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Outstanding
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"Avast beats Mackeeper hands down, and it's free."
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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"Works well but impacts performance slightly"
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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"Fast, efficient. I'd highly recommend it."
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 runningCons
1. Adding a little intro video may be helpful to some users
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"Works, but impacts system performance"
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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"Straightforward and easy to use"
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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"Great product"
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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"Outstanding!"
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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"Works well, but..."
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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"Always loved it for my PC. Now I love it on my MAC."
Version: Avast Free Antivirus 7.0.38501
Pros
Easy. Effective. Handsome.
Cons
I haven'i discovered any cons.
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"Exceptional"
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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