Avast AV Beta News [Windows]

Asyn · 2019-01-02T14:33:09.000Z

Avast AV Beta-Version [19.1.2360]

Changelog/Fixes:
• Final tuning before release to public

[size=8pt]Hinweis: New settings (report bugs, suggest improvements, discuss, hate, whatever) - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=221665.0

Asyn · 2019-01-04T10:43:54.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Release-Version [19.1.2360]

Changelog/Fixes:
• Simplicity! We’ve simplified our settings screens and even added direct links from our feature screens to their settings
• Search! We’ve added a search bar to our settings to make it easier to find what you need
• Speed! Users of 64-bit Windows should now see faster PC startup and scan times
• Automagic! After purchasing another Avast product from within your antivirus, the new product will now be installed and activated automatically — no activation code needed
• Security! Our Firewall’s network detection is now better than ever
• Firewall now runs properly (without a PC restart) for those who’ve upgraded from Avast Free Antivirus
• Boot-time scan results can now be found in your scan history
• Fixed improper arrangement in our Web Shield detection (threat type and URL were switched)
• Your settings can now be backed up and restored again

Infos & Feedback: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=224225.0

Asyn · 2019-01-21T09:51:29.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.2.2361]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Fixed bank mode on x64 OS
• Fixed crashes

Known issues:
• SafePrice extension for Firefox is not included in fresh Avast installations (update is not affected)

Asyn · 2019-01-26T04:06:54.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.2.2362]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Build version displayed in UI now shows also the version of latest uupdate which was delivered to the PC (for example: before 19.2.4159.0 and after 19.2.4159.111). You can now better recognize if you have applied our latest hot-fixes.
• Removed Morphisec integration code - this experimental feature was removed from our product
• New screens for creating and scheduling custom scans
• Fixed random crashes
• Fixed BSOD in aswNetSec.sys
• Option to install SafePrice extension for Firefox is back
• Tray icon status is now better synced with the main status on dashboard
• Fixed crash when user activates more licenses at the same time

Asyn · 2019-02-02T04:13:41.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.2.2363]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Toasters displayed when installing new Avast/AVG products (VPN, Cleanup,…)
• Fixed UI crashes (might solve reported issues with blank white UI)
• Fixed BSOD in network driver

Known issues:
• Temporary disabled SSL traffic scanning in FF (compatibility issue with FF version 65)
• Exception added via Virus chest option - Restore and create exception might not work until restart
• Possible memory leak in service
• Avast blocks correct removal of USB drive

TerraX · 2019-02-05T14:21:38.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.2.2364]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Fixed possible memory leak in service
• Fixed blocking of correct USB removal
• Fixed crashes in licensing when there was unavailable network connection
• Fixed settings backup

Known issues:
• Temporary disabled SSL traffic scanning in FF (compatibility issue with FF version 65)
• Exception added via Virus chest option - Restore and create exception might not work until restart

Asyn · 2019-02-06T11:30:14.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Release-Version [19.2.2364]

Changelog/Fixes:
• Custom love - We’ve updated the look of our Custom Scans screen
• Geek-ster egg - We’ve hidden some new advanced settings for our geek fans — just search for ‘geek:area’ in your settings
• Improved the syncing speed of our tray icon
• Made our Outlook plugin work again on x86 systems
• Thawed out an annoying UI freeze some of you were experiencing

Infos & Feedback: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=225097.0

Asyn · 2019-02-21T14:07:24.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.3.2365]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Avast Cleanup and SecureLine stand-alone apps are automatically installed during clean installation of AVAST Ultimate
• Avast SecureLine Antivirus addon is never installed during clean installation and it is removed during program update + stand-alone SecureLine VPN app is installed during program update if SecureLine VPN AV addon was installed and licensed before update
• Smart Scan redesign: the scan should be shorter and running in parallel, resolving some issues while another scan is running
• Anti-rootkit scan of UEFI BIOS

Known issues:
• AV is installed in passive mode on W10 if OS is in russian localization

Asyn · 2019-03-01T03:58:42.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.3.2366]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• AV installed in passive mode on W10 if OS was in Russian localization
• “White UI” issue

Asyn · 2019-03-07T03:51:28.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.3.2367]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• A few last-minute fixes (mainly in UI)

Asyn · 2019-03-08T04:10:07.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.3.2368]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Retpoline BSOD fix

Asyn · 2019-03-09T03:58:38.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.3.2369]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Final fixes and tuning

Asyn · 2019-03-11T12:29:15.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Release-Version [19.3.2369]

Changelog/Fixes:
• We’ve set our VPN free - SecureLine VPN is no longer attached to your antivirus. It’s now a separate product
• A safer UEFI - Anti-rootkit scan now protects your UEFI (unified extensible firmware interface)
• When installing Avast Ultimate, all products in the bundle will be installed in one go
• Fixed our boot-time scan
• Made sure our UI loads correctly (“white UI” problem)
• Fixed a bug for our users in Russia where Passive Mode sometimes turned on for no reason (Сожалею!)

Infos & Feedback: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=225876.0

Asyn · 2019-03-21T04:18:24.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.4.2370]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Migration of SafeZone users to new Secure browser
• Crashes in instup.dll, UI, behavioral shield

Asyn · 2019-03-27T10:20:55.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.4.2371]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Improved mechanism for importing Avast certificate into Firefox
• Fixed conflict with Baidu PC faster
• Fixed continuous crashes of antivirus service
• Fixed minor issue with applying uUpdate on x64 OSes

Asyn · 2019-04-02T05:10:00.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.4.2372]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Not opening post update screen while network issues
• Scan engine optimisations
• Crashing Wifi inspector

Asyn · 2019-04-04T04:19:16.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.4.2373]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Hamachi VPN conflict
• Incorrect license type reporting

Asyn · 2019-04-08T08:32:50.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.4.2374]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• Not running behavioral shield in some cases

Asyn · 2019-04-09T13:49:07.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Release-Version [19.4.2374]

Changelog/Fixes:
• File Shield is now running sanboxed for higher security (aswEngSrv.exe process)
• We’re migrating all our SafeZone users to the new Avast Secure Browser
• AvLaunch won’t show up twice in the Startup menu anymore
• HTTPS scanning now works with the latest versions of Firefox
• We’ll now link you to a specific help article when Wi-Fi Inspector finds a vulnerability

Infos & Feedback: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=226463.0

Asyn · 2019-04-25T15:42:32.000Z

[font=verdana]Avast AV Beta-Version [19.5.2375]

[size=8pt]Changelog/Fixes:
• DnD mode will not spam, that new app was added, every time Opera is updated
• Licenses - Fixed creating/extending of Free licenses before their expiration date

Known issues:
• Detection dialogs are opened in background

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