Hi all, we are glad to announce the general availability of avast! 7 public beta!Feel free to download installers here:
http://files.avast.com/files/avast7beta/setup_av_free.exe
http://files.avast.com/files/avast7beta/setup_av_pro.exe
http://files.avast.com/files/avast7beta/setup_ais.exeNew features
- New installer
- UI facelift
- FileRep service (cloud based)
- Streaming updates
- Sandbox & Autosandbox improvements
- Browser protection improvements
- Remote assistance feature to help your friends with computer troubles
- Support tool
- Export/Import settings
- Screensaver facelift
- runs on Win8 Developer Preview
- and many, many security improvements
How to install avast! 7
Just run the setup executable (links above). This version can be
installed on top of your existing avast installation (6.x).Known issues
- In some cases, WebRep Chrome plugin is not installed correctly
- The Safezone browser is opening each time when you switch back and to the Safezone
- Plugins for Outlook 2k3 and 2k7 show “runtime error” message
- Sometimes autosandbox toaster does not close correctly
- Problems with avast sounds on Win 7 and Win Vista
- Remote assistance feature sometimes crashes on Win 7 32b, Win Vista 64b
- avast! account functionality is disabled
Any feedback is appreciated!
P.S. Don’t worry, Vlk will join this thread soon
Many thanks,
Pavel
Mod note: Please note the above is a quote from the Avast forums. Quote source
Mod edit: Added quote tags, Captainsticks.