Antivirus Overview
Thanks to intelligent algorithms, the computer version Avast Free Antivirus will find and remove even those malicious objects that are not in the anti-virus databases. In addition, Avast will protect against web attacks and insecure downloads from the Internet, protect confidential data, update outdated software, and also eliminate vulnerabilities and improve system performance.
System requirements for a computer
- System: Windows 10, Windows 8 (8.1), Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) | MacOS X.
Phone system requirements
- System: Android 4.1 and above | iOS 10.0 and up.
| Antivirus features |
System protection
- Protection of files and folders from malicious objects (backdoors, worms, trojans, and others).
- Analysis of program behavior. If suspicious activity of a particular program is detected, the antivirus will instantly block it and notify you about it so that you can take the necessary measures (cure/delete).
- Protect email from spam and infected files in email attachments.
- Protection against malicious P2P programs downloaded from peer-to-peer networks.
- Protection against malicious files and spyware downloaded from websites.
- Protection against virus objects downloaded from chats.
- Protection against hacker attacks.
- Search for network problems.
- Find and remove browser extensions that have a bad reputation.
- Intelligent Scan. The antivirus will check running programs, eliminate computer problems and threats on the Wi-Fi network, and much more.
- Selective scanning. You can check specific areas on your computer (removable media, startup items, specific folders or files).
- Full system scan.
- Custom scan. The antivirus will allow you to select the scan speed, scan targets, file types, and more.
- Improve computer performance by optimizing the registry, removing junk files, and stopping programs that slow you down.
- Updating outdated computer programs to the latest versions.
Avast Free Antivirus 18.8.2356 for Windows
- This is the latest version to support Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems.
- Improved phishing protection.
- Improved privacy protection.
- Improved "Smart Scan" module.
- Bugs fixed.
Powerful anti-virus complex. It has proven itself during testing by specialized laboratories, is the choice of more than 400 million users around the world. Avast includes a full range of tools for comprehensive machine protection - a blocker for launching dangerous software, isolated storage, a Wi-Fi network monitoring function, tools to prevent password interception, and a number of other features.
Capabilities:
- real-time PC protection;
- effective recognition of 0-day threats;
- an isolated container for running dubious programs;
- spam blocking;
- integrated VPN tunnel.
Principle of operation:
immediately after installation and the first launch, the antivirus checks all important system processes. In the future, you can open the program interface through the icon in the system tray. Thanks to the Russified interface and additional tips, even a new user will not be difficult to understand the application's capabilities.
The functionality of the program depends on the selected version. There are four utility options:
Avast Free Antivirus 2018 - downloadable for free and available without restrictions for a year, the Russian version of the antivirus. Includes malware blocking tools, wireless vulnerability finding tools, and an integrated password vault.
Avast Internet Security ($14 annually, monthly trial available) - additionally contains protection against interception of data during online purchases, allows you to block enhanced hacker attacks, can block spam messages, can protect content from modification, has the function of running applications in an isolated container .
Avast Premier ($19 annually, 30-day trial) - includes all the features of the previous version, and also contains a tool for protecting against surveillance through a Webcam, has a forced removal function and the ability to securely update third-party software.
Avast Ultimate ($29 per year, no Trial) - In addition to all the features of previous versions, it includes a password leak prevention feature, a VPN tunnel, an advanced traffic encryption option, and disk cleanup tools.
Pros:
- own intellectual system of analysis;
- high protection efficiency during online payments;
- Web-camera monitoring;
- there is a mobile version of the utility;
- There are special solutions for business clients.
Minuses:
- at the time of the maximum check, it can make even a powerful PC “freeze”;
- Avast Antivirus download and use the free trial version in Russian for a maximum of one year.
Avast Antivirus keeps up with the times, developers pay special attention to the functions that are responsible for security while surfing the Internet. We recommend the utility to all active Internet users.
Analogues:
SecureAPlus - non-standard anti-virus software based on "cloud" engines;
Dr. Web is a popular antivirus from a Russian developer.
