Pros
- Well-designed interface
- Quick scan speeds
Cons
- Was merely average in some detection tests
Bottom Line
Avast Free Antivirus is a well-rounded free antivirus package: It does a solid job at blocking malware, has a pleasant interface, and scans files quickly.
- Top 5 Free Antivirus for 2011 Avast Free Antivirus tops our rankings due to its solid detection and friendly interface; Avira AntiVir Personal is a close second, however, on the strength of its malware detection and removal.
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