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AVG Internet Security Changelog

What's new in AVG Internet Security 24.4.3332 Beta

Apr 25, 2024
  • Final tuning before release

New in AVG Internet Security 24.4.3331 Beta (Apr 18, 2024)

  • Tweaks in Smart Scan - please note some translation could be missing
  • Changes regarding correct starting of Firewall service
  • Stabilization changes (crashes fixed)

New in AVG Internet Security 24.4.3330 Beta (Apr 11, 2024)

  • Stabilization changes
  • Crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 24.4.3329 Beta (Apr 4, 2024)

  • Stabilization changes, mostly crashes fixed
  • Changes related to passive mode when not all shields were enabled after passive mode was disabled

New in AVG Internet Security 24.3.3328 Beta (Mar 27, 2024)

  • Fixed issue with not running FW when more our products was installed at once.
  • Fixed crash in toolsvc.
  • Fixed issue with the UI not loading correctly after waking up the OS from sleep.

New in AVG Internet Security 24.3.3327 Beta (Mar 21, 2024)

  • You can now precisely schedule the Smart Scan directly from its last page.

New in AVG Internet Security 24.3.3326 Beta (Mar 14, 2024)

  • Fixed issue where some customers were not able to update VPS
  • Fixed issue where web page blocked by the user was displaying never ending loading instead of block page

New in AVG Internet Security 24.2.3322 Beta (Feb 22, 2024)

  • Changes related to product name displayed in Windows Security Center
  • Boot Time Scan internal changes
  • Fixed crashes happening mainly during computer shutdown

New in AVG Internet Security 24.2.3321 Beta (Feb 15, 2024)

  • What was fixed:
  • Other products not detected as installed in User Interface.
  • FW is installed during program update even on Free versions.
  • Stability changes, mostly crashes fixed
  • Fixed issue when desktop icons could disappear in some cases

New in AVG Internet Security 24.2.3320 Beta (Feb 8, 2024)

  • What was fixed:
  • Windows Narrator improvements.
  • Internal changes related to Smart Scan.
  • Removing an exception works correctly now and changes are applied immediately.
  • Errors in event log fixed.
  • Fixed issue when Silent Mode from tray icon activated Smart Mode.
  • Few crashes fixed.
  • Known issues:
  • Other products not detected as installed in User Interface.
  • FW is installed during program update even on Free versions.

New in AVG Internet Security 24.1.3319 Beta (Feb 2, 2024)

  • Fixed issue with unresponsive FW after downgrade/upgrade

New in AVG Internet Security 24.1.3318 Beta (Feb 1, 2024)

  • Fixed issue with smart scan - performance step could fail in case it was run repeatedly.

New in AVG Internet Security 24.1.3317 Beta (Jan 25, 2024)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed crash in antitrack smartscan step.
  • Fixed issue where there was a wrong brand in Windows Notification center messages from our AV.
  • Fixed issue where update started from tray icon did not open the UI on update screen.

New in AVG Internet Security 24.1.3316 Beta (Jan 18, 2024)

  • Fixed AV service crash.

New in AVG Internet Security 24.1.3315 Beta (Jan 11, 2024)

  • What's new:
  • Improved web shield performance.
  • New settings for smart scan so you can better schedule your scan run.
  • Improved Support tool so it now collects more important product files.
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed AvEmUpdate crash.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.11.3314 Beta (Dec 7, 2023)

  • Final tuning before public release

New in AVG Internet Security 23.11.3313 Beta (Dec 1, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • Stabilization changes related to Anti-rootkit, Cyber Capture (Sandbox)
  • Improvements related to detections

New in AVG Internet Security 23.11.3312 Beta (Nov 23, 2023)

  • Changes done in uninstallation survey
  • Working on stabilization - many crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 23.11.3311 Beta (Nov 16, 2023)

  • What is new:
  • Realsite - Added support of DOH (DNS over HTTPS)
  • What was fixed:
  • Working on stabilization - many crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 23.10.3310 Beta (Nov 9, 2023)

  • Fixed issue with freezed UI after upgrade from Free → Paid

New in AVG Internet Security 23.10.3309 Beta (Nov 2, 2023)

  • Fake estore protection - An AI-based solution that distinguishes between trustworthy and potentially fraudulent online stores. The solution analyzes a wide range of data sources for each e-shop, including the HTML code, the content of e-shop pages (like the main page, contact-us, about-us etc.), network details (such as DNS, IP, and TLS), WhoIs information, and various popularity-based indicators. Our solution examines tens of thousands of newly established online shops daily, identifying those that seem suspicious and then promptly updating our products.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.10.3308 Beta (Oct 26, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed issue with sandbox detections.
  • Fixed few issues in migration from Instup to Icarus setup and also small improvements to the migration process.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.10.3307 Beta (Oct 19, 2023)

  • Fixed issue with high CPU consumption during log in to the OS.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.10.3306 Beta (Oct 12, 2023)

  • last small changes before the public release

New in AVG Internet Security 23.10.3305 Beta (Oct 6, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • New version of setup is part of the build
  • Improvements related to real time protection (Firewall, WebShield)

New in AVG Internet Security 23.10.3304 Beta (Sep 29, 2023)

  • Internal changes related to "Strick Mode" in Webcam protection.
  • Worked on stabilization - many crashes fixed.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.9.3302 Beta (Sep 15, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • Some internal fixes and final tuning before public release.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.9.3301 Beta (Sep 7, 2023)

  • What's new:
  • End of support for old type of virus definitions (virus pattern signature) - more info here: https://blog.avast.com/virus-definition-updates-eol
  • Webcam shield extended by microphone protection for MS Windows 10 and higher (lower layer of the implementation is done - thus code change in this build too; finishing user interface; will be available in the following two weeks or even sooner) - so basically if there is misuse of the microphone detected, webcam detection dialog is shown (or based on the mode used in its configuration Smart/Strict/Disabled)
  • Display number of devices in use for your subscription
  • Extended logging for the icarus type of setup (installer)
  • Updated cURL and OpenSSL libraries to address some performance improvements and vulnerability fixes used in our Webshield, MailShield and Network Inspector
  • What was fixed:
  • Kernel crash in sandbox driver

New in AVG Internet Security 23.9.3300 Beta (Sep 1, 2023)

  • Fixed the main part of "Deleted files Shredder" functionality which were occasionally interrupted/skipped

New in AVG Internet Security 23.8.3298 Beta (Aug 17, 2023)

  • What's new:
  • Final tunning before public release.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.8.3297 Beta (Aug 10, 2023)

  • Internal changes in SecureDNS.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.8.3296 Beta (Aug 3, 2023)

  • What's new:
  • Improved WebShield performance.
  • What is fixed:
  • AVG icon is back on consent dialogue in all languages.
  • Fixed issue with global exceptions for Secure DNS.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.8.3295 Beta (Jul 28, 2023)

  • What is fixed:
  • Fixed crash in logger.
  • Fixed issue when notification was displayed for finished scan even when the main UI was opened on sceen during the scan finish.
  • Known issues:
  • Missing AVG icon on consent dialogue in other than EN language.
  • Missing Notification for Network Inspector scan.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.7.3294 Beta (Jul 21, 2023)

  • new translations added

New in AVG Internet Security 23.7.3292 Beta (Jul 13, 2023)

  • Operating system no longer freezes for some time after every reboot when AVG is installed
  • Internal changes related to AVG tray
  • Some crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 23.7.3291 Beta (Jun 29, 2023)

  • Internal changes related to Firewall and Webcam components.
  • Shredd files from right-click windows context menu works now correctly.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.6.3290 Beta (Jun 22, 2023)

  • What is fixed:
  • Fixed a few unhandled exceptions
  • Internal/cosmetic/future adjustments and fixes
  • Known issues:
  • MS Windows security icon in right bottom corner is sometimes not loaded (unconfirmed: bluetooth and wifi icons can be affected)
  • Webshield stop causing long system shutdown

New in AVG Internet Security 23.6.3289 Beta (Jun 15, 2023)

  • What is fixed:
  • performance issues related to shutdown or restart the computer because of webshield component

New in AVG Internet Security 23.6.3288 Beta (Jun 9, 2023)

  • What is fixed:
  • Performance issues related to shutdown or restart the computer because of webshield component
  • Known issues:
  • Ransomware shield does not prevent moving subfolders with protected files

New in AVG Internet Security 23.6.3287 Beta (Jun 2, 2023)

  • improved check for correct email address field in support tool (so that there is a better chance our customers will get response and help from us)
  • improved functionality blocking programs running under sandbox to take screenshot or video-recording of the desktop

New in AVG Internet Security 23.5.3286 Beta (May 25, 2023)

  • Fixed issue with installation on Windows 8.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.5.3285 Beta (May 18, 2023)

  • What is new:
  • New openSSL 3.1.0 adopted + additional security fixes
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed issue with not working installation of Secure browser on W7 and W8.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.5.3284 Beta (May 11, 2023)

  • Support tool now gathers additional diagnostic data related to network, specifically output from these commands (export in xml can be found in the package archive, health folder): netsh wfp show filters, netsh wfp show netevents, netsh wfp show state, netsh wfp show sysports

New in AVG Internet Security 23.5.3283 Beta (May 4, 2023)

  • Fixed crash in setup.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.4.3282 Beta (Apr 27, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • improved scanning and detection of MSI installers
  • some application crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 23.4.3280 Beta (Apr 20, 2023)

  • Avg tray - some internal changes
  • Detection process related improvements

New in AVG Internet Security 23.4.3279 Beta (Apr 13, 2023)

  • What is new:
  • Support tool now gathers 3rd party application crash data that are only 7 days old
  • Scan and Sandbox improvements - aswengsrv.exe now runs as low integrity process
  • Smart Scan - internal optimalization changes
  • What was fixed:
  • Sensitive Data Shield - files are now protected on "FATx" file system drives

New in AVG Internet Security 23.3.3277 Beta (Mar 30, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • very rare kernel crash on Windows 8
  • Known issues:
  • Unable to restore or copy file from quarantine (not for all malware in quarantine, but it happens for some for sure)

