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that is optimized for Windows 8 . While the
application doesn't function as a Modern UI
app, it takes design cues from the operating
system. There are plenty of updates that
make avast! Free Antivirus one of the best
free antivirus suites.
Features
avast! Free Antivirus is loaded with tons of
features. From the home tab you can gain
quick access to your system status, virus
scan, software updater, stats, and the market.
Features like the firewall and SafeZone
require a premium subscription.
The software updater that's included with
avast! Free Antivirus alerts users about
outdated applications that are installed but
only offers a link to the program page to
download the latest update. Paying for a
premium subscription will allow you to
update your apps within the application.
There's even an option to update
automatically in the paid versions of avast!
avast! Free Antivirus offers more than just
virus protection. The application also
includes "cloud services," which gathers
information from other avast! users to
compare the reputation of similar files. These
updates are constantly streamed to and from
avast! so users don't have to worry about
downloading updates.
New to avast! Free Antivirus is the Market
where you can purchase additional features
and services. The app itself is very good at
reminding users how many features are
missing so the Market makes it even more
tempting to upgrade. Purchases can be made
directly inside the application.
Usability
Using avast! Free Antivirus is very
straightforward. Features and sections of the
application are clearly marked with short
explanations about what each feature does.
Like with many other antivirus applications,
the amount of options and features is a little
overwhelming. There are icons in the Security
tab that are clearly marked with a green
status light indicating everything is working
as it should. This makes it easy to see what
parts of the application require user action.
For the most part, avast! Free Antivirus is an
application that you can configure and forget
about. The program will display a popup if
anything needs your action.
Quality
avast! Free Antivirus is well designed with
tons of features. While it's not as simple as it
could be, it works well and is completely free.
It's nice that avast! Free Antivirus doesn't
include an annoying tool bar, but it does
install a web extension to monitor malicious
links while you're browsing.
While avast! Free Antivirus excels as an
antivirus application, it doesn't do much in
the way of being a one-stop-shop for all
your computer maintenance needs. Other
apps like IObit's Advanced Systemcare with
Antivirus offer more features that will make
sure your computer is running its fastest.
Scans were performed quickly but not the
best we've seen. This really depends on your
hardware and how many files you have on
your computer.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, it's easy to see what
avast! Free Antivirus remains at the top of
our download charts. The amount of features
that free users have access to is amazing.
While it's annoying that the app nags you to
upgrade to a paid subscription, it's a small
price to pay for a well designed antivirus
solution that's completely free. Now if only
avast! could include some computer
maintence features.
What's new
Pros
Windows 8 inspired interface
Tons of features
avast! cloud services
Upgrades can be purchased within the app
Cons
Plenty of reminds of missing features
No PC maintenance features
Language: English, Spanish,
German, French,
Arabic, Argentinean,
Catalan, Chinese
Simp, Chinese Trad,
Czech, Danish, Dutch,
Euskera, Finnish,
Gallego, Greek, Hindi,
Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Norwegian,
Polish, Portuguese,
Russian, Swedish,
Turkish
File size: 112.0 MB
Date: May 10, 2013
Publisher: AVAST | More
programs (12)
Downloads: 8,599,435
O.S.: Windows XP,
Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows
8
Category: Anti-virus > Generic
Limitations: Requires free
registration
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