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Avast ! Free antivirus
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Avast ! Free antivirus

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Release : 8.0.1483 (latest version)
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System :
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
License : Freeware
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Description

Avast ! Free Antivirus can ensure the protection of your computers from viruses and spyware thanks to its powerful and advanced detection engines.



Key features

- Interface: Its well-organized interface shows all the available features in the main window, which allows easy understanding and ease of use.

- Types of scan: Four scanning modes are available: quick scan, full system scan, removable media scan and select folder to scan. The last one is an in-depth scan of a specified location. If you are in a hurry, select “Quick scan” mode, it only lasts for a few minutes while “Full System” mode needs at least half an hour.

- Customizable installation: Even if you have already installed an anti-virus on your computer, you can install Avast as a second anti-virus software for more safety thanks to compatibility mode. When installing Avast, you can select the components that suit you really.

- Database updates: With this new version, no need to wait for a traditional database update, Avast Virus Lab cloud will send each virus signature to you in real-time.

System requirements

Hardware

- CPU : Pentium 3
- RAM : 128 MB
- Free hard disk space : 200 MB

Software :
- Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Vista and 7

Pros:
- Fast scanning process.
- Light footprint on hardware resources.
- Automatic updates.

Cons:
- The boot time scanner is rather long.

See also

Knowledge communities.

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Comments

TheParoxysm 1Posts Sunday December 7, 2008Registration date March 25, 2011Last seen - Dec 8, 2008 7:44am GMT
Main Points Free Antivirus with all the features.
Free updates.
No negative software interactions to date. (can't be said of other ones you PAY for.)
Small memory footprint comparitively.
Weak Infos It takes alot of bad rap for being free. (free doesn't mean bad)
fahd_zboot 170Posts Wednesday November 28, 2007Registration date ContributorStatus September 22, 2009Last seen - Jun 16, 2009 3:45pm BST
Main Points Automatic update
Protection of mails, Internet, messengers
Fast
Weak Infos Not the best :-(
bryan007w 12Posts Monday June 22, 2009Registration date - Jun 24, 2009 5:13pm BST
Main Points I dunno about the others but this sw did the trick for me. It really helped me
Anonymous - Jun 26, 2009 2:38pm BST
Main Points detects all types of viruses
Weak Infos it cant repair the viruses
Anonymous - Jun 30, 2009 8:21pm BST
Main Points excellent
Weak Infos full pc scan option not available, but still good
Anonymous - Jul 7, 2009 6:41pm BST

Weak Infos want improvement to remove trojans & malwares
Anonymous - Jul 20, 2009 8:00am BST
Main Points removal of virus
Anonymous - Aug 5, 2009 10:39am BST
Main Points better than others

Weak Infos can"t del. autron.
Anonymous - Oct 6, 2009 8:34pm BST
Main Points good
Weak Infos good for boot scen
Anonymous - Oct 14, 2009 3:00pm BST
Main Points This Software kills virus instantly...............
Anonymous - Oct 22, 2009 2:30pm BST
Main Points v. Good
Weak Infos every where
Anonymous - Oct 30, 2009 1:22pm GMT
Main Points instantly delete the virus
alaskawilliams 3Posts Thursday January 7, 2010Registration date - Jan 8, 2010 3:35am GMT
Main Points I use to use AVG. but this seems to work out smoother for me.
Anonymous - Apr 21, 2010 9:26am BST
Main Points internet
Weak Infos Autorun virus is not able to delete using avast software.Pls try to improve this area.
hapi - Jun 11, 2010 12:59pm BST
i like
andrew - Jun 14, 2010 10:43pm BST
it's good...!!!
andrew - Jun 14, 2010 10:44pm BST
i like it's.
James - Jun 16, 2010 3:00am BST
THANKS!!! ITS GREAT... : )
rasel - Jun 16, 2010 3:36am BST
it's good....
fahim - Jun 17, 2010 2:33pm BST
its really good ... and its work also
pinki - Jun 21, 2010 4:05pm BST
itz really gud....
vishal - Jun 22, 2010 1:40pm BST
goooooooooooooooood
Blackevil - Jun 23, 2010 5:49am BST
Very goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
Avast! - Jun 23, 2010 8:21am BST
very very very good antivirus:)
remo - Jun 25, 2010 12:43pm BST
excellent antivirus
rony - Jun 26, 2010 2:59am BST
work fastly
John - Jun 27, 2010 3:37am BST
downloaded the software but am unable to initiate execution!!!!!!!!!!!!!
prateek - Jul 5, 2010 3:59pm BST
nice !!!!! :--)
anuanand006 1Posts Monday July 5, 2010Registration date July 5, 2010Last seen - Jul 5, 2010 4:44pm BST
its really nice web you can work with this.......
sunil - Jul 6, 2010 2:20am BST
its really great................
cecko_966223 - Jul 8, 2010 6:56pm BST
NIce (nod)
the lion - Jul 9, 2010 1:22am BST
good
arun - Jul 10, 2010 10:24am BST
new update
win9xUser - Jul 12, 2010 8:10pm BST
cool because is work in win9x
Arnab - Jul 15, 2010 7:52am BST
very good
sam - Jul 17, 2010 12:40am BST
excellent
vyki - Jul 18, 2010 10:24pm BST
excellent
enkalos - Jul 19, 2010 2:02am BST
good thanks
cam - Jul 20, 2010 11:51am BST
thank you very much
uncle - Jul 21, 2010 1:55pm BST
unable to delete autorn,regvr,new foldr
GIP - Jul 23, 2010 2:08pm BST
TANK'S
sudip - Aug 4, 2010 4:03pm BST
thank u.
RAZAUL BARKATI - Aug 6, 2010 6:00pm BST
THANKS YOU....
stg - Aug 7, 2010 6:31pm BST
tank
jt - Aug 8, 2010 5:05am BST
superb
strongheart - Aug 9, 2010 3:28pm BST
good
fonchi742 1Posts Thursday August 12, 2010Registration date August 12, 2010Last seen - Aug 12, 2010 11:39am BST
It's so wonderful to use
it's better u try it.
rohu - Aug 13, 2010 2:18am BST
best
miksis9w1 - Aug 14, 2010 8:41pm BST
Not work in win 98/ME
siddu - Aug 16, 2010 3:08pm BST
i think it is wonder fi\ul
kumar - Aug 17, 2010 3:53am BST
not working in xp
Danko - Aug 18, 2010 9:28pm BST
Avast Home Edition is an excellent testimony to all IT and internet users
Joseph Ubi
raju - Aug 25, 2010 8:24am BST
this is the easiest way to install
sammy - Aug 28, 2010 3:04pm BST
gud
chapa - Aug 28, 2010 4:29pm BST
just started to use
mc - Aug 29, 2010 4:10pm BST
Is good.
Thanks
d - Sep 2, 2010 9:08am BST
good
Lorna - Sep 4, 2010 9:19am BST
I Absolutely love AVAST !!!
ASHRAF - Sep 4, 2010 11:33am BST
I am very comfortable with avast.
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