New in AVG Internet Security 23.3.3276 Beta (Mar 24, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • main Antivirus service crash after installation on Windows 11 with SAC (smart app control) enabled
  • possible problems in Firewall component initialization
  • Known issues:
  • Unable to restore or copy file from quarantine (not for all malware in quarantine, but it happens for some for sure)
  • Problem with starting User Interface on Windows 7 32bit under specific circumstances

New in AVG Internet Security 23.3.3275 Beta (Mar 16, 2023)

  • What is new:
  • There is a new CEF version used in AV UI, please report any issue with the UI stability.
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed issue with excessive HDD usage after PC boot, special thanks to users Nunzio77 and _Mamide_ for reporting the issue and providing the support packages. Without your help we would not be able to fix this problem. Please check with this new version and let us know if it was resolved for you. Thank you very much.
  • Shred the remains of already deleted files now works also for older FAT file systems.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.3.3274 Beta (Mar 9, 2023)

  • New Chromium Embedded Framework version 109
  • Warning and more information when creating exceptions (as those can significantly decrease the level of protection)

New in AVG Internet Security 23.2.3273 Beta (Mar 2, 2023)

  • Fixed issue where disabled shields message in UI had yellow instead of red color.
  • Fixed the incompatibility with product DxO PhotoLab and also other possible performance problems caused by the same bug in the AV.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.2.3272 Beta (Feb 23, 2023)

  • Fixed issue with missing email signature (checked by Avast/AVG) when the email was sent via web email provider.
  • Fixed crash in IDP.
  • Fixed the incompatibility with product DxO PhotoLab.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.2.3271 Beta (Feb 16, 2023)

  • Fixed issue with cleanup related parts of Smart scan.
  • Fixed AV service crash.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.2.3270 Beta (Feb 9, 2023)

  • What's new:
  • Smart Scan - redesigned the smart scan offers.

New in AVG Internet Security 23.1.3269 Beta (Feb 2, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • Final tunning before public release

New in AVG Internet Security 23.1.3268 Beta (Jan 26, 2023)

  • Few crashes fixed
  • Internal fixes related to Behavior Shield

New in AVG Internet Security 23.1.3267 Beta (Jan 19, 2023)

  • What was fixed:
  • Sensitive Data Shield - we now evaluate also parent processes
  • Support tool - all necessary registry keys are now collected

New in AVG Internet Security 23.1.3265 Beta (Jan 16, 2023)

  • Support tool now collects extended data (.dmp, .xml, .wer files) related to application crashes so that we can help more our customers resolve specific issues. In this regard we would like to ask you whether you can (just for testing purposes) run the tool from program files folder (usually "c:Program FilesAvast SoftwareAvastSupportTool.exe"), follow the wizard with default options, let it finish and let us know the ID of the package you sent us so that we can check especially how much is the data increase of the whole package. Thank you for your cooperation.
  • Setup: setup now uses different download methods to increase success ratio of installation
  • Real Site: thanks to the better load balancing we improved performance and reliability of our DNS service
  • Main User Interface: there is new tile "Store" displayed to better acces other products

New in AVG Internet Security 22.12.3264 Beta (Dec 1, 2022)

  • Another portion of a few bugfixes

New in AVG Internet Security 22.12.3263 Beta (Nov 24, 2022)

  • Few little bugfixes

New in AVG Internet Security 22.12.3262 Beta (Nov 21, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Few application crashes

New in AVG Internet Security 22.11.3261 Beta (Nov 10, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed crash in IDP.
  • Updated version of OpenSSL in our product to the latest version with security patches.
  • Fixed issue where the user choice made in FW ask dialogue was not saved properly.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.11.3260 Beta (Nov 4, 2022)

  • Fixed crash in IDP.
  • Fixed crash in AshCmd tool.
  • Improvements in secure DNS to lower the backend server load.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.11.3259 Beta (Nov 1, 2022)

  • Fixed issue when UI with scan results was displayed in the foreground even when other full screen app was running.
  • Fixed crash when the AV tried to load damaged license file.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.10.3258.0 Beta (Oct 13, 2022)

  • Additional changes related to SSL and Email Shield
  • Avg UI process blocked by Windows Firewall
  • RDP connection does not work on Windows 7 x64 when Remote Access Shield is enabled

New in AVG Internet Security 22.10.3257.0 Beta (Oct 6, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Email Shield internal changes
  • Known issues:
  • Email Shield could block emails on Windows 11

New in AVG Internet Security 22.10.3256.0 Beta (Sep 30, 2022)

  • What is new:
  • New step in Smart Scan - System Health Check
  • It is limited to Windows 10+
  • Only EN language is supported now
  • What was fixed:
  • Deadlock caused by Behavioral Shield
  • Crash of network driver after the installation
  • A possible privilege escalation vulnerability

New in AVG Internet Security 22.9.3254 Beta (Sep 15, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • one more issue related to TLS not working after openssl update

New in AVG Internet Security 22.9.3253 Beta (Sep 8, 2022)

  • Mail Shield connection problems - additional fix (again to be verified in this Beta), do not hesitate to confirm if any Mail Shield related issue still perists
  • Avoid extra data download by Emergency Update component (full/diff update package)

New in AVG Internet Security 22.9.3252 Beta (Sep 1, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Boot Time Scan - progress added when User Interface is loading
  • Mail Shield connection problems fixed (to be verified in this Beta), do not hesitate to confirm if any Mail Shield related issue still perists
  • Protected sensitive files cannot be opened by another user

New in AVG Internet Security 22.9.3251 Beta (Aug 25, 2022)

  • What is new:
  • Command-line utility to start Shredder (shred.exe; needs to be executed as elevated administrator)
  • Redesigned Ask dialog in the Firewall component. Now you can choose from three different validity options:
  • Forever - your choice will be valid forever
  • Once - your choice will be valid as long as the process is running
  • Temporary - your choice will be valid until you restart the computer or change the network

New in AVG Internet Security 22.8.3250 Beta (Aug 22, 2022)

  • Fixed incompatibility with Easy Anti-Cheat which could cause BSOD.
  • Fixed potential performance slowdown during rescanning very frequently changing files in SDS.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.8.3249 Beta (Aug 18, 2022)

  • Fixed issue with product activation
  • Sensitive Data Shield - more monitored file extensions added

New in AVG Internet Security 22.8.3248 Beta (Aug 11, 2022)

  • WebCam shield issues related to deactivated Frame Server solved. This covers also inability to use "Windows Hello face" with active WebCam shield.
  • Fixed issue with repeatedly showing untrusted certificate error in Thunderbird.
  • Fixed crash in AV service.
  • Fixed crash in Tool service

New in AVG Internet Security 22.8.3247 Beta (Aug 4, 2022)

  • Fixed BSOD in antirootkit.
  • Fixed an issue with missing update settings in product.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.8.3246 Beta (Jul 29, 2022)

  • What's new:
  • Improved folders selection in ransomware shield selection dialogue (thanks ccm582 for the idea).
  • There is new checkbox for auto-continue in smart scan (Get things done quicker). In case there is no issue found by the specific smart scan part, it goes automatically on the next step.
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed BSOD caused by incompatibility with McAfee True Key.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.7.3245 Beta (Jul 21, 2022)

  • Few fixes to stabilize the build before release to public

New in AVG Internet Security 22.7.3244 Beta (Jul 14, 2022)

  • New Boot Time Scan:
  • We added support for Boot Time Scan in Windows Recovery Environment
  • In case you are not able to schedule the scan (sometimes infinite scheduling occurs) it is necessary to do another computer restart

New in AVG Internet Security 22.7.3243 Beta (Jun 30, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Webcam shield now works also with an integrated camera (W10+)
  • Fixed deadlock between setup and licensing during edition change
  • Known issues:
  • Boot-time scan does not work properly in some cases

New in AVG Internet Security 22.6.3240 Beta (Jun 23, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Blocking sites using h3 (quic) protocol leads to Avast main service crash
  • Shorter period in abanonded DNS resolvers (Real Site component)
  • Removing of all Avast system certificates after uninstallation

New in AVG Internet Security 22.6.3239 Beta (Jun 17, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Clearing old log files → this should save some space on the disk
  • Crashing of the main service caused by imperfect detection of Hyper-V
  • Known issues:
  • Site blocking page will not be displayed on MS Windows 10 and higher (site itself is blocked)
  • Blocking sites using h3 (quic) protocol leads to Avast main service crash

New in AVG Internet Security 22.6.3238 Beta (Jun 16, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • clearing old log files → this should save some space on the disk
  • Known issues:
  • site blocking page will not be displayed on MS Windows 10 and higher (site itself is blocked)
  • blocking sites using h3 (quic) protocol leads to Avast main service crash

New in AVG Internet Security 22.6.3237 Beta (Jun 9, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed deadlock where licensing and setup were waiting for each other
  • Other internal fixes
  • Known issues:
  • Scheduled scan does not run at specified time in some cases

New in AVG Internet Security 22.6.3236 Beta (Jun 2, 2022)

  • What is new
  • Improved driver blocking in ELAM driver (Early Launch AntiMalware)
  • Better low level support for W11 22621
  • What was fixed
  • Fixed conflict with VirtualBox 6.1.32+

New in AVG Internet Security 22.5.3235 Beta (May 26, 2022)

  • Fixed crash in WebShield.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.5.3234 Beta (May 23, 2022)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed issue where the AV was sending too many requests on our backends.
  • Fixed issue where it was not possible to boot the OS after AV installation (very old Windows 10 1607 version).

