I downloaded installer in incognito mode and it has different hash but also smaller size than installer downloaded normally under firefox? Why is that?
Normal file size 228kb
File from Incognito mode size 225kb
Did you use the same download location/link…?
Yes, download from Avast website in european (english version): https://www.avast.com/en-eu/download-thank-you.php?product=FAV-ONLINE&locale=en-eu
Strange, wait for one of the devs and/or submit a ticket: https://support.avast.com/contact (paid versions)
When you using direct link, try download twice to find out change of file size in incognito mode. When downloading by googling avast site, size should be different from a first download.
You can try the full installer: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
I installed from this incognito mode installer. Virustotal thinks it is ok, file is signed etc. but I’m just curious why there is a diference in file size.
Beats me, sorry.
I just hope that that installer is legit and safe. But why it shouldn’t be? Does the devs visit forum regular?
Also online installer downloaded from edge have 225kb size, but yet another hash…
I reported it, let’s see…
THX
You’re welcome.
This smaller files are downloaded from https://bits.avcdn.net/productfamily_ANTIVIRUS/insttype_FREE/platform_WIN/installertype_ONLINE/build_RELEASE/cookie_mmm_ava_003_999_b4e_m when bigger heve url without this cookie.
Hi,
This occurs in “Incognito mode” irrespective of the browser used and only on subsequent downloads not the first.
But are all of this installers legit and safe? I saw that analogical situation is with offline installers.
Check the digital signature of the installers. If there’s a valid digital signature by Avast (which most likely means “AVAST Software s.r.o.” now - though that may change to a different branch), it’s OK.