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Avast

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News

Avast Setup Includes Google Toolbar, Don’t forget to Uncheck it on Welcome Screen

November 1, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Avast installer now coming with pre-selected Google toolbar by default, if you’ve not noticed this on welcome screen Google Toolbar will sneak through and … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security Tagged: Avast, Google Toolbar
Freeware

Download Avast Cleanup Tool [Unofficial]

August 23, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

If you’ve uninstalled Avast antivirus from your computer using Programs and Features or from Add/remove program in Control Panel you should know that Avast … [Read more…]

Posted in: Freeware Tagged: antivirus, Avast, uninstall
Security

What is the Purpose of Avast Self-Defense Module?

July 29, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

If you’ve installed Avast free antivirus on your computer, Avast self-defense module also comes installed with it and enabled by default. If you’re wondering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security Tagged: Avast, avast self-defense module, disable
Security
Windows processes explained: program running on a computer screen

Avast Emergency Update

June 27, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu
Windows processes explained: program running on a computer screen

We’ve recently covered release of Beta Program update of Upcoming Avast 7 Antivirus, we noted in that article Avast offers SiteCorrect feature which prevents … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security Tagged: antivirus, Avast
Security

The FileRep Feature in Avast 7 Accelerates The Malware Detection

February 15, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

We’ve covered the release of Avast 7 public Beta (read the review) that enhances autosandbox, Browser protection also added streaming updates, Remote Assistance. One … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security Tagged: antivirus Malware Detection, Avast, Avast 7, Filerep
Security
Windows Security guide: Defender, firewall, BitLocker and malware removal

Avast Now Shows Personalized Security Report for Every 30 Days

December 27, 2011 by Venkat Eswarlu
Windows Security guide: Defender, firewall, BitLocker and malware removal

Avast started showing security report for users using their antivirus which reveals how many files and web pages that have been scanned in last … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security, Tips and Tricks Tagged: antivirus, Avast
Tips and Tricks

Avast Antivirus Monitor Gadget

February 8, 2011 by Venkat Eswarlu

Much similar to AVG 2011 desktop Gadget for Windows 7  which allows quick access to its user interface, Avast 6 also installs Avast Antivirus … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tips and Tricks Tagged: Avast, Avast 6, Avast 6 Free, Avast Antivirus Monitor Gadger, Avast Gadget
Firefox

Turn off or Disable Avast’s WebRep Safety Ratings for Websites and Search Results

February 5, 2011 by Venkat Eswarlu

We’ve covered about Avast WebRep module which shows safety ratings for websites and search results in Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. WebRep installs as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Tips and Tricks Tagged: Avast, Avast 6, Avast WebRep, disable, turn off
Tips and Tricks

How to Block Websites using Avast 6 Free Antivirus

January 31, 2011 by Venkat Eswarlu

As we covered Avast 6 Free antivirus beta has been released, can’t wait more installed it and here about the Site Blocking feature that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tips and Tricks Tagged: antivirus, Avast, Avast 6, block, Site Blocking, Web Shield, websites

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