New beta version 20.3.2405

Consumer Products Public Beta Avast Antivirus Beta
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Hi everyone,

I`m glad to announce that new beta version is ready - 20.3.2405 (build 20.3.5200).

What was fixed

  • SecureDNS now fully works after upgrade from Free to Premium without restart
  • Firewall now fully works after upgrade from Free to Premium without restart
  • Two application crashes under specific conditions related to SecureDNS and Webshield components
  • Firewall blocks Microsoft Wireless Display feature

Download links
Avast free https://bits.avcdn.net/productfamily_ANTIVIRUS/insttype_FREE/platform_WIN/installertype_ONLINE/build_BETA
Avast premium https://bits.avcdn.net/productfamily_ANTIVIRUS/insttype_APR/platform_WIN/installertype_ONLINE/build_BETA

Enjoy this beta!

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This has been happening for quite some time.
When you check for a program update, you’re always told you’re up to date

https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1588255690486-61465.png

Even whn you know there’s a new version available.
It requires a second check for a program update to actually start the update.

https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1588255720477-40488.png

Despite the fact that all of this should happen with out a restart,
the program still asks for a restart.

https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1588255792029-80853.png

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Hi Bob, thank you for your report.

A/ The incorrect user interface refresh once you click on update is known and will be fixed. Guys from User Interface are kind of overloaded at the moment with more priority stuff. Please be patient :wink:

B/ Restart after update to the new version is required always. Please do not confuse update and upgrade. Upgrade is now without restart. Update will require restart.

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@petr,
I can confirm the MS Display Adapter now works without problems.
Thanks.

https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1588257282462-95741.png

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Thanks Petr

Got it,
Thanks for the clarification on ‘Restart’ and discrepancy with the " incorrect user interface refresh".
All good so far. :slight_smile:

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Anybody tested whether Rescue Disk works?

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Since you’re obviously interested, why don’t you test it?

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Hi rocksteady, Rescue Disk, as far as I know, should be fixed. Please try it and let us know. Thank you.

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I have no plans on doing Beta testing, there is enough fun with the production versions.
I do expect those that are involved in Beta testing, to test all things that the devs are reporting as fixed (including Rescue Disk) to give confidence they are indeed fixed prior to production release.

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20.3.2405 (build 20.3.5200.561)

i go to protection-wifi inspecteor- settings- there is a continous spinning circle below scan new networks & scan home networks ,what is it for or doing?if i uncheck those 2 options it continues spinning?

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Hello Bri, thank you for your report. I notified UI team to look at it. Have a nice day!

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Thanks for the new beta :slight_smile:

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Fixed in the new beta. Cheers

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What is the difference?

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An upgrade is the act of replacing your product with a newer, and often more superior, version or similar product.
Therefore, an update modifies your current product while an upgrade totally replaces it. …
On the other hand, upgrades are distinct and do not need the older software to function.

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thanks!

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Yes, working here also now :+1:

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Hey I saw update of avast to this version on standard channel. Is it normal that it installs it with me not being in beta programs?

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Yes, it has been released to stable channel. Official changelog should be out soon…

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Thank you. ;D