Avast - Great for PC, Mac, Android, iOS

 “Avast!” is one of the most popular free antivirus products available for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS. They have just released a new version which comes with new installer, new UI and many new features and improvements. 

The most important part of this new version is the support for newer Windows, etc. versions.

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Main Features:

  • Antivirus and anti-spyware engine
  • Real-time anti-rootkit protection
  • Avast WebRep
  • Avast CommunityIQ
  • Boot-time scanner
  • AutoSandbox
  • Intelligent Scanner
  • Silent/Gaming Mode
  • File System Shield
  • Mail Shield
  • Web Shield
  • P2P Shield/IM Shield
  • Network Shield
  • Script Shield
  • Behavior Shield
  • 64-bit support
  • Heuristics engine
  • Code emulator
  • Automatic processing
  • Smart virus definition updates
  • Multi-threaded scanning optimization
  • Wake-up/Scheduled scanning

New Features List:

  • New installer
  • UI facelift
  • FileRep service (cloud based)
  • Streaming updates
  • Sandbox & AutoSandbox improvements
  • Browser protection improvements
  • Remote assistance feature to help your friends with computer troubles
  • Support tool
  • Export/Import settings
  • Screensaver facelift
  • Security improvements

If you want to install Avast Free Antivirus in your PC, your system must meet the following requirements:

Operating Systems Supported

  • Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (any Edition, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista (any Edition excl. Starter Edition, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3 (any Edition, 32-bit or 64-bit)

Minimum Hardware Requirements:

  • 256 MB RAM
  • 1.5 GB of free hard disk space

This new version can be installed on top of your existing avast installation.

You can download the online installer using following link:

Download Avast! Free Antivirus

The above mentioned link will allow you to download the online installer (also known as stub or net installer) of Avast antivirus which will require Internet connection at installation time to download required setup files. If you want to download full standalone offline installer of Avast which doesn’t require Internet connection, following links will help you in downloading Avast! offline installer:

Download Avast! Free Antivirus Offline Installer

Download Avast! Premium Security Offline Installer

It is still advised to install the product while you are online.

If you need protection for your Mac, iOS and Android devices, use the following link: https://www.avast.com/en-us/free-mac-security#pc

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