New in AVG Internet Security 22.5.3233 Beta (May 12, 2022)

  • Fixed crash in Instup.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.5.3232 Beta (May 12, 2022)

  • Fixed crash in Instup.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.5.3232 Beta (May 5, 2022)

  • What's new:
  • We added a new option to enable hardware acceleration for AV UI. You can find it in geek:area.
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed multiple detection dialogue for email shield when there is more than two detections at once.
  • Fixed crash in AV service.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.4.3231 Beta (Apr 29, 2022)

  • Data Shredder now works even after edition change
  • Final tuning before release

New in AVG Internet Security 22.4.3230 Beta (Apr 22, 2022)

  • Rescue Disk can be created on USB larger than 32GB
  • Possible crash during Smart Scan fixed
  • Network Inspector works also in passive mode

New in AVG Internet Security 22.4.3229 Beta (Apr 7, 2022)

  • Few crashes fixed
  • CyberCapture dialog with detection is correctly displayed
  • Scan result is shown once Sensitive Data Shield scan is finished

New in AVG Internet Security 22.3.3228 Beta (Mar 31, 2022)

  • Fixed:
  • some of the languages available in the setup - language selection were doubled
  • problems with shredding whole usb drive under specific circumstances of its execution

New in AVG Internet Security 22.3.3227 Beta (Mar 24, 2022)

  • some of the email attachments (PE files like exe or dll) are not scanned by Mail Shield (however you are still protected by File Shield when saving or opening those files)
  • some other smaller internal fixes

New in AVG Internet Security 22.3.3225 Beta (Mar 17, 2022)

  • What's fixed:
  • Few internal bugfixes related to scans, firewall and data reporting (nothing to be specifically mentioned or affected, just letting you know components that we touched somehow)

New in AVG Internet Security 22.3.3224 Beta (Mar 10, 2022)

  • What's new:
  • Improved messaging in UI in case when one of our services is not running (option to start the service/restart the PC/reinstall the AV is offered).
  • What's fixed:
  • Fixed issue where it was possible to resize FW Rule List window to unusable size.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.2.3224 Beta (Mar 10, 2022)

  • What's new:
  • Improved messaging in UI in case when one of our services is not running (option to start the service/restart the PC/reinstall the AV is offered).
  • What's fixed:
  • Fixed issue where it was possible to resize FW Rule List window to unusable size.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.2.3223 (Mar 9, 2022)

  • You can now easily add rules for new applications in Firewall.
  • Updated our Windows 11 UI to look more modern, with rounded corners.
  • Antirootkit detection improvements
  • Fixed setup UI had some items that weren’t accessible on low-resolution, high-DPI settings (e.g., 1280×800, 200 DPI). These are now accessible.
  • Fixed two crashes in aswToolSvc
  • Fixed issue with not working Rescue Disk on UEFI systems
  • Fixed issue with FW and Scan settings resetting to default after update
  • Fixed crash in aswToolSvc
  • Fixed crash in SmartScan
  • Fixed crash in Secure DNS
  • Fixed issue with multiple FW dialogs shown for the same *.exe file

New in AVG Internet Security 22.2.3223 Beta (Mar 3, 2022)

  • Fixed crash in aswToolSvc

New in AVG Internet Security 22.2.3222 Beta (Feb 25, 2022)

  • What's new:
  • Antirootkit detection improvements
  • What's fixed:
  • Fixed two crashes in aswToolSvc
  • Fixed issue with not working Rescue Disk on UEFI systems
  • Fixed issue with FW and Scan settings resetting to default after update

New in AVG Internet Security 22.2.3221 Beta (Feb 17, 2022)

  • What's fixed:
  • Fixed crash in SmartScan
  • Fixed crash in aswToolSvc initialization
  • Fixed crash in Secure DNS
  • Fixed issue with multiple FW dialogs shown for the same *.exe file
  • Known issues:
  • FW and Scan settings are reverted to default after update (discovered by Asyn, thank you for that)
  • Rescue Disk may not work on systems with UEFI (still under investigation, special thanks to user rocksteady for letting us know about it)
  • You might experience the issue with not working cleanup scan in AV

New in AVG Internet Security 22.2.3220 Beta (Feb 10, 2022)

  • What's new:
  • You can now easily add rules for new applications in Firewall.
  • We’ve updated our Windows 11 UI to look more modern, with rounded corners.
  • What's fixed:
  • Our setup UI had some items that weren’t accessible on low-resolution, high-DPI settings (e.g., 1280x800, 200 DPI). These are now accessible.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.1.3219 Beta (Feb 3, 2022)

  • Final tuning before release

New in AVG Internet Security 22.1.3218 Beta (Jan 27, 2022)

  • Some crashes fixed
  • BSOD in anti-rootkit driver fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 22.1.3217 Beta (Jan 20, 2022)

  • Password protection of User Interface is working again.
  • Fixed BSOD caused by antirootkit driver.
  • Few crashes fixed.

New in AVG Internet Security 22.1.3216 Beta (Jan 13, 2022)

  • What's new:
  • Boot time scan results are now being displayed
  • What's fixed:
  • Fixed a driver conflict with Quectel software
  • Rescue disk cannot be created on bigger usb flash drivers with exFAT filesystems
  • Rescue disk does not have installed extended virus definitions during its creation

New in AVG Internet Security 21.11.3215 Beta (Dec 9, 2021)

  • What's fixed:
  • Deadlock in importing settings from file
  • Conflict between two internal security components making MS Internet Explorer unable to run

New in AVG Internet Security 21.10.3213 (Dec 1, 2021)

  • What's fixed:
  • a few application crashes

New in AVG Internet Security 21.9.3213 Beta (Nov 26, 2021)

  • A few application crashes.

New in AVG Internet Security 21.9.3212 Beta (Nov 19, 2021)

  • BSOD caused by Self-Protection module (mentioned as fixed in the previous BETA by mistake, my apologies)
  • problem with script shield not detecting specific samples
  • a few application crashes

New in AVG Internet Security 21.9.3210 Beta (Nov 11, 2021)

  • What's new:
  • Enhanced removal component (improved scheduled task tracking and added path air cover)
  • What's fixed:
  • Fixed conflict with LiveGuard anti-cheat protection
  • BSOD caused by Self-Protection module

New in AVG Internet Security 21.9.3209 Beta (Nov 8, 2021)

  • Rescue disk added into main menu → tools.
  • Better way to install missing components (directly from the UI).

New in AVG Internet Security 21.9.3208 Beta (Oct 22, 2021)

  • Fixed BSOD in IDP
  • Fixed crash in Web Shield
  • Fixed issue where it was not possible to open UI

New in AVG Internet Security 21.9.3207 Beta (Oct 14, 2021)

  • Fixed crash in installation.

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3206 Beta (Oct 8, 2021)

  • Fixed crash in WebShield

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3205 Beta (Oct 5, 2021)

  • We have a new dashboard status to inform users if Firewall was set to Untrusted network profile so it's obvious at first glance that AV might be blocking connections from other computers, printers, and devices.

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3204 Beta (Sep 30, 2021)

  • Fixed crash in WebShield

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3203 Beta (Sep 23, 2021)

  • Improved QUIC protocol support in WebShield (added support for IETF version and HTTP/3 protocol)
  • In case you are in Passive mode there will be gray AV tray icon

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3202 (Sep 16, 2021)

  • Major public announcement:
  • A new logo for Avast! — As the digital world changes, we change with it. We’re proud to unveil a new expression of our identity, reflecting our continued commitment to protecting people’s digital freedom
  • Other notable improvements in the release:
  • Sign in more securely — We're now using OpenID, a more secure sign-in standard, to sign you in to your Avast Account
  • Improved exceptions — It's now possible to add exceptions solely for Behavior Shield
  • Fixed a tray icon bug — Our system tray icon now shows the proper status of shields after a PC restart
  • Password Protection update - we're now protecting newly created backup files of passwords stored in the browser
  • Firewall tweaks - We're now blocking switching to public profile when RDP is used

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3199 Beta (Sep 9, 2021)

  • What's new:
  • OpenID technology - Modern standard, more secure way to login to Avg account via web browser.
  • What was fixed:
  • BSOD caused by Behavior shield driver
  • Error messages are correctly displayed on tray icon
  • Known issues:
  • New language cannot be installed from Settings

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3198 Beta (Sep 2, 2021)

  • Incorrect Firewall settings for VPN fixed
  • Purchase of paid product is not offered after login to paid account anymore
  • Core service maintenance

New in AVG Internet Security 21.8.3197 Beta (Aug 30, 2021)

  • What's new:
  • New language switch in settings
  • UI internal changes - preparation for future releases
  • Pirate talk language removed from product
  • TLS certificate compression support for browsers
  • Firewall: Public profile cannot be set when you are connected via RDP
  • What was fixed:
  • CyberCapture detection fixes
  • Fixed memory leak in self-protection driver

New in AVG Internet Security 21.7.3196 (Aug 25, 2021)

  • Here we have just configuration adjustment related to recent MyKings botnet driver code-change that should have positive impact on computer performance.

New in AVG Internet Security 21.7.3194 Beta (Aug 19, 2021)

  • What is new:
  • Code changes related to Anti Rootkit driver in terms of the MyKings malware
  • What is fixed:
  • Few internal and future projects fixes
  • Detection dialogs may not be displayed when full screen application is running

New in AVG Internet Security 21.7.3193 Beta (Aug 16, 2021)

  • There are code changes related to the future projects.

New in AVG Internet Security 21.7.3192 Beta (Aug 12, 2021)

  • Detection dialogs may not be displayed when full screen application is running

New in AVG Internet Security 21.6.3191 Beta (Aug 5, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • Possible problems with loading User Interface
  • Known issues:
  • Detection dialogs may not be displayed when full screen application is running

New in AVG Internet Security 21.6.3189 Beta (Jul 27, 2021)

  • Fixed issue that after update from 21.5 to 21.6 FW blocked connections to network shares, network printers etc. in public profile

New in AVG Internet Security 21.6.3188 Beta (Jul 23, 2021)

  • Fixed IDP agent crash
  • Fixed issue that device detected due to port scanning or arp spoofing was not blocked when user choose to block it

New in AVG Internet Security 21.6.3187 Beta (Jul 15, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • UI might crash when there is a request for showing a dialogue immediately after Log in into the OS
  • There is a glitch in UI when you try to disable all core shield via advanced settings

New in AVG Internet Security 21.6.3186 Beta (Jul 12, 2021)

  • What's new:
  • There is now toaster informing you about running scheduled smart scan in AVG, also in case there is some problem found during the scan, UI with results is opened
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed issue with consent dialogue displayed in the wrong user session in case there is more users working on the same PC via RDP
  • Known issues:
  • UI might crash when there is a request for showing a dialogue immediately after Log in into the OS
  • There is a glitch in UI when you try to disable all core shield via advanced settings

New in AVG Internet Security 21.5.3184 Beta (Jun 10, 2021)

  • Crashes in service fixed
  • Changes related to Smart Scan

New in AVG Internet Security 21.5.3182 Beta (Jun 3, 2021)

  • Few crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 21.5.3180 Beta (May 28, 2021)

  • What is new:
  • Webcam Shield now notifies you about apps using your webcam (in both Strict Mode and No Mercy Mode)
  • Internal changes related to User Interface (new version of Chromium Embedded Framework)

New in AVG Internet Security 21.4.3179 Beta (May 18, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • clean malware transient cache items on reconfiguration (flushing scan-cache more often)
  • important fix in setup related to japanese strings
  • fix in setup related to business crash in service

New in AVG Internet Security 21.4.3178 Beta (May 13, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fix for Autocad PDF export problem
  • Problems with unregistering Antivirus from the Windows Security Center during uninstallation
  • Known issues:
  • Editing exception actually double it (original + new exception)

New in AVG Internet Security 21.3.3176 Beta (May 1, 2021)

  • Advanced exception. You can create file/folder exception for shield, scan, etc.

