The algorithm for finding and removing viruses is the best among similar programs that can compete with Avast. Thanks to the timely updates of databases, you can be sure that Avast Internet Security finds itself and prevent the spread of even the new virus. And all this will happen in real time. Appearance is so beautiful and clear, that at first glance could be confused with Avast media player, not the antivirus.
Improvements and changes in avast! 7.0:
A new installer;
Improvements to the graphical user interface;
Service FileRep (by clouds);
Streaming updates;
Improvements in the sandbox sandbox and automatic;
Improve the web browser security;
The Remote Assistance to solve problems with remote computers;
Tools for technical support;
Export / Import of settings;
An updated screensaver (screensaver);
Runs on Win8 Developer Preview;
and many other security enhancements.
Setting Compatibility Mode
In the avast! 7 Beta, a new type of installation in compatibility mode. It will install avast! together with other anti-virus, which is already in use on the computer. It will be possible, as in compatibility mode, not all functions will be established antivirus avast!.
Key technologies:
core antivirus and antispyware
Protection against rootkits in real-time
Base avast! Community IQ
Study methods intruders in unprotected networks
Intelligent checker avast! Intelligent Scanner
Intelligent update virus databases
Auto / game mode
"Green" Computer
Shield the file system / e-mail
Web Shield
Shield P2P/mgnovennyh posts
Network Shield
Shield of Conduct
Shield Script
isolated environment avast! Sandbox
Automatic firewall
Anti-spam
Key technologies:
Antivirus and antispyware kernel - the core Innovative Scanning protects against viruses, spyware and other harmful agents.
Protection against rootkits in real time - Prevents loading hidden malware (rootkits) that during the boot process the computer is invisible to other scanners.
Automatic firewall - Blocks hackers from using the heuristic and behavioral analysis, as well as "white" list of safe applications.
Anti-spam - Comprehensive spam and phishing filter, which functions as a plug-in for MS Outlook and general proxy for other POP3/IMAP4 email clients.
avast! WebRep - Provides ratings of reliability and reputation of the website based on feedback from the user community.
avast! CommunityIQ - Our technology uses a global network of sensors to transmit to us (anonymous) data on the actual experiences of the Internet users of avast!, Wished to leave comments. These are then used to protect all users of avast! by providing the latest information about viruses and infected web sites.
Thanks to the avast! CommunityIQ over the past 30 days, avast! identified 73,711 infected Web sites and defended 122,464,309 users of their visit.
High-tech features:
The scanner operating at system initialization - Scans your computer for infection even before the OS will be able to activate any viruses contained in it (now supported in Windows 7 and Windows Vista).
avast! SafeZone - Opens new (empty) desktop so that other applications are not "see" what is happening - the perfect solution to carry out banking operations or secure ordering and purchasing goods. Following the closure does not leave "footprints".
AutoSandbox - Offers users to run suspicious applications in a virtual environment "sandbox."
avast! Sandbox - Provides an extra layer of protection for your PC and its applications in a virtual environment in which no attacks will not go unnoticed (instead of a real PC).
Intelligent Scanner - Reduces the number of inspections required for 80% of files with "white" list of safe applications. Files identified as safe, not re-scanned, unless they are changed.
Mode "without notification / game" - Automatically detects and disables full-screen applications, "pop-up" windows, and other notifications without compromising security.
Computer - consumes a minimum of computer resources through effective and efficient technology.
Changes in Version 7.0.1426 (2012-03-07)
Improved File System Shield speed
Improved AutoSandbox stability
Improved AutoSandbox controls
Improved gadgets
Compatibility with Win 8 Consumer Preview
Greater stability of Outlook plugins
Other security and stability-related improvements
System requirements:
Windows XP | Vista | 7 | 8
256 MB free RAM
380 MB free disk space