Hello everyone,
there is a new beta version ready - build 25.12.10639.
Release notes
What is New
Security & Protection
- HijackLoader Detection: Added advanced protection against NtWriteVirtualMemory exploits for safer browsing.
- Self-Defense Enhancement: Improved handling of critical DLL loads during migration to prevent security blocks.
- Media Scan Improvements: Enhanced detection logic for wireless displays (WiFi Direct / Chromecast) and LG TVs on Windows ARM devices for seamless connectivity.
Installer & Integration
- Backend Switch for New Installs: Fresh Avast installs now use the updated backend for better performance.
- Extended Installer Commands: Support added for advanced parameters in component installation, improving flexibility for media scan features.
What Was Fixed
Installer
- Language Selection: Offline installer now shows only supported languages to avoid untranslated UI.
- Migration Stability: Resolved issues during migration from standalone products to suite, ensuring proper registration and cleanup.
Performance & UI
- Corrupted Tray Menu Strings: Some languages does not show incorrect characters in tray menus
- Silent Mode UI Pop-Ups: Fixed repeated UI appearance when Silent Mode was enabled.
- Smart Scan Status: Corrected behavior where canceled scans were incorrectly marked as completed.
- Score Update After Restart: Fixed incorrect GenScore updates after system reboot.
Other Fixes
- AvDump Start Issue: Resolved problems starting AvDump.exe in release builds.
- DeepFake Guard Delay: Fixed UI freeze when stopping manual media scans.
Known Issues
Firewall
- Moving programs between folders in firewall settings may not persist.
Download links:
AVG AntiVirus Free
AVG Internet Security
AVG Clear
Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.
AVG Team