Moderators Andavari Posted August 18, 2009 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2009 Anyone using Avast Antivirus can right click the Systray icon and select 'Updating->Program Update' to have the newest version installed. Restarting Windows is required. Change Log: Version 4.8.1351 - August 17, 2009:? improvements in some unpackers (WinExec, Installers, Droppers) ? various fixes and improvements in the scanning engine ? Standard Shield: stability improvements in the kernel-mode drivers ? preparations for smoother migration to v5 (when it's released) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 18, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2009 I've also noticed on the freeware Home Edition download page ALWIL now also supplies a small Universal installation file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Anyone using Avast Antivirus can right click the Systray icon and select 'Updating->Program Update' to have the newest version installed. Restarting Windows is required. Change Log: I've noticed that Andavari but I'm using Avast! Home Edition 4.8.1296 because I have the serial number. The 4.8.1351 is the new version out recently. I get the little green flag come up every time I startup saying there is a new version out, click to install. I'm wondering if I will have to regsiter and pay if I do that? So have you installed the newer version or are you still thinking about it?. If it saying "Restarting Windows is required" its abviously installed without you knowing. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DennisD Posted August 18, 2009 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2009 Got that, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 19, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2009 I've noticed that Andavari but I'm using Avast! Home Edition 4.8.1296 because I have the serial number. You can upgrade to the new version without any issues, and no they aren't going to ask you to pay for anything. I'd recommend upgrading because from the change log statement it will allow a smoother transition to version 5 when it's released. Although when version 5 is released I'll probably just do a clean install of it. There's absolutely no need to re-register until the registration process needs to be done again which they give 14 months for, and when that time arrives you only need to re-register to get another freeware license key to use the Home Edition for free. The upgrades reboot is required because it has to replace in-use Avast program files. And yes I've installed the upgrade, there's absolutely no reason not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu aufa Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 one thing, I don't like reregister procedure. It doesn't like Avira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 19, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2009 one thing, I don't like reregister procedure. I don't like that bit myself, however they probably want to know how many people their freeware is benefiting for their own in house statistics, and the whole process is very easy and fast. At least they're very generous in giving a full 14 months before re-registering is necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Ok I've uninstalled Avast and installed Avast! Home Edition 4.8.1351 and the same serial number works for both editions. Aren't I lucky. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 21, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted August 21, 2009 So you uninstalled a payed for Avast for the freeware one? If your license for the commercial one still has time left on it why do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So you uninstalled a payed for Avast for the freeware one? If your license for the commercial one still has time left on it why do that? No I haven't paid for anything. Everytime you open Avast up of your desktop it asks for the registration number which a pain in the backside. I have 69,275 serials so I use one of those and it says "Thank you for registering" so I'm happy. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Remember a month ago or so there was an article linked here that mentioned Avast was gonna do a major interface make-over and upgrade? Why can't I find that article at Avasts' home page or blog anymore? Did they scrap the idea? This latest build had no interface changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedrake Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I think you're talking about Avast 5. That's coming out in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I think you're talking about Avast 5. That's coming out in October. Yes I thought that when Avast 4 is only one available at the moment. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Oh, Avast 5. Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 22, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted August 22, 2009 Why can't I find that article at Avasts' home page or blog anymore? It's located here: http://blog.avast.com/2009/07/20/avast-5-is-coming-soon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello2007 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 its not bad, their current interface looks like a car radio which is not good avast, avira, malwarebytes, ad-aware, superantispyware, windows defender--------paragon, macrium reflect, ubuntu, terabyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted September 11, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted September 11, 2009 its not bad, their current interface looks like a car radio which is not good You can completely disable the skins support in the program settings to get a normal looking easy to use interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I think you're talking about Avast 5. That's coming out in October. I downloaded it the other day but I haven't tried to install it yet. I can't post the link as its not allowed on here. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted September 11, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 11, 2009 Why not? Plenty of beta softwares get links and writeups here with the usual ''use at your own risk'' warning ( FFox and Opera spring to mind) Obviously with a beta av you have to be even more careful Read all instructions http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=15.0 Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Why not? Plenty of beta softwares get links and writeups here with the usual ''use at your own risk'' warning ( FFox and Opera spring to mind) I don't think so Hazel we aren't supposed to talk about Torrent sites never mind providing a link. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedrake Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 You don't need a torrent link to download the latest Avast 5 beta version. Look at this topic on Avast forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 You don't need a torrent link to download the latest Avast 5 beta version. Yes but do they give you the serial or the crack? I know its supposed to be free but you still get the nagging messages enter the registration number everytime you click on the desktop icon. I have the serial. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted September 12, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted September 12, 2009 Yes but do they give you the serial or the crack? I know its supposed to be free but you still get the nagging messages enter the registration number everytime you click on the desktop icon. I have the serial. The problem isn't about torrent sites as they can be used legitimately. Instead it's your recent posting about "serial", "crack" which is definitely warez like talk which is in direct violation with forum rule #2. Downloading software from torrents and installing it will end up having you back into the Spyware Hell part of the forum asking for removal help in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalj Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Yes but do they give you the serial or the crack? I know its supposed to be free but you still get the nagging messages enter the registration number everytime you click on the desktop icon. I have the serial. Are you sure? The current Avast 5 version is a trunk build (and it's free). The paid versions haven't been even made yet! I agree with Andavari, you might end up in the Spyware Hell forum. Piriform Software User Guides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Are you sure?The current Avast 5 version is a trunk build (and it's free). The paid versions haven't been even made yet! I agree with Andavari, you might end up in the Spyware Hell forum. Yes I'm sure. Avast 4 is suposidly free so how come you click on the desktop icon and it asks to the serial number everytime? I agree with Andavari, you might end up in the Spyware Hell forum. Yes I have things in place to trap these now. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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