Since 1988
Avast has evolved as the best antivirus for personal computers and enterprises. There are many antivirus available in the market today, but I think Avast is the world’s first and best antivirus available
for Windows and MAC computers. In this review article you will know why I am calling Avast antivirus as the best. I am using Avast Internet Security paid version since 1 year now and I will tell you about all my experiences that will help you decide why to buy Avast antivirus for securing your PCs from online threats, malwares, spywares, trojans and viruses.
About My Product
I bought Avast Internet Security for my Windows PC back in Aug 2014. The offer was 3 PCs for $23 dollars per year. So I am securing my two notebooks and one desktop computer. I bought the product online and after few minutes of transaction I got my
‘Activation Key’ on my email registered with Avast. The
activation key worked on all the three computers.
Reason For Using Paid Version Of Antivirus
I am not the only one in my house that uses all the three computers. I can see anytime that the desktop computer was crashing, restarting, and freezing and there was no problem at all from my side. The Microsoft antivirus always showed no problems, and no malwares since it is 99 percent effective in catching malwares but this effectiveness comes under free antivirus softwares.
Then I installed the free version of avast antivirus and it did catch some of the malwares, but being free it was unable to provide required protection for my PCs. So finally I decided to upgrade and bought the paid version of Avast Internet Security 2014 and now it is automatically upgraded to 2015 version.
Review Of Avast Internet Security 2015 [Paid] After Using It For A Year
1. Types Of Scans : Avast Internet Security 2015 provides the following scans that can address the minimum possible issues associated with the security of your computer.
- Smart Scan : Automatically scans hidden viruses, outdated software, browser addons and your network. If any problem found, it will be displayed.
- Outdated Software : Scans for outdated software installed on your PC. It can also automatically update them.
- Network Threat : Scans you network and the router. It will also tell you whether the router is properly configured or not for security purposes. For e.g. if you forgot to set a password for your Wi-Fi router, then avast will address the issue.
- Browser Addons : Scans for malicious browser addons like iLivid and removes them.
- Full System Scan : A complete scan of PC.
- Removable Media : Scan removable media like USB drives, memory cards, external hard disks.
- Folder Scan : Scan any folder with just one click. Just right click on any folder and click ‘Scan’.
- Quick Scan : Performs scans on the areas on your computer that are most susceptible to malware infection.
- Boot Time Scan : This scan is performed during boot and just immediately before PC boots to desktop. It can scan entire system and auto-start programs for malware and PUP infections.
2. Firewall : The Firewall in Avast Internet Security 2015 is great at doing its job. It monitors your network activity in real time and blocks the network threats before it can reach to your PC. It regularly monitors the incoming and outgoing requests on your computer. You should not change the firewall
settings yourself.
3. Safezone : Safezone is Avast’s own private browser that lets you shop online safely. It lets you make online transactions without letting to know anybody about it. This private browser doesn’t save any cookie or data on your computer and is highly secure than any browser. You can add your bank and shopping websites in safezone. When these sites are opened on your computer’s browser then safezone will automatically
activate. It is highly effective against keyloggers and password sniffers.
4. Sandbox : Avast sandbox is a useful tool to run programs in an isolated manner, so that they can’t affect other files and your computer. You can even run malicious programs in Avast sandbox and see what the software is doing without actually installing it on your PC. But Avast sandbox sometimes crashes and gives a BSOD error with some programs.
5. Firewall : What can I say about firewall. It is the shield between the internet and your PC. It filters malicious traffic and blocks harmful network threats. It monitors your network traffic in real time and blocks any malware before it can infect your computer. You should always set your firewall to ‘Private’ and should not change any settings because it is automatically configured. However you should set it to ‘Public’ if you are using an open Wi-Fi.
6. Remote Assistance : With remote assistance you can control a desktop that have avast antivirus installed.
7. Email Security : Whether you are using Gmail for desktop or Outlook, every email that you send or receive on your computer is scanned by avast to ensure that they are safe and malware free.
8. Parental Controls : With Avast Internet Security 2015 you can block certain websites that are not suitable for your children. To enable website blocking go to
‘Settings>Active Protection>Web Shield> Customize’. Click
‘Site Blocking’ and check
‘Enable Site Blocking’. Now enter as many URLs that you want to block and finally click ‘OK’.
9. Password Protect : You can password protect your antivirus program so that no one change settings or
uninstall the program. To set a password go to
‘Settings>General>Password>Protect Avast With A Password’. Then enter your password.
10. Avast VPN : This is a separate service that you have to buy separately if you want. Avast VPN totally anonymizes your internet identity. It encrypts the internet traffic on your computer so nobody can breach your computer network security. You can read more about
What Is VPN.
Avast Internet Security 2015 [Paid] vs Free Antivirus Programs
If you are using a best free antivirus doesn’t matter if it is free avast, Microsoft security essentials, AVG or Norton then these free security suites are unable to provide required protection to your PC.
The free version doesn’t include a firewall, antispam, anti keylogger, and anti password sniffer. The free antivirus programs provide only basic protection against some malwares and viruses, and will only be effective if you are not connected to internet. They won’t even detect spywares, keyloggers and harmful trojans. If they do then they will force you to upgrade to paid version to remove the PUPs.
But the paid version of Avast Internet Security 2015 is worth every penny that you spent on it. It protects you from all kinds of harmful network threats, automatically blocks malicious websites, scans malicious links, blocks malicious programs from executing. It also makes your bank transactions more safer than ever before.
What AIS 2015 Is Not Good At
Avast Internet Security 2015 cannot remove browser hijacker programs and addons. To remove them read this tutorial.
Don't Activate Your Avast Illegaly
Don't fall short for scams like Avast Internet Security License File till 2050 or any kind of key generator. As these two techniques are not going to work for you. Because people at Avast are much smarter than you think of them. So, buy the product and secure your computer today.
System Requirements
You need at least
Windows XP (with SP2) installed. Windows Vista, 7, 8, and even 8.1 are fully supported (unless your device runs the Starter or RT edition) in both the 32- and 64-bit variant. A 10-year old Pentium 3 processor will do, with 128 MB RAM and 2 GB of hard-drive space. It doesn't even slow down your PC.
My Verdict
I have been using AIS 2015 since one year and it has protected me against network threats, malwares, viruses, trojans, keyloggers. With free version I was not safe. Now I do not care much about security because I have the paid version of Avast Internet Security 2015. It monitors my network activity and gives me all security statistics. By investing some amount of money in AIS 2015 you can secure your computers.
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