Of course, being free, there is no reason not to install it and come to your own conclusions.Avast! Free Antivirus is one of the security apps that have received updates today, so a new version is now available for Windows users who are planning to install beta builds previewing the next stable release.Īs you could easily figure out from the version number, Avast! Free Antivirus R3 RC is a release candidate build, which means that it’s not in the stable channel, so a number of bugs and issues still exist.Īccording to the official release notes, which have also been provided for the previous beta, this new build comes with improvements for the firewall, which should now be more stable and offer enhanced compatibility with other application. However, protection of your computer is the most important factor, and while Avast! is comparable with or even better than some other free programs, there are still opportunities for infection.
Pros: Malware effectively handled by the boot-time scan, Auto-Sandbox allows for suspicious programs to run while keeping your computer safe, website rating and categorisation, installation does not require a reboot, intuitive interface, good customisation options.Ĭons: Scanning at boot-up requires input from the user, not effective against all threats.Ĭonclusion: Avast! has a good interface and allows you to customise it to your own preferences. Users can rate webpages in ten categories to give an overall opinion on a site. It uses the power of Avast!'s 165 million users to rate websites. Web Reputation is another weapon in Avast's arsenal that is particularly appealing. Previously, it was only available in the commercial 'Pro' version. Script Shield is a particularly useful element, as it detects malicious scripts on webpages and prevents infection, while still allowing the script to be used. Avast! offers complete protection for your computer with eight separate 'shields' covering everything from infected files on your computer to malicious downloads and websites to any infections you may acquire over IM, P2P and email.
When it comes to free malware protection, Avast! is one of the most popular, and with the latest update it is again easy to see why.
A free anti-virus program with multiple areas of action.
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