New in AVG Internet Security 21.3.3175 Beta (Apr 22, 2021)

  • What's new:
  • UI runs on new CEF version 3.4324.150 (M88)
  • Passive mode changes (old dialogs moved to CEF based UI, bug fixing, etc)

New in AVG Internet Security 21.2.3174 Beta (Apr 13, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed few glitches in setup UI (button height, element positioning, ...)

New in AVG Internet Security 21.2.3173 Beta (Apr 9, 2021)

  • What's new:
  • We’ve made a lot of small performance improvements to our security scans
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed issue with passive mode disabling itself after 5 minutes in case it was enabled manually
  • We no longer show pop-up messages when your antivirus is open

New in AVG Internet Security 21.2.3172 Beta (Apr 1, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed possible BSOD when we detected some suspicious network connection
  • Known issues:
  • Passive mode is disabled after 5 minutes in case it was enabled manually

New in AVG Internet Security 21.2.3171 Beta (Mar 26, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed issue with UI not correctly showing the status of IDP component
  • Fixed multiple crashes in network components

New in AVG Internet Security 21.2.3169 Beta (Mar 11, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • Possible crash during Smart Scan

New in AVG Internet Security 21.2.3168 Beta (Mar 6, 2021)

  • Missing animation/progress during repair & modify installation setup mode
  • Fixed crash in performance part of smart scan
  • Internal changes in Chrome / Secure browser offering during setup
  • Uninstall survey is correctly displayed

New in AVG Internet Security 21.2.3167 Beta (Mar 5, 2021)

  • Missing animation/progress during repair & modify installation setup mode
  • Fixed crash in performance part of smart scan
  • Internal changes in Chrome / Secure browser offering during setup
  • Uninstall survey is correctly displayed

New in AVG Internet Security 21.1.3161 Beta (Feb 5, 2021)

  • As this is our first 21.1 Release Candidate build, there are just a few cosmetic bug-fixes without impact on "visible" product functionality. However some serious issue has been found.
  • Known issues:
  • malware may not be detected by a scan under specific conditions

New in AVG Internet Security 21.1.3160 Beta (Jan 29, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • BETA logo is back in main User Interface
  • Configuration of the program no longer restored/reset after update
  • Missing notification when Password Protection is disabled fixed
  • JAWS screen reader is now working correctly (except the JAWS version 2021, which includes the issue itself)
  • There is again option to scan lnk files via explorer scan
  • Known issues:
  • some obsolete Antivirus program files and folders may remain on disk after update
  • detection dialogs from Identity Protection are sometimes not on top (and therefore visible, but detection and removal works fine)
  • Run Smart Scan button may look inactive in main User Interface (after clean installation)

New in AVG Internet Security 21.1.3159 Beta (Jan 21, 2021)

  • What was fixed:
  • Possible BSOD (blue screen of death) due to problems in identity protection driver (internally catched just once on one machine during a month, will fix it in next BETA)
  • BETA logo missing in main User Interface
  • Not responding dialog in case of multiple detections at the same time
  • Known issues:
  • Some obsolete Antivirus program files and folders may remain on disk after update
  • Configuration of the program can be restored/reset after update without user interaction
  • Detection dialogs from Identity Protection are sometimes not on top (and therefore visible, but detection and removal works fine)

New in AVG Internet Security 21.1.3158 Beta (Jan 18, 2021)

  • What is new:
  • Multi-detection fix: If you stumbled upon more detections at once, we wouldn't show each one in separate alert window anymore. Alert dialogs will be grouped into one, so there is no pop-up overload. Items are grouped by shield. (This applies to auto-mode, in Ask mode, we still show it one by one)
  • New categories and description: Our detections are now grouped in various categories of threats and each alert dialog contains a short description of corresponding category (you can find this in Details section). This will also enable us to continuously turn on PUP (potentially unwanted programs) detections ON by default for our users.
  • AlertID: We have placed a small numeric identifier in the footer of the detection dialog, so we can easily search the particular detection in our database and identify it based on the screenshot alone. We are often presented with snapshots from our users but up until now these screens didn't contain sufficient information.
  • What was fixed:
  • not correct information in cyber capture detection dialog
  • detections by identity protection on drivers with custom label
  • missing focus (on top visibility) for identity protection dialogs
  • internet connection satus in firewall details was not always properly displayed
  • shell extension (scan in explorer) does not scan all files the link (.lnk) files are pointing to
  • detection dialogs and toasters when higher DPI (dots per inch) is used (screen resolution settings)
  • incorrect license/subscription details/update shown when there is a change

New in AVG Internet Security 20.10.3156 Beta (Dec 3, 2020)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed crash in IDP agent

New in AVG Internet Security 20.10.3155 Beta (Nov 26, 2020)

  • Fixed issue in instup related to update from 20.10 beta 1

New in AVG Internet Security 20.10.3154 Beta (Nov 24, 2020)

  • Fixed problem with creation of rescue disk on Windows 7 and 8
  • Fixed issue with resolving "Advanced threats" step in smart scan
  • Fixed crash in service

New in AVG Internet Security 20.10.3153 Beta (Nov 14, 2020)

  • What's new:
  • Support for beta versions of browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Avast Secure Browser, AVG Secure Browser) in Password protection
  • Improved text used on password protected settings dialogue
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed crash in service after installation with expired free subscription
  • Fixed "Next century" option on restart dialogue - now is correctly accepted
  • UI now opens on scan results correctly when the UI is minimized during scan
  • Known issues:
  • Step "Advanced threats" in Smart Scan does not fix problems in paid AV versions
  • Creation of rescue disk fails on Windows 7 and 8

New in AVG Internet Security 20.9.3152 Beta (Nov 6, 2020)

  • What was fixed:
  • Minor changes in Webshield detection mechanism
  • Performance improvements

New in AVG Internet Security 20.9.3151 Beta (Nov 2, 2020)

  • What was fixed:
  • Few crashes fixed
  • Installation process should be faster
  • AVG Dashboard does not include Invalid Date instead of the date of the last scan

New in AVG Internet Security 20.9.3150 Beta (Oct 28, 2020)

  • Fixed issue when avast service was blocking the computer restart or shutdown
  • Internal changes related to user interface
  • Few crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 20.9.3149 Beta (Oct 23, 2020)

  • What's new:
  • Leak Alerts - we are now monitoring your accounts linked to your AVG account (used for login to AVG) and you will be notified once your password leaked online
  • What was fixed:
  • Deleting files from Virus Chest/Quarantine can no longer result in freezes or crashed
  • UI changes related to offline content
  • Ransomware dialog now contains correct information
  • Possible User Interface freeze fixed
  • Known issues:
  • AVG Dashboard includes Invalid Date instead of the date of the last scan
  • Installation takes more time in some cases

New in AVG Internet Security 20.9.3148 Beta (Oct 20, 2020)

  • What's new:
  • CyberCapture: results now can be found in Notification Centre
  • Password Protection: your passwords are now protected in MS Edge and Avast Secure Browser also
  • What was fixed:
  • Scanning of autostart services - we now rescan all services started before the AV protection
  • Reading licenses from other installed products does not cause deadlock
  • JAWS screen reader - Tray menu now can be opened (Shift+F10)
  • Behavior Shield detection dialog is no longer displayed over File Shield detection dialog (double detection)
  • Known issues:
  • Deleting files from Quarantine might result in a UI Freeze or crash
  • AVG Dashboard includes Invalid Date instead of the date of the last scan
  • Installation takes more time in some cases

New in AVG Internet Security 20.8.3142 Beta (Sep 17, 2020)

  • What was fixed:
  • Lot of crashes fixed

New in AVG Internet Security 20.8.3141 Beta (Sep 14, 2020)

  • What is new:
  • New Cyber Capture dialogues
  • Remote Access Shield now support filtering of SMB protocol
  • What was fixed:
  • Firewall driver crashes
  • Performance optimizations in sensitivity data shield
  • and other internal bug fixes and optimizations

New in AVG Internet Security 20.7.3139 Beta (Aug 28, 2020)

  • What was fixed:
  • Firewall not blocking ICMP requests during UDP scanning
  • Known issues:
  • User Interface can show "Expired" status after edition upgrade AVG FREE to Internet Security (it should be fixed after OS restart)

New in AVG Internet Security 20.7.3137 Beta (Aug 14, 2020)

  • What is new:
  • User Interface: numerous accessibility improvements, including new colors, sizes, etc
  • What was fixed:
  • stopping SmartScan may freeze the User Interface
  • kernel crash (BSOD) caused by aswNetHub.sys (Avast Network Security) driver
  • fixed crash of setup during AV uninstall

New in AVG Internet Security 20.7.3136 Beta (Aug 6, 2020)

