The eighth version was radically redesigned user interface that adds compatibility with Windows 8, and control with a touch screen, it is possible to clean the temporary files in browsers, further developed accustomed to Avast! Free Antivirus security components.
By tradition, at the end of February each year, the company AVAST Software releases a new line of their anti-virus solutions. This year came the eighth edition of this series. The most popular among all the products has a free version of the product Avast! Free Antivirus. Currently, users of the free version is more than 170 million people around the world.
The reason for this popularity is not only free solutions. The two main features of Avast! Free Antivirus is the attention to the users and a large set of security features.
What is the focus on users. First, the application's user interface is constantly changing and not just evolutionary. Often used on an interface new, original solutions. Secondly, Avast! Free Antivirus supports 44 languages and voice messages in these languages, which makes it popular in the regional markets. Third, anti-virus contains a large set of training materials and tools for the feedback.
The new version of Avast! Free Antivirus 8 changes affected user interface. It appeared in the window style Windows 8, allows users to manage Antivirus with touchpad. Also changed the logic of the sections that were located not only vertically, but also horizontally. New functions: Software Health for monitoring and software updates; AccessAnyware for remote computer control; Browser Cleanup to clean the browser of unnecessary additions.
Avast! Free Antivirus 8, you can install over previous versions, and all the settings are saved. It is also possible to use Avast! Free Antivirus 8 together with other antivirus product or personal firewalls, but in this case some of the functions will not work.
System Requirements
To work Avast! Free Antivirus 8, the following system requirements:
- CPU - at least Intel Pentium III;
- Disk space - at least 400 MB;
- RAM - at least 128 MB;
- Internet connection (to download and register the program, receive automatic updates, and successful operation of some functions).
Supported operating systems:- CPU - at least Intel Pentium III;
- Disk space - at least 400 MB;
- RAM - at least 128 MB;
- Internet connection (to download and register the program, receive automatic updates, and successful operation of some functions).
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or later);
- Windows XP (SP2 or higher);
- Windows Vista (all versions except Starter Edition);
- Windows 7;
- Windows 8.
Avast! Free Antivirus 8 runs on 32 - and 64-bit systems.
Functionality- Windows XP (SP2 or higher);
- Windows Vista (all versions except Starter Edition);
- Windows 7;
- Windows 8.
Avast! Free Antivirus 8 runs on 32 - and 64-bit systems.
- Anti-virus engine protects against viruses and other malicious software. Includes virus scanner, which can run on a number of scenarios, and anti-virus monitor that provides real-time protection. The monitor includes a set of modules (called screens), to protect against various types of threats: File System screen, screen-mail, firewall, Web Screen, P2P, Internet chat screen, screen scripts and screen behavior.
- Module Anti-rootkit can detect hidden programs that are installed on the system.
- 'Cloud' technology. These include streaming updates to more quickly respond to new threats and file reputation service.
- Automatic 'sandbox' («AutoSandbox»). Allows you to automatically run suspicious applications in a secure sandbox. The user can not choose his files to run in safe mode, this function is available only in the usual 'sandbox', is present only in the paid version of antivirus. This component acts as a part of the screen the file system.
- System reputation websites WebRep. Provides the user with information on the reputation of Web sites on the basis of estimates, exposed users of products Avast.
- Web Filtering URL-addresses. The user can create a "black list" of sites to which access will be denied.
- Tool «Software Updater» checks for the latest updates from a number of popular programs. If the latest updates are not installed, the utility allows you to download and install.
- Tool «Browser Cleanup» allows browsers to clean unnecessary add-ons and toolbars.
- Tools for Remote Assistance. Tool "Remote Assistance" allows users to establish a connection between computers and to show each other "Desktop" of the computer. Tool «AccessAnyware» allows for remote control of other computers that support this technology.
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