of our processes (guarded by the self defense component)
  • Secureline tuning (user experience mainly)
  • Improved avastCleaner
  • Tuned text & graphics
  • We’ve improved the security of the product - e.g we handle the conditions for the Guest account better, we are very senstitive for any incorrect inputs from the user with a negative impact on the system’s security, or, we tuned the import settings functionality not to allow bypassing any protections
  • We’ve added “resume” support in the setup component, so some of you should notice smoother downloading - depends on a “quality” of your connection (mainly during the program update where the amount of data is quite big)
  • We’ve included a new antispam library (IS/Premier editions) for better accuracy of our anti-spam module
  • We’ve put warnings during the installation process if there could be some obvious problems resulting in not 100% functionality after the installation (missing admin rights, insufficient space on disk, etc.)
  • We’ve added ability to disable promotion popups (in PRO/IS/Premier editions). We strongly believe that our additional products can be valuable for you, but we also respect your will not to be bothered by such offers.
  • We’ve performed a static analysis of our code resulting in many fixes (but don’t worry, nothing was critical, just a small tuning :slight_smile:
  • General bugfixing - this covers a lot of stability & performance changes in all components (but the main focus was traditionally on the network & engine components)
198

[font=verdana]avast! AV 2014 R4 [9.0.2021]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:

  • We’ve improved the security of the product - e.g security of our processes (guarded by the self defense component), we handle the conditions for the Guest account better, we are very senstitive for any incorrect inputs from the user with a negative impact on the system’s security, or, we tuned the import settings functionality not to allow bypassing any protections
  • We’ve added “resume” support in the setup component, so some of you should notice smoother downloading - depends on a “quality” of your connection (mainly during the program update where the amount of data is quite big)
  • We’ve included a new antispam library (IS/Premier editions) for better accuracy of our anti-spam module
  • We’ve put warnings during the installation process if there could be some obvious problems resulting in not 100% functionality after the installation (missing admin rights, insufficient space on disk, etc.)
  • We’ve added ability to disable promotion popups (in PRO/IS/Premier editions). We strongly believe that our additional products can be valuable for you, but we also respect your will not to be bothered by such offers.
  • We’ve performed a static analysis of our code resulting in many fixes (but don’t worry, nothing was critical, just a small tuning
    General bugfixing - this covers a lot of stability & performance changes in all components (but the main focus was traditionally on the network & engine components)

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

199

avast! AV 2015 Beta 1 [10.0.2022]

Changelog/Fixes:
• HTTPS scanning: Now, we are able to detect and decrypt TLS/SSL protected traffic in our Web-content filtering component. We are using our own generated certificates that are added into the Root Certificate store in Windows and also into major browsers. This feature will protect you against viruses coming through HTTPs traffic as well as adding compatibility for SPDY+HTTPS/ HTTP 2.0 traffic. You can tune/disable this feature in the settings section.
• Home Network Security: Scan your home network for vulnerabilities (wifi status, connected devices, router settings, factory passwords, etc.). This is quite a new approach as we are trying to discover potential problems not isolated on the particular device only, but in the entire network of devices you use or connect to the Internet from.
• SecureDNS (this feature is active in the paid versions only): We are introducing a new provider which guards against unprotected DNS/DNS hijack on a router/client (including unsecured networks, public ones, etc.).
• Smart Scan: Integrated all on demand scans into one (Antivirus, Software updates, Home Network, GrimeFighter). One scan, different results and recommendations.
• New Support System: Easy contact for paid users to submit a ticket with all info included automatically. Improved knowledge base for free users. Help is completely online and is more up to date.
• General bugfixing: This covers a lot of stability & performance changes in all components (but the main focus was traditionally on the network & engine components).

Also, we have something extra prepared for you, but please be patient and wait for the beta update coming in approx. 14 days :slight_smile: Anyway, we would like to ask for your feedback, what is not working, what is your experience, whether do you see any performance problems, connectivity problems, etc. There is a lot of new low-level functionality with an impact to the whole system, so we need your feedback to tune everything for the final release. Thanks a lot!

Known issues:

  • SecureDNS provider is not working correctly when you are on the restricted wi-fi networks
  • If you are using Firefox while avast is installed, restart the browser for correct functionality of the SSL scanning
  • SSL scanning scans only major browsers (FF,IE,Chrome) - checkbox in GUI is ignored

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

200

avast! AV 2015 Beta 2 [10.0.2200]

Changelog/Fixes:
• AVAST NG
A hardware based virtualization solution capable of running each Windows process in standalone safe virtualized environment (VM) and fully integrated to your desktop. Each process is executed in its own instance of VM, which means totally isolated from your other applications. This feature is now powering the Avast DeepScreen, resulting in better detection. The technology will also eventually power the Sandbox and SafeZone components (although it does not now).

Note: In this beta build, not all detections are 100% operable yet, so I wouldn’t recommend using the new DeepScreen for detection testing for now. It will be 100% operable in the next couple of weeks - we will certainly let you know when is the good time to start testing with your malware collections.

Note 2: Avast NG can be installed only on physical machine, does not work in VM. It requires HW virtualization enabled.

• GrimeFighter Free
GrimeFighter will offer free cleaning of junk files and tuning of system settings. These tasks are performed by our Zilch and Torque minions. Other minion functions remain as paid-for features.

Known issues:

  • IE AOSP plugin has still some minor issues
  • slow first start of avast! UI after first reboot after update
  • minor performance problems on Win8 under heavy network traffic

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