Avast - include antispyware modul?

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by ingem64, Feb 27, 2008.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. ingem64

    ingem64 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2006
    Posts:
    37
    I want to install Avast antivirus. Include Avast also antispyware modul?
    ... or only against viruses and worms?
    o_O o_O o_O
     
  2. lucas1985

    lucas1985 Retired Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2006
    Posts:
    4,047
    Location:
    France, May 1968
    Yes, the free Avast detects viruses, worms, backdoors, trojans, ad/spyware, etc.
     
  3. brianbradly08

    brianbradly08 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2008
    Posts:
    1
    I used avast for more than a year now and several times he rescued my computer. I'm very satisfied with this software, it actually does detect harmful viruses and spywares that usually other anti-virus programs can't!


    _________________________
    anti-spyware
     
  4. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Joined:
    May 31, 2004
    Posts:
    6,426
    avast! will officially become anti-spyware program with release of version 4.8.
    Words by ALWIL staff.
     
  5. cheater87

    cheater87 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2005
    Posts:
    3,291
    Location:
    Pennsylvania.
    When is that coming out?
     
  6. Kees1958

    Kees1958 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2006
    Posts:
    5,857
    Cheater,

    Do not know but the BETA is working flawlessly
     
  7. cheater87

    cheater87 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2005
    Posts:
    3,291
    Location:
    Pennsylvania.
    So does this mean that Avast will release an anti spyware program?
     
  8. WSFuser

    WSFuser Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2004
    Posts:
    10,639
    I think rejzor was referring to this quote:
    It doesnt mean there will be a separate AS.
     
  9. cheater87

    cheater87 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2005
    Posts:
    3,291
    Location:
    Pennsylvania.
    So they will include more spyware detection in Avast anti virus? Sorry I'm a bit confused on this.
     
  10. WSFuser

    WSFuser Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2004
    Posts:
    10,639
    It just means it will have passed West Coast Labs' Checkmark spyware certification test.
     
  11. Kees1958

    Kees1958 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2006
    Posts:
    5,857
    Cheater,

    Avast is the only freeware AV which includes antispyware fingerprints (current version e.g. 4.7). From verson 4.8 it is now also officially marked as an antispyware program because it passed the test (as WSFuser explained).
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.