AVG Beta version 18.x [Mega Thread]

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Hi all

Changes

1) NEW AVG Installers without ZEN
  • common setup now used also for AVG product
  • only AVG Antivirus is installed now
2) New Anti-Exploit module for better protection against exploits, shellcode and other malicious PE files
3) Changes in minimal installation components (now Behavioral shield is included)
4) In case that DNS does not resolve our installation and update URLs correctly, the program will use Google DNS servers

Bug fixes

Fixed bug when games were minimizing themselves every 30 minutes
Fixed problems with Outlook plugin
Fixed name of Avast window in task bar
Fixed Help screen (help was not displaying proper page on some places in UI - typically in settings)
Fixed Boot Time Scan
Fixed bug when in some cases AVG would try to update from wrong URL (where Avast update files are stored)
Fixed bug which caused that Last computer scan time was not displayed correctly
Fixed automatic login into zone after purchase in AVG

Download links:

AVG AntiVirus Free
Online: http://beta9x.avg.u.avcdn.net/avg/beta9x/avg_antivirus_free_setup.exe
AVG Internet Security
Online: http://beta9x.avg.u.avcdn.net/avg/beta9x/avg_internet_security_setup.exe

With best Regards
Mops21
 
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Anupam said:
Avast window in AVG?
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The underlaying components are shared between avast! and AVG and it most likely said "avast!" in some AVG window, which is what they fixed to have a certain consistency of the interface (somewhat like seeing a Volkswagen branded component inside Audi, we all know they share components, but people prefer no to see that).
 
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Hi all,

we just released new beta AVG version 18.1.3044 (build 18.1.3800.0).

Bug fixes:
Fixed licensing in SMB clients.
Fixed Payment protection (Fake Website Shield component) , which was disabled after clean installation sometimes.

Download links:
AVG AntiVirus Free
Online: http://beta9x.avg.u.avcdn.net/avg/beta9x/avg_antivirus_free_setup.exe

AVG Internet Security
Online: http://beta9x.avg.u.avcdn.net/avg/beta9x/avg_internet_security_setup.exe

Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team
 
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wtf? are you kidding? AVGAvast? lol
 
Hi all

Update 1!!

Hi everyone, we just released a small program update of the existing beta (18.3.3050 - b3858) with a few internal fixes. This build is also the release candidate for the 18.3 version.

We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team.

Update 2!!

Hi everyone, we just released a small program update of the existing beta (18.3.3051 - b3860) with a fix of crashing UI (tray) when it is being started after e.g. computer restart etc. This build is also the release candidate for the 18.3 version.

We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team.

New AVG Beta version 18.3.3049

With best Regards
Mops21
 
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nothing to report beside the fact that avast screwed avg forever ... shame on you
 
Hi all

New AVG Beta version 18.4.3054

What's new:
New Sensitive Data Shield (aka SDS) component (AVG Internet Security)
  • it scans for documents (pdf,doc,txt) on your PC that contain sensitive information (agreements, work documents, flight tickets etc) and offers an extra protection of those
  • the documents are then protected against access by untrusted apps
Known issues:
  • SDS component is installed but disabled after update to this beta. You can enable it manually through main UI (tile Privacy → open SDS component → Settings)
  • SDS is not visible in main settings (but settings are accessible as mentioned above)
What was fixed:
  • Web Shield: Connection aborted but detection dialog was not displayed in some cases
  • Antispam: Updated detection module

With best Regards
Mops21
 
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SDS is commonly called DLP. Data Loss Prevention in the enterprise world. It's a growing feature to prevent loss of sensitive data. For example with a Fortigate you can scan in documents and put signatures for sensitive documents in the Fortinet Fabric, or 'traits' of sensitive documents so they can be logged/monitored, quarantined, or blocked along with notification of who is sending that sensitive material out.

My concern with having this on the endpoint is huge. Do you trust your AV to scan for deeply sensitive documents? Where are they storing the data about those documents and information? Is there any logging or telemetry involved with any of this?

You'd be insane to turn this on without a white paper from Avast/AVG which are the most 'spy-like' companies I've seen next to Facebook.
 
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Hi all

What was fixed:
  • Sensitive Data Shield
    • shield is now enabled even after program update
    • other minor changes and fixes
  • GDPR compliance: added new options in Privacy section in General Settings ( paid programs)
  • Setup: UI is now installed in second phase of setup. It should have positive impact on installation success and installation speed

New AVG Beta version 18.4.3055

With best Regards
Mops21
 
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AVG refuses to install in my laptop definitely screwed up . I uninstalled it and will not come back again
 
gery79 said:
AVG refuses to install in my laptop definitely screwed up . I uninstalled it and will not come back again
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Did the 18.4.x Beta version fail to install? What errors messages appeared? What OS and other security installed?
 
windows 10
no it wa not the beta but the stable release . i am so fed up
 
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