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[LIST][*][COLOR=green][B]CNET editors' rating:[/B] [URL="http://download.cnet.com/avast-free-antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?info=review"][COLOR=#0050a2]5.0 stars[/COLOR][/URL][/COLOR][/LIST][COLOR=green]In the tripartite competition between the most popular free antivirus software, [URL="http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html"][COLOR=#0050a2]Avast Free Antivirus[/COLOR][/URL] has arguably gotten the least attention outside of Europe, but we expect that to change. Avast's recent independent third-party testing has been notably solid, able to hold its own against better-known programs from Symantec and Microsoft.[/COLOR]
[CENTER][COLOR=green]Avast doesn't skimp on the protection it offers, either. It guards your PC with multiple shields that scan files and the network connection. It comes built with a robust set of tools, including antivirus, antispyware, antirootkit, heuristic-****d detection, and shields for P2P transfers, instant messaging, network traffic, and the Web. You can select parameters for scanning, choose wild cards to exclude specific file types, and block certain URLs and file operations, such as writing to files or even renaming, deleting, or formatting them. You can adjust the sensitivity level for the program's detectors. The clean new layout won't seem unusual to new users, but old fans will note that this is a dramatic change from the unhelpful previous design. With immediate real-time protection, clockwork updates, and much more, this free software is highly regarded.[/COLOR][/CENTER]