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Avira Free Security Changelog

What's new in Avira Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 3.10.9.32 (Dec 19, 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 Free Security 3.10.8.7 (Dec 19, 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 Free Security 3.10.7.25 (Dec 19, 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 Free Security 3.10.6.21 (Oct 24, 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.
  • Bugfixes:
  • This update does not include bug fixes.

New in Avira Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 3.10.3.98 (Sep 4, 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.
  • Bug fixes:
  • 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 Free Security 3.10.1.17 (Jul 13, 2018)

  • 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.

New in Avira Free Security 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 Free Security 3.9.6.66 (Apr 18, 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 re-installation.
  • Fixed some localization issues in Spanish.
  • Reduced the logging of the product in some special situations.

New in Avira Free Security 3.9.5.83 (Mar 26, 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 Free Security 3.9.4.55 (Feb 13, 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 Free Security 3.9.3.34 (Feb 13, 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 Free Security 3.9.2.146 (Dec 14, 2017)

  • 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 Free Security 3.9.1.29 (Sep 29, 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 Free Security 3.8.4.74 (Sep 5, 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 Free Security 3.8.3.56 (Jul 14, 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 Free Security 3.8.2.35 (Jun 13, 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 Free Security 3.8.1.39 (Jun 6, 2017)

  • Improvements:
  • French localization.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Scheduled updates no longer block the main user interface.

New in Avira Free Security 3.8.0.15 (May 17, 2017)

  • 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.

New in Avira Free Security 3.7.3.17 (May 12, 2017)

  • Improvements:
  • This update does not contain improvements.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue which caused an abnormal high amount of backend calls.
  • Updated the in product help for restoring items in the quarantine.

New in Avira Free Security 3.7.2.53 (Apr 19, 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 Free Security 3.7.1.9 (Mar 20, 2017)

  • Improvements:
  • This update does not contain improvements.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue which prevented Avira services from starting.

New in Avira Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 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 Free Security 3.3.2.45 (Sep 19, 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 Free Security 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.

New in Avira Free Security 3.2.5.5 (Feb 29, 2016)

  • Improvements:
  • This release does not include improvements.
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the uninstallation from completion.
  • We are now preventing unused help files from being updated.

New in Avira Free Security 3.2.5.4 Beta (Feb 11, 2016)

  • Fixed an issue that prevented the uninstallation from completion

New in Avira Free Security 3.2.4.56 (Dec 22, 2015)

  • 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

New in Avira Free Security 3.2.3.37 (Dec 22, 2015)

  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue which prevented the Kernel Extension from being uninstalled

New in Avira Free Security 3.2.2.18 (Oct 13, 2015)

  • General Information:
  • Avira Free Antivirus for Mac, version number 3.2.2.18 has been released on October 12th, 2015.
  • Note: This Update requires a reboot. As we deliver a new version of the kernel module.
  • Improvements:
  • We will no longer open a browser after installation
  • Kernel extension no longer writes excessive syslog
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue that occasionally locked the reboot or shutdown
  • Fixed an issue which could deadlock the system when the system is at max io load
  • Fixed an issue that might have blocked a drive unmount

New in Avira Free Security 3.2.0.22 (Sep 3, 2015)

  • Improvements:
  • An about entry has been implemented in the Avira menu, which displays useful version information
  • The Antivirus product is now compatible with OS X “El Capitan”
  • Updated the first-time user experience (FTU) for OS X "El Capitan"
  • Introduced an entry in the help menu for the Beta Center
  • Bug fixes:
  • The kernel extension will be unloaded when the uninstallation process is triggered via the finder

New in Avira Free Security 3.1.2.7 (Jul 8, 2015)

  • Bug fixes:
  • The Avira icon from the "menu extra" bar remains visible after clicking

New in Avira Free Security 3.1.1.20 (Jun 25, 2015)

  • Improvements:
  • Requested update messages will display the version information in the user interface
  • Bug fixes:
  • Users with an active directory account have difficulties to retrieve their scan results right after a performed system scan
  • Fixed various issues of the statistic module

New in Avira Free Security 3.1.0.42 (Jun 10, 2015)

  • 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

New in Avira Free Security 3.0.5.8 (May 29, 2015)

  • Improvements:
  • Several internal tweaks have been performed to increase the overall product performance in conjunction with the iCloud
  • After each update, a single message will be displayed in the Apple Notification Center
  • Bug fixes:
  • The finder displayed the wrong version number of the Avira product
  • The product does no longer request a user interface restart in case an update has been received while the user interface was open
  • For a very short timeframe the product displayed a wrong state on the toggle buttons in the user interface (i.e. Scheduler, Protection Page)
  • The header text of a long lists from the scheduler or quarantine page has been displayed off-centered

New in Avira Free Security 3.0.4.18 (May 12, 2015)

  • 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

New in Avira Free Security 3.0.3.23 (Apr 29, 2015)

  • 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.

