Avast is among the more well-known names in antivirus software that is free, providing a solid foundation of security against malware. The paid versions, especially Avast Premium Security, provide many additional features to keep your device safe. This includes a VPN as well as Wi-Fi Inspector and many more. In the AV Comparatives Real World Protection Test, Avast scores among the top offerings in this category.
Avast identified a variety of threats quickly and effectively during our tests. The scan was completed in 6 minutes and 50 seconds, which is impressive considering it was able to scan close to 2 million files.
Avast’s tendency to flag certain programs as malicious was not what we expected. In our tests, the program flagged five legitimate applications as malicious during Windows system scans which is 2 times more than the industry-standard. The positive side is that this only happens in rare cases and you can send a file for analysis to resolve the problem in webpage the event that Avast incorrectly flags it.
Avast offers a good knowledge base that provides assistance with common issues There are direct support via email and phone options available. A paid subscription adds parental control and password management to the program. Avast provides a 30-day return guarantee on paid services.
