Avast! 4.8.1227 is available

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Avast! 4.8.1227 is available :slight_smile: But because there is no official notification on their website or on the forum, I don’t know if this is still a Beta release or an Official release. My guess is that it is a Beta release :-\ Keep an eye on this topic :

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=36639.0

Update : From the reactions on the forum you can conclude this is an Official release :slight_smile: But at the moment only available when updating Avast! it self :wink:

Greetz, Red.

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No its not beta cause you can get the updates via the updater if you right click on your “a” in the taskbar. Also download here.

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Thnx for the download link Vettetech :slight_smile: Problem is that once you joined their Beta you get all the Beta updates also through the internal updater :wink:

Greetz, Red.

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Well most people on here are not beta Avast users.

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Cheers.

Yeah they still need to update their web page.

Josh

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  • improvements in some unpackers (WinExec, SFX CAB, LHARC, ZOO)
  • check for critical system files is now performed even in the on-access scanner (as a prevention of false positives)
  • command line scanner (ashCmd.exe): fixed displaying of directory count
  • Windows Vista: during a scan of system drive, duplicate entries are now handled correctly (symlinks)
  • Explorer extension process (ashQuick.exe) now ends immediately after aborting a scan
  • fixed a bug in SMTP alerts (adding of random characters to the address)
  • verification of digital signatures now fixed even for the on-access scanner (Windows Vista and Windows XP x64)
  • fixed the setting to disable checking of infected files during on-demand scans
  • Enhanced UI: it is no longer possible to delete a default task by using the Delete key
  • solved a synchronization problem that could potentially lead even to a hang of an avast component (e.g. the Outlook plugin)
  • Windows Vista SP1: solved an issue in the kernel driver aswSP.sys (problems during system shutdown)
  • added a workaround to a compatibility problem with NComputing NCT
  • Standard Shield: improved handling of exceptions
  • improvements in the rootkit submission system
  • mail scanner: fixes in IMAP handler (Thunderbird
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Running smooth. (:KWL)

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Josh has been asking about avast! 5 on Avast!'s forum (the thread is quite informative), but what price CAVS now?

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CAVS is free?

Yeah I have been asking about it because I wana try it… lol

Cheers,
Josh

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See 4.8.1227 kills Opera attachment display on SMF bulletin boards for 4.8.1227 problems with Opera and the Comodo board.

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I’m not a fanboy.
I’ll test CAVS 3 and AVAST. If i prefer CAVS, i’ll use it, but if i fell AVST is better, i’ll use it.
I use CFP because i tested a lot of FW’s and i think is the best.
I use CBOClean because i think is a great product.

Of course, i trust COMODO products, and i’ll test all their products, and if i like it, i’ll use them.

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Avast! has fixed the webshield problems today in 4.8.1229. That’s what I call user support! Listen hard for CAVS3, Comodo! :wink:

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i wonder if this fixed the webshield vista issue. im wondering any one gets it. every few days the event viewer says the web shield didn’t respond in time and i have to reboot.