221

Avast AV 2015 R3 Beta 2 [10.3.2220]

Changes from Beta 1:

  • Fixed problems with HIPS - now remembers choice and not so often prompts
  • SafeZone is back - the original one for now…
  • Fixed issues with WebShield, when some page didn’t load or were loading too long
  • Beta updates are now delivered automatically to beta testers, just restart needed

Windows XP users: Please add this to registry and restart PC.
It will help us to better identify some crashes:
http://public.avast.com/mkt/beta/fullmemdump.zip

Known issues:

  • Scheduler for Cleanup doesn’t work
  • Sandbox doesn’t work on Windows 10
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Avast AV 2015 R3 Beta 3 [10.3.2221]

Changes from Beta 2:

  • Fixed problems with browser plugin Online Security in Internet Explorer
  • Other smaller bugfixes and improvements

Known issues:

  • Scheduler for Cleanup doesn’t work
  • Sandbox doesn’t work on Windows 10
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Avast AV 2015 R3 RC1 [10.3.2222]

Changes from Beta 3:

  • Fixed BSOD crash on Windows XP
  • Other smaller bugfixes and improvements

Known issues:

  • Scheduler for Cleanup doesn’t work
  • Sandbox doesn’t work on Windows 10
224

Avast AV 2015 R3 RC2 [10.3.2223]

Changes from RC1:

  • Fixed confirmation window for AOS in IE
  • Fixed problems with Sandbox on Windows 10
  • Fixed problem with not functional Firewall on Windows 10

Known issues:

  • Tell us about them :wink:
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Avast AV 2015 R3 Release-Version [10.3.2223]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Grimefighter is now redone and called Cleanup
    • runs without need of reboot
    • much faster
    • runs on more devices (better compatibility)
  • Improved Windows 10 compatibility
  • Ability to check compatibility issues with other antivirus software
  • Host-based intrusion prevention system (HIPS): an installed software package which monitors a single host for suspicious activity by analyzing events occurring within that host
  • StreamFilter with HTTPS scanning is now available also for Windows XP/Vista
  • NG is not using Volume Shadow Copy Service anymore

Infos & Feedback: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=173592.0

226

Avast AV 2015 R3 SP1 Beta1 [10.3.2224]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Fixed minor issues with Firewall during Windows 10 update
  • Fixed minor issues with Cleanup
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Avast AV 2015 R3 SP1 Release-Version [10.3.2225]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Fixed problems with HTTPS browsing on Windows XP SP2
  • Fixed problems with email clients on Windows XP SP2
  • Fixed issues with firewall during program update and during update on Windows 10

Infos & Feedback: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=174255.0

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Avast AV 2015 R4 Beta1 [10.4.2227]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Better server selection list in SecureLine
  • Fixed: Cleanup to stucked on 99%
  • Fixed: Problems with HTTPS certificates in Firefox after upgrade to Windows 10
  • Fixed: Firewall not started after upgrade to Windows 10
  • Fixed: Cleanup to report leftover files, when software was just updated and not uninstalled (e.g. Skype, Java)
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Avast AV 2015 R4 Beta2/3 [10.4.2228/2229]

Changelog/Fixes:
Today we unusually released 2 beta versions in order to test a new mechanism that will allow to avoid some compatibility issues in the future. For this beta testing we set the rule that machines with Windows XP will be able to update only to version 2228, all other machines will update as usual to the latest version 2229.
So please test if you machines on XP are on version 2228 and Vista+ on 2229 and both reporting as latest version. Don’t worry we will remove the limitation for Windows XP machines in the next beta version, and we also won’t limit XP users in the future. This is just for testing purposes.

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Avast AV 2015 R4 Beta 5/6 [10.4.2230/2231]

Changes:

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AVAST AV 2015 R4 RC [10.4.2232]

Changes:

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Avast AV 2015 R4 Release-Version [10.4.2233]

Changelog/Fixes:

Infos & Feedback: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=176620.0

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Avast AV 2016 Beta1 [11.1.2234]

Changelog/Fixes:
• 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
    • NEW: SafeZone browser - Replaced the SafeZone for safer shopping and banking
  • Pay Mode: runs automatically on banking sites (This 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 can be also turned on manually directly via browser UI.)
  • Ad Blocker: The browser comes with built-in Ad Blocker that blocks all those annoying online ads and banners
  • Video Downloader: Another cool feature is built-in Video Downloader that allows you to download online videos and store them to your hard drive. Now we support just limited amount of sites (youtube, vimeo, stream, metacafe, yahoo and some others)
  • HTTPS scanning while preserving the original certificate
    • 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.
    • Many other minor tweaks and fixes

Known issues:

  • Unable to log in to Avast Account through Cleanup
  • Missing content for Network issues in Smart Scan
  • Browser extension Avast Online Security is not being installed in Firefox
  • Passwords extension in IE doesn’t work correctly
  • Loosing the first device that starts using Passwords might cause blocking of Avast Account (only if synchronization is enabled, by default turned off)
  • “Shielded Window” mode in SafeZone browser doesn’t work yet
  • Web Reputation, Do-Not-Track and Safe Price features are not functional in SafeZone browser
  • Ad blocker sometimes needs restart of the SafeZone browser to start working (occurs only once)
  • Avast Passwords doesn’t work in SafeZone browser yet
  • It is impossible to deactivate the Pay Mode for sites which are automatically switched in to this mode
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Avast AV 2016 Beta2 [11.1.2235]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Missing content for Network issues in Smart Scan fixed
  • Unable to log in to Avast Account through Cleanup fixed
  • Browser extension Avast Online Security is not being installed in Firefox fixed
  • “Shielded Window” mode in SafeZone browser doesn’t work yet fixed

