Should I remove avast! Free Antivirus?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #62
United States Rank #130
Reach 6.2700%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 27.16 days
801.19 days >
Average installed length: 420.96 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2014.9.0.2001 |
0.02% |
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| 10.0.2201 |
0.00% |
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| 10.0.2200 |
0.00% |
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| 10.0.2022 |
0.01% |
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| 9.0.2301 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2021 |
22.41% |
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| 9.0.2020 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2019 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2018 |
11.09% |
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| 9.0.2017 |
0.01% |
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| 9.0.2016 |
4.19% |
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| 9.0.2015 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2014 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2013 |
9.87% |
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| 9.0.2012 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2011 |
5.75% |
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| 9.0.2010 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2009 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2008 |
4.41% |
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| 9.0.2007 |
1.12% |
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| 9.0.2006 |
3.02% |
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| 9.0.2005 |
0.02% |
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| 9.0.2004 |
0.01% |
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| 9.0.2003 |
0.01% |
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| 9.0.2002 |
0.00% |
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| 9.0.2000 |
0.02% |
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| 8.0.1607.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1603.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.0.1600.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1506.0 |
0.73% |
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| 8.0.1504.0 |
0.12% |
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| 8.0.1501.0 |
0.15% |
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| 8.0.1500.0 |
0.06% |
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| 8.0.1499.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1498.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1497.0 |
6.15% |
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| 8.0.1496.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.0.1492.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1490.0 |
0.02% |
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| 8.0.1489.0 |
14.30% |
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| 8.0.1488.0 |
0.29% |
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| 8.0.1487.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1486.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1485.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1484.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1483.0 |
5.76% |
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| 8.0.1482.0 |
0.84% |
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| 8.0.1481.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.0.1480.0 |
0.02% |
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| 8.0.1479.0 |
0.00% |
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| 8.0.1478.0 |
0.00% |
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| 91 versions |
Other programs by AVAST Software
avast! Free Antivirus
What is avast! Free Antivirus?
Avast! Free Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product that offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via Avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology.
About (from AVAST Software)
Free antivirus with anti-spyware protection for Windows. AVAST Software leads the security software industry – protecting 160 million PCs, Macs and Mobiles around the globe – by distributing FREE antivirus software that makes no compromises in terms of protection. Dependable and fast, with a small resource footprint, i... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 9.0.2021, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is avastui.exe. It also adds an icon to the Windows notifications area in order to provide access to the program. The software installer includes 91 files and is usually about 309.9 MB (324,958,801 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.avast.com/en-us/index
Installation folder: C:\Program Files1\AVASTS~1\Avast
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRunDll.exe "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\setiface.dll" RunSetup
Estimated size: 309.9 MB
Files installed by avast! Free Antivirus
| Program executable: | avastui.exe |
| Name: | avast! Antivirus |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\avastui.exe |
| MD5: | 083649ef692a066880c9326020915afe |
| Taskbar: | Displays an icon in the notification area |
| avast! Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product. Avast offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via avast updates are delivered... |
Additional files:
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asOutExt64.dll - avast! Antivirus (AsOutExt Module)
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Aavm4h.dll - avast! Asynchronous Virus Monitor (AAVM)
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aswAra.dll - RemoteAssistance (TightVNC Viewer)
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aswAraSr.exe - avast! ara service
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AhAScr.dll - avast! Script Blocking library for Windows Scripting Interface
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ashBase.dll - Basic Functionality Module
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ashCmd.exe - avast! Command line
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ashMaiSv.dll - avast! e-Mail Scanner Service
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ashWebSv.dll - avast! Web Scanner
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asulaunch.exe - Software Updater launch helper
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aswCommChannel.dll - Communication Channels
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aswProperty.dll
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AavmRpch.dll - avast! AAVM Remote Procedure Call Library
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AavmRpch64.dll
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AhResMai.dll - avast! e-Mail Scanner AAVM Provider Library
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AhResStd.dll - avast! Standard Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResWS.dll - avast! HTTP Scanner AAVM Provider Library
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ashQuick.exe - avast! Virus scanner
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ashServ.dll - avast! antivirus service
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ashShA64.dll - avast! Shell Extension
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ashShell.dll
