By Mark Wilson
You would think that software manufacturers would like to make a good impression right from the start, and on this front Avira Free Antivirus is an immediate disappointment. The installation of the antivirus tool not only takes an age, but it’s littered with advertisements for other Avira software. Sure, they’re all free tools, but it’s annoying to have to ensure the ads nonetheless.
Once you get past this, however, things start to pick up dramatically. Performing a full system scan can be slow – this can probably be put down to the fact that Avira doesn’t hog resources like some antivirus software – but lab tests show that detection rates are very high indeed.
For households with multiple systems, Avira Free Antivirus is available not only for Windows, but also Android and Mac, providing protection for all your devices.
Despite the name, there is not just protection against viruses on offer – the program can also be configured to look out of games, ‘joke’ programs and other potentially unwanted elements. There’s a lot to like in Avira Free Antivirus, it won’t be to everyone’s liking.
User experience
Avira Free Antivirus’s interface is like stepping back into the 90s, and you’re constantly reminded that you’re using …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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