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"This is the best"
by: linktopower
avast! Free Antivirus 6.0.1203
Pros: Its free!!
works great on windows Xp s2 sp 3 pro vista and 7
Do not take forever to update on Dial up
runs silent in background Cons: well theirs NONE!! Other Thoughts: by far this is what i think this is better then
norten antivirus
and macafee antivirus
plus its Free so download it :DWas this review helpful?   74 out of 161 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2011-07-30 |
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"Nice,but.."
by: J.F.K
avast! Free Antivirus 6.0.1184 Beta
Pros: Free anti-virus, options rich, most beautiful interface i have seen, easy to handle, good anti-virus scanner, not using much system resources. Cons: Few missed malware, 3 samples of viruses run in memory - Avast did have problems with removing procedure, computer crashed. One of samples i did use was old old virus. Other Thoughts: Nice basic solution, i recommend to use with some good Firewall/hips -maybe Comodo firewall with proactive detection and few non resident scanners from time to time - Emsisoft (free scanner),Emco malware destroyer (free),SuperAntispyware,MalwareBytes and so on.. To people from Avast would recommend to advance resident and removing procedure.Other good.Was this review helpful? 104 out of 202 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2011-06-25 |
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"awesome"
by: markus h.
avast! Free Antivirus 6.0.1125
Pros: superb antivirus program this is their best version and i have been using avast for many years highly recommended...and the price is right. Cons: none Other Thoughts: noneWas this review helpful? 112 out of 217 users found this review helpful.
| | 2011-05-30 |
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"Beware of Win7-64bit corruption"
by: reverbfreak
avast! Free Antivirus 5.1.889
Pros: I was using Avast on my Win7-x64 system for almost a year with no problems (replaced the original MS Security Essentials first generation). I have used Avast for years on my XP laptop and like it very much. Cons: However, be aware that I performed an in-place upgrade to this new build (using the update function within Avast) on my Win7-x64 laptop and it completed without any errors, rebooted, and then the entire system was hosed, no apps would open, nothing but errors reported in the GUI, Java frozen, the only function that worked was MS update, so the OS was connecting to the Inet but nothing else. Appeared to be a firewall issue (running PC Tools Firewall). I performed a system restore to one-day prior to the Avast update and everything was ok. I used Revo Uninstaller to remove Avast (highly recommend Revo), and installed the lastest 2nd generation build of MS Security Essentials, and I'm back in business. Sorry Avast, on my Win7-x64 laptop, you're in the dumpster with this latest build, and I've left you in the dust. Other Thoughts: Again, on my XP laptop, no problems. I also run Threatfire on my XP laptop (recommend) along with Avast. On my Win7-x64 laptop, the new version of MS Security Essentials takes care of the potential threats as well, so no need for Threatfire. So be very prepared for a problem if you have a Win7-x64 system.Was this review helpful? 147 out of 289 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2011-01-16 |
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"zonealarm issue"
by: homer
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Other Thoughts: after some research it would appear zonealarm free firewall is the problem with avast5 - the two are not compatible. changed firewalls and re-installed avast5. so far no problems.. Was this review helpful? 157 out of 303 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2010-12-31 |
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"Annoying interface"
by: Freeboy
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Pros: It's free. Cons: The GUI is very annoying and unneccessarily consuming CPU and memory. After installing, users are immediately annoyed by a voice saying 'Welcome to Avast'. Sounds can be turned off though, but this behaviour during installation already is too obtrusive. And for every little update a huge popup comes up at the right bottom corner of the screen. Complete system scans need ages. Other Thoughts: Avira AntiVir is much faster, has better options, is unobtrusive.Was this review helpful? 160 out of 332 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-12-19 |
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"Slow Scanning"
by: Al Bundy
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Pros: Its free, nice interface. Cons: Lesser detection rate when compared to Gdata, Avira Antivir. Does not scan everything by default. Other Thoughts: Avast scanning is very slow. When you perform a complete scan, with all available options checked, a scan takes over 2 hours! In Avast, a full scan is different from a complete scan. Complete means scan everything and every single byte! Some people do not seem to know the difference. So those who say a full scan takes 30 mins are misleading!Was this review helpful? 157 out of 316 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-12-14 |
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"xp sp2"
by: homer
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Other Thoughts: i have windows xp sp2, just so people know if they're thinking of downloading avast 5Was this review helpful? 189 out of 377 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2010-11-23 |
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"avast test"
by: FreewareFiles Admin
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Other Thoughts: After reading your review, we tested avast! version 5.0.677 on Windows XP SP3. The program worked correctly and we did not experience any problems during the test. Following is a screenshot:
http://www.freewarefiles.com/screenshot/avast5_test_11-22-2010.jpgWas this review helpful? 174 out of 351 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-11-22 |
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"avoid avast 5"
by: homer
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Pros: none Cons: updates won't download; freezes system Other Thoughts: this product does not work, at least with windows xp. uninstalled previous version correctly, so that's not the issue. pity, used avast for years with no hasslesWas this review helpful? 168 out of 343 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-11-22 |
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"The best"
by: RyszArt
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Pros: Simply the best!!! Cons: None Other Thoughts: NoneWas this review helpful? 234 out of 424 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-11-02 |
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"Best"
by: Sajad
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Pros: Good Other Thoughts: NoneWas this review helpful? 217 out of 474 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-10-09 |
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"Use to be good but not anymore"
by: Junior
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Pros: Pretty good package but... Cons: I have been using and recommend to my folks since ver 4.8 and no problem has ever found until being updated to ver 5.0.677 it keep on crashing, now I hardly convince myself or recommended to anyone unless, they are willing to take the risk; risk of intertuption while downloading. Other Thoughts: To be fair, Avast does the job well; considering its a freeware. It does offer you the most protection in its class however stability is a huge concern !!
Happy SurfingWas this review helpful? 197 out of 418 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-10-09 |
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"It's a free antivirus program."
by: FreewareFiles Admin
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Other Thoughts: avast! Free Antivirus is an antivirus program. Please look at the screenshot and compare it to the product you downloaded.
avast! does not require payment as it's free of charge.
The direct download link is:
http://download69.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_free_eng.exeWas this review helpful? 198 out of 409 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-09-09 |
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"NOT TRUE"
by: scotty544
avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677
Pros: As a driver update product it's fine. Cons: THE AD SAYS "ANTIVIRUS" product. There is nothing antivirus in the software. I wanted an antivirus product. Paid 39 bucks to find out it's driver updater. What BS Other Thoughts: IT'S CALLED TRUTH IN ADVERTISINGWas this review helpful? 204 out of 426 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-09-09 |
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