* Avast free antivirus is free for home and non-commercial use. Two These conditions must be met! If you are not a home user or use a computer for work, then we offer you other products with elevated system safety and security, e.g. avast Pro Antivirus with the proprietary avast SafeZone browser for conducting banking transactions on the Internet or simply for surfing the Internet without fear of getting infected, a custom sandbox (a virtual environment that blocks access to unwanted applications to the operating system) and a command line scanner.
improved! PERFORMANCE
The scanning engine has been optimized to scan EXE files faster – up to twice as fast, while increasing the speed of scanning text content (web pages and documents) – up to 10 times faster!
CONSTANT STREAMING UPDATES
At least 250 micro-updates of the virus database daily (the size of a simple text message, every 3-5 minutes) give you real-time protection against zero-day threats.
improved! INSTALLATION
We've reduced the size significantly installation file(almost twice), so avast! downloads/installs even faster. And the installation process has been simplified to one click - no hassles. The online installer guarantees that you will always have the installation latest version avast!, and you won't have to worry about updating the program immediately after installation.
new! USER INTERFACE (UI) DESIGN
Following the success of the previous avast! interface, we listened to your feedback and improved it further. We've simplified navigation and action buttons, and collected Settings in one place.
improved! PROTECTION WITH SCREENS
In version 2014 we reduced the number of screens to three – Screen file system, Web Screen and Mail Screen. The Web Screen contains the Firewall and Script Screen features, while the File System Screen contains the Internet Chat Screen and P2P Screen features. Reducing the number of screens makes them easier to use and streamlines their communication process.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 10
- Windows 8/8.1 (any version except Starter Edition and RT)
- Windows 7 (any version except Starter Edition)
- Windows Vista (any version except Starter Edition)
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later (at least until 2017)
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Pentium 3 microprocessor
- 256 MB RAM
- 2 GB of free disk space
Please note that the antivirus only works on PCs running Windows control XP and newer OS. Older Windows operating systems (Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000) are not supported.
We also draw your attention to the fact that avast! will not work correctly if you have another antivirus software on your PC.
Easy to use and automated daily updates, including streaming (cloud) provide a guarantee that data is checked against all types of malicious and spyware. Just set it and forget it. We've made avast easy and simple to use.
Tried and Trusted more than 204 million active Internet users, avast antivirus! gives you the guarantee of using one of the most trusted security products Microsoft Windows. We support the majority Windows versions(from XP to 64-bit Windows 8.1), more than any other anti-malware program. No matter what system you have, you can always use avast!
Scan before download operating system . avast Free has unique technology checking and treating PC before Windows boot, which allows you to identify threats without loading the operating system kernel, which are deeply hidden in the wilds of the computer’s file system.
Automatic sandbox(autosandbox). avast Free has a built-in automatic sandbox, which allows you to run unknown programs in a virtual environment without affecting the working files of the operating system. Detecting malware does not always give a clear result. But with the "automatic sandboxing" feature, Avast users are in a win-win situation - the sandbox automatically detects suspicious applications and prompts users to run them in a safe virtual environment. The user is offered three options: run the file in the virtual sandbox environment, outside it, or not run the application at all. "If an application is dangerous, virtual computer stops working and the user's machine remains safe. If it is safe, then the possibility of false positives is eliminated.
Cloud file reputation assessment(FileRep). Automatically sorts installed applications into dangerous and safe. Leverages a cloud application base of several billion executable files, stored on Avast laboratory servers.
Avast! interface Free Antivirus localized into Russian.
Avast Free Antivirus- ultra-lightweight and modern protection with minimal stress on system resources.
Free Avast antivirus has been improved to increase efficiency and reduce the load on computer system resources.
It includes a unique proprietary CyberCapture technology that automatically detects and sends unknown files to an online threat lab for real-time analysis; In addition, the Wi-Fi Inspector component has been improved, which is capable of detecting even more types of router vulnerabilities.
It also includes a stronger Game Mode that disables running background processes, guaranteeing maximum gaming enjoyment
Main components of Avast Free Antivirus
- Antivirus and antispyware
- Behavior Screen
- Wi-Fi check
- Application Update
- Authenticity of sites
- Integration with MyAvast
- Password manager
- Game Mode
- Rescue disk
Comparison of versions
- * IS - Internet version Security.
- ** Installation of updates in Software Updater in Premier and Ultimate occurs automatically, in other versions - manually.
New in Avast Free Antivirus 2017
- New Features: Game Mode, Passive Mode, Behavior Analyzer
- Improvements: Anti-malware, User Interface
Basic features of Avast Free Antivirus
Computer protection
- Smart scanning. Detects all vulnerabilities that could allow malware to enter a system: from insecure passwords to suspicious add-ons and outdated software.
- Antivirus. Detect and block viruses, malware, phishing, spyware, and ransomware with intelligent analytics.
- Behavior analysis. Instantly detect suspicious behavior to protect against ransomware and zero-day threats.
- CyberCapture. Isolate unknown files for analysis in the cloud and verify their security.
- Game mode. Automatically pauses notifications that might disturb you while gaming.
Protection beyond the computer
- Network analysis. Automatic detection of your weak points home network Wi-Fi to protect it from intruders.
- Software updates. Installing updates for other software that will remove vulnerabilities and improve performance.
- Password manager. Protect all accounts with one strong password. You will be able to use the new passwords we create for secure login.
- Emergency recovery disk. Backup copy for critical cases: Create an image of the emergency recovery disk on a CD or USB drive so that if normal startup is impossible, you can use it to restart the infected computer.
The advantage of this antivirus is the ability to scan the operating system and remove viruses from it before loading windows systems. For example, many antiviruses cannot remove a virus if the infected file is occupied by some application. In this case, many system administrators remove HDD computer and connect it to another computer to check for viruses. And Avast antivirus can remove infected files, viruses and malicious code before they are downloaded and hang in processes.
Free registration of Avast
Attention: Avast Free Antivirus must be registered for 30 days (registration is completely free). The antivirus is registered for one year, after a year it can be removed, reinstalled, and registered for the same email address.
There are two ways to register an antivirus:
1. After installing the antivirus, open Avast (double-click on the icon in the tray, near the clock), go to the “Maintenance” tab, click on the “Registration” button and enter your email address (no emails will be received by email).
2. If Avast is installed on your computer, but there is no Internet on it, then you can ask a friend to go to the official website (), indicate the email address to which the antivirus key will be sent. Copy the key and paste it into the antivirus “Maintenance” → “Offline registration” → “License key”.
When using the free Avast antivirus, I recommend sometimes using the Dr utility web CureIt or Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool. From personal experience, when I had Avast Free antivirus installed, after a while viruses appeared on the computer, mostly malicious code was in the cache of the browser I was using. To remove viruses from the browser cache, about once every three months I downloaded the free Dr web CureIt utility (up to 100mb/program does not conflict with other antiviruses) and cleaned my computer.
| Program version: | 17.7.3660 | |
| Updated: | 04.10.2017 | |