  • What is new:
  • moving configuration from files to registry keys to improve related performance and reliability
  • accessibility support for blind/impaired people in setup - part 1 (the most of texts in setup should be read by screen reader app if it is installed (NVDA, JAWS) but task is not complete. There are still issues that some elements are not read at all / are read twice or in wrong order -> usability is not perfect. We will try to improve it in next BETA builds)
  • What was fixed:
  • Sensitive Data Shield status reported correctly even after disabling passive mode
  • Icarus.exe process does not ask for connection permission (in Firewall) anymore
  • Known issues:
  • stopping SmartScan may freeze the UI (you need to restart the machine if you encounter the issue)
  • reset and restore (from backup in file) of the settings does not work properly
  • setup can crash during AV uninstall (it is not visible to user and AV should be completely removed from PC but some .mdmp files can be created in the root of the system drive (e.g. c:)
  • User Interface can show "Expired" status after edition upgrade AVG FREE to Internet Security (it should be fixed after OS restart)

New in AVG Internet Security 20.6.3135 Beta (Jul 28, 2020)

  • Fixed heap corruption crashes

New in AVG Internet Security 20.6.3134 Beta (Jul 28, 2020)

  • Fixed handle leak

New in AVG Internet Security 20.6.3132 Beta (Jul 17, 2020)

  • What's new:
  • Simplification of privacy settings - merging 2 data sharing properties (Share app-usage data with Avast to help us with new product development / ...with 3rd-party analytics tools to improve this app) while respecting the previous user choice - so if any one of the former properties was ticked off, the new merged setting will be ticked off as well
  • What was fixed:
  • Improved UI startup performance
  • Fixed issue when internal drive was offered to be scanned as external HDD
  • Fixed crash in webshield
  • Fixed UI crash
  • Fixed crash of AV service during OS restart
  • Fixed issue in UI when Remote Access Shield or Real Site are disabled
  • Known issues:
  • When passive mode is enabled AV service and UI does not start

New in AVG Internet Security 20.5.3128 Beta (Jun 26, 2020)

  • Fixed issue when computer shutdown was sometimes blocked if avg service was unable to stop

New in AVG Internet Security 20.5.3127 Beta (Jun 19, 2020)

  • What was fixed
  • Many bugs and crashes fixed
  • RemoteAccessShield - IP blacklist now works

New in AVG Internet Security 20.5.3126 Beta (Jun 15, 2020)

  • What's new:
  • Introducing Remote Access Shield - This new feature lets you choose who can remotely access your computer and lets you block the rest. (Premium Security users only)
  • Ransomware Shield is now free - We’re now offering this feature to Avast Free Antivirus users to maximize their ransomware protection
  • Better USB drive protection - We’ll now ask you to scan USB drives when you plug them into your computer. (You can also turn this off in your notification settings)
  • Improved taskbar icon - There’s no need to keep your antivirus open during scans. You can now see your scan progress from the Avast taskbar icon
  • Google QUIC protocol support added to Webshield - It can affect anything from the "google ecosystem" so please let us know in case of any issues with e.g. Chrome, Opera, MS Edge, Drive, Calendar, Youtube...

New in AVG Internet Security 20.3.3120 Beta (Apr 30, 2020)

  • What was fixed:
  • SecureDNS now fully works after upgrade from Free to Premium without restart
  • Firewall now fully works after upgrade from Free to Premium without restart
  • Two application crashes under specific conditions related to SecureDNS and Webshield components
  • Firewall blocks Microsoft Wireless Display feature

New in AVG Internet Security 20.2.3116 (Apr 1, 2020)

  • Fixed issue with Sensitive data shield

New in AVG Internet Security 20.2.3113 Beta (Mar 12, 2020)

  • New premium feature Password Protection - it protects the passwords stored in Chrome or Firefox.
  • UI - we completely reworked javascript layer to speed up UI loading and be able to provide changes more quickly. Some parts are still in progress so you can expect UI issues.
  • New firewall driver.
  • Rescue Disc - improved UI, updatable VPS (depends on free space on disk or USB).

New in AVG Internet Security 20.1.3112 (Feb 26, 2020)

  • Browser extensions – Improve your browsing with our latest extensions (just open Menu > Browser extensions)
  • Fewer popups – If you already have Avast Cleanup Premium, you’ll no longer see offers for it (sorry about that!)
  • Improved statuses – The status messages you see on the main screen are now easier to understand
  • Fixed Rescue Disk – You can now use Rescue Disk again to restore your PC from advanced attacks
  • Other bug fixes – We’ve stomped dozens of other bugs to keep everything running smoothly

New in AVG Internet Security 20.1.3110 Beta (Feb 8, 2020)

  • Update process of user interface was improved
  • Smart Scan improvements - Advanced issues - when everything is ok, we are showing "green" results instead of hidding the tab
  • Browser extensions:
  • Improved detection of status of browser extensions
  • Added support of detection in Opera browser

New in AVG Internet Security 19.7.2388 (Aug 26, 2019)

  • What's exciting here that we have officially launched the new Antivirus portfolio, effectively sun-setting Pro, Internet Security, and Premier while replacing it with Premium Security. In a nutshell, this means that from now on, all paid AV features are available to all AV customers (yey!) and there are no more paid AV tiers. And we have this in Single and Multi-Device flavors. Multi-Device subscription is supporting platforms: Win, Mac OS, iOS and Android.
  • Of course, in reality, it is a bit more complicated than that - users would be migrated in waves during several upcoming weeks - but we're getting closer to a neat and tidy AV portfolio.
  • The whole license migration matrix is a beast, but these examples should cover the majority of cases:
  • Avast Premier users (all seat variants) -> Avast Premium Security Multi-Device
  • Avast Internet Security 1 Seat -> Avast Premium Security
  • Avast Internet Security 3+ Seats -> Avast Premium Security Multi-Device
  • Avast Pro 1 Seat -> Avast Premium Security
  • Avast Pro 3+ Seats -> Avast Premium Security Multi-device
  • Some of the other features/fixes in this release:
  • We can now automatically shut down your PC after a Full, Targeted, or Custom scan
  • Quick Scans can now be added to your custom scans and scheduled for any time you’d like
  • Added an option to Enable/Disable QUIC scanning in Settings
  • Separating consents for Google Analytics and Jumpshot tracking in Settings
  • Fixed issue in explorer scan where toaster was displayed just on the first occasion
  • Fixed memory leak in aswStm.sys driver
  • Fixed not working mail messages in Mozilla Thunderbird
  • Fix of occasional blocking of MS Windows 10 update by self-defense
  • Fix of problems with nested virtualization (VBox/VMware)Affected Products and Release Date

New in AVG Internet Security 19.7.3103 Beta (Aug 23, 2019)

  • When all shields are disabled (e.g. via tray) and enabled, Mailshield is not enabled (sometimes it requires restart in order to start successfully)

New in AVG Internet Security 19.5.4444 (May 22, 2019)

  • Fixed crash during Sensitive Data Scan
  • Fixed issue when Sensitive Data Scan does not finish in some cases
  • Toaster “You are protected” now correctly hides after the 15 seconds
  • “Move to Virus Chest” button now works also for detection from File Shield

New in AVG Internet Security 19.5.3093 Beta (May 16, 2019)

  • Final fixes before release to public

New in AVG Internet Security 19.5.3092 Beta (May 13, 2019)

  • Fixed issues:
  • Fixed crash during Sensitive Data Scan
  • Fixed issue when Sensitive Data Scan does not finish in some cases
  • Toaster "You are protected" now correctly hides after the 15 seconds
  • "Move to Virus Chest" button now works also for detection from File Shield

New in AVG Internet Security 19.5.3090 Beta (Apr 25, 2019)

  • Fixed issues:
  • DnD mode will not spam, that new app was added, every time Opera is updated
  • Licenses - Fixed creating/extending of Free licenses before their expiration date

New in AVG Internet Security 19.4.3085 Beta (Mar 20, 2019)

  • Fixed issues
  • Crashes in instup.dll, UI, behavioral shield

New in AVG Internet Security 19.3.3080 Beta (Feb 22, 2019)

  • AV is installed in passive mode on W10 if OS is in russian localization

New in AVG Internet Security 19.2.3079 Beta (Feb 5, 2019)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed possible memory leak in service
  • Fixed blocking of correct USB removal
  • Fixed crashes in licensing when there was unavailable network connection
  • Fixed settings backup

New in AVG Internet Security 19.2.3077 Beta (Jan 25, 2019)

  • What's new:
  • Build version displayed in UI now shows also the version of latest uupdate which was delivered to the PC (for example: before 19.2.4159.0 and after 19.2.4159.111). You can now better recognize if you have applied our latest hot-fixes
  • Removed Morphisec integration code - this experimental feature was removed from our product
  • New screens for creating and scheduling custom scans
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed random crashes
  • Fixed BSOD in aswNetSec.sys
  • Tray icon status is now better synced with the main status on dashboard
  • Fixed crash when user activates more licenses at the same time

New in AVG Internet Security 19.2.3076 Beta (Jan 21, 2019)

  • Fixed crashes

New in AVG Internet Security 19.1.3075 (Jan 7, 2019)

  • NEW:
  • Speed! Users of 64-bit Windows should now see faster PC startup and scan
  • times
  • Automagic! After purchasing another AVG product from within your
  • antivirus, the new product will now be installed and activated
  • automatically, no activation code needed
  • Security! Our Firewall's network detection is now better than ever
  • FIXED:
  • Firewall now runs properly (without a PC restart for those who've
  • upgraded from AVG AntiVirus FREE
  • Fixed improper arrangement in our Web Shield detection (threat type and
  • URL were switched)
  • Fixed a problem with red dashboard status and our Fix now button

New in AVG Internet Security 19.1.3074 Build 19.1.4140.0 Beta (Dec 20, 2018)

  • Update progress is visible in UI (applicable during update to next version)
  • Minor changes before release to public

New in AVG Internet Security 18.7.3069 Build 18.7.3069 (Oct 11, 2018)

