avast! Free Antivirus Review

Windows is filled with virus threats and the only way to protect yourself is by getting your self an antivirus program. The only issue is many strong antivirus programs have a cost and many of the free ones do not have enough protection. However, avast! free antivirus is a great piece of antivirus software that is free. What makes the program great is the very easy to use interface. Upon opening the program, you will notice a side panel with access to scans, real-time shields, additional protection, maintenance, as well as a market. Each of these tabs also has sub-tabs from which you can control more information. The scanning tab will give you access to scan logs and the ability to start a scan and even make your own scans. The real-time shields is what helps protect you against threats before they even get onto your computer. File shields are constantly scanning all files on the computer and the network shield helps control all network activity. The behaviour shield helps block suspicious activity and a mail shield will scan your e-mail. Also, there is a P2P shield for programs such as uTorrent, Bearshare, Frostwire, etc. Then, there is the additional protection tab from which you can manage the AutoSandbox, which allows suspicious programs to run in a sandbox that will not allow damage to your computer. Also, you will be able to install the Avast! browser plugin, which can help protect you from unverified certificates and bad websites. There is also a remote assistance feature from which you can get a friend to help you, or you can help a friend with their computer. Also available, is a site-blocking feature from which you can block any website you would like. The maintenance tab offers an easy way to update virus definitions and the program. Also, there is the registration tab. With the free antivirus you must re-register every year. The virus chest is a sandbox for suspicious files. You can place files in there and they will then stop running on your computer. And lastly, there is the market tab, from which you can easily buy other avast products or upgrade your antivirus program. As you can see, avast! free antivirus offers a very strong antivirus solution for your Windows machine.

Avast! is also available on Android