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[Airbot]

December 20, 2010

5.1.835 Beta available.

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we have just released another avast beta refresh (build number 5.1.835). Hopefully, it will be the last one before the official release (so it's sort of a "release candidate").

We tried to solve all known issues there (including the AIS BSOD when uninstalling Opera 11 and other new problems introduced in the previous beta builds).

New beta refresh 5.1.835

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

[Airbot]

You're welcome.

 

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New Avast beta 5.1.849 available. See first post for more details.

 

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New Avast beta 5.1.857 available. See first post for more details.

 

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New Avast beta 5.1.861 available. See first post for more details.

 

[Airbot]

December 31, 2010


5.1.864 Released. Final (non beta) version.

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I'm glad to announce the general availability of avast 5.1. After almost a month-long beta testing marathon (and 3 beta refreshes just in the last 24 hours), I sincerely hope this new version will serve you will. Even though avast 6.0, equipped with even more features, is coming relatively soon, still is a very important update for us. Most of the new stuff is hidden under the hood.

The most notable improvements are:
- boot-time scanner now available even in 64-bit Windows
- big improvements in the Behavior Shield
- improvements in the antirootkit engine
- improvements in the cleaning module
- stability/performance improvements in the Web Shield
- CommunityIQ improvements
- added support for sound packs
- minor improvements in the user interface
- minor fixes in the firewall

I'd also like to take this opportunity and thank all our beta-testers for a job well done. Without you, we couldn't make this happen.


BTW it takes a few days for download.com (and other local download servers) to update their bits. If you want to download the full installer now, use the following direct links:

INTRODUCING: New avast program update 5.1.864

 

[brummyfan]

Thanks Aaron, excellent timing, 25mins to the New Year. Happy New Year.

 

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Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

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New Avast beta 5.1.874 available. See first post for more details.

 

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New Avast beta 5.1.884 available. See first post for more details.

 

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New Avast WHQL 5.1.889 version available. See first post for more details.

 

[Airbot]

January 29, 2011

First Avast 6.0 Beta released - v6.0.934

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we'll soon be releasing a new version of avast - the long-awaited version 6.0. As usual, we're making the new version available for public testing before it's officially released.

This is the first beta build of v6 - please treat it as such.


How to install it
Just run the setup executable (links above). This version needs to be installed from scratch, i.e. updating from a previous version of avast won't work. This will be fixed relatively soon - however, for now, the only option is to really uninstall the version you're using (if any), reboot, and install this beta.

Also, if you have already used a previous beta of the standalone WebRep, it's better to uninstall it before installing avast 6.

What's new
Main changes/improvements:
- AutoSandbox – suspicious programs will be optionally run sandboxed
- avast! WebRep – browser plugin for website reputation rating; a combination of data from our virus lab and community voting
- Script Shield now even in the Free AV
- Site Blocking now even in the Free AV
- SafeZone – a special virtualized area for sensitive transactions (e.g. secure online banking) (paid products only)
- Restore factory settings command (Settings -> Troubleshooting)
- Automatic actions in the boot-time scan
- New compression method in the installer makes the setup packages about 20% smaller.
- Script Shield now functional even with IE8/IE9 Protected Mode
- Sidebar gadget
- Improved stability/compatibility of the Behavior Shield
- Improvements in the avast! sandbox

Known issues
- Help files not updated yet
- Localizations incomplete yet
- SafeZone not yet accessible (Pro AV / IS only)
- WebRep only available for IE and Firefox (Chrome is coming soon)
- Firewall: per-application packet rules not yet accessible
- Firewall: uTorrent conflict not yet resolved

*** INTRODUCING: FIRST BETA VERSION OF AVAST 6 ***

 

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Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

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New Avast BETA 6.0.945 version available. See first post for more details.

 

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New Avast BETA 6.0.986 version available. See first post for more details.

 

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New Avast BETA 6.0.989 version available. See first post for more details.

 

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New Avast RC 6.0.992 version available. See first post for more details.

 

[Airbot]

February 23, 2011

Avast Final 6.0.1000 Released.

Changelog isn't posted just yet, but 6.0.1000 is confirmed final version, and is up on Download.com. You can get it here to do a clean install, or update from within the 5 version I believe.

Avast Free Antivirus

Confirmation

 

[Brink]

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.