What's new in this version: Avira Free Antivirus 3.9.5.83
Improvements: - USB scan feature now logs into the Avira system log as well - If a user tries to log in and there is no Internet connectivity, we will show an explicit error message
Bug fixes: - Evaluation licenses are now correctly handled as a Pro product version - In some rare cases the status of the configuration in the user interface was false - Fixed an issue where the application took the focus on rare occasions - The license expiration date was not shown in all situations where it should have been displayed
Avira Free Antivirus 3.9.4.55
Improvements: - FPC Enabled - Improved Security - Removed thread categories from the configuration - if cloud protection is enabled - Product versions are now shown correctly in the about dialogue
Bug fixes: - Fixed some localization issues - Fixed a rare case in which the status menu icon could disappear for a small period of time - Fixed large file size issue with enabled Cloud Protection
Avira Free Antivirus 3.9.3.34 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.9.3.31 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.9.2.146
Improvements: - You now have the possibility to go back in our installation helper on Mac OS 10.13 - Made performance tweaks for Mac OS 10.13 - Added translations for the finder service - New language added: Indonesian - Account P age: You can now login into your existing Avira account - Account Page: You can activate your license when logged in - Information on the product version can now solely be found in the about dialogue - The product is now able to make use of the Avira Protection Cloud. This functionality can be enable and disabled on the protection page
Bug fixes: - Fixed a possible crash while trying to open the about dialogue - Fixed some minor translation issues - Fixed a rare situation in which a user would encounter a performance degradation - Fixed an issue in which the user interface would randomly close
Avira Free Antivirus 3.9.1.29 - Fixed an issue where the setup helper for macOS 10.13 was shown to all macOS versions
Avira Free Antivirus 3.9.0.49 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.8.4.74
Improvements: - If a pro customer has a license that is about to expire, our product will now bring this to the attention of the user - Improved on the French localization - You can now correctly resume, pause or abort a scan when you work on battery power - The activity stream has now a maximum number of entries that will be shown - New Scan profile: Custom scan available that let the user choose which file or folder he wants to scan - When you start a new scan from the main page, a short animation will now draw your attention that you have to click the button a second time
Bug fixes: We fixed an issue that would give unintended focus to the Avira status menu bar extras icon Fixed an exception in the updater
Avira Free Antivirus 3.8.3.56 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.8.2.35 Improvements: - Installing our product is now up to 3 times faster - Some duplicate entries in the Activity Stream are now hidden - We improved the in product tour for the Real-Time Protection settings - The in product help will now instantly change its' language when the language configuration changes - Changed the margin in the language configuration for better visibility of other existing languages
The following languages have been added to the product: - Italian - Spanish - Japanese - Dutch - Polish - Portoguese - Russian - Turkish - Chinese (Traditional) - Chinese (Simplified)
Bug fixes: - Fixed an error which prevented a scan or update from being executed
Avira Free Antivirus 3.8.1.39
Improvements: - French localization
Bug fixes: - Scheduled updates no longer block the main user interface
Avira Free Antivirus 3.8.0.15
Improvements: - A new "Activity Stream" feature has been integrated, allowing customers to read the product activity - The feature can be accessed via "Home Screen" → Activity - The old logging is not accessible via "Activity Stream" - Adware threat category is enabled by default - Prime customers can manage their subscriptions within the personal page
Bug fixes: - Fixed a rare case, which might be preventing the Real-Time Protection to be enabled - Fixed an issue that prevented customers to upgrade to Pro version - Fixed a rare case, where the firewall switch was not displayed
Avira Free Antivirus 3.7.3.17 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.7.2.53
Improvements: - Full Avira Prime integration - Avira Prime subscriber can register the product within Avira Connect - Auto renewal for Prime subscriber when logged in - Sign in prompt for Prime subscriber when not logged in Improved configuration dialog: - Introduced a modal window when Real-Time Protection settings are written/restored - Improved click-ability of the lock view, Threat Scan and Real-Time Protection
Bug fixes: - Several minor bug fixes
Avira Free Antivirus 3.7.1.9
Improvements: - This update does not contain improvements
Bug fixes: - Fixed an issue which prevented Avira services from starting
Avira Free Antivirus 3.7.0.22
Improvements: - Avira Prime has been enabled - Activating the Firewall requires you to input your password - USB scanner detects external hard disk drives - The product Help was reworked completely. Whenever you need help you can now trigger it via the application menu under Avira → Help or by clicking the shortcut CMD + ? (New with 3.7) - We now support subscriptions
New Configuration dialog: - It is possible to hide the Avira umbrella in the status menu - The update notifications can be enabled and disabled - Language selection
Bug fixes: - This update does not contain bug fixes
Avira Free Antivirus 3.5.3.27 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.5.2.61
Improvements: - The rescan window is now attached to the main window - The restart application message will not be displayed any longer after an update
Bug fixes: - We fixed an issue that prevented to obtain the scan results after a scan
Avira Free Antivirus 3.5.2.59 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.5.1.73
Improvements: - Last product update is displayed in the status bar - Uninstaller can be opened via help menu - An on demand scan ends with a feedback request - New Avira Icons have been implemented - Product updates are performed more reliably - Whitelisting is now working with the new Apple File System (APFS)
