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Avast Free Antivirus for Mac is Avast's answer to concerns about how to browse safely. The application is packaged with a brand-new, easy-to-understand graphical user interface, with access to all features available at single click.
The application's onscreen tools are well-organized, and its live graphics enhance the feeling of safety -- you can see that the antivirus software doesn't sleep and is always working to protect you from any viruses circulating on the Web. Avast's free software provides three shields to protect your computer: a file system shield, an e-mail shield, and a Web shield. With all three representing a door to your computer, Avast does a great job of watching these entrances.
However, this comes at a cost, and we don't mean money: as soon as you launch the app, you'll notice a slight drop in your computer's performance, which is due to Avast being at work scanning your entire computer for infected files. Secondly, it affects your browser's performance, as it also scans the pages you attempt to navigate to for viruses through the extensions it installs in Safari, Firefox, and Chrome browsers. We did find its notification feature handy, as it informs the user about its actions, so you'll always know what the software is up to.
Overall, Avast Antivirus for Mac is a nice addition to your Mac toolbox. It's free and very easy to use.
Publisher's Description
From AVAST Software:
Avast Free Antivirus for Mac offers three shields,on-demand scanning and WebRep clients which are automatically (optionally) installed to Safari, Chrome and Firefox browsers. Our Web Shield and Mail Shield combine to check the vast majority of incoming data from the Internet, while File Shield scans all programs stored and executed from your hard drive. Everything is packed in a brand new GUI.
What's new in this version: Improved system stability
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Current version:
4.6 starsout of 214 votes
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"Semi-okay since it's free"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
Free
Can't think of anything else.Cons
Cannot use monitoring features. It slows down my computer (stalls for a while). I disabled them.
Takes hours to complete a full system scan.Summary
This seems to work as good or better than any other FREE Mac antivirus. I have tried them all. I will continue to use it to occasionally run a scan, which will be overnight since it takes about 5 hours.
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"doesn't bog down system"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
none that I have found yet!
Cons
Can not think of any.
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"Straight forward solution to meet your protection needs"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
Free, no hassle. You get a premium computer protection software for free. The way it should be. These people put a lot of effort in delivering a quality product at no cost to their 'customers.' Be sure to write these guys a review if you download their software!
Cons
Haven't found any.
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"Excellent! And free!!!!"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
Ok, Iam not computer guru at least when it comes to Mac and if you are like me, this is one of the few blind trusts... I took a blind leap and I will never get back! Adn, it is free! No adverts, I am not sure how they make their money but it is worth
Cons
None!I did not see any...
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"Best free antivirus for Mac!"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
Free
Easy to useCons
absolutely none to speak of
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"Does it says it will do!"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
works well behind the scenes, is unobtrusive but gives peace of mind, seems to be thorough
Cons
none discovered so far!
Summary
Its a good reliable choice!
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"Avast is the best antivirus software out there"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
Easy to Use
Free
Thorough
Auto UpdatesCons
Can't set up auto scans
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"Beyond expectation. Robust. Up to date."
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
Easy to load. Little effect on start up time.
Cons
Required more than my expertise to encompass SSL's. I needed help to include in my umbrella.
Summary
Invaluable.
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"iMac Static perfect virus software"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
runs quietly in the background Free and if a virus is detected you can not miss the warning splashed over your screen excellent
Cons
Shame its not a bigger package like Internet security
Summary
been using for last 12 months will out incident and on line virus checks come up clean each time.
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"Great software!"
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.37781
Pros
doesn't bog down system
Cons
none that I have found yet!
Summary
I've used Avast for many years on the Windows platform. Works quietly in the background and much better than other anti virus's I've used. After about a month on my Mac I can say it's just as good here. This is a great, well written piece of software. I highly recommend it!
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