Hello everyone,
there is a new beta version ready - build 26.1.10708.
Release notes
What Is New
Licensing & Trials
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Clearer trial status: The app now shows the correct number of trial days remaining, even after restarts or upgrades.
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Improved license recognition: Paid and trial licenses are detected more reliably when switching between product versions.
Installation & Setup
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Better offline installer experience: Offline installers now clearly show which products can be installed.
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Smoother product migration: Moving from older versions (including Windows 7 setups) now works more reliably.
Localization
- Updated translations: Text and labels were updated to improve language accuracy and consistency.
What Was Fixed
Licensing & Subscription
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Incorrect trial expiration fixed: Resolved cases where trials ended too early or showed the wrong remaining time.
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License lost after restart: Fixed an issue where the app forgot license status after restarting Windows.
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Subscription not recognized: Fixed cases where an active subscription was not detected after upgrade.
Installer & Uninstall
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Installer offering wrong options: Fixed cases where unsupported products were shown during installation.
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Uninstall showing wrong product name: The correct product name is now displayed when removing the app.
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Failed upgrades fixed: Resolved upgrade failures from older product versions.
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Cleaner uninstall process: Removed leftover components that could remain after uninstall.
Stability & Crashes
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Startup crashes fixed: Resolved crashes that happened when launching the app.
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Random background crashes fixed: Addressed rare crashes during normal use.
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Crash reports handled correctly: Improved handling of crash events to prevent repeated failures.
Performance & Reliability
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Reduced freezes after system restart: Fixed issues that caused the app to behave incorrectly after Windows restarts.
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Improved background processes: Background tasks now start and stop correctly.
User Interface & Messages
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Debug messages removed: Internal error pop-ups are no longer shown to customers.
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Clearer error handling: Improved how the app reacts to unexpected issues so users see fewer confusing messages.
Tools & Cleanup
- Cleaner removal tools: Fixed failures in removal tools that could stop cleanup from completing.
Known Issues
Licensing
- Trial status delay: Trial or license status may take a short time to update after first launch.
Installation
- Older system upgrades: Some very old installations may still require uninstalling first before upgrading.
User Interface
- Minor text inconsistencies: Some screens may still contain wording that will be refined in future updates.
Download links:
Avast Free
Avast Premium
Avast Clear
Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.
AVAST Team
