Poll: How do you like Avast V8?

system · 2013-03-11T12:26:43.000Z

spywar post:220:

Tarantula post:219:

true indian post:217:

I am not running the premier version but the version on all my client and hom machines and they are running fine and even free version has autosandbox.

You basically say that Avast! team is publishing false info on their website. “Good”.

There is a difference between “Autosandboxing of suspicious files based on some settings under FSS” and “SandBox”.

spywar

What’s the difference? Where to read about it?

system · 2013-03-11T12:31:42.000Z

https://blog.avast.com/2012/03/20/autosandbox-why-are-you-annoying-me/

A manual sandbox is dependent on the user so if the user wants to sandbox the file manually he can do it but with autosandbox avast automatically puts suspicious files in the sandbox for analysis.

system · 2013-03-11T12:39:40.000Z

true indian post:222:

https://blog.avast.com/2012/03/20/autosandbox-why-are-you-annoying-me/

A manual sandbox is dependent on the user so if the user wants to sandbox the file manually he can do it but with autosandbox avast automatically puts suspicious files in the sandbox for analysis.

Thanks, hope it helps for others …

spywar

system · 2013-03-11T13:06:42.000Z

Thanks. Have a nice day/evening!

system · 2013-03-11T13:23:07.000Z

I have had no problems with avast apart from it killed a computer by trying to do too much.
One some computers here it is fine
One I only just managed to get it back back to booting windows after a week.
No Safemode, no lastknowngood, no system restore.
I looks like the additional updates module may have been the issue, so problems could be varied and difficult to trace to the cause.
Software will have problems, the difference is if problems get fixed, or the damage is limited.

Users don’t want to have to be experts in a constantly changing utility service. They have better things to do so they pay for products so they don’t have to. They just want it to work.

Saying it is ‘fine for me’ doesn’t help those with problems when an antivirus update causes as many problems as a virus and leaves a computer useless as far as the average user.

It makes people wary of any updates.
Do you feel lucky? can you do without this computer for days or a week until someone can fix it?

system · 2013-03-12T06:31:19.000Z

therealdizzy post:9:

I voted it’s rubbish… (referring to the GUI). I have no idea why everyone is doing the “windows 8” look-a-like contest. Big childish blocks that look like it belongs in a baby’s play pen.

I love Avast and have been using it for over 5 years, the guts and glory have always been robust but this 2013 windows 8 look makes me want to barf!

This. Its disgusting.

system · 2013-03-12T11:53:41.000Z

I like the GUI. It’s fantastic!
Please, I want to change my vote! Voted “It’s rubbish” yesterday, but now i think it’s actually good.

system · 2013-03-12T12:24:59.000Z

Positive feedback.

It grows on you, but the Software Updater needs to improve in detecting more software.

system · 2013-03-12T14:37:55.000Z

true indian post:215:

Guys,as you see many people here are having no issues with avast v8 stop bashing it as trash…if you have had issues please make seperate topics in the forum to get help and there can be no perfect stable security software and I have avast v8 on all my client’s machines working flawlessly.

The topic is “How do you like Avast V8”, and responses of crapware are completely correct with this topic.
This is NOT a “RA RA RA … Avast v8 is Great … post your positive feedback” topic title.

I’ve done a lot of software testing and don’t have the time to elaborate into all the problems in another thread.
I do, however, have a second or two to correct a senior member on forum etiquette.

bob3160 · 2013-03-12T14:52:26.000Z

the_doc post:229:

true indian post:215:

Guys,as you see many people here are having no issues with avast v8 stop bashing it as trash…if you have had issues please make seperate topics in the forum to get help and there can be no perfect stable security software and I have avast v8 on all my client’s machines working flawlessly.

The topic is “How do you like Avast V8”, and responses of crapware are completely correct with this topic.
This is NOT a “RA RA RA … Avast v8 is Great … post your positive feedback” topic title.

I’ve done a lot of software testing and don’t have the time to elaborate into all the problems in another thread.
I do, however, have a second or two to correct a senior member on forum etiquette.

