Avast! Free Antivirus is an efficient and comprehensive antivirus program. It is one of the most popular antivirus programs available, thanks to the reliable and trustworthy brand that Avast have created. The key features that continue to make Avast! Free Antivirus so popular are the easy UI, optimized scanning options and continuously updated database of virus definitions.Simple, improved UI
The 2014 version includes a much simpler and quicker to use UI. Key features can be easily reached in the sidebar and the homepage is now customizable so you can access the tools you use most often directly. The overall appearance is clean and uncluttered, with buttons intuitively labelled and positioned.
Comprehensive Protection
Avast are constantly updating their database of virus definitions, meaning your computer will be protected against the latest spyware, viruses and potentially hazardous websites. Avast’s large and active community quickly alerts the development team of new security threats which are swiftly countered and added to Avast’s significant database. The browser add-on further improves computer security with features like cookie and social tracking blocking.
Speed
Avast! Free Antivirus comes with 5 standard scanning options based on depth and speed. Rapid scan will suffice in most cases - targeting removable media and the files you select, identifying security threats in usually less than a minute. A startup scan will launch automatically on boot up and is a useful, regular security check. The optimized scan engine in the 2014 version means scanning of text content is 10 times faster than previous versions. Scanning of EXE files is around 2 times faster. Improved memory usage means Avast! Free Antivirus should cause less strain on your system so you can continue with other tasks faster.
Summary
Avast! Free Antivirus is definitely one of the best free total security managers available. It is relatively lightweight and efficient, while still providing comprehensive security protection. The browser add on can slow browsing speed and the scanning might not be as detailed as some premium antivirus options. But the simple, effective UI and strong security capabilities make Avast! Free Antivirus a very good choice for those looking for free computer security.
REQUIRMENTS: WINDOWS XP/7/2000/8/9/10/VISTA
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Hybrid Cloud Technologies:
• Streaming, real-time virus database updates
• File reputation system
New Protective Features:
• AutoSandbox
• Browser Sandboxing
• WebRep
• SafeZone
Greater Usability:
• avast! Account portal
• Remote Assistance
• Easy-to-use user interface
• Customizable installation
• Now even faster AND less resource-hungry
• Windows 8 compatible
Core Technologies:
• Antivirus and anti-spyware engine
• Real-time anti-rootkit protection
• Silent Firewall avast! Internet Security only
• Antispam avast! Internet Security only
• avast! WebRep
• avast! CommunityIQ
Hi-Tech Features:
• Boot-time scanner
• avast! SafeZone avast! Pro Antivirus and Internet Security only
• AutoSandbox
• avast! Sandbox avast! Pro Antivirus and Internet Security only
• Intelligent Scanner
• Silent/Gaming Mode
• Green computing
Avast! Real-time Shields – a team of 24/7 guards:
• File System Shield
• Mail Shield
• Web Shield
• P2P Shield/IM Shield
• Network Shield
• Script Shield
• Behavior Shield
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Avast Antivirus Features:
• HTTPS scanning. Now, we are able to detect and decrypt TLS/SSL
protected traffic in our Web-content filtering component. We are using
our own generated certificates
that are added into the Root Certificate store in Windows and also into
major browsers. This feature will protect you against viruses coming
through HTTPs traffic as well as adding compatibility for SPDY+HTTPS/
HTTP 2.0 traffic. You can tune/disable this feature in the settings
section.
• Home Network Security. Scan your home network for
vulnerabilities (wifi status, connected devices, router settings,
factory passwords, etc.). This is quite a new approach as we are trying
to discover potential problems not isolated on the particular device
only, but in the entire network of devices you use or connect to the
Internet from.
• SecureDNS (this feature is active in the paid versions only).
We are introducing a new provider which guards against unprotected
DNS/DNS hijack on a router/client (including unsecured networks, public
ones, etc.).
• Smart Scan. Integrated all on demand scans into one (Antivirus,
Software updates, Home Network, GrimeFighter). One scan, different
results and recommendations.
• New Support System. Easy contact for paid users to submit a
ticket with all info included automatically. Improved knowledge base for
free users. Help is completely online and is more up to date.
• General bugfixing. This covers a lot of stability and
performance changes in all components (but the main focus was
traditionally on the network and engine components).
• GrimeFighter Free. GrimeFighter will offer free cleaning of
junk files and tuning of system settings. These tasks are performed by
our Zilch and Torque minions. Other minion functions remain as paid-for
features.
• AVAST NG. A hardware based virtualization solution capable of running each Windows process in
standalone safe virtualized environment (VM) and fully integrated to
your desktop. Each process is executed in its own instance of VM, which
means totally isolated from your other applications. This feature is now
powering the Avast DeepScreen, resulting in better detection. The
technology will also eventually power the Sandbox and SafeZone
components (although it does not now).
• Engine: Blocks viruses and spyware • Cloud: Gives file reputation warnings
• Cloud: Streams real-time updates • Remote: Allows assistance from a geek friend
• SafeZone: Secures shopping & banking • Sandbox: Runs risky programs virtually
Hybrid Cloud Technologies:
• Streaming, real-time virus database updates
• File reputation system
New Protective Features:
• AutoSandbox
• Browser Sandboxing
• WebRep
• SafeZone
Greater Usability:
• avast! Account portal
• Remote Assistance
• Easy-to-use user interface
• Customizable installation
• Now even faster AND less resource-hungry
• Windows 8 compatible
Core Technologies:
• Antivirus and anti-spyware engine
• Real-time anti-rootkit protection
• Silent Firewall avast! Internet Security only
• Antispam avast! Internet Security only
• avast! WebRep
• avast! CommunityIQ
Hi-Tech Features:
• Boot-time scanner
• avast! SafeZone avast! Pro Antivirus and Internet Security only
• AutoSandbox
• avast! Sandbox avast! Pro Antivirus and Internet Security only
• Intelligent Scanner
• Silent/Gaming Mode
• Green computing
Avast! Real-time Shields – a team of 24/7 guards:
• File System Shield
• Mail Shield
• Web Shield
• P2P Shield/IM Shield
• Network Shield
• Script Shield
• Behavior Shield
Others:
• 64-bit support
• Heuristics engine
• Code emulator
• Automatic processing
• Smart virus definition updates
• Fast application of updates
• Multi-threaded scanning optimization
• Wake-up/Scheduled scanning
System Requirements: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64