Known issues:

  • Passwords extension in IE doesn’t work correctly
  • Loosing the first device that starts using Passwords might cause blocking of Avast Account (only if synchronization is enabled, by default turned off)
  • Web Reputation, Do-Not-Track and Safe Price features are not functional in SafeZone browser
  • Ad blocker sometimes needs restart of the SafeZone browser to start working (occurs only once)
  • Avast Passwords doesn’t work in SafeZone browser yet
  • It is impossible to deactivate the Pay Mode for sites which are automatically switched in to this mode
235

Avast AV 2016 Beta3 [11.1.2236]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Possibility to log in more Avast accounts
  • Online security plugin for Firefox is now signed and works in Firefox 42
  • Online setup - better recovery if reboot appears during installation
  • Passwords extension now works in SafeZone browser
  • 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 with the help of kernel mode hooking. The security parameters and certificates are verified by the browser itself, including checks for untrusted or revoked certificates. Traditional MITM approach is still used for IE and Edge, and is also reactivated when required for particular browser. You can check the functionality of HTTPS scanning by checking Statistics window in Avast UI or by visiting http://www.eicar.org/85-0-Download.html.

Known issues:

  • Passwords extension in IE doesn’t work correctly
  • Loosing the first device that starts using Passwords might cause blocking of Avast Account (only if synchronization is enabled, by default turned off)
  • Web Reputation, Safe Price features are not functional in SafeZone browser
  • Ad blocker sometimes needs restart of the SafeZone browser to start working (occurs only once)
  • It is impossible to deactivate the Pay Mode for sites which are automatically switched in to this mode
  • Home network security scan doesn’t work in Smart scan
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Avast AV 2016 Beta4 [11.1.2237]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Home network security is now fully completed and works also in Smart Scan
  • Fixed major bugs in Passwords
  • Fixed crashes in SafeZone tabs
  • NG is not installed automatically in Free, but can be installed via Custom installation
  • Fixed minor problems on uninstall screen
  • Fixed problem with non working Firewall afer installation via online installer
  • Animated icons in menu + new background on main page
  • Trillions of minor bug fixes and improvements

Known issues:

  • Web Reputation, Safe Price features are not functional in SafeZone browser
  • It is impossible to deactivate the Pay Mode for sites which are automatically switched in to this mode
  • After program update the Mozilla reports the Online Security plugin as unsigned. Clean installation works fine.
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[font=verdana]Avast AV 2016 RC1 [11.1.2238]

Changes from V2016 Beta 4:

  • Bug fixes
  • Online Security plugin in Firefox is now signed in all cases (new installation or update)
  • Firewall now should run ok on Windows 10

Known issues:

  • Account screens are English only
  • Online Security plugin isn’t installed for Firefox 64-bit
  • Missing links on the SafeZone browser startpage

We needed to change the location of the Passwords vault file, so if you would like to use the passwords you stored in previous beta versions please do the following:

Win XP
Create folder: C:\Documents and Settings<USERNAME>\Local Settings\Application Data\AVAST Software\APM
and copy there all files from here: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software\Avast\PAM\

Win7 and newer
Create folder: C:\Users<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\AVAST Software\APM
and copy there all files from here: C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\PAM\

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Avast AV 2016 RC1 R2 [11.1.2239]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Minor fixes for Home network security

Known issues:

  • Account screens are English only
  • Online Security plugin isn’t installed for Firefox 64-bit
  • Missing links on the SafeZone browser startpage
  • Missing translations on some screens

We needed to change the location of the Passwords vault file, so if you would like to use the passwords you stored in previous beta versions please do the following:

Win XP
Create folder: C:\Documents and Settings<USERNAME>\Local Settings\Application Data\AVAST Software\APM
and copy there all files from here: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software\Avast\PAM\

Win7 and newer
Create folder: C:\Users<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\AVAST Software\APM
and copy there all files from here: C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\PAM\

239

Avast AV 2016 RC2 [11.1.2240]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Bug fixes
  • Fixed issue when installed expired paid product and it was immediately downgraded to Free
  • Fixed Passwords plugin in IE
  • Android version of Passwords is available for testing

Known issues:

  • Account screens are English only
  • Online Security plugin isn’t installed for Firefox 64-bit
  • Missing links on the SafeZone browser startpage
  • Missing translations on some screens
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Avast AV 2016 RC3 [11.1.2241]

Changelog/Fixes:

  • Fixed Passwords plugin in IE
  • Account screens are now localized
  • Minor bug fixes

Known issues:

  • Online Security plugin isn’t installed for Firefox 64-bit
  • Most recent changes to the GUI are not yet translated

[size=7pt]Avast Passwords apps for mobile phones:

  1. iOS: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1259613
  2. Android: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1262799[/size]