Avast’s free review windows
The new interface from Avast is nicely laid out, with clear distinctions between its various elements as well as simple blue icons (with orange accents from the company logo) to help you identify the suite’s features. The homepage allows you to run a scan and turn on the VPN and also shortcuts to a few not-very-useful system optimisation tools are also available. The fact that the most useful features are hidden within the “Explore tab” is quite frustrating.
Installation is simple, and you are not forced to go with the free one. However, a full scan will identify “advanced issues” that require premium security in order to fix. It’s a little shady. Especially when you click the Resolve option and are directed to a page that asks you to sign to sign up for Avast Premium security. Avast sells user data, too, according to a Which? article published who invented the first antivirus software in 2020. magazine.