Avast Pro Antivirus for Windows

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Key Details of Avast Pro Antivirus

Stay safe from suspicious files and redirects, with minimal impact on your PC.
Last updated on February 29, 2024
There have been 5 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

The product has been discontinued by the publisher, and Download.com offers this page for informational purposes only.

Developer’s Description

By Avast Software

Stay safe from suspicious files and redirects, with minimal impact on your PC.

Essential, enhanced security that's light on your PC - and your wallet, too. Universally trusted malware protection combined with additional features that offer more customization when it comes to protecting your PC. Run suspicious files in a safe test space using Sandbox, and protect yourself against DNS hijacking with Real Site. Avast Pro Antivirus will protect your PC without slowing it down thanks to streamlined cloud computing. Also comes with SafeZone, the world's most secure browser, as well as an enhanced Game Mode to maximize your gaming experience.

Avast Pro Antivirus for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 19, 2018

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 18.8.2356

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 8
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 9,483,724

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.4/5

879 User Votes

Account issues result in lack of confidence
JsymankMay 6, 2018
Pros
While I only notice a few times i over the past 12+ months quarantined anything since I am vary careful on the internet I never did have a virus Was generaly happy with the user interface etc
Cons
A lot of adds and solicitations to buy more services, seems to have increased from a year or so ago, The forced shut downs have caught me off guard a few times casuing to have to wait for a reboot while in the middle of something. User should have to confirm and allow the shutdown and not have to deny it.
Summary
Give them the 2.5 rating since I never had a virus issue otherwise for business practices I would give them at best a 1 star! Just had an unauthorized charge on a bank account which they should have never had the information for... not the account previously used with AVAST. I would never give them your bank information for any payments and even at that watch your account(s) including others on your computer for unexpected charges. I'll not be returning to use AVAST when my current subscription ends!
Pro will not work right, Grimefighter Option = Ripoff
SenatorQOctober 7, 2015
Pros
None other products easily outperform
Cons
OK first off had major problems getting the install to work, even using copy/past of their own registration key and it rejected it. Had to get it manually installed by their 'tech'. The discovered the grimefighter never installed, called again, 3 times file links sent, 3x got 404 page not found. Tried for a refund and the rep got snotty with me. My advice is do NOT walk , but rather RUN away from this operation, I now consider this a scam operation.
Summary
Several other anti-virus firms now out there that I think is superior.
Too bad I bought 3 of it
lahavyanaiJuly 16, 2015
Pros
any malicious software detection .
Cons
This software makes windows ( i have win 7,and 8.1 )become unbearably slow Tired of it Solves the problem of malicious software......:) But take my desire to use the computer:(
Summary
no,from me.
Should Have Stayed With The Free Version.
Mikey8929June 25, 2015
Pros
Avast works fine and is not difficult to operate. I had the free version for many years and decided to upgrade when they offered a discount.
Cons
I started getting virus alerts when visiting sites I regularly visit and I had to make exclusions in order to visit. Started blocking updates from software I used including Microsoft. I wrote to Avast and they suggested disabling the software for the updates. That's all fine and good but by the time I get the warning the update has already been blocked. It's too late to disable it. And I shouldn't have to do that in the first place. Decent software shouldn't be blocking updates you need.
Summary
I feel like I wasted my money. I removed Avast and downloaded AVG.
Total Disaster
billjovitaApril 29, 2015
Pros
None Bad news - Bad news - Bad news
Cons
When I updated from the free version to the pro version, I got a blue screen and the computer locker up. After many reboots the computer would lock up in a short while. The only way the computer would run is in safe mode. The problem was fixed when the program was deleted!
Summary
Don't ever buy this program!
I have a problem with something in avsat pro.
lahavyanaiApril 5, 2015
Pros
Superior in detecting malicious software,I bought three licenses.
Cons
Since I installed the software, the computer slowed in all parameters, the software scans and scans and the cpu is busy with her .I changed some settings and the situation has improved but it is still annoying.
Summary
good software but heavy.
Good sw but shark like attitude to license renewals
assign1234January 11, 2015
Pros
>Good solid anti virus that works well.
Cons
>Obnoxious shark like attitude to license renewals.
Summary
I like the Avast anti virus solution. It works well. What I don't like is the company's attitude to license renewals. Rather than telling it was going to expire and asking me if I would like to renew I was sent an email telling me my credit card would automatically be charged unless and the sw renewed I responded. A lazy opportunistic attitude to towards the customer to say the least. I dumped them and won't be back on principle.
reliable and good protection
incredible_hulkNovember 17, 2014
Pros
works like a charm, doesn't slow down computer or block programs
Cons
none so far
Summary
a reliable anti virus that doesn't give bad surprises
It makes u use Yahoo or Bing on PAID and free version!
tetech2June 8, 2014
Pros
It works, and rings bells when you are about to visit a suspect site. Never had a virus.
Cons
Browser scan makes you switch search engine Yahoo or Bing (useless for B to B searches) on PAID and free version if you want to get rid of any bad plugin it finds. Looking through Chrome, I can't find a voice recognition ap, plugin or add-on that it was referring to.
Summary
Expensive unnecessary tech service disabled my computer
Gasu81May 19, 2014
Pros
Avast antivirus software seems to work well.
Cons
If you call to upgrade or extend your subscription you will get a high pressure scare tactic sales pitch to buy their expensive computer 'tuneup/clean' which, in my case, did MUCH more harm than good. The sales person had me allow him to connect to my computer remotely. He then proceeded to show me some 'dangerous' files on my computer and told me that luckily my one year free Avast had trapped them but to totally wipe them from my computer I needed to purchase the tech service for $120 and that would fix my problem. He strongly recommended i do this. So I paid $20 to renew my Avast for one year and $120 to 'tuneup' my computer. Even though my computer had been running perfectly fine.
Summary
After updating my virus definitions and renewing my subscription the sales person connected me to the tech department for my $120 'tuneup'. After he connected to my computer remotely I watched as the Tech 'cleaned' my computer. This entire process took a little over an hour. I watched as many files were deleted and many registry values were changed. After completing the process I had an onscreen message from the technician that they were finished and my computer was now ok to use. I closed the windows and shut my computer down. When I tried to turn my computer back on I couldn't get it to reboot. I can hear the hard drive running but it will not load windows and my monitor remains blank. I called tech service back and told them my problem. The technician had me disconnect the power cord, wait one minute and then reconnect it and try again. I got the same result. The technician then told me it must be a hardware problem and there was nothing he could do. I have an HP PC that I have had for about nine years. I have never had any problems whatsoever with it not starting right up or rebooting. My computer has been running perfectly and the only reason I called them was to update my virus subscription. I know that a hardware problem could occur with any computer, however in this case I am convinced that the technician deleted some file or changed some registry value that is keeping my computer from rebooting. What are the odds that after nine years the computer would just happen to not reboot for the first time ever immediately after an extensive 'tuneup' by Avast. I talked with customer service and explained my problem. They just said it must be a hardware problem and they are not responsible. I said I wouldn't hold them responsible but I would like to at least be refunded for the service that disabled my computer. They refused and said there was nothing they would do. Now I am out a total of $140, and a computer, with no recourse possible. They didn't even offer an apology for disabling my computer and were rude on the phone. DO NOT USE AVAST TECH SERVICE!!! I feel that they are nothing more than a high pressure SCAM to get you to purchase unneeded and possibly damaging services. Could this be how they subsidize 'free' antivirus software?