Avast Free Antivirus for Mac User Reviews

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Avast beats Mackeeper hands down, and it's free."

    May 17, 2013  |   By gridg123

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Finds problems which Mackeeper could not. Appears to work very well, which Mackeeper did not. Free, which Mackeeper was not. Don't need tech support to use it as I did with mackeeper (I had to reload Mackeeper three times before i just deleted it. It left my mac unprotected most of the time. It is an appallingly bad product)

    Cons

    Can't think of any - well, you can't schedule scans, or else I haven't found out how to do so yet. But it's free, so I can't complain.

    Summary

    If you were considering buying Mackeeper, don't. Get this instead. I really want you to know how bad Mackeeper is.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Works well but impacts performance slightly"

    May 17, 2013  |   By bdopson592

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Drag and Drop individual files and folders is nice

    Cons

    Web extension for safari will reinstall itself every time you restart your computer for mac even if you have uninstalled it.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Fast, efficient. I'd highly recommend it."

    May 16, 2013  |   By MacAirUser

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    1. Free
    2. User-friendly
    3. Fast - a full scan of over 600k files took less than 2 hrs
    4. Minimum disruption to the other programs while running

    Cons

    1. Adding a little intro video may be helpful to some users

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Works, but impacts system performance"

    May 16, 2013  |   By kellerfarm

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Found all my virus test samples and identified a few that I had saved as suspected earlier.

    Cons

    Significantly impacts system performance. Falsely identifies and removes ClamAV as a virus, which is seriously anti-competitive and suspiciously virus-like behavior in itself.

    Summary

    Would recommend it for scanning in special cases installed on an external boot volume, but not for routine use.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Straightforward and easy to use"

    May 16, 2013  |   By hoppingjp

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Easy to use, looks good, set it and forget it. Auto update.

    Cons

    Seems to do the job with no complaints noted.

    Summary

    Simple, peace of mind, feel protected without a lot of fanfare. Simple to set up. I like it.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Great product"

    May 15, 2013  |   By obasanla

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    This works much better than I thought it would for a free program.

    Cons

    I haven't found anything I don't like.

    Summary

    I am very happy to have discovered this program for my iMac. I was always fearful of getting a virus despite people telling me that the chances of my getting one is low.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Outstanding!"

    May 14, 2013  |   By aguilarojo

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Caught malware which Sophos just slept through. Nice!!

    Cons

    It does the job. No tricks nor "bells or whistles".

    Summary

    Get it and use it!!

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Works well, but..."

    May 14, 2013  |   By cperoutka

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Seems to cover all the usual bases.

    Cons

    Slows web browser page loading a lot (takes 3-4 times longer to load each page).
    Very frustrating when trying to navigate forward and back...re-scans each time.
    Problem experienced with both Firefox and Chrome.
    Disabling the "Web Shield" (individual shields can be enabled/disabled) solves the problem, but sort of defeats the purpose, don't you think?

    Summary

    OK, but if the slow loading of your web browser is a bother, I'd try another scanner whose name starts with "A" (or "S").

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Always loved it for my PC. Now I love it on my MAC."

    May 13, 2013  |   By jhylton52

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Easy. Effective. Handsome.

    Cons

    I haven'i discovered any cons.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Exceptional"

    May 13, 2013  |   By geofftonks

    Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501

    Pros

    Easy to use, smart looks, nice details, informative

    Cons

    Not found any yet

    Summary

    I've replaced a well known, well advertised, package with Avast. I like it, it does the job, and i feel very safe with it. Doesn't seem to slow my iMac & macbook air down like the other did..

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