The update is now officially released (as 5.0.462).
Thanks to everyone who helped testing.
Hi *,
we’ll soon be releasing a new build of avast 5 Free/Pro/IS. As usual, we’re making the build available for public testing before it’s officially released (now version 5.0.460).
How to get it links removed
How to install it
Just run the setup executable (links above). You can either install it from scratch, or on top of an existing avast installation (installing over both 5.0.xxx or 4.8.yyy should be fine). A reboot will be required to complete the installation.
If you already have the previous beta (5.0.447 or 5.0.454) you can go to this build by simply invoking the program update feature.
What’s new
Most notable improvements include:
important fixes related to the installation of the firewall under 64-bit Windows
fixed a potential memory leak in the firewall
fixed multiple issues in the sandbox (plus a few performance improvements)
this new version is now able to communicate with avast! WHS Edition
fixed a bug related to the inserting of license files into the program
fixed a problem in the Outlook plugin related to inserting of notes into HTML emails
improvements in the submission system
improvements in the Free AV registration system
new language packs: Greek, Slovak and Ukrainian. This makes the current number of supported languages 19
New in v5.0.454
added access keys – the program can be easily now controlled via keyboard
solved a problem with the “I only connect to the Internet using a dial up modem” update setting
better handling of errors in case of real-time shield actions
improved compatibility with Apple BootCamp
improved default firewall rules
low priority scans now use much less CPU (but run accordingly longer)
components of the avast setup/update process are now digitally signed
And new in v5.0.460
Vista/W7: solved a compatibility problem with System Restore
solved a compatibility problem with SmithMicro Poser 8 and similar applications
not much to say… runs fine like before; other than that I was expecting new features to appear in the firewall, more control settings over sandboxing, an active anti-spam (able to move spam), and may be something going on with the behavior shield on 64 bit Windows. I guess all that is for later…
No wonder…most items of the update seem to be about fixing/registration. So, if we don’t have any of the listed problems before, we are unlikely to see significant changes.
In the list of changes there doesn’t appear to be anything addressing the performance problems many are experiencing with the Web Shield - if that is so it’s rather disappointing.
I have been using Avast Free but just upgraded to Avast IS 5.0.447. I inserted the licence file and it installed successfully, so it said. When I open avast it still shows free version at the top. Please advise.
Thanks, Don
I’ll Wait For The Update
If it goes OK on my laptop … I’ll update the desktop too.
If it doesn’t go OK on my laptop … I’ll make sure I do a clean install on my desktop.
I did reboot but still shows FREE ANTIVIRUS. I am running Windows 7 X 64 with 12 gig memory. One thing I did notice is the e-mail said it would be licensed to my company but installed license had my name on it?
Resolved: Deleted free and redounloaded and installed AIS .447 and installed license. All seems OK.
Installed AIS 447 as I was interested in the WHS update, the PC now shows in WHS but the avast version is unknown and the OS is showing as Vista rather than Windows 7.
Yes, this is as expected.
The current version of avast WHS Edition:
doesn’t know about Windows 7
doesn’t know about avast 5
We tried to make it as compatible as possible, i.e. provide all the features we could, but the remaining details will have to be solved by a WHS Edition update (due soon).
Runs just well!