Avast is a popular antivirus solution for PC and mobile platforms that allows you to protect all your devices from viruses, spyware and targeted hacker attacks.
Avast! Antivirus is designed to provide a good level of security not only for a laptop, tablet and phone individually, but for the entire home Wi-Fi network.
Both for computers and for Android devices, along with the product, the developers provide reliable protection against various kinds of viruses, spyware and password thieves. 
As for the version for iPhone and iPad, here Avast offers Secure Line - an application that protects the Wi-Fi connection, confidentiality when opening web pages and the safety of passwords for various accounts. 
In all versions, the application has minimal impact on the load of the device, while guaranteeing maximum security when connecting to the Web, downloading files or entering personal data.
Each version has specific options. For a PC, this is cleaning the browser and checking for software updates; for Android, it is searching for a lost gadget, blocking calls and SMS; for iOS, it is setting up a VPN connection.
It is also important to mention the features of Avast activation. The PC version can be used freely for a year, but after this period it is necessary to renew the free license by registering on the developer's website.
The iOS version offers to purchase a license seven days after you decide to download and run the application. Antivirus for Android is easy enough to install.
This product will act as a reliable barricade between your device and malicious developments. By protecting your gadgets individually and your entire home Wi-Fi network, you will provide yourself with the most secure Internet access.
The most common problems when working with Avast!
Attention! Avast activation.
Avast! Home Edition can work for a year without entering a license key, and to register, you need to click the "Register" button at the top of the main window during this period. In the window that opens, in the "Basic protection" column, click the "Select" button
The last step will be a window asking you to try out Avast Internet Security for 20 days. Therefore, feel free to press the "No, thanks" button located in the lower left corner.
Then your copy of Avast! Home Edition can be considered registered.
After successful registration within 24 hours, a key will be sent to the mailbox you specified, which must be entered in the window that appears by clicking the "Enter license key" button in the "Settings" -> "Registration" -> "Specify activation code" tab.
Offline database update Avast!
If you need to use Avast on a computer where there is no Internet connection, you can download the offline anti-virus database update file for Avast 2014 and 2015, Avast versions 5 to 8 and Avast 4.8 on the Avast official website page. Database updates must be carried out in "Safe Mode", to do this, at the very beginning of Windows boot, press F8 and select the appropriate item in the menu that appears.
Avast Clear Removal Tool
If it is impossible to uninstall the Avast program as standard through the Windows Control Panel, we recommend using the avastclear utility for correct uninstallation. Use the Avast Clear Removal Tool to completely clean your PC of traces of Avast antivirus.
Name: Avast! Free Antivirus
Release year: 2018
OS: Windows XP | vista | 7 | 8 | 8.1 | ten
Official website address: AVAST Software a.s.
Interface language: Russian, English, and others
Medicine: Not required
Avast! Free Antivirus is a free and high-quality antivirus that runs flawlessly on the avast! antivirus engine, and also has useful features that help you solve the most insidious problems that have happened to your home computer. In particular, there is high-quality protection against "spyware", a strong module against rootkits, as well as an enhanced self-defense system. If you are prepared to properly use antivirus with other applications, then you can greatly reduce the chances of your PC getting infected with viruses, which are now easier than ever to find on the Internet. Game Mode. With this program, you can also stop processes that negatively affect your game, or completely disable system alerts, which take up quite a lot of your free time. Browser Cleanup. If you visit various sites and do not want other people to know about it, with an antivirus you can easily clear the entire history from your entire computer. Also, thanks to the updated technology of fast PC scanning, you can check your computer for malware, and immediately remove hidden moves for thieves of your information.
Computer protection
Intelligent Scan. Detection of all vulnerabilities that could allow malware to enter the 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. Instant detection of suspicious behavior to protect against ransomware and zero-day threats.
cybercapture. Isolate unknown files for analysis in the cloud and check their security.
Game mode. Auto-suspend notifications that might interfere with you while playing.
Protection outside the computer
Network analysis. Automatically detects weaknesses in your home Wi-Fi network to protect it from intruders.
