AVAST 2014 Released!

[Mem]

I installed it on my Win8.1 Pro RTM,no issues ,less bloated then Avast 8 and install size is smaller,very light weight in use IMHO,good so far .

Hi all,

I'm glad to announce that we've just released AVAST 2014 (build number 9.0.2006).

Here is the list of major changes/improvements:

Protection-related features and improvements
•New DeepScreen technology allows avast! to make more intelligent decisions about new/unknown files. DeepScreen is a successor of AutoSandbox, now upgraded with some additional new technologies such as dynamic binary translation and dyna-gen announced earlier.
•New Hardened mode for stricter lockdown scenarios. This is a new mode that is recommended especially for novice users (such as your grandmas): it automatically blocks execution of binaries that would normally be deepscreened (Moderate level) or even allows only execution of programs that are well-known to FileRep (Aggressive level). In a way, it brings the whitelisting concept to the consumer AV space.
•Improved cloud scanning features and crowdsourced analysis of suspicious items. This includes new, optimized mechanism for collecting data from our sensors.
•Continuously streaming update (CSU) technology for up-to-minute detections. This is not entirely new for v2014, but we now have really buttoned up the whole streaming update infrastructure to allow for reliable, uninterrupted service. We’re currently doing 350-400 updates a day, which equals to one update in roughly every 3.75 minutes, 24x7, 365 days a year. Streaming updates can now also carry more types of definitions than before.
•Improved cleaning of malware. This applies to standard malware as well as rootkits and file infectors.

Other new features
•All-new web browser plugins featuring comprehensive security ratings, protection against malware, phishing and typosquatting sites and Do-Not-Track (DNT) functionality for improved anonymity on the Internet. The DNT functionality doesn’t rely on the DNT HTTP headers; instead, it uses a proprietary technology that cannot be overridden by the servers.
•All-new SafeZone for more secure online shopping and banking. Users can now switch back and forth between SafeZone and the regular browser with a single click. Also, online banking sites can be automatically opened in the SafeZone.
•Rescue disk - allow users to create a bootable CD or flash disk with Avast on it. Great for cleaning.

Other improvements
•A new, streamlined user interface for simplified navigation and more user comfort. The new UI is actually much simplified, and it’s probably the biggest change since version 5.0. We have also redefined the shields to the total number of three (File Shield, Web Shield, Mail Shield) and tweaked the action buttons (tiles) on the home page so that they’re now fully configurable.
•Control and manage all protected devices directly from the Avast console. That is, the my.avast.com account is perfectly integrated in the UI to allow for management of all your devices running Avast.
•Dramatic reduction in product size (full installer < 60MB, compared to today’s 120MB) and memory footprint. By default, install is done through a new stub installer though (which has the advantage of always installing the most up-to-date version).
•Faster scanning thanks to optimized scanning engine (raw [in-memory] scans of EXE files are about 2x faster, while scans of text contents (e.g. web pages and scripts) are up to 10x faster).
•Completely rewritten setup/updater that makes the installation and upgrade process faster, easier and more reliable
•Firewall has been redesigned from scratch to allow for better compatibility with latest Windows, better performance and full support for IPv6 (although its UI hasn’t really changed).
•New licensing system allows for much easier management of product licenses. The system relies on activation codes, and these can be added seamlessly by simply clicking a link.
•Various improvement in the Software Updater and Browser Cleanup tool.

Download locations
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe

avast! cleaner:
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe

It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! installation (all settings should be preserved). Or you can use in-product updater.

thanks a lot, enjoy this release!!!

Pavel

 

[Mem]

Avast updated to RC1

 

[bruceb]

I think I will wait till the release is finalized. Have you tried it yet ? ? I wonder how the RAM usage is going to be, especially for older systems ? ?

 

[Mem]

I think I will wait till the release is finalized. Have you tried it yet ? ? I wonder how the RAM usage is going to be, especially for older systems ? ?

I've been using it since beta 2 on Win8.1,RC1 is good on ram(typical 5 to 9mb in task manager ),its less bloated then Avast 8 and also I've yet to see any slow downs at all,cpu usage is very low too.


I've no issues,everything is working fine and no crashes so its doing a great job on my PC,it has to be stable to be RC version .

 

[Mem]

Updated to version RC2 in the first post of this thread.

 

[Mem]

Updated again to RC3,see first post.

 

[bruceb]

I will still wait for it to be a final. My current Avast 8.0.1497 is doing just fine.

 

[Mem]

I will still wait for it to be a final. My current Avast 8.0.1497 is doing just fine.

Updated fine for me to RC3,again no issues on Win8.1 with Avast .

 

[bruceb]

Mem, Avast is now a Final release at V 9.0.2006 .. Avast will update it from within the program or you can get the full installer if you want it.

 

[Mem]

Mem, Avast is now a Final release at V 9.0.2006 .. Avast will update it from within the program or you can get the full installer if you want it.

Yep I edited my first post and thread title,thx anyway.

 

[Nintendesert]

I decided to try it over MSE, so far it hasn't bee problematic unlike something like Bitdefender and does the job.

 

[Nintendesert]

Well I take it back, Avast slows down the startup of IE10 or IE11 by a lot. I'm talking 30 plus seconds. Disabling the Avast stuff fixes the problem. It doesn't seem to cause issues with Firefox though.

 

[Mem]

Well I take it back, Avast slows down the startup of IE10 or IE11 by a lot. I'm talking 30 plus seconds. Disabling the Avast stuff fixes the problem. It doesn't seem to cause issues with Firefox though.

You can always try AVG 2014 Free,seems fine on my other PC.

 

[bruceb]

Avast just released an engine update. It is now at 2014.9.0.2007 ... mine updated from within the program GUI just fine.

 

[nemesismk2]

I was try out Avast 2014 to see if it's any good or not on my spare pc

 

[Mem]

New program version out 9.0.2008,


http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=139606.0

Hi all,

I'm glad to announce that we've just released AVAST 2014 program update (build number 9.0.2008).

Here is the list of major fixes:
* Fixed issues with Metro apps (after update to Win 8.1)
* Fixed occasional problem with playing sounds on the VPS toasters
* Fixed issue with Outpost FW warning („unsigned“ driver)

Download locations
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe

avast! cleaner:
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe

It should be possible to install this version on top of your existing avast! installation (all settings should be preserved). Or you can use in-product updater.

thanks a lot, enjoy this release!!!

Pavel

 

[LOUISSSSS]

meh, tried it out for a month on my W7 64 PC. everytime i'd load a new page it would lag and take forever. uninstalled and went back to MSE and everything is simple and fast again. I'll take the chances even if MSE has worse detection rates. it also made my ping in fps gaming worse and thats a big no no in CS

 

[bruceb]

Did the update yesterday to 2014.9.0.2008 release ... all is well.