Avast Free Antivirus 17.9.2322
by AVAST Software s.r.o.
A free artificial intelligence-powered antivirus program that provides real-time malware protection.
Home users can use Avast Free Antivirus 17.9.2322 to detect and block malware with real-time protection. It includes on-demand scanning and shields for files, web activity, and email, along with quarantine tools for handling detected threats.
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: AVAST Software s.r.o.
Version: 17.9.2322 (checksum)
Antivirus check: VirusTotal report
What's new in Avast Free Antivirus 17.9.2322:
- Users can submit feedback and bug reports from Settings > About.
- Avast Passwords received a redesigned interface for simpler use.
- Protection now includes redesigned Scan & Shields pages for easier navigation.
- Avast Premier users can shred Recycle Bin contents through the Windows context menu.
- Avast setup and updating now identify proxies more effectively through Windows settings.
- Windows Security Center now receives fuller status details on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
- Fixed BSODs caused by conflicts between DELL percsas3 and Avast Self-defense drivers.
- Fixed Behavior Shield interruptions that could disconnect users from the Internet.
- The performance scan in Performance > Cleanup Premium now works correctly.
- Fixed a Windows XP startup problem when the Virtual PC driver is installed.
- Web Shield Anti-Phishing Protection now operates on Windows XP.
- Fixed the Avast service crash that occurred after a license expired.
- Fixed the white-interface issue; seeing additional AvastUI.exe processes afterward is normal.
- Added direct false-positive reporting to File Shield threat-detection alerts.
- Scan Details in Notification Center no longer launches an extra scan.
- Sensitive Data Shield now operates on Windows XP and Vista.