Hello everyone,
there is a new beta version ready - build 25.12.10601. As promised earlier we prepared more detailed release notes for first beta. Please let us know your thoughts.
Release notes
What is New
Licensing & Migration
- Improved account migration from standalone products to modular suites.
- Added telemetry for migration tracking and better license handling.
User Interface
- Support for UWP app icons in dashboard.
- Added clearer deeplinks in emails for Avast users.
Performance
- Reduced disk flushes during Fast Startup for better boot performance.
- Improved DNS cache handling for faster browsing.
What Was Fixed
Installer & Setup
- Fixed issues with Avast One uninstallation where UI froze during process.
- Corrected registry values after product reinstall to show accurate names.
- Resolved leftover registry keys after product removal.
Firewall & Network
- Addressed random BSOD caused by RPC handle issues in firewall.
- Fixed RDP Shield to correctly read custom port values from registry.
UI & Notifications
- Removed extra whitespace in “Show advanced settings” link.
- Fixed corrupted toast notifications for scam alerts.
Licensing
- Switch-to-free logic now correctly handles freemium licenses without disabling them.
Other Fixes
- Improved handling of ignored vulnerabilities in scan results.
- Corrected issues with subscription status display in UI.
- Fixed missing VPS files in Secure Browser installation folder.
Known Issues
UI
- Silent Mode may not prevent Avast UI from appearing repeatedly in certain cases.
- Private Browser status may not immediately reflect in UI after installation.
Firewall
- Moving programs between folders in firewall settings may not persist.
Download links:
Avast Free
Avast Premium
Avast Clear
Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.
AVAST Team
