Avast is among the most well-known names in antivirus software that is free, offering a solid base of security against malware. Avast Premium Security and other paid versions provide a wide range of additional features to keep your device safe. This includes a VPN Wi-Fi Inspector and more. In the AV-Comparatives Real World Security Test, Avast scores among the top products available in this particular category.

Through our tests, we discovered that Avast could detect many different threats swiftly and efficiently. In addition the complete scan took only 6 minutes and 50 seconds to complete, which is impressive considering the fact that it crawled close to two million discrete files.

In terms of false positives, we were surprised to discover that Avast was prone to flagging certain programs as malicious. In our tests, the program identified five legitimate programs as malicious during Windows system scans which is 2 times higher than the industry standard. The good thing is that it is only a minor issue and you can send a file for examination to correct the issue if Avast wrongly flags it.

Avast provides a comprehensive knowledge base that provides solutions to common problems. There are also options for direct phone or email support. A paid subscription provides parental controls and password management to the program. Avast offers a 30-day refund guarantee on its paid services.

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