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License Type: Free
Price: Free
Date Added: Oct 2007
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista
File Size: 17000KB
Downloads Count: 161704
Author: ALWIL Software

Free antivirus protection just as good as the 'big boys.'

In a world of high-priced subscription antivirus programs that bog down your PC while protecting it, Avast stands out. This program is one of the few free antivirus applications that do as good a job as any of the big boys. Avast includes more than seven different kinds of shields, safe-surfing tools, and real-time virus protection for your OS, as well as Outlook. Updates automatically download and install, and Avast works with both Windows Vista and XP. Given all this, why pay?

--Preston Gralla

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This free antispyware program with a solid scanning engine has a significantly improved UI.
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Kill off unwanted background programs like worms, adware, and spyware.
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Secure your sensitive files from threats both inside and outside your network.
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Disable harmful Internet Explorer plug-ins with a single click.
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439778 Free Jul 2007
Find out what those mysterious processes listed in Task Manager are really up to.
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397735 Free Dec 2007
This security tool provides powerful protection for both small and medium-sized businesses and home users.
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Crack your forgotten Excel passwords.
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297688 Free Jul 2005
This program protects your privacy and recover hard disk space by cleaning Windows.
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218050 Trial Aug 2007
Protect yourself against sites that want to hijack your browser's homepage.
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196078 Free Aug 2007
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