  • For 2019, Security is more than Protection and Privacy
  • Ease of use and security are natural allies for creating a secure digital life:
  • This year Avast was thrilled to celebrate 30 years of security protection for consumers. We have a mission to protect our users from the most vicious and unknown online threats at all times. The Avast Threat Labs on a moment to moment basis is aware of the must illusive and nastiest of malware on any given day. It is job #1 to protect digital users from the myriad of threats they stumble upon every day. In today’s digital world with bad actors like WannaCry and CryptoLocker ransomware attacks and incessant data breaches being a part of life today. Users are all too familiar with the fact that they need reliable digital security from a brand who has created secure digital lives for people all over the world.
  • This year, as many users are very focused on personal privacy we are adding a feature designed to improve our privacy offense. We have developed a feature called Sensitive Data Shield that helps keep personal files with personal data away from unwanted eyes or potential thieves. Personal documents such as individual health documents, travel or ID documents, personal photos or even personnel files for your own business under lock and key so that only the authorized user can view them.
  • Also, in the 2019 edition, the focus included adding value in the overall user experience. Like a commuter who drives long hours to work, the PC user who spends hours on the PC, wants the whole ride to be smooth and without glitches. With the introduction of our new feature, Do Not Disturb, we take our former “Game Mode” feature and amplified the user scenarios it can enhance.
  • This feature now disables annoying notifications and interruptions by upgrading it to a feature that is designed to improve the user’s experience whether they are playing games, watching a movie, or sharing a slideshow or presentation for family or friends.
  • Do Not Disturb mode means you never have to experience annoying or embarrassing notifications or IM’s while presenting or sharing again. Remember when you were using your laptop to present some data to some co-workers and your children continually IM’d you to pick up ice cream and dog food on the way home? Now, with Do Not Disturb mode, you are safe. And, the best part is that it is automatic, it naturally activates when you go into “presentation mode” on your PC.
  • What’s NEW in version 2019:
  • Do Not Disturb Mode:
  • Avast’s new Do Not Disturb Mode silences notifications while you’re running an app in fullscreen. Windows notifications, popups from other apps, and even our own Avast antivirus notifications are all blocked to keep distractions at bay.
  • Do Not Disturb Mode is a re-design of our previous Game Mode feature, which was limited to only fullscreen games. This new feature works with nearly any app running fullscreen and is included in all our antivirus offerings, from Avast Free Antivirus to Avast Premium. (Existing users will receive it via an automatic update.)
  • Sensitive Data Shield:
  • Tax files, health records, travel documents, and other sensitive documents are prime targets for hackers and identity thieves. Spyware can find these documents on your computer in just seconds, giving them full access to your name, address, birthdate, social security number, and more.
  • Sensitive Data Shield provides an extra layer of spyware protection, beyond what the free antivirus offers. Using advanced algorithms, it scans your computer for documents containing names, addresses, phone numbers, and other data it thinks you’d want to keep private. If it finds any, it will offer to seal them off from unknown apps and spyware.
  • There’s no need to move your files or hide them in a secret folder, either. Sensitive Data Shield keeps everything right where you left it, and protects it all automatically. With Sensitive Data Shield, only trusted apps (e.g., Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word, etc.) can access or copy your private documents. Anything else is automatically blocked — unless you approve.
  • Anti Phishing:
  • Phishing is big business, and it’s only getting bigger. Leading security companies and major carriers are noting dramatic increases in consumers falling prey to phishing lures. In 2017, Verizon reported that even after training, one in 14 users was attacked with spear phishing, spoofing, or impersonation emails or mobile text messages.
  • In light of this, we’ve tuned up our anti-phishing feature to deliver more advanced protection. With enhanced anti-phishing technology, your browser can now identify phishing sites without the need for a browser extension. Quicker scans now occur every five minutes ensuring safer browsing, without any delays to the browsing experience.
  • Other changes:
  • Passwords now synchronize even better
  • Smart Scan now shows you the results of completed scans if you stop it before it’s finished
  • Software Updater has moved in menu from Protection to Performance
  • Fixed:
  • You can now minimize games without trouble after a few minutes of play
  • No more duplicate dialogs when we detect a phishing scam
  • We’ve taken care of those connection problems while activating subscriptions
  • We’ve caught and fixed a bug messing with the Windows Security Center registration after a Windows Update

New in AVG Internet Security 18.7.3067 Build 18.7.3994 Beta (Sep 5, 2018)

  • Issues with installation and re-installation of the Emergency Update component
  • Installation and update of driver related to the SafeZone / Secure Browser bank mode

New in AVG Internet Security 18.7.3067 Build 18.7.3994 Beta (Sep 5, 2018)

  • Issues with installation and re-installation of the Emergency Update component
  • Installation and update of driver related to the SafeZone / Secure Browser bank mode

New in AVG Internet Security 18.6.3063 Build 18.6.3956 Beta (Aug 3, 2018)

  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed occasional DNS resolve time-outs
  • Fixed issues with loading of sites using EV certificate
  • DND mode - "new app added" toaster does not appear in some cases
  • Fixed reading available licenses for MyAVG section
  • Fixed sending client parameters after service restart
  • Fixed waiting for internet connection instead of just network before doing license operations

New in AVG Internet Security 18.6.3062 Build 18.6.3952 Beta (Jul 26, 2018)

  • New Features:
  • DND mode - app detection based on internal DB is active after app goes to fullscreen
  • Improved compatibility between Do not Disturb mode and the MS Windows Notification Center (MS Windows 10)
  • What was fixed:
  • DND mode - working correctly in Firefox
  • DND mode - detection based fixes and minor improvements
  • Fixed service start delay when no internet connection is available
  • crashing of Antivirus service when updating existing license for Password Protection product
  • DND mode - fixed blocking from Windows Notification Center
  • crash of Antivirus service on Windows 10 RS5 and compatibility with its Edge browser
  • not displaying confirmation dialog related to disabling the Webcam shield and Sensitive Data Shield components
  • crashing reporting to Windows Security Center under some circumstances
  • Fixed HNS (WiFi Inspector) related BSOD
  • conflict when handling UDP packets (mainly by Fake Website Shield component) modified by 3rd party products

New in AVG Internet Security 18.6.3061 Build 18.6.3946 Beta (Jul 23, 2018)

  • What was fixed:
  • DND mode - application whitelist/blacklist heavily modified
  • DND mode - several optimalization for 3rd party app blocking
  • several issues in licensing component (client as well as backend side)
  • blocking standard websites by Web Shield component
  • sometimes blocking TLS 1.3 connections

New in AVG Internet Security 18.5.2342 (Jun 21, 2018)

  • What's new:
  • Notification alerts! A blue dot now appears on our systray icon when you have a notification
  • Restore anywhere! Restore files from the Virus Chest to any location by clicking “Restore as”
  • Fixed:
  • Improved our installation and update processes
  • Clicking “Subscription information” in our systray menu now opens the correct screen
  • Firewall status is now properly reported in Windows Security Center
  • Disabled shields now appear correctly in our systray menu
  • Fixed a few activation code bugs

New in AVG Internet Security 18.5.3059 Beta (Jun 18, 2018)

  • Fixed - reporting of disabled shields in tray
  • Fixed - crashes

New in AVG Internet Security 18.5.3058 Beta (Jun 11, 2018)

  • What's new:
  • Added "restore as" option to virus chest
  • UI should not be started after update or restart until AV service is running (this should prevent the UI "service is not running" state)
  • New download mechanism for installation and update files
  • New EULA
  • What was fixed:
  • Fixed - Icon is not deleted after uninstall AVG business
  • Fixed - not running scheduled scans
  • Fixed turning on/off protection from tray icon
  • Fixed wrong reporting status of Firewall in UI
  • BSOD fixes, crash fixes
  • Fixed reporting of Firewall state to Windows Defender Security Center
  • Fixed - Hacker component inactive
  • Fixed - not running AV service after enabling passive mode
  • Fixed - Missing text in passive mode enabling/disabling dialogue

New in AVG Internet Security 18.4.3055 Beta (May 3, 2018)

  • What was fixed:
  • GDPR compliance: added new options in Privacy section in General Settings ( paid programs)
  • Sensitive Data Shield:
  • shield is now enabled even after program update
  • other minor changes and fixes

New in AVG Internet Security 18.4.3054 Beta (Apr 19, 2018)

  • What's new:
  • New Sensitive Data Shield (aka SDS) component (AVG Internet Security):
  • it scans for documents (pdf,doc,txt) on your PC that contain sensitive information (agreements, work documents, flight tickets etc) and offers an extra protection of those
  • the documents are then protected against access by untrusted apps
  • Known issues:
  • component is installed but disabled after update to this beta. You can enable it manually through main UI (tile Privacy → open SDS component → Settings)
  • SDS is not visible in main settings (but settings are accessible as mentioned above)
  • What was fixed:
  • Web Shield: Connection aborted but detection dialog was not displayed in some cases
  • Antispam: Updated detection module

New in AVG Internet Security 18.4.3053 Beta (Apr 12, 2018)

  • What was fixed:
  • Program update does not reset scheduled scan settings
  • Fixed few crashes related to Firewall drivers

New in AVG Internet Security 18.4.3052 Beta (Apr 9, 2018)

  • "Scanning in progress" is no longer reported in tray after install
  • "Fix now" button now enables Webcam Protection also

New in AVG Internet Security 18.3.3049 Beta (Mar 22, 2018)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Problems with starting the Behavior Shield service
  • Problems with showing components based on subscription state (as mentioned above)
  • A few program crashes reported over the client

New in AVG Internet Security 18.3.3048 Beta (Mar 17, 2018)

  • Some components turned on after restart automatically although turned off permanently by user
  • Network connection does not work after installation of missing FW component

New in AVG Internet Security 18.3.3047 Beta (Mar 8, 2018)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed restoring files from virus chest (files were not restored but were deleted)
  • Fixed a few program crashes
  • Known Issues:
  • Network connection does not work after installation of missing FW component

New in AVG Internet Security 18.1.3044 Beta (Feb 8, 2018)

  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed licensing in SMB clients.
  • Fixed Payment protection (Fake Website Shield component) , which was disabled after clean installation sometimes.

