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Avast Antivirus 18.1.2326
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avast! Free Antivirus (formerly avast! Home Edition) is a popular free antivirus specially designed for wide use on home computers. Its users receive full protection from viruses and spyware in real-time. Among others the most important features of the program are scanning selected files, checking e-mail, scanning at startup screen P2P, Internet chat screen etc. There is a function of quarantine for isolation and storage of suspicious objects. Its simple interface provides fast access to all its parameters used for more accurate and personalized scanning. Avast! is the most popular free antivirus software in the world with 100 million users.
- High-performance virus scanning module.
- Cloud technology.
- Protection against rootkits and spyware.
- AutoSandbox technology.
- Plug WebRep web browser.
- Blocking of suspicious websites.
- Closed source code.
- No portable version available.
- The installer may contain third-party advertising.
- 2200 MHz central processing unit.
- 512 Mb RAM memory or more.
- 1060 Mb free hard disk space.
- 32 Bit or 64 Bit hardware architecture (x86 or x64).
- Operating system Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Features
- High-performance virus scanning module.
- Cloud technology.
- Protection against rootkits and spyware.
- AutoSandbox technology.
- Plug WebRep web browser.
- Blocking of suspicious websites.
Shortcomings
- Closed source code.
- No portable version available.
- The installer may contain third-party advertising.
System Requirements
- 2200 MHz central processing unit.
- 512 Mb RAM memory or more.
- 1060 Mb free hard disk space.
- 32 Bit or 64 Bit hardware architecture (x86 or x64).
- Operating system Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Homepage: avast.com
Developer: AVAST Software
Status: Freemium
Paid alternative: Avast! Internet security
Detailed information Avast Antivirus
Supported formats: Not available
Last updated: 15/02/2018 Update History
2018-02-15 18:35:25
2017-05-03 16:36:42
2015-04-22 22:46:52
2014-05-20 16:44:39
2014-03-20 19:12:38
2013-12-18 23:28:01
2013-11-12 15:58:56
2013-11-04 14:33:04
2013-10-15 17:42:42
2013-09-04 11:22:56
2017-05-03 16:36:42
2015-04-22 22:46:52
2014-05-20 16:44:39
2014-03-20 19:12:38
2013-12-18 23:28:01
2013-11-12 15:58:56
2013-11-04 14:33:04
2013-10-15 17:42:42
2013-09-04 11:22:56
Silent installation switch: /SILENT
Portable version: Not available
Relationship: Antiviruses, Virus scanners, Data protection, Boot CD
