Avast Free Review Windows

Avast’s free review windows

The new interface for Avast is well laid-out, with clear demarcation between its various elements and simple blue icons (with orange accents from the logo of the company) to help you identify the suite’s features. On the homepage, you can perform scans, turn on the VPN and also access shortcuts to some not-so-useful tools for system optimization. However the fact that a lot of the other features offered by Avast are buried away within the “Explore” tab is a little frustrating.

Installation is simple, and you’re not pushed into choosing the free version, but the full scan over here may reveal “advanced issues” that can only be addressed by paying for premium security. This feels a little sneaky particularly when the Resolve button takes you to a page asking you to sign to Avast’s Premium Security plan. Avast also sells user information which was revealed in a story published in 2020 by Which? magazine.