Overview
Based on the award-winning avast! antivirus engine, Avast! Free Antivirus incorporates anti-spyware technology, certified by West Coast Lab’s Checkmark process, as well as anti-rootkit and strong self-protection capabilities, but remains one of the fastest and least resource-intensive antivirus solutions available with top-notch detection ability.
Avast! Free Antivirus is based on several real-time shields which continuously monitor your email and internet connections and check the files on your computer whenever they are opened or closed. Once installed, avast! runs silently in the background to protect your computer against all forms of known malware. If everything is ok, you won’t even notice that avast! is running - just install and forget.
What are key new features in Avast! Antivirus 2016?
Avast! Antivirus 2016 introduces the following key features:
Passwords:
Passwords manages your passwords and syncs data across your devices. The new tool checks your password security, stores passwords securely, and includes browser extensions for easier login and form filling. Additionally it offers a password generator.
SafeZone Browser
SafeZone Browser replaces the old SafeZone to protect your online shopping and banking. Pay mode isolates your browser session and protects from potential keyloggers or spyware. Shielded windows offer a safe space to visit untrusted websites.
UI
User interface has been revamped with more space for content and easier control.
Feedback
Feedback can be given directly via the user interface to report bugs, request features, or offer other suggestions more easily.
What is improved in Avast! Antivirus 2016?
Avast! Antivirus 2016 comes with these major improvements:
Avast Home Network Security
Avast Home Network Security now scans for even more kinds of vulnerabilities on your router and home network. More details are provided in the results.
Avast Setup
Avast Setup is quicker, easier and more intuitive.
Avast Smart Scan
Avast Smart Scan now integrates the Antivirus, Software Updater, Browser Cleanup, Home Network Security, Cleanup, and Passwords into one. One scan shows you your security profile at a glance and offers fixes for any issues detected.
Cleanup
Cleanup replaces GrimeFighter to clean your PC of junk and improve PC performance. It offers quicker scanning without a reboot, and now can scan your registry for obsolete programs.
Download Avast! Free Antivirus 2016
Avast! Free Antivirus is 'Free of charge' for non-commercial & home use. You only need to register it with an email address once per year.
!You can try paid-for versions of Avast! software for 30 days, free of charge. During this trial period, you have full access to all features and technical support. You may then buy the software license or uninstall the trial program.
Note: All existing users should be able to update via Settings -> Update -> Update program
What's new in Avast! Free Antivirus 2016
Version 2016.11.1.2262 include the following:
- Fixed crashing installations
- Fixed critical crashes on some AMD processors
- Fixed problem with huge antispam logfile
- Fixed repeatedly adding SafeZone browser icon on desktop after avast update
Version 2016.11.1.2261 include the following:
- Fixed issue when SafeZone browser was installed during program update also in case when user has uninstalled it before
Version 2016.11.1.2260 include the following:
- SafeZone browser is now included also in free version
- Avast program updates are now automatic and silent by default - can be changed via Settings->Update
- Faster computer startup
- Fixed issues with Firewall on Windows 7
- Fixed postpone function on restart dialog
- Fixed starting Pay mode in SafeZone browser
- Better notification about email signatures
Version 2016.11.1.2253 include the following:
- New firewall driver for Win8/10 - fixes issues with non working firewall.
- SecureLine start is faster - new OpenVPN method.
- Easier turning off email signatures.
- Faster loading of passwords list.
- Fixed installation of SafeZone browser.
- Extensions are now Firefox 64-bit compatible.
- SafeZone browser: Added security extension (phishing protection).
- SafeZone browser: Fixed Pay mode crashes.
- SafeZone browser: Settings and bookmarks now synced to Pay mode (after browser restart).
- Security fixes.
Sources:
Avast! Release History
Avast! 2016: Frequently Asked Questions - New Features
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