New in AVG Internet Security 18.1.3043 Beta (Feb 2, 2018)

  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed product crashes

New in AVG Internet Security 18.1.3042 Beta (Jan 26, 2018)

  • NEW AVG Installers without ZEN:
  • common setup now used also for AVG product
  • only AVG Antivirus is installed now
  • New Anti-Exploit module for better protection against exploits, shellcode and other malicious PE files
  • Changes in minimal installation components (now Behavioral shield is included)
  • In case that DNS does not resolve our installation and update URLs correctly, the program will use Google DNS servers
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed bug when games were minimizing themselves every 30 minutes
  • Fixed problems with Outlook plugin
  • Fixed name of Avast window in task bar
  • Fixed Help screen (help was not displaying proper page on some places in UI - typically in settings)
  • Fixed Boot Time Scan
  • Fixed bug when in some cases AVG would try to update from wrong URL (where Avast update files are stored)
  • Fixed bug which caused that Last computer scan time was not displayed correctly
  • Fixed automatic login into zone after purchase in AVG

New in AVG Internet Security 18.1.3041 Beta (Jan 12, 2018)

  • Changes:
  • It is possible to add more files into virus chest at once
  • Improved dump creation when our process crashes
  • Added support for fallback download server (using HTTPS) in setup in case standard servers don't work
  • Warning is displayed when logging off from windows during installation (so installation is finished properly)
  • Optimized scanning of downloaded executable files
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed scanning of files in Virus Chest
  • Fixed wrong text in Recycle Bin context menu

New in AVG Internet Security 17.9.2322 (Jan 3, 2018)

  • What's new:
  • Now you can send feedback and bug reports from Settings > About
  • Recycle Bin content can now be shredded via Windows contextual menu (Avast Premier only)
  • Redesigned Scan & Shields screens in the Protection menu for easier navigation
  • Redesigned Avast Passwords UI for easier use
  • More detailed status reporting to Windows Security Center in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
  • Nested virtualization support for AMD CPUs
  • Better proxy detection by setup and update from Windows settings
  • Fixed:
  • Fixed a problem with white UI (you might see more processes AvastUI.exe now, but that's OK)
  • Sensitive Data Shield now works with Windows XP and Vista
  • Anti-Phishing Protection in Web Shield now works with Windows XP
  • Clicking Scan Details in the Notification Center no longer starts another scan
  • Fixed Avast service crash when a license expires
  • Fixed performance scan in Performance > Cleanup Premium
  • Fixed issue where Behavior Shield sometimes cut off a user’s Internet connection
  • False positives can now be reported directly from threat detection warnings (File Shield)
  • Fixed boot issue on Windows XP when Virtual PC driver is installed
  • Fixed BSOD caused by conflict between DELL percsas3 and Avast Self-defense drivers

New in AVG Internet Security 17.9.3040 Beta (Dec 20, 2017)

  • Changes / Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed crash of AVG service during computer shutdown
  • Added localization for new features in 17.9

New in AVG Internet Security 17.9.3039 Beta (Dec 15, 2017)

  • Changes / Fixed Bugs:
  • Minor changes and final tuning for 17.9 release

New in AVG Internet Security 17.9.3038 Beta (Dec 7, 2017)

  • Changes / Fixed Bugs:
  • Click on Scan Details in Notification Center does not execute another scan anymore
  • Changes related "Send for analysis" from Virus Chest and detection dialogs
  • Fixed crash of AVG service when license expires
  • Fixed problems with Behavior shield, that cut off internet connection

New in AVG Internet Security 17.9.3037 Beta (Nov 24, 2017)

  • NEW Features:
  • Feedback Form in Settings->About
  • Better proxy detection by setup and update from Windows settings
  • Nested virtualization support for AMD CPU
  • ZEN no longer available in AVG Antivirus
  • Changes / Fixed Bugs:
  • Antirootkit monitoring that is responsible for catching unknown malware
  • Fixed boot issue on Windows XP when Virtual PC driver is installed
  • Fixed BSOD caused by conflict between DELL percsas3 and avgSP drivers
  • Fixed BSOD caused by avgVmm when running AVG in Vmware Fusion on MAC
  • AVG signature added to email sent by Mail app
  • Antiphishing works on Windows XP
  • Changes in reporting of statuses between AVG and Windows Security Center
  • License delivery fixes (After purchase and login to zone, periodic checks, after service/pc restart)

New in AVG Internet Security 17.8.3036 Beta (Nov 8, 2017)

  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Erasing malware detected and removed by Behavioral Shield from the chest when other malware was restored
  • Adding custom folder to be protected by the Antiransomware Shield

New in AVG Internet Security 17.8.3035 Beta (Nov 3, 2017)

  • New Features:
  • New Eula v1.5
  • New trial offer in free installation packages
  • Internal changes in setup/framework components related to ZEN removal
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Firewall component status reporting
  • Real Site (Secure DNS) component crashing
  • Logging out of a zone (subscription) directly from AVG
  • Purchases directly from the AVG application
  • Issue related to in-product messaging causing the service to consume abnormal CPU resources
  • Restoring of malware from the virus Chest detected by Behavioral Shield when removal required computer restart
  • Accepting special characters (such as <, >, etc.) in displaying toasters (such as Firewall - new network detection)
  • Behavioral Shield does not display detection dialog when any of the automatic modes is enabled
  • Restore dialog in Chest is correctly in CEF now
  • User Interface crashing when Firewall button was used in displayed Firewall toaster
  • Scheduled daily scan is now always run on time

New in AVG Internet Security 17.8.3034 Beta (Oct 27, 2017)

  • New Features:
  • We are going to drop the ZEN model (application and related services) and the implementation is splitted to two release versions (17.8 and 17.9). Now there is the first part done for BETA testing.
  • Subscriptions are now handled directly in the AVG, not in the ZEN. You can find details related to it directly in AVG -> About -> Subscription.
  • Installation of other AVG applications are now possible via My AVG button situated in the main AVG User Interface just next to the "Menu" item.
  • Enhanced reporting of Behavioral Shield error states and restart request during malware removal (if required)
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Fixed BSOD on x64 systems caused by Sandbox driver
  • Fixed crashing User Interface when Sign-In in is used
  • Fixed resetting Game Mode rules to default (all ON) after service (computer) restart
  • Fixed Avast service exceptions creating dumps of it (without service crash)
  • Fixed issue with Gmail signature (007 error) that was breaking outgoing emails
  • Fixed Firewall new network toaster to set the correct profile
  • Fixed several issues in passive mode (e.g. Avast in passive mode when no other Antivirus solution is installed, Avast in passive mode when another Antivirus client is installed as second etc.)

New in AVG Internet Security 17.8.3033 Beta (Oct 13, 2017)

  • What's new:
  • We did not finished any new feature in adequate BETA quality.
  • Known issues:
  • When a license/subscription is about to expire, empty dialog may be shown.
  • Passive mode does not behave correctly in some cases.

New in AVG Internet Security 17.7.3032 (Oct 4, 2017)

  • New Webcam Protection ends webcam spying for good by blocking malware and untrusted apps from hijacking your webcam to spy on you
  • Easier settings: Main-screen icons are now clickable
  • Improved low level optimizations for AMD Ryzen CPUs for better performance
  • High-Level Messaging:
  • Functional Header - Comprehensive protection for unlimited personal devices
  • Emotional Header - Our absolute best protection for all your devices
  • Three main benefits:
  • Maximum protection - Stop malware, block dangerous downloads, avoid fake websites, & secure personal files with advanced ransomware protection
  • Maximum privacy - Prevent voyeurs from hijacking your webcam, hide private photos and files from snoops, and securely shred sensitive data
  • Unlimited family protection - Protects unlimited family PCs, tablets, & smartphones
  • Extended benefits:
  • Secure your PC - With real-time protection and advanced machine learning, we keep your computer free of viruses, spyware, ransomware, rootkits, Trojans, and other nasty malware. Our Enhanced Firewall also keeps hackers off your PC.
  • Surf and email faster - We block unsafe links, downloads, spam, and email attachments so you can enjoy your online life without worries. We even help you avoid fake copycat websites so you don’t unintentionally give thieves your passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal info.
  • Get advanced ransomware protection - Wall off your personal photos, documents, and files from malicious encryption, and have total control over which apps can change or delete your files.
  • Stop webcam spying - Keep voyeurs out of your home — and children’s bedrooms — by allowing only trusted apps to use your webcam and being warned when anything suspicious tries to access your camera.
  • Stay up-to-date - Security updates and new features are pushed to you automatically, so you never need to manually update your AVG software to stay protected from the latest threats.
  • Protect the whole family - Easily protect your whole family, no matter how many devices anyone has or what kind they are. Better still, you can do all this from a single dashboard, from anywhere in the world.

New in AVG Internet Security 17.7.3031 Beta (Sep 28, 2017)

  • What's new:
  • Changes in UI, tiles or dashboard are now clickable and it's easier to control real-time protection and to use advanced features
  • Improved low level optimizations for AMD Ryzen CPUs
  • New Webcam shield that checks which apps are trying to turn on your webcam
  • 3 modes:
  • Smart mode (default) - we allow trusted apps and ask to grant access for unknown apps
  • Strict mode - we always ask user if the app should access webcam or not
  • No mercy mode - we always block the access to webcam so your webcam can't be turned on

New in AVG Internet Security 17.2.3419.0 Beta (Feb 27, 2017)

  • Firewall advanced settings

New in AVG Internet Security 17.1.3006 (Jan 12, 2017)

  • Refreshed interface – new clean, simple user interface makes it easier than
  • ever to monitor all your layers of protection
  • Scan Computer – new scan now quickly looks for malware, unwanted toolbars
  • and browser extensions, and PC performance problems in a single click
  • Deep Scan – this new option lets you specifically target hidden threats with
  • a longer, more intensive scan of your entire computer
  • Improved identification of never-before-seen threats – by sending potential
  • malware to our servers for deeper analysis, we quickly analyse it, create a fix
  • and push it out to our millions of users to ensure they are protected
  • Performance Scan – users get a free scan feature to check how their PC is
  • running. They have the option to purchase AVG TuneUp separately if they
  • find any issues

New in AVG Internet Security 16.51.7497 (Mar 31, 2016)

  • Antimalware scan interface (AMSI) support in Windows 10 allows closer integration of AVG scanning engine with the operating system.
  • Performance and slow browsing experience advisory notes were removed.
  • AVG download accelerator was removed.

