Avast has released its new antivirus, Avast in Italian, also available in the free version. It is worth talking about why Avast is considered by many to be the best free antivirus and a recommended choice at all levels, to protect your home PC or office computers. Without getting lost in a boring description of the antivirus program, in the meantime, let's see how to download and install Avast on a Windows PC, the reasons why it excels compared to others and the changes compared to previous versions.
Very briefly, Avast is an antivirus with the following characteristics :
- Simple interface from which you can scan your computer, view statistics, update virus definitions and other things.
- Scan files, emails, URLs, P2P programs for malware.
- Automatically updates as soon as the virus database changes.
- Provides a Windows gadget, a browser cleaning tool and other add-ons included.
- It is available in multiple languages, including Italian.
Avast is rated among the best antivirus in AV-Comparatives tests, not only for its ability to catch malware, but also for its low impact on the system (it is light) and general usability.
Avast is one of the most effective and safe free programs, capable of protecting your computer without limitations and at no cost to the user who uses it.
Avast is simpler and lighter than most other antivirus programs, although advanced options are far from easy for less experienced users to understand.
A defect of Avast is that it includes some rather useless extra functions that must be disabled during the installation phase (always choose Custom or Custom installation). In addition, Avast was caught collecting data from users who use their free antivirus, effectively spying on their online activities (see also article on Avast alternatives to change antivirus .
In the most recent version of Avast it has kept the interface organized and attractive of the previous version.
Avast promises better performance and better protection against malware and viruses. DeepScreen technology is strengthened which identifies suspicious codes and techniques for more advanced and occult infections. The new "Expert Mode" is designed for novice users who find themselves in difficulty with the program or for administrators who try to block the settings.
From these settings, you can manually authorize the execution of a file that has been blocked as suspicious, if you believe it is safe.
With Avast you can also create an antivirus bootable from a USB stick, CD or DVD, useful as a recovery disk in case the virus locks the computer so as to make it unusable. Bootable media can be used to scan and clean infected systems.
Avast also offers the possibility of activating Do Not Track in its browser plugin, to protect online privacy without being tracked by advertising or marketing companies.
Also improved is the cloud scanning functionality and the analysis of suspicious objects. Then there is a Smart Scan function, DNS protection, local network control, process sandbox, HTTPS traffic control and Grimefighter, an accessory function that can be disabled. There is also a password manager and browser protection, to browse important sites such as the bank in isolation, so even if there was a virus it would not be able to intercept passwords.
A special feature of Avast is the Wi-Fi Inspector, previously called Home Network Security, which scans the network for vulnerable devices, weak Wi-Fi passwords, vulnerable routers, compromised and unsecured Internet connections.
Not bad, also, the possibility of using Avast in passive mode, which means giving the user the possibility to install another antivirus alongside Avast .
Avast Free Antivirus is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and can be downloaded for free in Italian ( direct download from filehippo )
Avast is today the most recommended antivirus, best free antivirus, best compared to Avira and AVG.
