AVAST FREE ANTIVIRUS
Avast Free AntivirusHelp and info
What is Avast Free Antivirus?
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Avast Antivirus is
a computer security application, which provides protection against a
range of potential threats, including viruses, spyware, malware and
ransomware. It is currently recognised as the most popular antivirus program on the market and the free version of the software is suitable for personal and home use.
Avast Antivirus is
a computer security application, which provides protection against a
range of potential threats, including viruses, spyware, malware and
ransomware. It is currently recognised as the most popular antivirus program on the market and the free version of the software is suitable for personal and home use.
Is Avast Antivirus free?
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The
software is completely free and, in terms of virus protection, is
sufficient for most users. The free version is designed for personal use
and offers the same level of protection as the paid 'Pro' version of
the software. However the 'Pro' version adds a number of peripheral
features and can be used for commercial purposes.
The
software is completely free and, in terms of virus protection, is
sufficient for most users. The free version is designed for personal use
and offers the same level of protection as the paid 'Pro' version of
the software. However the 'Pro' version adds a number of peripheral
features and can be used for commercial purposes.
Is Avast Antivirus safe?
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Not
only is it safe to use the software, doing so will make a computer
safer to use in general, because Avast will protect it from viruses and
other threats that could potentially cause damage.
Not
only is it safe to use the software, doing so will make a computer
safer to use in general, because Avast will protect it from viruses and
other threats that could potentially cause damage.
Can Avast Antivirus detect malware and spyware?
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Although the software is classed as being an antivirus application,
it is able to protect against, detect and remove viruses, spyware,
malware, trojan horses, worms, ransomware and many other security
threats.
Although the software is classed as being an antivirus application,
it is able to protect against, detect and remove viruses, spyware,
malware, trojan horses, worms, ransomware and many other security
threats.
Is the software available for other platforms?
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In addition to the Windows application, the software is also available on the iOS, Android and Mac platforms.
In addition to the Windows application, the software is also available on the iOS, Android and Mac platforms.
What are the system requirements?
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The
software requires a Windows-compatible PC, with an Intel Pentium 4
processor or above. It is also necessary to have at least 256MB of RAM
and 2GB of free hard drive space. Moreover, a
regular internet connection is strongly recommended in order to keep the
software and its virus database up-to-date.
The
software requires a Windows-compatible PC, with an Intel Pentium 4
processor or above. It is also necessary to have at least 256MB of RAM
and 2GB of free hard drive space. Moreover, a
regular internet connection is strongly recommended in order to keep the
software and its virus database up-to-date.
How do I install Avast Antivirus?
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To
install the application, download the file, saving it to an
easy-to-find location, such as your desktop. Then, locate the file and
double click it to run the application. This will then start the
installation process. If you see a 'User Account Control' prompt, select
'Yes'. Then, simply follow the on-screen instructions.
To
install the application, download the file, saving it to an
easy-to-find location, such as your desktop. Then, locate the file and
double click it to run the application. This will then start the
installation process. If you see a 'User Account Control' prompt, select
'Yes'. Then, simply follow the on-screen instructions.
Do I need to uninstall my current version of Avast Antivirus?
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Users
who currently have version 7.0 or later will not need to uninstall
their previous version before running the installation, as it will
automatically detect and update the exiting version of the software.
However, users with an older version of the software will need to
uninstall that version first, before installing the new program.
Users
who currently have version 7.0 or later will not need to uninstall
their previous version before running the installation, as it will
automatically detect and update the exiting version of the software.
However, users with an older version of the software will need to
uninstall that version first, before installing the new program.
Does Avast Free Antivirus scan emails?
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Although
the application is not able to scan web-based email accounts, it will
provide continuous protection against threats contained within messages.
Moreover, when an email management program is being used, such as
Outlook, the antivirus software is able to directly scan both incoming and outgoing messages for viruses.
Although
the application is not able to scan web-based email accounts, it will
provide continuous protection against threats contained within messages.
Moreover, when an email management program is being used, such as
Outlook, the antivirus software is able to directly scan both incoming and outgoing messages for viruses.
How often is the software updated?
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New
versions of the antivirus software are released, on average, several
times a year in order to fix issues and improve features. However, the
program's virus database is updated much more regularly and this can
occur several times a day, in order to ensure the software is able to
protect against all current threats.
New
versions of the antivirus software are released, on average, several
times a year in order to fix issues and improve features. However, the
program's virus database is updated much more regularly and this can
occur several times a day, in order to ensure the software is able to
protect against all current threats.
