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NEW Avast Version 22.1 (January 2022)

NEW Avast Version 22.1 (January 2022)

Hi, all. Please welcome the newest version of Avast AV: 22.1 (22.1.2504)

Notable improvements in the release:
  • Wi-Fi Inspector Password Hints - Wi-Fi Inspector can now recommend more secure passwords for your home network
  • Firewall improvements in the UI - We've re-ordered the Firewall Tabs inside the interface
  • Boot Time Scan Results - You'll notice how from now on you get actual results from scans even after reboots
Some bugfixes we worked on:
  • Rootkit driver BSOD was fixed
  • User Interface password now works fine, doesn't get removed after update
  • And many more...
The first release of the year! Thank you to our team for the great effort!
How to install:
1. Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program
2. Or you can download and install files:
Online installers (recommended):
Offline installers:

(In case the hyperlink here wouldn't work in your browser, just paste and copy the URL to the browser address bar)

With best Regards
Mops21
 
Hi all

NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)

NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)

NEW Avast Version 22.2 (February 2022)
Hi, all. Please welcome the newest version of Avast AV: 22.2 (22.2.6003)
Major public announcement:
  • Firewall Rules In Firewall you can once again create application rules manually without waiting for apps to connect to the internet
  • Wi-Fi Inspector is now called Network Inspector To align the feature name with our other security apps, we've renamed Wi-Fi Inspector to Network Inspector. This change is also to remind you that it can scan both wired and wireless networks
  • New look of the UI We've updated our design to give you friendlier, more rounded corners
Other notable improvements in the release:
  • Sandbox UI now includes app list
  • Fixed some issues where the UI would not be displayed properly under some resolution settings
As usual a big thanks goes to the team for yet another successful release!
How to install:
1. Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program
2. Or you can download and install files:
Online installers (recommended):
Offline installers:

(In case the hyperlink here wouldn't work in your browser, just paste and copy the URL to the browser address bar)

With best Regards
Mops21
 
ive been testing a few over the past days with a set of 900+ samples.... most have failed miserably, sophos home premium missed a drivewiper and the vm was destroyed within 6 minutes.... eset let files become cryptod, kaspersky let a few run but cleaned up OK, G-data to slow to let the test complete but it missed a lot too..... windows defender passes..... i didnt think anything could match it, until i was asked to give Avast free a test.... Id not used it before and wasn't expecting much...... well its fast as lightning at detection, and didnt miss a single thing from any sample (including 60 fresh from today) - can highly recommend it! it completed the test in 6minutes, not a single exe got executed.. shocked!
 
kC77 said:
ive been testing a few over the past days with a set of 900+ samples.... most have failed miserably, sophos home premium missed a drivewiper and the vm was destroyed within 6 minutes.... eset let files become cryptod, kaspersky let a few run but cleaned up OK, G-data to slow to let the test complete but it missed a lot too..... windows defender passes..... i didnt think anything could match it, until i was asked to give Avast free a test.... Id not used it before and wasn't expecting much...... well its fast as lightning at detection, and didnt miss a single thing from any sample (including 60 fresh from today) - can highly recommend it! it completed the test in 6minutes, not a single exe got executed.. shocked!
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Interesting to know.

Any difference between Avast One and Avast Premium? Or is it just the revamped UI with a few extra utilities?
 
superleeds27 said:
Interesting to know.

Any difference between Avast One and Avast Premium? Or is it just the revamped UI with a few extra utilities?
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no idea, the one i used was just the free version downloaded from the web, another advantage it didnt even ask me for an account/email to setup! (i think it was Avast one that i installed)
usually with most suites the premium/internet security/total packages come with loads of extras like vpn/password managers/file shredder/bank protection blah blah.

it has the ediitons here
www.avast.com

Compare Antivirus | Choose the Right Protection | Avast

Choose security that matches your device, and your needs. Free Antivirus, Internet Security or Premier protection for mobile, Windows, Mac or Android.
www.avast.com www.avast.com

(i dont actually use it, nor would I use it, but I just had to congratulate it for acing a VERY hard test)
 
Hi all

NEW Avast Version 22.3 (March 2022)

NEW Avast Version 22.3 (March 2022)

