Sunday, July 27, 2008

Avast! 4 Home Edition 4.8.1227 - Free Antivirus Package

Avast! 4 Home Edition 4.8.1227 (Windows, Freeware, 25MB) [download via FileHippo] is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users, non-commercial users.

Changes:

  • 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)

If you already have Avast! installed, just force-update it by right-clicking on the Avast! system tray icon, go to "Updating", and click on "Program Update".

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