July 25th, 2011· User Interface: The "Ignore the state of this component" option is only available from advanced settings.
July 13th, 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.
March 15th, 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.
March 10th, 2010Fixes & Improvements:
· Core: Script emulator crash fix.
· Core: Vbscript emulator crash fix.
March 9th, 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.
March 4th, 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.
January 14th, 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
December 10th, 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.