In “active mode” Avast provides real-time protection, checking open and incoming files and applications for malware and other threats. A quick Smart Scan can detect and eliminate network and software vulnerabilities, unwanted browser add-ons, PC optimization issues, Windows update problems.Ĭore Shield = real-time protection. To gain more out of it, specify requirements for archives, file extensions, etc. To perform a full scan, go to Custom Scan to initiate. Protection is the one responsible for detecting viruses. Left-side menu lets access Smart Scan option, Protection, Privacy and Performance modules. Internet Security performs full or targeted signature-based scans to detect viruses, malware and rootkits on hard disks or drives, as well as portable external devices. The main feature and key purpose of Avast is scanning, of course. Add extension to Google Chrome if you wish to apply additional protection for social media accounts and passwords.
To make things smoother, Avast proposes to download Avast Browser along with antivirus and run it in Bank Mode. To start off, install Avast antivirus, make sure it works in Active Mode, and run a Smart Scan to identify potential vulnerabilities.
