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Avast Free Antivirus 5.0 Now Out With Loads Of New Features
OK, OK, I know there are many free anti-virus software available out there. We have Microsoft Security Essentials and AVG as 2 fine examples of great free anti virus software
Some of you may want to pay for anti virus software because you believe that you will be better protected, and that’s fine. That’s a personal decision. However, it’s not necessarily the case at all, I used AVG free and AVG pro, never got a virus with either. I used Kaspersky which is not free , however Microsoft Security Essentials did the job just as well and is free.
Well, I’d like to now bring your attention to Avast Free 5.0!
Yes as it’s name suggests it’s free and yes there is a pro version you can pay for if you wish.
The Key Components that compile this latest version according to Avast are:
- Improved anti virus and anti spy ware engine
- Avast Intelligent scanner
- Silent/Gaming Mode
- Behavior Shield
- Real Time Anti Root Kit Protection
- Smart Virus Updates
- Avast Community IQ
- Behavioral Honey Pots
- Green Computing
- Avast I-Track
- File System/Mail Shield
- IM/P2P Shield
- Network Shield
Lifehacker also brought out that this latest version brings a new Behavior Shield, heuristics engine and code emulator.
Many of you who are familiar with Avast will be pleased to hear about some major improvements. You will notice that the Interface has greatly improved in terms of it’s ease of use. The new interface is much more simple to use, and is that bit easier on the eye.
Also you will notice that scans run faster than the previous versions, which in turn makes it more efficient.
On one final note, you will notice as i mentioned above, that it has a Silent/Gaming mode. So, no more distracting pop ups and voices that close your game down involuntary.
I would seriously recommend this latest anti virus, whether you use an older version of avast, or perhaps you’ve never before used Avast, or perhaps you have used Avast, and have then changed to a different anti virus software. Either way I am making a serious recommendation, at least just try it, if you don’t like it, then simply uninstall it. Although you will need to give serious consideration before doing this if you are using a paid for anti virus as you may lose your license. (READ – Backup your licence)
To Download Avast 5.0 just click here.
I would very much appreciate your comments below, it really does help to get other peoples opinions. You could mention what you like about it, what you don’t like. Or even you could note your preference of anti virus and why. You see when other readers voice their opinions it gets other readers thinking about programs that they don’t use, so they will try them out. Its only by sharing our opinions that information gets around, and in turn benefits us all.
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oh cool.. I figured a new one would be out since MS have taken a lot of their business with a free option.
I still like MS Essentials as it is light but I will try this one too and see
I LOVE FREE!!!!!!!!!