Hi,
We have just released version 5.1 of our Avast Business Cloud Console and Antivirus Client Version 18.1. This release brings some a new client, enhancements, and bugs fixes.
New Client
There will be a new Avast Client version 18.1 that will address bug issues that can be found below.
This new version will be available during the usual program version updates to devices. No action is required to update your devices.
Antivirus Client Enhancements
You can now add multiple files to your Virus Chest at once.
We now handle opening multiple Avast windows at once much better than before.
We’ve optimized scans of downloaded executable (.exe) files.
We now warn you if you try to shut down Windows during installation to ensure your Avast installation finishes properly.
Avast updates and installations are now more reliable thanks to our new fallback HTTPS server that kicks in if our standard servers are not reachable.
Antivirus Client Bug Fixes
Fixed scanning of files in your Virus Chest
Fixed some problems with the Outlook plugin
Fixed wrong text in the Recycle Bin context menu
Fixed the name of the Avast window in the taskbar
Fixed an annoying bug that minimized games every 30 minutes
Management Console Enhancements
Updated Dashboard Security Widget that contains information if no devices are connected to the Console.
Removed support of obsolete items in Web Troubleshooting section.
Management Console Bug Fixes
Fixed issue with error message appearing when attempting to activate devices in the console.
Fixed Boot-time Scan task issue where users are not able to create a task for this scan type.
Fixed deletion of Tasks issue where some users were not able to delete Tasks in some cases.
Fixed issue with duplicate device counts showing on the License Information panel.
Fixed issue with Czech language showing in the Threat report on dashboard when English language was selected for the user.
Fixed issue with error code text if billing server is down.
Fixed issue with Master Agent hiding part of the buttons when 8 or more devices are selected from the list.
Release notes in PDF format can be found here: Avast Business Cloud Management Console 5.1 - Antivirus client 18.1
Regards,
Your Avast Business Team