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One of the most recommended free Windows antivirus programs is Avast Antivirus. One great thing about Avast's installation is that there is no toolbar or any other “extras" to avoid. Definitions update automatically, scans can be scheduled and the boot-time scan tool does a good job at uprooting stubborn infections. To use Avast, you will need to register for a product key, but they won’t email you anything other than your confirmation message.

Avast is aimed at preventing several types of computer threats, including those that are not technically computer viruses such as spyware and even rogue anti-spyware, and can also make a virus Recovery DataBase which is used to recover files when they are infected instead of deleting them.

The Avast Virus Chest is a folder where infected files can be stored when detected. Avast is compatible with various archiving softwares including WinRAR and IM applications.

If malicious contents are detected, Avast comes to the rescue with handy virus cleanup tools.

This antivirus software includes a spyware blocker, comprehensive web surfing and identity theft protection. Audible alarms sound warnings such as "Caution, a virus has been detected!".

A user can schedule a boot-time scan to remove viruses that load during Windows startup and are therefore difficult to remove. This is a very important feature especially for viruses written to shut-down the virus protection as soon as Windows starts. The virus chest also stores vital system files to prevent them from virus damage.

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