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ashTask.dll - Task Handling Module
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ashTaskEx.dll - avast! TaskEx library
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ashUpd.exe - avast! Antivirus updater
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ashWsFtr.dll - avast! Web Shield Filter Module
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aswAux.dll - avast! Auxiliary Library
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aswChLic.exe - aswChLic component
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aswCmnBS.dll - Common functions
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aswCmnIS.dll - Antivirus independent functions
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aswCmnOS.dll - Antivirus HW dependent library
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aswData.dll - avast! UI Layer library
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aswDld.dll - aswDld Dynamic Link Library
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aswEngLdr.dll - Antivirus engine loader
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aswJsFlt.dll - avast! Script Blocking filter library
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aswJsFlt64.dll
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aswLog.dll - avast! Log library
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aswLSRun.dll - avast! LAN scanner wrapper
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aswProperty64.dll
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asOutExt.dll
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aswJSScan.dll - avast! GrimeFighter
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aswRunDll.exe - avast! RunDll
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afwCore.dll - avast! Firewall Core library
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afwCoreClient.dll - avast! Firewall Core Client library
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afwCoreServ.dll - avast! Firewall Server library
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afwGeoIP.dll - avast! GeoIP library
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afwRpc.dll - avast! firewall Rpc
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afwServ.exe - avast! firewall service
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AhResWS2.dll - Web Shield Provider
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aswRemoteCache.dll - RemoteCache
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aswResourceLib.dll - Resources
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aswRvrt.dll - avast! aswRvrt support library
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aswSqLt.dll - avast! SQLite library
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aswStrm.dll - avast! Streaming Update library
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AhResSPM.dll - avast! Spam Shield AAVM Provider Library
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aswIdle.dll - avast! Idle Hook Library
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- ashShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
- ashShA64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
3 Scheduled Tasks
- ashCmd.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Scan auto avast' (runs daily at 20:00).
- ashUpd.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BC69679F-A685-476D-A431-2221C8E17ECB}' (runs on registration).
- ashQuick.exe is scheduled as a task named 'avast' (runs on boot).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- ashQuick.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named avast.
Service
- afwServ.exe runs as a service named 'Avast Firewall' (avast! Firewall) "Implements main functionality for avast! Firewall".
Startup File (User Run)
- ashQuick.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ashQuick.exe' and executes as C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashQuick.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- aswRunDll.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '20161024' which loads as "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRunDll.exe" "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\0c0f5142-ddde-4c4b-baf4-3705daa268c6\9abcd68f-11c1-4a3e-8a8c-da7744662297.dll",_stage2@16.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| avastui.exe |
| Memory: | 11.28 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0074069157% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00381906% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00358786% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 847,164 | |
| Switches/sec: | 11 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 16.39 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 9 Bytes | |
| afwServ.exe |
| Memory: | 13.81 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001585612% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00014806% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00001051% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 1,489,074 | |
| Switches/sec: | 6 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 134.47 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 11.58 KB | |
How do I remove avast! Free Antivirus?
You can uninstall avast! Free Antivirus from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program avast! Free Antivirus, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove avast! Free Antivirus.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.80% |
|
| Windows 10 |
18.62% |
|
| Windows XP |
9.55% |
|
| Windows Vista |
6.01% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.03% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.83% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.18% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.12% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.44% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.10% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.43% |
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Geography
33.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.92% |
| France |
7.17% |
| Brazil |
6.83% |
| United Kingdom |
4.40% |
| Italy |
3.92% |
| Germany |
3.60% |
| Canada |
2.81% |
| Spain |
2.43% |
| MA |
1.80% |
| India |
1.70% |
| Poland |
1.45% |
| Australia |
1.36% |
| Mexico |
1.26% |
| Belgium |
1.21% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.84% |
|
| Acer |
20.29% |
|
| Dell |
18.01% |
|
| ASUS |
10.91% |
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| Toshiba |
6.78% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.99% |
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| Samsung |
5.15% |
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| Lenovo |
3.36% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.52% |
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| Intel |
1.28% |
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| Sahara |
0.88% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.66% |
|
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
6.43% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.32% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
2.68% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.56% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.22% |
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About AVAST Software
avast! antivirus software provides PC virus protection.
Publisher URL: www.avast.com