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    Latest version of Avast Antivirus


    Latest Version of Avast Antivirus Released


    WHQL Version: 7.0.1426 (free version)
    Release Date: March 7th 2012

    Note   Note
    If you already have Avast installed, then you can click on Maintenance, Update, and Update Program to update to the new version. You will need to restart the computer afterwards.



    Avast 7 Free Antivirus Download Page Link
    (Click on Download, and the No thanks, I want free protection option)

    OR

    Avast 7 Free Forum Download Page Link
    (Available here as well)



    Here's a list of most important changes:
    - Improved File System Shield speed
    - Improved AutoSandbox stability
    - Improved AutoSandbox controls
    - Improved gadgets
    - Compatibility with Win 8 Consumer Preview
    - Greater stability of Outlook plugins
    - Fixed a compatibility issue with offline files
    - Other security and stability-related improvements

    Release History






    warning   Warning
    Avast Free Antivirus is a free antivirus program, but you will need to register it each year to get a free license key for it.
    • avast! Free Antivirus works for 30 days after installation in trial mode
    • After 30 days you need to register to get your free license key and stay protected
    • Your free license key is sent within 24 hours by e-mail after registration
    • If the license does not come in 24 hours please check your junk or SPAM folder
    • You need to enter the license key in the program to continue to use it after the 30-day trial period
    Last edited by Brink; 03-07-2012 at 08:58 AM.
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    Hmm, will have to check this out : )
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    Cool. Thanks !

    http://files.avast.com/files/avast7beta/setup_av_free.exe

    It installs Google Chrome by default without warning !!!
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    Pretty sure there's a checkbox to install it or not.
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    Thanks, Airbot.

    Will check it out tomorrow.
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    Avast 7 Up and running. Thanks again !

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    AIS7 paid version works
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    Avast 7 Beta 2 available.

    7.0.1399
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    Last edited by Airbot; 02-19-2012 at 03:10 PM. Reason: Don't hotlink the direct file. Link to the thread instead.
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    Avast 7 Final build released. (7.0.1407)

    http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93824.0
    Last edited by Airbot; 02-23-2012 at 09:28 PM.
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