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avast Antivirus

86%
$39.99
$34.99

avast Pro Antivirus 2012 (6.0)

Avast has grown from a simple, free antivirus software into a more robust, pro antivirus software. There are some interesting features this year along with some decent virus and spyware protection.

However, there are a few issues that concern us, namely avast's virus removal and anti-phishing which could both use some improvement.

Testing from independent labs showed avast Pro Antivirus 2012 to score very well when it comes to real-time antivirus protection, as well as spyware and trojan blocking.

Resource usage was average, but still lighter than some of their competitors.

Phone technical support is available, but only for basic issues.

Avast Pro Antivirus 6 also has a few interesting extra features this year, making for a well-rounded, but partially flawed antivirus software.

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avast Pro Antivirus 2012 Features

  • Real-time Antivirus
  • Antiphishing
  • IM Protection
  • Email Protection
  • Sandbox
  • SafeZone
  • Gamer Mode
avast Quick Summary
Virus Protection:
90%
Installation:
100%
Resource Usage:
91%
User Interface:
90%
Tech Support:
80%
avast's scores in each
category we tested.
Tests current as of
February 2012.
Where do you need
antivirus software?
How many PCs
need antivirus software?
Remove viruses: 10
Prevent hackers: 10
Prevent spyware: 10
Prevent viruses: 10
Antivirus update controls: 10
Email scanning: 10
Easy-to-install: 10
Scanning speed: 10
Runs efficiently:
(Doesn't slow down PC.)
10
Phone-based tech support: 10
Would you prefer
antivirus software with
a built-in firewall?
Which do you
need to protect?
Do you need to manage the antivirus software for your office from one PC or should each PC be managed individually?

avast Antivirus Software System Requirements

Windows 7

Processor/CPU Pentium 3 or equivalent processor
Memory/RAM 128 MB minimum
Free Disk Space 250 MB
Web browser Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- or -
Firefox 3.6 or higher
Internet Speed Broadband recommended

Windows Vista

Processor/CPU Pentium 3 or equivalent processor
Memory/RAM 128 MB minimum
Free Disk Space 250 MB
Web browser Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- or -
Firefox 3.6 or higher
Internet Speed Broadband recommended

Windows XP

Processor/CPU Pentium 3 or equivalent processor
Memory/RAM 128 MB minimum
Free Disk Space 250 MB
Web browser Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- or -
Firefox 3.6 or higher
Internet Speed Broadband recommended

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