Software Update: Avast Antivirus 2014 9.0.2008

Alwil Software has released an update to version 2014 of its security program Avast. The program is available in the free Free Antivirus, and the paid Pro Antivirus and Internet Security versions. In addition, there is Premier, which has additional management functions, such as the possibility to take over a PC remotely and possibly erase the hard disk. In version 2014, the various components have been improved, the web browser can be placed in safe mode for online shopping and banking, and a self-starting CD or USB stick can be made from the program to scan the computer offline. The main improvements made in this release can be found below.

Here is the list of major fixes:

• Fixed issues with Metro apps (after update to Win 8.1)
• Fixed occasional problem with playing sounds on the VPS toasters
• Fixed issue with Outpost FW warning (“unsigned” driver)

The following downloads are available:
Avast Free Antivirus 2014 – 9.0.2008
Avast Pro Antivirus 2014 – 9.0.2008
Avast Internet Security 2014 – 9.0.2008
Avast Premier 2014 – 9.0.2008