AVG AntiVirus Free (64-bit)

What's new in this version:

AVG AntiVirus Free 22.12.7758.0 (64-bit)
Fixed:
- adding block for installation and update for Windows 7 32bit without specific KB update related to SHA-2 signatures support (causing the system problems with booting when our drivers without SHA-1 signature are present
- bug fixes


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.11.7716.0 (64-bit)
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


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.10.7633.0 (64-bit)
Fixed:
- 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


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.9.7554.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.8.7500.0 (64-bit)
Fixed:
- incompatibility with Easy Anti-Cheat which could cause BSOD
- potential performance slowdown during rescanning very frequently changing files in SDS


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.7.7403.0 (64-bit)
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.

Fixed:
- Fixed BSOD caused by incompatibility with McAfee True Key


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.6.7355.0 (64-bit)
Fixed:
- Webcam shield now works also with an integrated camera (W10+)
- Fixed deadlock between setup and licensing during edition change


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.5.7263.0 (64-bit)
- Fixed crash in WebShield


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.4.7175.0 (64-bit)
- Data Shredder now works even after edition change
- Final tuning before release


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.3.3228.0 (64-bit)
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


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.2.7013.0 (64-bit)
- 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
- issue with not working Rescue Disk on UEFI systems
- issue with FW and Scan settings resetting to default after update
- crash in aswToolSvc
- crash in SmartScan
- crash in Secure DNS
- issue with multiple FW dialogs shown for the same *.exe file


AVG AntiVirus Free 22.1.6921.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.11.6809.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.10.6772 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.9.3209 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.9.3208 (64-bit)
Major public announcement:
- Stronger Web Shield You're now better protected from malicious websites thanks to our scanning improvements
- Better Windows 11 compatibility You're protected on the newest version of Windows, too
- Improved Passive Mode When you turn on Passive Mode, our tray icon now changes colors to show this. And now even Webcam Shield and Password Protection features will also be disabled.

Other notable improvements in the release:
- Apps with similar protocol to HTTP no longer have conflicts with WebShield
- Remote Access Shield dialogue memory issue resolved
- Uninstall Survey - we've added an improved flow for the uninstall survey which will be enabled with this new release
- Firewall improvements - only visible to a small number of users, nevertheless, we've added some improvements, including better notifications


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.8.6586 (64-bit)
Major public announcement:
- A new logo — 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


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.7.3196 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.5.6354.0 (64-bit)
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AVG AntiVirus Free 21.4.6266.0 (64-bit)
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AVG AntiVirus Free 21.3.6164.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.2.6096.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 21.1.5968.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.10.5824.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.9.5758.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.8.5684.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.8.5653.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.7.5568.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.6.5495.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.5.5410.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.4.5312.0 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.3.5200 (64-bit)
- 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


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.2.5130 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 20.1.5069 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.8.4793 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.7.4674 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.6.4546 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.5.4444 (64-bit)
- 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


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.4.3089 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.3.3084 (64-bit)
- Change log not available for this version


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.2.3079 (64-bit)
- Improved the syncing speed of our tray icon
- Fixed an issue that prevented USB drives from being safely ejected
- Thawed out an annoying UI freeze some of you were experiencing


AVG AntiVirus Free 19.1.3075 (64-bit)
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