- May 7, 2016
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Hi everyone,
new beta version 17.5.2299 is released.
What's new:
- New Antiransomware feature is now available also for Avast Beta (in IS and Premier editions).
- Change in the driver verification process. Please report any issues on secure-boot enabled devices. Especially default installations of Windows 8, 8.1, 10, etc. on tablets, 2in1s and new laptops.
Information about Antiransomware protection:
Antiransomware protection provides next layer of security which protects your selected folders against to unwanted modification. These folders are protected by default: %user%/Documents,
%user%/Pictures.
1. Install Avast Beta
2. Prepare a folder for testing - create a new one and add some files into the folder - for example test.doc
3. Select this folder to be protected: Protection -> Ransomware Shield -> Show details -> Select Strict Mode.
4. Select "Add folder" and add your folder for testing.
5. You can change file extensions: "Click on Change protected file types".
From now this files from this folder are protected against modification. Try to change files, allow and block apps. Turn off whole Antiransomware protection etc..
Try smart mode too:
1. Protection -> Ransomware Shield -> Show details -> Smart mode.
2. Remove all blocked apps and allowed apps.
Try to modify files from your test folder. Trusted apps are allowed to modify your files. Trusted apps are commonly used applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Total commander, Notepad) that our antivirus recognizes as safe.
Download links:
BETA testing - Overview & Download links
Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.
AVAST Team.
new beta version 17.5.2299 is released.
What's new:
- New Antiransomware feature is now available also for Avast Beta (in IS and Premier editions).
- Change in the driver verification process. Please report any issues on secure-boot enabled devices. Especially default installations of Windows 8, 8.1, 10, etc. on tablets, 2in1s and new laptops.
Information about Antiransomware protection:
Antiransomware protection provides next layer of security which protects your selected folders against to unwanted modification. These folders are protected by default: %user%/Documents,
%user%/Pictures.
1. Install Avast Beta
2. Prepare a folder for testing - create a new one and add some files into the folder - for example test.doc
3. Select this folder to be protected: Protection -> Ransomware Shield -> Show details -> Select Strict Mode.
4. Select "Add folder" and add your folder for testing.
5. You can change file extensions: "Click on Change protected file types".
From now this files from this folder are protected against modification. Try to change files, allow and block apps. Turn off whole Antiransomware protection etc..
Try smart mode too:
1. Protection -> Ransomware Shield -> Show details -> Smart mode.
2. Remove all blocked apps and allowed apps.
Try to modify files from your test folder. Trusted apps are allowed to modify your files. Trusted apps are commonly used applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Total commander, Notepad) that our antivirus recognizes as safe.
Download links:
BETA testing - Overview & Download links
Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.
AVAST Team.
