avast New Beta version released - 12.4.2281

[Captain Awesome]

Hi all,
sorry for the delay with this beta, but it's finally here. We are now busy working on integration with AVG but I hope you will like the changes coming early next year (and yes HIPS included (wink) ) Main purpose of this beta to test its stability and get your feedback on the new UI. We didn't changed just the "face" but also the framework behind the UI so it gives us now much more flexibility in fixing various issues and bugs in the UI much faster than before.

We listened to the feedback, so there won't be color difference between Free and paid versions and all will be dark. Navigation moved back to the left side, and the window is now larger. We know it's not perfect now and we will work hard in the upcoming weeks to polish it for release quality.

Newest beta version: 12.4.2281

Changes:
+ Fully new UI framework with modern graphics
+ Removed screensaver and desktop gadget
+ Huge internal changes for product stabilization

Download links:
- BETA testing - Overview & Download links


Known issues:
+ Some UI parts are not fully finished yet, excuse glitches
+ SmartScan and Browser Cleanup not finished
+ UI glitches in some expiration messaging dialogs
+ Web shield problems on Win 10 internal preview
+ Passwords synchronization setup flows are broken

Share your feedback and opinions about the new UI here.

your Avast team

 

[adnage19]

and yes HIPS included

Good! Fingers crossed for Avast.

 

[Viking]

Can't wait to see the new UI, even though it is subject to change

 

[ZeroDay]

Looks promising thank you.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Can't wait to see the new UI, even though it is subject to change

Post screenshot of avast UI.@Viking

 

[Viking]

Post screenshot of avast UI.@Viking

I have not seen the new Ui. I am just saying that the UI may change when the final version come out

 

[Insecurity]

Post screenshot of avast UI.@Viking

I, personally, really like it. Definitely better than the current one - I hate the white Free Version. It's a little bit empty, but it's a beta version so this might change in the future.

Source: Beta version released - 12.4.2281

 

[Viking]

I like it, looks good!

 

[Lord Ami]

More screenshots. Tray icon remains the same/right click menu is the same.

 

[ZeroDay]

I personally don't like the new UI at all, but I do like Avast and I don't choose my security software by how it looks I judge it on how good the actual product is and Avast is a very good antivirus.

 

[HarborFront]

Only new GUI and layout for the new Free Avast AV but it has no new features. If that's the case then can release by this month end?

 

[ZeroDay]

Only new GUI and layout for the new Free Avast AV but it has no new features. If that's the case then can release by this month end?

The OP clearly states this which would indicate changes in the whole product.

+ Huge internal changes for product stabilization

 

[Ink]

Only new GUI and layout for the new Free Avast AV but it has no new features.

Avast Free has identical levels of real-time protection as their paid security software. It's about time for a new GUI, the current is buggy.

 

[Ink]

Screenshots of the most noticeable changes in Avast Premier - not all shields are installed on this system.

Protection:

• Wi-Fi Inspector
• Software Defender

Privacy:

• Data Shredder

Performance:

• Game Mode

 

[RoboMan]

Awsome! Thank you! SmartScan not finished means it may not scan properly?

 

[FrFc1908]

I am totaliteit in love with avast's new ui! It looks very , very sleak imho far better than the old one! Hips included? Could this be avg's identity protection

 

[ZeroDay]

Hasn't Avast free had Hips included for a while now?

 

[Wave]

Well the AVG theme has kicked in for sure... Looks like Avast decided to down-grade on the GUI... They had one of the best, now I'm not so sure they are even in top #3 for GUI, but still the protection is decent.

 

[Mr.NoName]

i don't like this one definitely so try again avast with the GUI this one is really bad .

 

[Wave]

i don't like this one definitely so try again avast with the GUI this one is really bad .

The one they already had was really nice, I don't understand why they wasted time changing something which doesn't need to be changed right now, they could have focused on the GUI for next year and taken more time to make it really nice. IMO they messed up with the GUI this time, I personally think it looks ugly now, but beforehand I thought they were one of the leading for GUI (with Emsisoft as they have a nice GUI too).

You know what they say, don't fix it unless it's broken.