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Avira Antivirus Pro Changelog

What's new in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.12.10

Feb 19, 2019
  • Improvements:
  • This update does not include improvements
  • Bug fixes:
  • Avira Status Menu was displayed as "$(PRODUCT_NAME)" in the activity monitor
  • If the UI was used in German it was not possible to insert a keyfile with CMD+L
  • In some rare cases a login to your personal account was not possbile

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.11.67 (Feb 11, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • The product can now be purchased from the status menu.
  • Logfiles of the status menu will now be collected if the support collector is running.
  • "Show Antivirus in Status Bar" option was reset after an update.
  • Bug fixes:
  • This update does not include bug fixes.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.10.6 (Dec 19, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • Detection Updates will now be shown under Activity.
  • Changed the layout of the "Get Pro" page in the product.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Corrected a translation issue in Spanish.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.9.32 (Dec 7, 2018)

  • Bug fixes:
  • If a user was prompted to log back into his account - The login button was not working.
  • Installation time will increase, as the way the kernel extension is installed was changed.
  • Fixed incorrect translations in the status menu (English strings were displayed instead of German strings).
  • Status menu now has correct active and in-active roles.
  • Status menu will now correctly adopt the color schemes given by the operating system.
  • Fixed a rare case in which the status menu could become invisible to the user.
  • Fixed a rare case in which changing the state of the real time protection was not possible.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.8.7 (Dec 7, 2018)

  • Bug fixes:
  • The in app purchase process was fixed. It was not possible to automatically deploy a license if a user bought a license.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.7.25 (Dec 7, 2018)

  • Bug fixes:
  • The low resolution of the Avira symbol in the about dialog has been increased.
  • The uninstaller will no longer unload services belonging to other Avira product (i.e. VPN).
  • Fixed a rare situation where the "Get Pro" button in the user interface has been shown or hidden.
  • Link to the beta center in the application menu was broken.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.6.21 (Dec 7, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • The setup helper allows you to proceed to the next step only if you have taken the correct action before.
  • The instructions on how to install our kext will be hidden if the step was performed on a previous installation.
  • The 'Iris' app has been renamed to 'Avira Setup' for a better reflection of the activity.
  • The users have to grant from now the rights for “FullDiskAccess” in “Avira Services”.
  • Some localization improvements.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.5.40 (Oct 23, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • When the Get Pro button on the module page is clicked, the user is redirected to an in-app comparison page.
  • When activating the Pro version, the USB protection feature is activated automatically.
  • The user interface can be adjusted to match the resolution of a MacBook Air 11.6 inch.
  • After completing the setup, the “finished setup" notification is displayed correctly.
  • The purchase button on the Get Pro page opens a browser immediately.
  • The Avira related crash dumps are now correctly collected by the Support Collector.
  • Bugfixes:
  • A hard-to-click element in the "Activity Steam" has been fixed.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.4.36 (Sep 20, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • The Avira Antivirus product is now also compatible with macOS10.14.
  • When the Antivirus product is installed on macOS10.14 (or later) it will require additional rights. The product will encounter an extended setup process in which the user has to grant certain permissions.
  • If users already had the Avira Antivirus product installed an upgraded to macOS10.14, they will have to encounter additional setup steps as well.
  • Bugfixes:
  • This update does not contain bugfixes.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.3.98 (Sep 20, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • A new product page has been added to give a quick overview of the benefits of the Pro version.
  • Users will not receive messages when their license is about to expire.
  • The size of the user interface has been adjusted to achieve a more attractive appearance.
  • The order of the navigation was rearranged.
  • Links to the Quarantine and Scheduler has been removed within the activity stream.
  • The wording on a renewed account login has been improved to provide more clarity for the new sign-up.
  • Bugfixes:
  • Fixed a rare issue in which the product was not displayed as installed in Avira Connect.
  • Fixed an error in the update behavior that prevented a proper product update.
  • Fixed some issues in which the product was not able to fetch newer licenses from our backends.
  • Some small issues in the user interface were fixed.
  • Fixed some localization issues.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.10.1.17 (Aug 21, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • Implemented a landscape user interface.
  • Scheduler, Quarantine, and Activity Stream were moved from the main screen into the navigation bar.
  • The Scan Screen has now a "Drag & Drop" area.
  • The orange Get Pro button is visible for free customers.
  • Logged in customers can directly trigger and purchase from here.
  • To enter a “key file” you now have to go to the menu bar: Help → Enter License or (Command + L).
  • We improved the error message if a user tries to log in and has two-factor authentication enabled.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed a rare circumstance that prevented scanning.
  • Fixed a situation in which some Avira processes would crash after an operating system update.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.9.7.86 (May 26, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • All users will get a message in the main user interface so that they are able to review our new privacy policy.
  • We improved the privacy of all our users.
  • You can access our general privacy via the about dialogue.
  • In Avira Connect you will not see an installed antivirus anymore after you uninstalled the product.
  • In Avira Connect you will now correctly see if you have mac antivirus installed.
  • Improved the Spanish localization.
  • Improved error messages if a license activation would fail.
  • Bug fixes:
  • You can now see a correct status when you log in and get a license applied to your product.
  • Some Apple notification had the wrong icon attached to them.
  • In some rare situations, the product would ask you to enable loading of its next module, even though it was already loaded.
  • Fixed an issue that would not allow opening the browser when a user clicked on 'Get Pro'.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.9.6.66 (Apr 19, 2018)

