Avast! Free Antivirus 8.0.1483 with license key valid till 2038 free download

Core and detection:

Engine for anti-virus and anti-spyware

A cutting-edge scanning engine ensures that your computer is safe from viruses, spyware, and other unwanted software. 

Anti-rootkit defense in real-time:

The operating system's kernel-mode drivers are checked for evidence of rootkit behavior using a unique "on access" technique. Even unknown rootkits can now be recognized and stopped before they can cause any harm. 

Avast! Community Intelligence:

The great majority of the samples we analyze come from sensors used by the avast! community in the Behavior shield and anti-rootkit modules. This is a one-of-a-kind data source made possible only by our massive user base. The majority of the samples collected are analyzed using automated techniques, with just a tiny percentage of the samples requiring manual processing by our virus specialists. 

Emulator of code:

When avast! detects a suspicious executable (during both on-demand and on-access scanning), the program's code is emulated in a separate environment. The code emulator serves two functions. It's first and foremost utilized for general unpacking. It's also utilized in the heuristics engine. This is accomplished by dynamic translation, which is a process that is far faster than standard emulation techniques. 

Engine for heuristics:

A new heuristics engine in avast! is meant to proactively detect malware that is undetectable by standard definitions. Both binary (executable) and script malware are covered by the heuristics engine. 

Detection of potentially harmful programs:

Remote admin tools and commercial key loggers are among the programs that avast! recognizes as potentially undesirable. For dealing with these types of programs, custom rules can be defined. 

Scanning:

A boot-time scanner scans your machine for infections before the operating system loads and before a virus may take effect (32-bit operating systems only). 

Scanner with a command line:

Allows you to perform a scan from the command line. 

Getting ready for the scan:

Microsoft Windows gets awakened from sleep or hibernation, runs a scheduled scan, and then goes back to sleep. 

Scanning on a regular basis:

Users can set the scan time and the files to be scanned. 

Intelligent Scanner by avast! :

Through a white list of proven safe apps, it is possible to reduce the number of required file scans by up to 80%. Files that have been marked as safe are not scanned again until they change. 

Shields: 

Shield of Behaviour

Monitors your computer's activities utilizing a variety of sensors (file system, registry, and network-based) and reports/blocks any unusual activity. 

Honeypots for Behavioural Analysis

On chosen PCs, avast! sensors-detect and monitor unusual file behavior, automatically sending files to the Virus Lab for further analysis. 

File System Shield is a program that protects your computer's file system. 

Scanning of opened/executed files in real-time. 

Shield of the Mail

All incoming/outgoing e-mails are scanned for viruses. A unique plug-in is required for MS Outlook. A generic POP3/IMAP4/SMTP proxy protects other email clients. In version 5, the proxy now scans SSL communication (gmail.com, sympatico.ca, and so on). 

Web Shield is a program that protects you from the internet. 

Checks all files, pages, and java scripts downloaded from the internet and scans all visited web pages. The Web shield does not slow down your web browsing thanks to the Intelligent Stream Scan technology. 

P2P Shield is protection against peer-to-peer (P2P)

- ABC, Ares, Azureus, BearShare, BitTorrent, BitComet, BitLord, BitPump, CZDC++, Direct Connect, eDonkey, eMule, iDC++, iMesh, Kazaa, Kceasy, LimeWire, Morpheus, Opera's DC++, Overnet, Qtrax, Shareaza, SoulSeek, StrongDC++, uTorrent, Vuze, WinM 

IM Shield is a program that protects you against cyber-attacks.

Checks files downloaded through instant messaging or "chat" applications. - AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), Gadu-Gadu, gaim/Pidgin, Google Talk, ICQ, IM2 Messenger, Miranda, mIRC, MSN/Windows Messenger, Odigo, PalTalk Messenger, Psi Jabber Client, QIP, QQ, SIM, Skype, Tlen, Trillian, WengoPhone, XFire, Yahoo! Messenger 

Network Shield is a network security software.

Provides anti-virus protection for computers connected to the internet. The module includes two primary components: a URL blocker and a lightweight intrusion-detection system. The URL blocker is designed to prevent harmful URLs (as defined by the Virus Lab). 

Updates: 

Updates to virus definitions that are smart

The incremental updating approach keeps regular update files small. 

Updates are applied quickly. 

A new format for the virus definition file speeds up the installation of updates into avast! 5.0 and minimizes CPU/memory demand, resulting in uninterrupted computer use. 

Gaming: 

Without compromising security, the new Silent/Gaming Mode identifies full-screen programs and suppresses pop-ups and other on-screen notifications. 

Optimized for Intel Core i7 processors:

On the latest Intel chips, critical areas of the avast! The scanning engine code has been improved to give an unequaled performance. 

Optimization of the CPU:

avast! operates faster on new multi-core CPUs thanks to multi-threaded scanning improvements. A new avast! the feature allows huge individual files to be split amongst cores, speeding up the scanning process. 

Computing that is environmentally friendly:

Lower energy usage is achieved by reducing the demands on the disc drive. 

 

Requirements:

· Processor Pentium 3
· 128 MB RAM
· 200 MB of free hard disk space

What's New in This Release:

· Fixed issue with ZoneAlarm
· Fixed issue with constant CPU frequency
· Fixed issue with video players
· Fixed issue with Virtual PC
· Added some localizations

Download Links
Download Setup
Download license key