Since 160 Million people use the product, I’d hardly call it “crapware”.
You’re correct that since the question asked was “how do You like Avast V8” there will also be negative answers.
Since this is a support forum, most users come here because they have a problem so this could have more negative than positive answers.
Negative answer however without explanations as to what the actual problem is are meaningless.
Almost all problems can be solved and most are related to other security software conflicts.

system · 2013-03-12T18:29:02.000Z

they need a “like the new features but hate the lag it causes”!!! I have always reccomended avast but I want the low impact on system resources again

CaptainLeonidas · 2013-03-12T20:24:11.000Z

I wanted to vote rubbish. yet I get a session error of sorts.

CAnt take it can we?

bob3160 · 2013-03-12T21:42:13.000Z

CaptainLeonidas post:232:

I wanted to vote rubbish. yet I get a session error of sorts.

CAnt take it can we?

I guess you didn’t read any of the other posts but just wanted to get it off your chest without any attempt at resolving your problem ???

system · 2013-03-13T23:41:51.000Z

I’ve been using avast for many years now and will continue to use it as long as I don’t have any conflicts or issues. I really don’t like the new look as stated on this thread. The interface is bland and looks to similar to another antivirus software. I also like to be able to open to full screen, I guess I really liked avast 7 interface.

system · 2013-03-14T00:57:15.000Z

I choose I like version 7 better not because of the looks or function.
The bigger concern is that it takes all the bandwith. I notice, when I installed the new version, that my internet connection was slower.
When I go on youtube, video are slowly getting in.

I tested my bandwidth with speedtest.net and network icontrol (program show you what programs are using bandwidth)
When I lunch speedtest, firefox utilize maximum 200.00 kbps and avast takes 800.00 kbps. When I disable avast : I get full 1000.00 kbps

But beside that, its a 8/10!! Avast is still the best antivirus out there compared to paid or free.
BTW I really like avast telling me flash, java and other problematic programs that are not to up to date.

DavidR · 2013-03-14T11:13:13.000Z

dextermat post:235:

I choose I like version 7 better not because of the looks or function.
The bigger concern is that it takes all the bandwith. I notice, when I installed the new version, that my internet connection was slower.
When I go on youtube, video are slowly getting in.

I tested my bandwidth with speedtest.net and network icontrol (program show you what programs are using bandwidth)
When I lunch speedtest, firefox utilize maximum 200.00 kbps and avast takes 800.00 kbps. When I disable avast : I get full 1000.00 kbps

I really don’t understand this at all, avast doesn’t take up bandwidth without purpose.

When you browse the web all http traffic is redirected through the web shield proxy, so would be seen as avastSvc.exe, what you would normally see is a reduction in the bandwidth for those processes being redirected through the web shield proxy.

What you didn’t say is the subsequent bandwidth used by firefox when you disabled avast.

I don’t see any drop in bandwidth availability with the web shield enabled.

There are also some adverse reports on network icontrol actually taking up bandwidth (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/312236-30-beware-asus-network-icontrol-kill-upload-speeds), not knowing how network icontrol works, there is every possibility its traffic and bandwidth may also be shown against avastSvc.exe.

Whilst using any type of tool like this you have to be doing exactly the same thing in each test and have cleared the browser cache or you aren’t going to get a valid comparison.

bruceb · 2013-03-14T17:19:01.000Z

Basically fine, but that interface is horrible. Give the users a choice of skins or a choice between a normal (like V7) interface or this newer, win 8 tablet (horrible) look.

system · 2013-03-14T21:29:16.000Z

bruce_b post:237:

Basically fine, but that interface is horrible. Give the users a choice of skins or a choice between a normal (like V7) interface or this newer, win 8 tablet (horrible) look.

When a company has almost 185 M of active users they cannot make the good choice for everyone to be happy … While you seems to not like it maybe the rest of the community (at leats a large majority) could like it a lot …

spywar

chris... · 2013-03-14T21:50:44.000Z

hello,

Are users wanted to change interface (poll) or only craving from Avast ?

As far I’m concerned , even if no main use change , I don’t like new interface too. :-\

system · 2013-03-14T21:52:41.000Z

chris05 post:239:

hello,

Are users wanted to change interface (poll) or only craving from Avast ?

As far I’m concerned , even if no main use change , I don’t like new interface too. :-\

Most of the 180 + users don’t really care about UI only things they want is : No FP , good protection , silent AV .

spywar

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