  • Improvements:
  • Default Scan Job is now scheduled 5 minutes after installation.
  • All existing customers get their Default Scan Job rescheduled to 5 minutes after the first installation.
  • A customer that is logged in will now get his license automatically deployed if he purchases via "Get Pro".
  • A notification will now be shown to a customer which logs into an account that is prime enabled.
  • Improved the localization of the beta settings in the general configuration.
  • Bug fixes:
  • The installation helper, which should only be shown after the first installation, was also shown on reinstallation.
  • Fixed some localization issues in Spanish.
  • Reduced the logging of the product in some special situations.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.9.5.83 (Mar 23, 2018)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.9.4 (Mar 17, 2018)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.9.3 (Mar 17, 2018)

  • IMPROVEMENTS:
  • If a user has a subscription we:
  • Show his next billing date, if it is less than 5 days in the future.
  • Show him the license expiration date, if he canceled his subscription.
  • BUG FIXES:
  • Fixed some localization issues.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.9.2 (Jan 23, 2018)

  • 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 Page: 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.9.1.28 (Sep 28, 2017)

  • Improvements:
  • This update does not contain improvements.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the setup helper for macOS 10.13 was shown to all macOS versions.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.8.4.74 (Sep 4, 2017)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.8.3.56 (Aug 9, 2017)

  • Improvements:
  • Social Media Updater has improved performance footprint.
  • Installer: Welcome texts are available in all languages.
  • Cross Marketing page has Avira Safe Shopping entry.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where some area of a toggle button in the settings page was not clickable.
  • Style fixes on language picker.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.8.2.34 (Jun 19, 2017)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.7.2.52 (Apr 29, 2017)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.7.1.9 (Apr 13, 2017)

  • Bug fixes: Fixed an issue which prevented Avira services from starting.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.7.0.22 (Mar 8, 2017)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.5.2.61 (Feb 1, 2017)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.5.1.73 (Jan 3, 2017)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.5.0.19 (Dec 14, 2016)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.4.3.72 (Nov 18, 2016)

  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed performance issues with services like Time Machine
  • AvStats will crash
  • Mac OS 10.9 customers could not update anymore

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.4.3.52 (Nov 18, 2016)

  • Improvements:
  • The Support Collector has been improved to be more user friendly.
  • Improved Uninstaller: The workflow has been streamlined, and offers now the option to reinstall the product.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Restart issue of the Real-Time Protection when returning from standby mode.
  • Manual uninstallation works again on OS Sierra.
  • Fixed an issue which slowed down Wi-Fi connections.
  • Fixed high CPU consumption of AvStats.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Real-Time Protection from being deactivated.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.4.1.55 (Oct 18, 2016)

  • Improvements:
  • An Avira Product Promotion Page has been added.
  • A Performance Optimization for OS Sierra has been carried out.
  • A rescan and restore of multiple entities in the quarantine can be executed.
  • The LogOutput from one of our services (eprocsd) has been reduced.
  • The product uses the system language settings of the Mac OS.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue which caused problems with the update while a Time Machine Backup was in Progress.
  • Fixed an issue which prohibited from changing the Configuration or broke the Real-Time Protection.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.4.0.53 (Oct 4, 2016)

  • Improvements:
  • With this update has been implemented a new USB scanner, which will ask you if a recently plugged in USB drive should be scanned.
  • In case a license error occurs, a link will be displayed which helps you to get quick support.
  • Bug fixes:
  • The status menu icon was not visible in sierras dark mode.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.3.2.45 (Sep 14, 2016)

  • 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.

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.3.2.44 Beta (Aug 31, 2016)

  • Product updates will now require less reboots
  • We improved the license activation dialogue, it is now displaying error messages in place
  • Fixed several issues in the Mac AV and in the Support Collector
  • Fixed an issue where free users could see incorrect information about their license
  • Fixed an issue where pro users could see incorrect information about their license

New in Avira Antivirus Pro 3.3.0.490 (Jul 13, 2016)

  • 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.