New in Avira Free Security 3.0.2.25 (Apr 15, 2015)

  • Improvements:
  • Added support for Retina / High DPI devices
  • Bug fixes:
  • The displayed window after creating a new schedule entry, has a proper inactive state
  • Fixed several localization issues

New in Avira Free Security 3.0.1.26 (Apr 1, 2015)

  • Improvements:
  • We improved the compatibility with OS X 10.10. The product will now run faster on this version
  • Compatibility with Time Machine was improved
  • Bug fixes:
  • Export of html pages via drag and drop is no longer possible
  • Fixed a crash in the support collector
  • Translations for error messages in the quarantine working now as expected
  • Fixed a crash in the configuration dialogue
  • Fixed an indentation issue on the scan result page
  • Tool-tips in the quarantine bottom bar are no longer opaque

New in Avira Free Security 3.0.0.273 (Mar 18, 2015)

  • 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

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.8.104 (Nov 24, 2014)

  • 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

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.7.40 (Sep 11, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • OS X 10.10 Yosemite support (experimental)
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an error in the updater that would present an error message to the user while updating
  • Quick Scan fixed for OS X 10.10

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.6.45 (Jul 31, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Improved backend communication
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed a potential security issue, which might have led to a rare situation where youre Mac would have been unprotected
  • Fixed some broken links in the German help

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.5.100 (Jul 7, 2014)

  • Newest SAVAPI Version (3.5.0.34) included in the product
  • New threat categories have been added
  • Stability and performance of the product has been improved
  • Some Time Machine related performance issues have been fixed

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.4.58 (Apr 23, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Redesign of the user interface to match the new corporate design
  • Minor GUI improvements
  • Scan performance improvements
  • Scheduled Update: unnecessary windows removed
  • Scheduled Scan: unncecessary windows removed, unless user interaction is required
  • Additional license text added to the product help
  • Bug fixes:
  • Supporting scanning on network shares
  • Fixed an issue with the python function “getdefaultlocale“ not providing a valid value on
  • MAC-OS
  • Fixed general problems with socket files
  • Fixed an issue with FMS that it shows no real time protection sometimes after booting
  • MacOS
  • Fixed an issue with onaccess protection failing to quarantine files on MBA
  • Fixed an issue with About Avira showing the wrong product name
  • Fixed an issue with onaccess protection not doing what is expected with file permissions
  • Fixed an issue with the scheduled scan, the window will now be kept open
  • Fixed an issue with FMS, on demand scan, stopping a running scan and displaying wrong
  • user information

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.3.54 (Mar 6, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Some product notifications will now be shown directly by the Apple notification center (On-Access on/off and On-Access alerts)
  • Help topics are now available via online help
  • Minor GUI improvements
  • Scan performance improvements, especially with backup programs Real-time protection
  • performance improvements
  • Implemented a lot of improvements in the:
  • Graphical User Interface stability
  • Quarantine management
  • Uninstallation procedure
  • Real-time detection
  • Bug fixes:
  • Fixed an issue that concerned copying big files and scanning them
  • Fixed several translation errors and improved the wording
  • Fixed an issue that could lead to a situation where the GUI would not respond any longer
  • Fixed a situation where logs were not completely visible
  • Fixed a rare incident where the on-demand-scan would crash

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.2.393 (Jan 29, 2014)

  • Enable the deactivated Real-Time Protection
  • Disable temporarily the Real-Time Protection
  • Added support for the built-in Mac OS X 10.8 and 10.9 Notifications

New in Avira Free Security 2.0.1.105 (Nov 9, 2013)

  • New:
  • Mavericks support.
  • Added the ability to perform a quick scan of vulnerable directories on the computer even as the security software is being installed, which eliminates the possibility of an already-infected computer being able to thwart security software installation and detection systems.
  • Fixes:
  • An issue has been fixed where authentication (necessary e.g. for changing the preferences or doing a product update) did not work on Mac OSX 10.9
  • Product, engine and VDF version are now correctly shown in the start page after an update
  • A minor formatting issue has been fixed in the license dialogue of the installation
  • An issue in the quarantine has been fixed where a message displayed mixed Ger-
  • man and English text