avast! Antivirus 5.0.462 Free now officially released

By casperhtc
in Back Page News

 Share

Recommended Posts

Collaborator

casperhtc

Posted
Posted

avast! antivirus software provides complete virus protection for your computer. Antivirus engine is complemented by anti-spyware, firewall and antispam modules to protect you against phishing schemes, identity theft and internet-distributed web viruses. Automatic updates for greater user convenience and safety. Top user ratings among free antivirus software. The new avast! Free Antivirus 5.0 includes a spyware detection engine. To protect you from identity theft as well as viruses.

avast! Pro Antivirus - better protection during web surfing. Full-featured antivirus software. Better than our free antivirus, especially for web surfing, but without the firewall and antispam included in avast! Internet Security. Also if you wish to customize your security, this is the recommended software.

? Continuous protection against viruses and spyware

? Ensures all mails sent and received are clean

? Keeps you protected from "chat" infections

? Stops attacks from hijacked websites

? Lets you safely browse suspicious websites or run unknown applications

? Allows safe and uninterrupted gaming

? Compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7

? New user interface

Key technologies:

? Improved Antivirus and anti-spyware engine

? New avast! Intelligent Scanner

? New Silent/Gaming Mode

? New Behavior Shield

? New avast! Sandbox

? Smart virus updates

? Real time anti-rootkit protection

? avast! Community IQ

? Behavioral Honeypots

? Green computing

? avast! iTrack

? File System / Mail Shield

? Web Shield

? IM / P2P Shield

? Network Shield

? Script Shield

Works on Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bit).

Homepage - http://www.avast.com

Size: 40.9 MB

Download avast! Free Antivirus 5

The build number is 5.0.462. Here's an (incomplete) change log:

- important fixes related to the installation of the firewall under 64-bit Windows

- fixed a potential memory leak in the firewall

- Vista/W7: solved a compatibility problem with System Restore

- added access keys ? the program can be easily now controlled via keyboard

- solved a problem with the ?I only connect to the Internet using a dial up modem? update setting

- fixed multiple issues in the sandbox (plus a few performance improvements)

- this new version is now able to communicate with avast! WHS Edition

- fixed a bug related to the inserting of license files into the program

- fixed a problem in the Outlook plugin related to inserting of notes into HTML emails

- solved a compatibility problem with SmithMicro Poser 8 and similar applications

- improvements in the submission system

- improvements in the Free AV registration system

- better handling of errors in case of real-time shield actions

- improved compatibility with Apple BootCamp

- improved default firewall rules

- low priority scans now use much less CPU (but run accordingly longer)

- components of the avast setup/update process are now digitally signed

- minor improvements in the GUI

- new language packs: Greek, Slovak and Ukrainian. This makes the current number of supported languages 19.

Grand Master

Sulphy

Posted
Posted

.... used to be a huge Avast Fan.... but prefer MSSE now tho..... thanks for the update ... :) glad to hear they are still working on it!!!!!! brilliant software..!

Grand Master

_neutrino Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

.... used to be a huge Avast Fan.... but prefer MSSE now tho..... thanks for the update ... :) glad to hear they are still working on it!!!!!! brilliant software..!

Yes since I moved to Windows 7 on my main machine at home I have used only MSSE on it, I have also installed it on a Few XP machines rather than Avast. Still Use Avast at work though.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • New PowerToys update fixes memory leaks and other issues

      By TarasBuria · Posted

      New PowerToys update fixes memory leaks and other issues by Taras Buria Another bug-fixing update is available for PowerToys version 0.100. After releasing version 0.100.1 with a bunch of bug fixes and patches, Microsoft pushed version 0.100.2 to address two important issues with one of Command Palette Dock's features. With PowerToys 0.100.2, Microsoft fixed the performance meter displaying incorrect values and memory leaks, which are particularly unwanted things in the current situation with overpriced PC hardware. Here is the changelog: Reverted a Performance Monitor dock refresh change that forced item refreshes on every metric update Fixed a memory leak in the Performance Monitor dock extension by reusing stable network upload/download band items instead of creating new list items on each refresh For those unfamiliar, Command Palette Dock is a relatively new addition to PowerToys. It is a taskbar-like tool that you can keep on top of the screen to pin various useful widgets, commands, and more. It can display time, weather, your PC's performance metrics, and more. Microsoft introduced the Command Palette Dock in March 2026 in PowerToys 0.98. Microsoft has dedicated documentation for Command Palette Dock, and you can check it out on the official Microsoft Learn website. You can update PowerToys to the latest version by going to Settings > General and clicking "Check for updates." Alternatively, you can download the installer from GitHub using this link. In other news, Microsoft is working on a new window-management utility for PowerToys. Called Alt Window Cycle, it will let you use the Alt + ` shortcut to switch between different windows in a single app. You can learn more about the tool here.
    • The Trump administration doesn't want you to use OpenAI's GPT-5.6 without its approval

      By Asgardi · Posted

      You did take leaf out of Trumps book already and had brexit - only to harm yourself. The same goes with this AI nonsense. The obvious solution for these companies is to move their head office to Brussels. I can see quite much irony there... 🙂
    • SpaceX reportedly plans a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers

      By neufuse · Posted

      Thank gawd AT&T never worked with the US gov....
    • Windows 10 quietly gets one more year of support and updates

      By +Eternal Tempest · Posted

      Wonder if they are trying to slow down Linux traction (not saying this is the only factor) in the consumer space. With the most pressure probably being steam deck/box, etc.
    • Steam Summer Sale 2026 kicks off offering weeks of PC game discounts

      By LoneWolfSL · Posted

      Which ones?

  • Recent Achievements

    • First Post
      OffsetAbs earned a badge
      First Post
    • Reacting Well
      OffsetAbs earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • First Post
      Kolakid60 earned a badge
      First Post
    • One Month Later
      xvvxcvv earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      xvvxcvv earned a badge
      Week One Done

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      421
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      180
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      133
    4. 4
      neufuse
      71
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      70
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!