Handy Toddler

Avast Free Antivirus is happy to provide its users the tools and features they need to keep their PC from getting sick with malware. With Smart Scan, you can check your PC for every vulnerability, from infection to out-of-date software. You can identify unknown threats with CyberCapture, and SafeZone Browser lets you explore the Internet without worrying about spies or ads.

Best of all, thanks to cloud computing and a slick design, we can offer those features and more without slowing or interrupting you while you work. So scan, clean, and protect without worry -- we'll stay out of your way.

What is new in this release:

• Faster, lightweight protection that doesn't slow you down
• CyberCapture technology - better detection of unknown and new files
• Smaller installation size
• Computer starts faster
• Antispam as opt-in module
• Removed NG
• Removed Remote assistance
• Removed stats (will be returned in new UI)
• Improved Bank Mode is now available in SafeZone browser
• When Avast Firewall is turned off, Windows Firewall is started instead