New in AVG Internet Security 2015 Build 6140 (Sep 30, 2015)

  • Text arrangements in user interface for Antivirus and E-mail Scanner components.
  • Enhancement of network driver functionality in Firewall component.
  • Fixed issue of E-mail Scanner with specific custom servers settings blocking receiving e-mails.
  • Fixed issue of Anti-Rootkit compatibility with Windows 10.
  • Improved Online Shield's performance over well known SSL/TLS servers.

New in AVG Internet Security 2015 Build 6125 (Sep 30, 2015)

  • Fixed issue with reported crash of Identity protection component.
  • Minor text arrangements in UI dialogs.

New in AVG Internet Security 2015 Build 6122 (Sep 30, 2015)

  • In the advanced settings (Exceptions), a new combination of options for adding an exception was appended that applies to Identity Protection component.
  • Fixed issue with multiplication of emails when using IMAP protocol.
  • The section "System information" was removed from the Support dialog / Product tab.
  • Fixed issue of Identity Protection compatibility with some third party applications.

New in AVG Internet Security 2015 Build 6086 (Sep 30, 2015)

  • Improved driver update process for Windows 10.

New in AVG Internet Security 2012 12.0 Build 1769a3775 Beta 2 (Jul 25, 2011)

  • User Interface: The "Ignore the state of this component" option is only available from advanced settings.

New in AVG Internet Security 12.0 Build 1750a3714 Beta 1 (Jul 13, 2011)

  • AntiRootkit: Improved detection of new variants of Alureon rootkit.
  • AntiSpam: Added IPv6 support in AntiSpam update.
  • Core: More flexible virus definitions.
  • Core: Improved heuristic detection.
  • Core: Optimization of "Scan files referred in registry" in Resident Shield.
  • Core: Fixed crash during scan of registry.
  • Core: Polymorphic malware detection methods have been optimized.
  • Core: Some false alarms removed.
  • Documentation: Instructions on fixing the most frequent technical issues have been added to chapter Troubleshooting in Help.
  • Firewall: Added support for NTFS volumes mounted as directories.
  • Firewall: Firewall settings lists' items can be selected by the space key.
  • Firewall: Fixed displaying ask dialogs for communication of 32-bit applications on 64-bit operating systems.
  • General: Added reset button for Anti-Spam statistics.
  • General: Extended statistics of SharePoint document scanner component.
  • General: Extended statistics of VSAPI and antivirus transport agents components.
  • General: Added posibility to switch off scan of outbound emails in VSAPI plug-in.
  • General: Added support for Anti-Rootkit exceptions.
  • General: AVG products allow sound notifications for specific alerts.
  • Kernel: End of MS Outlook 2000/2002 support.
  • Kernel: Fixed issue with Resident Shield exclusion list when Kerio mail server is installed.
  • Outlook: Fixed compatibility issue with Alt-N Outlook Connector.
  • Setup: Setup will ask for restart if the installation of Microsoft redistributables requires it.
  • Setup: Fixed incorrect registry rights in Firewall installation.
  • Setup: Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 is detected as conflicting application.
  • Safe Search: Fixed crash in Google Chrome when BitDefender TrafficLight is enabled.
  • Safe Search: Fixed LinkScanner crash during common browsing.
  • Safe Search: Optimization for framesets implemented.
  • Setup: Fixed crash when saving log files in setup.
  • Setup: Fixed issue with detection of competitive products.
  • Toolbar: Toolbar introduces a new feature for private browsing.
  • Update: Last update time displayed in AVG user interface changes only if the update was successful.
  • User Interface: Several components were grouped together to reduce number of components in overview.
  • User Interface: Fixed handling of duplicates in Resident Shield exceptions list.
  • User Interface: Added default settings for advanced "Identity Protection settings" dialog.
  • User Interface: Fixed notification about logged in users in restart request dialog.

New in AVG Internet Security 10.0 Build 1204a3403 (Mar 15, 2011)

  • E-mail Scanner: Fixed SSL certification check.
  • Outlook: Outlook addin crash fixed.
  • Setup: Fixed issue with missing installation files when using online installer.
  • Setup: Fixed reports about damaged avgrsstx.dll.
  • Update: Fixed wrong reporting of installation type in ADMIN console.

New in AVG Internet Security 9.0 Build 790a2730 (Mar 10, 2010)

  • Fixes & Improvements:
  • Core: Script emulator crash fix.
  • Core: Vbscript emulator crash fix.

New in AVG Internet Security 9.0 Build 787a2721 (Mar 9, 2010)

  • Fixes & Improvements
  • AntiRootkit: Fixed possible BSOD during AntiRootkit scan.
  • AntiRootkit: New process enumeration added for hidden process scan.
  • AntiSpam: AntiSpam configuration changed to enhance the detection.
  • AvgSys: Optimization of temporary files stay in filesystem in case of process crash.
  • AvgSys: Preventing of NTFS cache server crash.
  • Core: Improved update process of scanning engine for less count of necessary computer restarts.
  • Core: Improved scanning stability on incomplete files.
  • Core: Improved NTFS cache sever functionality for better scanning speed.
  • Core: Speed optimization in polymorphic malware detection.
  • Core: Speed improvement in static heuristics.
  • Core: Added new option to pause caching.
  • Core: Fixed possible crash in cache server.
  • Core: Enhanced scanning of inf files.
  • Core: Improved detection of Swizzor malware family.
  • Core: New polymorphic malware detection method has been added.
  • Core: Less dangerous category of potentially unwanted programs (PUP2) supported.
  • Core: Increased robustness on files with incorrect header.
  • Core: Fixed disconnecting external hard disks with enabled cache.
  • Firewall: Fixed incorrect reporting of network upload progress and upload fails.
  • Firewall: Possible AvgTdi?.sys BSOD during heavy traffic load has been fixed.
  • Firewall: Fixed possible BSOD on Windows 7.
  • Firewall: Fixed leak preventing proper shutdown of network adapters.
  • Firewall: Fixed issue with application being blocked regardless of specified rule.
  • Firewall: Fixed connection problems when downloading big files.
  • Firewall: The method of mandatory items setting in Firewall has been changed.
  • Kernel: By default, scanning of some archive types was switched off in the Whole computer scan, Removable device scan, and scheduled scans.
  • Remote Administration: A client is able to delete self-created Firewall profiles before synchronization with Admin Server.
  • Resident Shield: Enhanced scanning of files mentioned in 'autorun.inf' files.
  • Safe Search: Flyover and/or colored cursor indicators will be added for links appearing in email for Gmail.
  • Safe Search: Added Search Shield support for Firefox 3.6.
  • Safe Search: Discontinued Search Shield support for Firefox 2.*.
  • Safe Search: Fixed issue where additional Google searches after the first are not showing verdict icons.
  • Safe Search: VeriSign seals supported in Search-Shield.
  • Setup: /NORESTART parameter used within the unistallation process prevents the PC from being restarted.
  • Setup: During setup, PC Tools Antivirus is now detected as a conflicting application.
  • Setup: Activation of Windows Firewall can be suppressed by setup parameter.
  • Setup: Added new sales number explanation dialog.
  • Setup: AVG 8 processes are removed from Windows Firewall exception list during AVG 8 to AVG 9 upgrade.
  • System Tools: Fixed problem with crash caused by uncaught exception.
  • Toolbar: New version of AVG Toolbar implemented.
  • User Interface: Fixed shell extension context menu to retain new visual styles in Windows Vista and newer systems.
  • User Interface: Added possibility to change scan priority from system tray context menu.
  • User Interface: New allowed action called "IDP allowed list access" added into advanced settings.
  • User Interface: Mandatory items cannot be changed via the Default button.
  • User Interface: Added new scan settings "Report enhanced set of Potentially Unwanted Programs".
  • User Interface: Improved progress bar depiction in some update process dialogs.
  • User Interface: New license information bar added to component overview to inform about license type/expiration.
  • User Interface: Fixed issue with non-responding system tray icon during scan run.
  • User Interface: GUI minor fixes.

New in AVG Internet Security 9.0 Build 730a1834 (Mar 4, 2010)

  • Core: Core: Improved polymorphic malware detection methods.
  • Firewall: Optimization of CPU use by Firewall Service.
  • Setup: Windows Firewall activation can be suppressed by setup parameters.

New in AVG Internet Security 9.0 Build 730a1834 (Jan 14, 2010)

  • Core: Core: Improved polymorphic malware detection methods.
  • Firewall: Optimization of CPU use by Firewall Service.
  • Setup: Windows Firewall activation can be suppressed by setup parameters

New in AVG Internet Security 9.0 Build 716a1803 (Dec 10, 2009)

  • Anti-Spam: Changed Anti-Spam configuration for detection enhancement.
  • Anti-Spam: Fixed problem with Anti-Spam rules update.
  • AvgSys: Fixed problem with removing of registry infection on x64 Windows systems.
  • Core: Detection of the next modification of Virut has been added.
  • Core: Detection of new modification of SWIZZOR has been added.
  • Core: Fixed problem with reporting broken digital signature on correctly signed files.
  • Core: Fixed possible crash while verifying digital signatures on big files.
  • Core: Fixed occasional false alarms on JavaScript files.
  • EMS Exchange: Fixed handling of detections in MS Exchange 2007 plug-ins.
  • Firewall: Improved AVG Firewall standalone profile configuration import from version 8.5 to AVG 9.0.
  • Firewall: Fixed problem with Firewall reporting a driver communication error when rules for detached USB drives were used.
  • Firewall: Fixed problem with Firewall error state after TrustedDB update.
  • Kernel: Cookie detection has been disabled by default in computer scan.
  • Safe Search: SearchShield support for Firefox 3.6.
  • Safe Search: Fixed possible crash of IE8 caused by Safe Search component.
  • Safe Search: Improve notification to user when a suspected phishing site is detected.
  • User Interface: Fixed freezing in License component when Shift+Tab is used.
  • User Interface: Fixed problem with repeated opening of popup dialogs if content is missing.
  • User Interface: Improved detection of fullscreen applications and gaming mode while displaying pop-up messages to prevent focus loss.