Windows 10: Is Avast a safe Antivirus?

I recently found a free antivirus software called Avast. I'm just wondering if it is safe to install and if it is worth it.

If you can, please answer ASAP. My McAfee is running out.

I have seen other users encounter BSoD(STOP) errors and viruses that made its way onto the PC.

My PC is a Dell Inspiron 11 Series 3000. I have no malware or any history of malware(after a reset). I do have an active firewall at the moment(McAfee), but it will run out in a month.


Thanks!

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avast free antivirus vs windows defender

>it's true that Avast Free Antivirus is better by a lot compare to windows defender?

As
BulldogXX already mentioned: That's a matter of opinion.

Suggestion to read:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

Suggestion to watch:

 

Avast Antivirus

If you've previously encountered issues with Malwarebytes then you may want to avoid using it.

If Avast and Adwcleaner find no malware issues then you may have eliminated any problems though the use of "Torrents" may expose your computer to additional risks.

Other scanners that may help with malware issues are listed at

List
of Malware Removal Tools

Good luck...

 

Avast Antivirus

Hi,

Stop Avast and then uninstall it in Programs and Features - then run the

Avast Uninstall Utility.

Contact Avast Support and their forums.

Avast - Support

http://www.avast.com/support

Avast - Forums

Avast WEBforum - Index

Avast - Uninstall Utility

http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility

List of anti-malware program cleanup/uninstall tools

List of anti-malware product removal tools

Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software

http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN146

Hope this helps.

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