Apart from the security functions, Avast Free Antivirus includes utilities to optimize your system and a file cleaner.Īvast has a Ransomware Shield and thorough anti-phishing protection. For your convenience, the software gives you the option to set up automatic updates on your computer.Īvast Free Antivirus also contains a tool to create rescue drives on CD or USB, which will help you in case you cannot access your system.
Avast antivirus is able to operate even when there is already an anti-malware program on your system, which makes it ideal as a form of backup protection.