Avast! Free Antivirus

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Portable version available: 

There is no portable version of this product available.

Replacement for : 

AVG Anti-Virus, AVG Internet Security, Avast AntiVirus, Avast! AntiVirus, Avira AntiVirus, Bitdefender AntiVirus, ClamWin AntiVirus, Comodo antiVirus, Eset NOD32 AntiVirus, FortClient, Kaspersky AntiVirus, MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials, McAfee AntiVirus, McAfee Total Protection, Norton Security, Norton AntiVirus, Panda Cloud Antivirus, Panda AntiVirus, PC Tools AntiVirus, Rising Antivirus, Trend Micro AntiVirus, Vipre AntiVirus, Webroot SecureAnywhere

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License type: 

System requirements: 

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.x, Mac OS

Program function: 

antivirus, anti virus, remove virus, remove malware, clean computer, scan computer, check for virus, antimalware, anti-malware, protect computer, protect PC, computer security

Version: 

Version 9.x

Additional information: 

Take care to avoid the default inclusion of the Chrome browser and OpenCandy during the install process by using the custom install option. The attempt to install these will also be repeated at the program update if the automatic option is chosen. Quick Start Guide: http://www.avast.com/download-documentation Forum: https://forum.avast.com/

Sort weight: 

5

64 Bit compatibility: 

32 bit but 64 bit compatible

Page anchor: 

Avast

Review article: 

Best Free Antivirus Software

Pros: 

This has full real-time capabilities, behavioral blocking features, script malware protection, and a low rate of false positives.

Cons: 

Default settings require certain user interaction. It is bundled with Chrome browser by default, and if not carefully avoided during installation the user may accidentally install OpenCandy (see discussion for clarification).

Product type: 

Runs as a stand-alone program on a user's computer

Top Pick?: 

0

Download page: 

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Avast-Home-Edition.shtml

Developers website: 

http://www.avast.com/en-au/free-antivirus-download