Avast Free Antivirus 2015 R3 Released

Avast software has officially released final/stable version of Avast 2015 R3 with build number 2015.10.3.2223 for Windows and is available to download. This and previous Avast 2015 R2 versions are compatible with Windows 10.

R3 re-introduces Grimefighter as Avast Cleanup (not to be confused with Avast Cleanup tool which is intended for removal of Avast antivirus) to users (still a paid feature, no change in that) and HIPS feature which existed in older version of Avast seems revisited and felt not-effective and redundant by testers during the beta period.

READ: Avast 2015 R3 Beta Adds HIPS, Improves Window 10 Compatibility

A little more on newly added features

You can find newly added HIPS Setting under ‘Sensitivity’ in Avast File System Shield settings.

You can turn Cleanup tool on or off by visiting Tools > Cleanup.

What’s new in Avast Free Antivirus 2015 R3

Gimefighter is now redone and called Cleanup.
– runs without need of reboot
– much faster
– runs on more devices (better compatibility)
Improved Windows 10 compatibility
Ability to check compatibility issues with other antivirus software. This is available in Smart Scan feature, which when you run scans for compatibility problems with other AV software installed on your computer.
Host-based intrusion prevention system (HIPS): an installed software package which monitors a single host for suspicious activity by analyzing events occurring within that host
StreamFilter with HTTPS scanning is now available also for Windows XP/Vista
NG is not using Volume Shadow Copy Service anymore

ALSO SEE: Avast 2015 Beta 2 Adds ‘Avast NG’ and GrimeFighter Free Features

You can install this version on top of the existing Avast installation.

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