Computer softwares

Avast Free Antivirus review

Avast Free Antivirus

CHOICE Expert Rating

93%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent overall
  • Excellent protection against malware
  • Very good ease of use
  • A bootable USB key can be created
  • Can be downloaded to a bootable USB key
  • Flags search result for MS Edge
  • Has extension or plug-in for Chrome, Firefox and MS Edge
  • Has local network scanner function
  • Minimal impact on system resources
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Automatically disables Windows Defender
  • No anti-spam capability
  • No email attachment scanner
  • No parental controls

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
93%
Protection score
96%
Ease of use score
84%
System impact score
96%

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$0.00
Renewal price
$0.00

Specifications

Number of devices
N/A
Number of years (licence)
N/A
Windows version
Mac version
Version number tested
20.8.2432 (20.8.5684.602)
Website
avast.com/en-au

Features

Anti-malware
Anti-spyware
Anti-phishing
Anti-ransomware
Anti-spam
Parental controls
Flags phishing URLs
Virtualised browsing
Checks for OS applications updates
Password protection of settings
Can be downloaded to bootable USB key
Can create bootable USB key

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