What is that makes an antivirus stand out from others? Well, surely, it is performance; but there is another aspect called user interface. There are many anti viruses with good performance, but they lack on UI, and that is what makes them fall behind in the race. UI is very important because, if the user can’t understand what all features are there in the antivirus, then what is the use of it? Avast Software has the power of both UI and performance.
Rating: 4.5
Official Site: http://www.avast.com/pro-antivirus
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Avast Software and its features
As mentioned earlier, UI is one of the greatest features that Avast Software offers its users. The same old orange, white and gray theme has evolved into something of a virtual window to protection now. The interface is perked up with many menus and sub-menus, and the graphic it offers is awesome. No other antivirus has come up with this kind of innovative interface. It is a joy for eyes, as everything is explained with the graphics itself.
You don’t have to check out what a real time shield, as the page itself is self-explanatory. There are summary tabs, which offer the user to check out scan results or any kind of infection. Installation is a very simple procedure, which requires you to specify the basic information and location for installation. For better service, they ask you to join their Avast community. It is a place where you get all the help you require, if your software starts troubling you. If you don’t want some features, you can always go the custom installation way, and uncheck what you don’t need.
The un-installation feature is a little bit tardy, and can be a pain sometimes; it is the only drawback that Avast has not been able to deal with. Avast Software has incorporated many new features in it. The hybrid update technology is one of the main new features. It will not require the user to download the full database for removing a virus. This feature will help in reducing the overall load of the antivirus on the system. It also has a file reputation system, which helps you to determine the quality and authenticity of the download on your computer.
Though, there are many antivirus companies that provide this feature, ‘Avast’ gives its free users the taste of the feature too. Looking beyond the Windows 7, Avast has come up with features that will help the Windows 8 users as well. It is this that makes the antivirus software well prepared for the new platform ahead. It also has got an add-on for the web browsers, which help it to recognize fake security certificates. These are some of the main features they have included in the 2012 version; rest all appears to be the same.
Conclusion
It seems that Avast Software team has bundled out a good prospect for the future, keeping in mind what all are going to change in the market in the months to come. They seem well-prepared and the antivirus, as always doesn’t disappoint. Priced at around $40, it is a good investment for the future.
User Reviews:
Name: CFL79
it is safe
Cons
it is safe
Summary
it is safe
Name: Crackerdoos
I don’t worry with this virus protector as I did with others. Worth the money.
Cons
A little slow.
Summary
Highly recommend this to anyone especially to someone that is not a computer pro.
Name: BigAlNH
Free, never allowed a virus, unobtrusive, easy to use and update
Cons
Occasionally says an update is necessary when it really isn’t
Summary
This came highly recommended some time ago, downloaded it, use it, and never look back.
Name: linjind
avast antivirus software is powerful and easy to use, friendly interface for users. It has many features to help protect the system as a whole, it seems to follow the activities of users and further support the Vietnamese. I enjoyed
Cons
no, i don’t see
Name: raider820
The best free anti-virus program on the planet. I have tried other free anti-virus programs and none are as easy to use and setup. Others have cause me major problems but not Avast.
Cons
none noted
Name: LindoOO
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Cons
Awesome Antivirus
Summary
Awesome Antivirus
Name: georgewren
Good job. I haven’t had a virus yet.
Cons
You are involved with I Yogi who has given me great problems and I have tried to write you about this but can’t find a proper address and all my e mail gets returned.
Name: xmountie
best security program I have found,fast, quiet and effective. I ran the free version for a long time and it did not drag my system down like Norton and McAfee did. I then purchased the full version and my computer has been running like a top ever since. The only trips to the computer shop now are for newer computer or peripherals!
Cons
Still looking!
Summary
I recommend Avast to everyone I know that complains of a problem with their computer Avast has protected seven computers to date in this house. The first thing done with a new computer is removal of Norton or McAfee that usually comes pre-installed.
Name: badboy-chip-01
never lets any harm come to ya pc all newbies out there get avast other anti-virus products just cannot compete wiv it its outstanding!!!!!
Cons
no cons wot so eva go avast,goavast GO AVAST Hooooorrrraaaaaayyyyyyyyy 4 da best anti-virus on the market
Name: Nicklong04
Very user friendly. It’s easy to understand and customize (Surfer Dude updates my data base for me.) Works in the background without interfering.
Cons
Don’t know yet!
Summary
“Blah,blah, blah Anti-virus blah, blah, blah.” That’s what I used to hear when people talked about viruses and what not. Then one of our IT guys recommended the free (one of my favorite words) version of Avast. It worked so well that I had to upgrade. I LOVE the peace of mind i have with Avast!
These guys (and Gals) have been doing this since the beginning. I will not be switching AV companies anytime soon!
Thanks Avast!
Name: xmountie
best security program I have found,fast, quiet and effective. I ran the free version for a long time and it did not drag my system down like Norton and McAfee did. I then purchased the full version and my computer has been running like a top ever since. The only trips to the computer shop now are for newer computer or peripherals!
Cons
Still looking!
Summary
I recommend Avast to everyone I know that complains of a problem with their computer Avast has protected seven computers to date in this house. The first thing done with a new computer is removal of Norton or McAfee that usually comes pre-installed.
Official Site: http://www.avast.com/pro-antivirus
