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[Andavari]

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:

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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)

[Andavari]

I've also noticed on the freeware Home Edition download page ALWIL now also supplies a small Universal installation file.

[Keithuk]

Andavari, on Aug 18 2009, 06:11 PM, said:

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.

[DennisD]

Got that, thanks.

[Andavari]

Keithuk, on Aug 18 2009, 01:18 PM, said:

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.

[abu aufa]

one thing, I don't like reregister procedure. It doesn't like Avira.

[Andavari]

abu aufa, on Aug 18 2009, 08:06 PM, said:

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.

[Keithuk]

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.

[Andavari]

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?

[Keithuk]

Andavari, on Aug 21 2009, 02:01 AM, said:

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.

[Corona]

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.

[Icedrake]

I think you're talking about Avast 5. That's coming out in October.

[Keithuk]

Icedrake, on Aug 22 2009, 02:39 PM, said:

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.

[Corona]

Oh, Avast 5. Makes sense.

[Andavari]

Corona, on Aug 22 2009, 08:07 AM, said:

Why can't I find that article at Avasts' home page or blog anymore?

It's located here:
http://blog.avast.co...is-coming-soon/

[hello2007]

its not bad, their current interface looks like a car radio which is not good

[Andavari]

hello2007, on Sep 11 2009, 12:52 AM, said:

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.

[Keithuk]

Icedrake, on Aug 22 2009, 02:39 PM, said:

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.

[hazelnut]

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.c....php?board=15.0

[Keithuk]

hazelnut, on Sep 11 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

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.