NEW Avast Version 22.3 (March 2022)
Hi, all. Please welcome the newest version of Avast AV: 22.3 (22.3.6008)
Major public announcement:
  • [Premium]Improved Silent Mode You now have the option to show details about detection dialogs while Silent Mode is on. Silent mode can turn off all pop-ups, alerts, and messages, but this time, you can allow detection dialogs to inform you of any vulnerabilities.
  • New Support page Get all the help you need in one place. You now have easier access to all the FAQs, How-to guides, and more.
Other notable improvements in the release:
  • Do Not Disturb had some issues with smart scan, we fixed them
  • Shredder issues were fixed
  • Other important issues and bugs squashed
As usual a big thanks goes to the team for yet another successful release!
How to install:
1. Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program
2. Or you can download and install files:
Online installers (recommended):
Offline installers:

(In case the hyperlink here wouldn't work in your browser, just paste and copy the URL to the browser address bar)

With best Regards
Mops21
 
I just installed the latest Avast Premium Security from the above link (trial for 30 days)

Apparently, it has an issue with MS Edge when I open it

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I need to click a few times before Edge will open

Any help?
 
HarborFront said:
I just installed the latest Avast Premium Security from the above link (trial for 30 days)

Apparently, it has an issue with MS Edge when I open it

IMG-20220408-203030.jpg


I need to click a few times before Edge will open

Any help?
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Do you have Code Integrity Guard enabled for edge? It's possible that it blocks this dll.
 
Hi

Last night when I ran a Full Virus Scan I got the below

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Thinking that the Winstall.dll was corrupted I ran

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and

sfc /scannow

Both showed no errors.

I re-ran a Full Virus Scan just now and the above screen pops up again. So should I quarantine it or skip it? Why Avast is flagging it as a malware when it's a Windows file?

Thanks
 
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HarborFront said:
Hi

Last night when I ran a Full Virus Scan I got the below

View attachment 265667

Thinking that the Winstall.dll was corrupted I ran

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and

sfc /scannow

Both showed no errors.

So I re-ran a Full Virus Scan just now and the above screen pops up again. So should I quarantine it or skip it? Why Avast is flagging it as a malware when it's a Windows file?

Thanks
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Have you reported this on the official forum?
 
Azure said:
Have you reported this on the official forum?
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Nope. I even scan using EEK but no such malware showed up

To report at Avast official forum means I'll need to join the forum...................I don't think of wanting to join another forum
 
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HarborFront said:
Hi

Last night when I ran a Full Virus Scan I got the below

View attachment 265667

Thinking that the Winstall.dll was corrupted I ran

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and

sfc /scannow

Both showed no errors.

I re-ran a Full Virus Scan just now and the above screen pops up again. So should I quarantine it or skip it? Why Avast is flagging it as a malware when it's a Windows file?

Thanks
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Submit the detected file to False Positive File Form, and they will reply with a final verdict.
 
As a follow-up on my #6 post AVAST did reply and confirmed that as a false positive. Just great.

Now running Ungoogled Chromium with Bitdefender TrafficLight extension and I got the below

What bitdefender.net connection? I did a scan and nothing was found.............another false positive?
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Just submitted the chrome.exe file to AVAST again for verification.

Took off TrafficLight extension and replace with Emsisoft Browser Security extension and everything's fine. No message pop up
 
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HarborFront said:
As a follow-up on my #6 post AVAST did reply and confirmed that as a false positive. Just great.

Now running Ungoogled Chromium with Bitdefender TrafficLight extension and I got the below

What bitdefender.net connection? I did a scan and nothing was found.............another false positive?

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View attachment 265792

Just submitted the chrome.exe file to AVAST again for verification.

Took off TrafficLight extension and replace with Emsisoft Browser Security extension and everything's fine. No message pop up
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No need to submit chrome.exe to Avast.

In this case, you should submit the detected URL, hxxp://elb-lon-gcp[.nimbus[.bitdefender[.net/, to Avast for analysis. I have done so, because it seems like a false positive.:)
 
Anthony Qian said:
No need to submit chrome.exe to Avast.

In this case, you should submit the detected URL, hxxp://elb-lon-gcp[.nimbus[.bitdefender[.net/, to Avast for analysis. I have done so, because it seems like a false positive.:)
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Yup I mentioned that in the submission as well
 
Avast scareware tactics intensified a lot recently on the free antivirus ? I've been getting about 2 or 3 popups every day saying that my location is exposed, etc. It wasn't like this.
 
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