Avira Free AntiVirus Review

Avira Free AntiVirus (version 14) is one of best free antivirus software programs out there for various reasons, the least of which is just because it's free.

My favorite feature of Avira Free AntiVirus is the wide range of malware threats that it protects you from. I also like how simple the interface is.

Important: Avira Free AntiVirus provides free on-access or resident protection, meaning it's keeping an eye on things all the time. Because of this fact, Avira Free AntiVirus can completely replace any antivirus software that you might be paying for, like popular products from McAfee and Norton. Some of those programs might be offering you other services but as far as malware/virus protection is concerned, Avira Free AntiVirus does the same job... for free.

Pros

• Protects from many types of malware, not just traditional viruses
• Contains advanced heuristic tools
• Works on Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP
• Virus definition updates are automatic

Cons

• Only home use allowed
• Configuration wizard could be intimidating
• Installation program makes browser changes unless unselected
• The download portion of the installation process took longer than with other programs
• Asks to install a toolbar during setup

Description

• Avira Free AntiVirus protects you from viruses, adware, spyware, back-door programs, dialers, fraudulent software, phishing, and more.
• An ability to choose when to start the antivirus program during the boot process is a valuable addition that I haven't seen elsewhere.
• Avira Free AntiVirus has an advanced heuristic engine (detects malware that it's not already aware of) which is a feature not always seen in free antivirus tools.
• Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP are all supported operating systems.
• Automatic updates keeps Avira Free AntiVirus updated with the latest threat information.

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Avg Free Antivirus Free Virus Protection 2014

We’ve got the right protection for you

Antivirus
Blocks viruses, spyware, & other malware

Link Protection
Scans web, Twitter, & Facebook links

File Shredder
Securely deletes files to prevent snooping

Online Shield
Protects you from harmful downloads

Data Safe
Encrypts & password-protects private files

Anti-Spam
Stops spammers and scammers

Firewall

Blocks hackers so you can shop safely

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AVAST 7 ANTIVIRUS V.7.0.1474 FREE.LIFE.TIME.KEY.TILL.2038

File size: 92.8MB (97,362,739 bytes)
Requirements: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64
Languages: Multiple languages
Install suppport: Install and Uninstall

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.

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