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Avast Home Edition is comparable to the many high priced antiviral protection programs that are available today. The only difference is that Avast is completely free of charge.

The Avast Home Edition will protect your at home computer network and PC as good as if not better than the expensive versions you buy at the store. It uses multiple shields that scan all files and executables. You can adjust the sensitivity level to meet your needs for the program’s detectors when it comes to scanning downloaded files, instant messages, e-mails, etc… The easy to use interface opens up windows for you to adjust the settings to your liking, making it easy enough for even a computer beginner to setup.

If you’re running upon booting up your system it might take some time to get through the whole process. If you’re in a rush and need to get started on your latest project you can skip over the boot up scan and go right to your desktop. Otherwise let it do it’s thing, it may take a few extra minutes, but it’s very thorough and worth the wait.

Should malicious items be found in a scan, Avast has you prepared with it’s handy virus cleanup tools. There are also several useful PC controls that you can utilize. You can block URLs and file operations, such as writing to files or even renaming, and most importantly deleting them. No more accidental deletions of important tax documents or your son’s book report.

One of the best features is the real-time protection that Avast Home Edition offers you, giving you clockwork updates, and much more than any other free software program, and even more than some paid protection software programs.