Scanning of EXE files is around 2 times faster. The optimized scan engine in the 2014 version means scanning of text content is 10 times faster than previous versions. A startup scan will launch automatically on boot up and is a useful, regular security check. Rapid scan will suffice in most cases - targeting removable media and the files you select, identifying security threats in usually less than a minute. The browser add-on further improves computer security with features like cookie and social tracking blocking.Īvast! Free Antivirus comes with 5 standard scanning options based on depth and speed. Avast’s large and active community quickly alerts the development team of new security threats which are swiftly countered and added to Avast’s significant database. The overall appearance is clean and uncluttered, with buttons intuitively labelled and positioned.Īvast are constantly updating their database of virus definitions, meaning your computer will be protected against the latest spyware, viruses and potentially hazardous websites.
Key features can be easily reached in the sidebar and the homepage is now customizable so you can access the tools you use most often directly.
The 2014 version includes a much simpler and quicker to use UI.