Bug fixes: - Fixed a malformed log database that could lead to a product crash
Avira Free Antivirus 3.5.0.19
Improvements: - Updated to SAVAPI 3.6 with xVDF - Memory consumption reduced from 460 MB to 270 MB - Better performance while performing backups on Mac OS Sierra
Bug fixes: - Several minor bug fixes
Avira Free Antivirus 3.4.3.72 - Fixed performance issues with services like Time Machine - AvStats will crash - Mac OS 10.9 customers could not update anymore
Avira Free Antivirus 3.4.3.52 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.3.2.45 Improvements: - Product updates require now less reboots - The license activation dialogue has been improved, and displays error messages immediately
Bug fixes: - Fixed several Antivirus and Support Collector issues - The incorrect display of the license information for free users has been fixed - The incorrect display of the license information for pro users has been fixed
Avira Free Antivirus 3.3.0.490
Improvements: Finder context menu integration: - You have the option to start a scan with a right mouse button click on files in the finder - A custom scan can be triggered with the key combination [Cmd+Shift+S]
Quarantine Details: - When clicking on the Information button, further details of the items in the quarantine can be viewed
Custom Scan: - When dragging objects on the user interface, a custom scan will start automatically for those items
Logging: - All Antivirus generated logs can be viewed by clicking the corresponding icon on the home screen - In order to facilitate the upgrade to the Pro version, an Upgrade button has been integrated on the home screen - For the improvement of customer support, additional help information has been added to the "My Account" (Avatar Icon) page
Bug fixes: - Trouble shooting in the lack of progress indication of a quick scan - Updated Feedback links in the product - Provided new content for 'What's new' - A performed scan remains idle if no user interaction is required
Avira Free Antivirus 3.2.5.5 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.2.4.56
Improvements: - Future proof our Kernel Extension Move it to /Library/Extensions instead of /System/Library/Extensions
Bug fixes: - Fixed an issue which could lead to a panic on an uninstallation - Fixed a localization issue in the settings - The User can close the uninstallation wizard if he started it himself. It is still not possible to stop the Uninstallation if the Avira.app has been moved to the trash - Our Kernel Extension conforms to new Apple Standards
Avira Free Antivirus 3.2.3.37 - Fixed an issue which prevented the kernel extension from being uninstalled
Avira Free Antivirus 3.2.2.18 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.2.0.22 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.1.3.12 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.1.2.7 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.1.1.20 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.1.0.42
Improvements: - The update performance has been increased - Any required user interaction during a product update is notified more precisely
Bug fixes: - No patches were performed
Avira Free Antivirus 3.0.5.8 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.0.4.18
Improvements: - Avira included with this version a new End User License Agreement (EULA)
Bug fixes: - The floating header in the scheduler window keeps a small font size after the user enlarges the window manually - Fixed an issue that would deliver productive licenses to beta customers - The application requests a system reboot even though the user has already accepted a restart
Avira Free Antivirus 3.0.3.23
Improvements: - Full Retina support on the whole user interface - An Update will no longer terminate the full screen of other applications
Bug fixes: - Fixed a localization issue - The start scan button was not clickable on its whole area. This has been fixed
Avira Free Antivirus 3.0.2.25 - Change log not available for this version
Avira Free Antivirus 3.0.1.26 - Change log not available for this version
Free Antivirus 3.0.0.273
Improvements: - We overhauled the product user interface and merged it with our other AV products. - Status Page: This will now give you a quick overview if your Mac is safe. From here you can start a scan, fix security issues, access the quarantine or the planer - Scheduler: You can create custom scan jobs here - Quarantine: Check and manage your malware in safety here - Configure Protection: Turn on or turn off your protection features here - MyAccount: See your version information, used 3rd party licenses and additional products - In Product Help: We now have multi-level tooltips - Configuration: Access your application settings - You will now receive an overview of new features if a new update was installed - The way you will receive support has changed, you will now be directed to our central support service - New Avira Logo in the installer - New Icons for support collector and uninstaller - Regrouped functionality in the menu bar extras
Bug fixes: - The UI now shows correct information on the RTP status, even if the avguard is not running - Restarting the on-access protection in the UI now works as expected - Performing a quick scan via menu bar extras now works - All remains of the product are now removed on product uninstallation - Fixed a bug that made the UI hang on startup sometimes - We removed a check for untreated viruses on UI startup - Fixed a bug that prevented the correct display of the last update information - Corrected some strings that we displaying an old product name - Fixed some problems with our backend services - A background application was requesting the window focus. This is now fixed - On product uninstallation a wrong Homepage was opened - On uninstallation we will now delete all logs and reports - Uninstallation showed the wrong product name
Avira Free Antivirus 2.0.8.104
Improvements: - Improved the Updater, to be less noisy - Updates will be send automatically
Bug fixes: - Improved the stability of the kernel module - Fixed an Issue that lead to multiple authorization dialogues - In some rare cases a parameter was not sent along with a call to a backend service |