I have a number of issues with Avast 7 which did not occur with Avast 6.
Google Chrome is not under the protection of Script Shield as it was with Avast! 6.0.1367. Google Chrome on Windows XP installs in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Google. Avast seems unable to see this so Script Shield does not protect Google Chrome on my Windows XP system.
Opera (11.61) crashes when a Java applet is run (latest JRE 6.31). It works fine with Avast 6.0.1367. This was an issue when JRE 6.31 replaced JRE 6.30 (see thread in 'Software') but was cured by clean installing JRE 6.31 after uninstalling JRE 6.30. The issue has raised its head again with Avast 7.
Beware Avast 7 luring you into making Google Chrome the default browser.
Avast 7 shows much promise but I am not moving to over to it until the above issues are taken care of. I like the streaming updates and the phishing protection is good and is a reinforcement of the phishing protection that OpenDNS provides to those who use it.
Chrome ( and other browser) protection is selected within the settings section,see attached image.
Opera/Java show no sign whatever of crashing on either 32/64 bit Win7 systems here.
Chrome offered as part of the package .......... well, it seems that 90% of free softeware is packaged with other items these days. Yes it is annoying but avast clearly ask you on the first install page whether you want to install Chrome/set as your default browser.
They hastily removed that from the premium installs after a few of us vented about it being there
Avast is fast and light, the streaming file reputation system and updates mean a much better protection is offered to all users which is the most important thing.
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