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avast! Beta Program

What is the Beta program good for? And why should I care?

Participants in our Beta program help us test the latest development build. As an avast! Beta user, you can enjoy the newest features that the rest of the world will see only when we officially release the new version of the software. If you’re a tech geek, then our Beta program is for you. By using avast! during the Beta stage, you help us deliver software that will work in your environment correctly and smoothly. A BIG thanks goes to all our Beta users, past and present.

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A8R2 beta 3 build 8.0.1486 (release 4/25/2013)

This beta program update contains following major features:

  • SecureLine - is a paid VPN service that both secures and anonymizes your internet connection on public or "open" (unsecured) Wi-Fi. Nobody can see who you are or what you are doing on the internet. Beta contains full trial, enjoy as much as you can :)
  • Screen readers compatibility
  • Software Updater improvements (including a way to turn off Software Update persistently)
  • Shredder tool is showing a progress now
  • Improved stability & performance
  • Fixed glitches in UI
  • WebRep plugin improvements

Known issues:

  • Manual restart required on WinXP after Uninstallation
  • WebRep - minor issues in Chrome if it detects phishing sites
  • WebRep - might cause browsing delays in IE8
  • WebRep - incorrect webrep installation in Safari

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A8R2 beta 2 build 8.0.1485 (release 4/12/2013)

This beta program update contains following major features:

  • SecureLine - is a paid VPN service that both secures and anonymizes your internet connection on public or "open" (unsecured) Wi-Fi. Nobody can see who you are or what you are doing on the internet. Please be patient, this feature will be unblock for your test soon :-)
  • WebRep plugin improvements

Known issues:

  • WebRep plugins have caught some spring cold, so please don't be angry about problems in this plugins. But definitely let us know, what you found :-)
  • SecureLine is not fully working on Windows 8, working on that

A8R2 beta 1 build 8.0.1484 (release 3/28/2013)

This beta program update contains following major features:

  • SecureLine - is a paid VPN service that both secures and anonymizes your internet connection on public or "open" (unsecured) Wi-Fi. Nobody can see who you are or what you are doing on the internet. Please be patient, this feature will be unblock for your test soon :-)
  • Screen readers compatibility
  • Software Updater improvements (including a way to turn off Software Update persistently)
  • Shredder tool is showing a progress now
  • Improved stability & performance
  • Fixed glitches in UI

Known issues:

  • Waiting for your reports :-)