Does someone know if ads could be blocked through blocking avastui.exe in windows firewall as it was possible some years ago?
New Avast Version 21.1.2449 - CyberCapture off by default?
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- Jan 27, 2018
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Do they ask for a credit card number to use the free version?
- Apr 1, 2019
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How are file transfer speeds? I have been considering ESET (plus OSArmor) instead of Microsoft Defender, because Defender is just as light on a gaming machine until I go to transfer large files to my external drive. Then I remember why I went to ESET in the first place.
- Mar 28, 2019
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If you have telemetry/threat sent turned on, these are send it by default. No annoyance of sending manually.
- May 26, 2014
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Do you guys think that the paid version is worth it?
Here in Brazil it isnt that expensive, but for me the free version seems to be very complete and the paid edition has a ton of bloatware in contrast.
I could totally see the value for less experienced users because of the sheer amount of tools present.
Here in Brazil it isnt that expensive, but for me the free version seems to be very complete and the paid edition has a ton of bloatware in contrast.
I could totally see the value for less experienced users because of the sheer amount of tools present.
- Feb 25, 2017
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It depends on what you are looking for. If you plan to use their sandbox or firewall it may be worth it. Otherwise all protection modules of importance are included in the free version. They also offer a software updater, file shredder and some other tools, but there are free alternatives out there which probably are even better.
- Mar 28, 2019
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Only for VPN that I like it. But it's better to buy the ultimate bundle than VPN separately, cheaper.
- May 26, 2014
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Compare Antivirus | Chose the Right Protection | Avast
It depends on what you are looking for. If you plan to use their sandbox or firewall it may be worth it. Otherwise all protection modules of importance are included in the free version. They also offer a software updater, file shredder and some other tools, but there are free alternatives out there which probably are even better.
The paid version is a very complete pack, almost a bloatware collection (not in a bad way), but most of those tools I got covered by other solutions, so what I want to know is the quality itself of those (firewall/software updater/sandbox and so on).
The software updater for example didnt amuse me, it only listed 4 applications in my machine ...
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- May 26, 2014
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I see, I got a lifetime subscription of Windscribe, so I am not that much in VPN bundles.
- Feb 25, 2017
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Exactly, just go with Sumo and PatchMyPC and you will cover more updates than any other premium software does. About the firewall, I never was a big fan of third party ones. Avast Free + FirewallHardening is definitely good enough and not worth spending money on the premium version. I never heard anything about the sandbox tho, so I can't say anything about that.
- Apr 1, 2019
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Unlike Bitdefender I am not seeing any latency issues with their firewall in Call of Duty. That’s a big plus.
- Feb 25, 2017
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Never saw such an easy way to report false positives in any AV. Dude, I actually tried to stay strong and not go with the flow, but you really make it hard not checking AVG out. Will install it on my laptop and see how it goes.
- Jan 27, 2018
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Just wondering as there are complaints on the Avast forum all the time about users using the free version who say that their credit card got charged without them knowing. Also, lots of complaints about ads in the free version however I believe there is a way to limit them.
- May 26, 2014
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I noticed a minor bug in AVG, it isnt saving my configuration in the Scans section and in the Notification with the "enable AVG sounds" option, after a reboot it will change for its default values, the other options seems fine.
- Apr 1, 2019
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This is why I always purchase a key for AVs from places like newegg. I'd rather pay for the key than have subscription problems.
- May 26, 2014
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Avast is very popular so its name could be used by scammers to make the infamous "refund" trick; you don't need a credit card neither an account to use the free version.
- Jun 24, 2016
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How is the browsing experience in the latest versions of Avast/AVG?
- Is it slowed down?
- Can you disable HTTPS scanning?
- Can you opt not to install browser extensions?
- Apr 1, 2019
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1. I notice no difference from WD (which has no hooks) so far. Your mileage may vary based on hardware. Edit: also I've seen connection speed cause this to make a difference depending on the AV.
2. Yes, but I left it on for now (it doesn't seem to use a certificate)
3. Yes, it took me to the extension store page on first load of chrome, I just closed it.
- May 26, 2014
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I rebooted the system and again the settings from the Scans returned to default, along with "no sound", it is a little annoying and strangely it didnt happen with Avast.
- Apr 1, 2019
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Which scans settings did you change? I set the detection to high and that was it. That seemed to stick with a reboot.