Software update. Installing updates for other software that will fix vulnerabilities and improve performance.
Password manager. Protect all accounts with one strong password. You will be able to use the new passwords we have created for secure authorization.
Rescue Disk. Emergency backup: Create an emergency recovery disk image on a CD or USB drive so that if it fails to start normally, you can use it to reboot the infected computer
Antivirus and antispyware
Behavior Screen
HTTPS scanning
Browser cleaning
Application update
Antispam
emergency disk
Online Security
cybercapture
WiFi check
SafeZone Browser
Integration with MyAvast
Password Manager
Game Mode
New in version 2018:
Updated Quarantine - it has become part of the main interface and is easily accessible from the main menu.
Improved low-level optimization for AMD Ryzen processors.
New
Notification indicator. A blue dot appears next to the system tray icon if there are new unread notifications.
Recovery anywhere. Use the "Restore as" menu to restore objects from the quarantine to any location on your PC.
Fixes
Improved installation and update processes
Fixed operation of the anti-virus service when opening the interface
Selecting the "Subscription Information" system tray menu item now shows the correct screen
Disabled protections are now displayed correctly in the system tray menu
Fixed several activation related code bugs
New in version 18.7.2354:
good news everyone,
new stable version 18.7.2354 has just been released. This time it's more about fixes and internal improvements.
What's new:
- Passwords now synchronize even better
Smart Scan now shows you the results of completed scans if you stop it before it's finished
fixed:
- You can now minimize games without trouble after a few minutes of play
No more duplicate dialogs when we detect a phishing scam
We’ve taken care of those connection problems while activating subions
We've caught and fixed a bug messing with the Windows Security Center registration after a Windows Update
Avast Free Antivirus- ultra-light and modern protection with a minimum load on system resources.
Avast free antivirus has been improved to improve efficiency and reduce the load on your computer's system resources.
New in Avast Free Antivirus 2019
The new standard for a free solution
With a threat detection network of 400 million users, machine learning technology and security features beyond your computer, our antivirus provides unparalleled protection in the free solution segment.
New opportunities
Enhanced design, a new feature that lets you watch videos, play games and give presentations without interruption, technology that carefully monitors applications in real time, and much more.
Comprehensive protection, including Wi-Fi connections and passwords
Intelligent antivirus. WiFi network analysis. Real-time personal threat detection. Password manager. All inclusive and all free.
Main components of Avast Free Antivirus
- Antivirus and antispyware
- Behavior Analysis
- NEW Do not disturb mode
- IMPROVED Web Protection
- Mail protection
- WiFi network analysis
- Browser cleaning
- Application update
- Password Manager
- emergency disk
Version comparison
Key Features of Avast Free Antivirus
Complex antivirus
- Intelligent Scan. Detection of all vulnerabilities that could allow malware to enter the system: from insecure passwords to suspicious add-ons and outdated software.
Computer protection
- Antivirus. Detect and block viruses, malware, phishing, spyware, and ransomware with intelligent analytics.
- Behavior analysis. Instant detection of suspicious behavior to protect against ransomware and zero-day threats.
- cybercapture. Isolate unknown files for analysis in the cloud and check their security.
- Do not disturb mode. Block notifications while playing games, watching videos and making presentations in full screen mode.
- Web protection and protection against phishing. Protection against malicious sites, scammers and prevention of transition to fake sites without installing a special browser extension.
- Mail protection. Prevents infected emails from reaching your computer mailbox such as Outlook and Thunderbird, and prevents infected emails from being sent from your account.
Protection outside the computer
- Network analysis. Automatically detects weaknesses in your home Wi-Fi network to protect it from intruders.
- Software update. Installing updates for other software that will fix vulnerabilities and improve performance.
- Password manager. Protect all accounts with one strong password. You will be able to use the new passwords we have created for secure authorization.
- Browser cleaning. Removing unnecessary toolbars, add-ons and other extensions from the browser.
- Rescue Disk. Emergency backup: Create a rescue disk image on a CD or USB drive so that if it fails to start normally, you can use it to reboot the infected computer.