Avast Free AV Version 17.9.2322 locks up file handles

[patclash]

@patclash post:18

@jd19 post:17

I’ve exactly the same issue on two machines; one XP Home, the other XP Pro.

I’ve not noticed a relationship between files types, more file size. Bigger or multiple files actually copy/paste successfully it’s just that the copying pop-up stays open with a few seconds remaining. When the operation is cancelled the file, or the last file in a batch remains locked and I need to stop/restart explorer to access the file or to shut down.

Same here on 2 XP SP3
I just uninstall the 17.9 version on one machine and reinstall the previous 17.8 version and all this hang are gone
(I will do this too on other PC )

@Alikhan post:19

The Avast team were unable to reproduce this issue on Win 7. However, they were able to reproduce it from Win XP.

The fix for Win XP will be out soon with the next micro update.

My 2 PC automatically update from 17.8 to 17.9 (without my permission !!! >:( )

I test a backup folder with Xcopy and it still hand on files !!!
I was hopping this update was for the fix

[Alikhan]

The micro update should hopefully go out today. The fix is currently still in progress.

[Alikhan]

The micro-update from Avast to correct the new file-copy problem was released 3 hours ago. The fix will automatically roll out within the next 12 hours but you can do it manually now.

Running AVEmUpdate.exe as admin from Avast directory and rebooting or you can execute: schtasks.exe /Run /TN “Avast Emergency Update”

[bob3160]

@Alikhan post:23

The micro-update from Avast to correct the new file-copy problem was released 3 hours ago. The fix will automatically roll out within the next 12 hours but you can do it manually now.

Running AVEmUpdate.exe as admin from Avast directory and rebooting or you can execute: schtasks.exe /Run /TN “Avast Emergency Update”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4o-5GjNujw

[system]

Thanks

I updated as described above and I’ve had no problems copying/pasting since then,

[system]

@jd19 post:25

Thanks

I updated as described above and I’ve had no problems copying/pasting since then,

Did you also install Microsoft patches or just the Avast update?

Regards

[system]

@wmail2001 post:26

Did you also install Microsoft patches or just the Avast update?

Regards

Just the Avast update.

The Avast version still shows 19.9.2332 and a release date of 21.12.2017, but the build number has changed to 17.9. 3761.278.