Avast

If our computer is allways connected to Internet, it is exposed to a wide array of differrent threats, that can eliminate our data, rob our data or force us to restore the whole operating system. Many of these threats are practically undetectable, making it neccesary for us to have a full collection of different tools to effectively defend our computer against all the malware distributes over the net. Avast! Home Edition is a free security suite that will help us be protected all the time.

  The tools that this Avast suite contains are:

  - Anti-spyware and anti-rootkit.

  - A protection tool for both IM (Instant Messaging, "chat") and P2P programs.

  - Anti-virus kernel with automatic detection system and cleaning, to analyze all types of files, including compressed files (ARJ, ZIP, MIME, MAPI, DBX , RAR, TAR, GZIP, CAB, BZIP2, ZOO, ACE, ARC, LHA/LHX, TNEF, CPIO, CHM, RPM, ISO, 7ZIP y SIS) and even alternative data streams or NTFS volumes.

  - Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera compatible Web Shield.

  - Firewall to protect connections and avoid unwanted intruders.

  - E-mail client protection, because lots of malware use this system as a backdoor to enter our system.

  Furthemore, Avast! Home Edition's interface is very intuitive and easy-to-use, so any user can install and use this suite without any problems. If you are looking for a complete, versatile, intuitive and free protection system, Avast! Home Edition con be the best option to protect your personal computer.

  Latest updates:
- GZIP memory error has been solved.
- AavmKer4.sys, aswMon2.sys y ashWsFtr.dll vulnerabilities solved.