Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

My Tech Quest

Freeware

Download Avira Free Antivirus 2016 for Windows 101 min read

Avira Free Antivirus 2016

Avira has released the newer version of its flagship security products. Avira 2016 products include Avira Free Antivirus 2016, Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 and Avira Internet Security Suite 2016 and Avira Ultimate Protection Suite 2016.

In this article, we will look at the new features and enhancements included in Avira Free Antivirus 2016.

Installation

First, let’s take a look at the installation process. Here, you shall notice how Avira is doing soft selling on several of its free and paid products. Before you can actually get Avira Free Antivirus 2016 to install, you have to go through a few screens (you can skip them though). The developer offers you to optionally install Avira SafeSearch Plus Browser extension, Avira System Speedup, Avira Security for Mobile Devices and sign up for Online Essentials.

Avira Free Antivirus 2016 - Installation

Avira Free Antivirus 2016 - Installation

The installation time varies depends on the number of extra applications that you choose to install. If you want the fastest time, skip all the those extras. 🙂

Features of Avira Free Antivirus 2016

Avira Free Antivirus 2016

There is no change to the interface in Avira Free Antivirus 2016 as compared to the version before. As for new feature, the free security product now has the ability to block potentially unwanted applications or short for PUA. PUAs are normally found bundled with free software.

As usual, Avira Free Antivirus 2016 has antivirus on-demand scanner and real-time cloud protection.

If you install Avira Browser Safety extension on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Internet Explorer. You get these additional features :

  • Browser Tracking Blocker – Prevents ad networks from monitoring what you do online.
  • Safe Browsing – Blocks harmful websites before they load.
  • Avira Price Comparison – Saves you money while shopping online.
  • PUA Shield – Identifies hidden programs in download portals and recommends secure alternatives.

Avira Free Antivirus 2016 is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1/8 and Windows 7. Download the product here.

Comments

You May Also Like

Blogging

I guess you must have noticed the “Incoming Search Terms” section on My Tech Quest. Look at the screenshot below. 🙂 A few days...

Gadget

This is a guest post by Joe Linford. If you would like to contribute too, please leave us a message via the contact us page....

Local Tech News

To accelerate progress in the 1BestariNet Program, YTL Communications has partnered with Intel Malaysia to introduce Intel-based integrated 4G LTE laptop and tablet solutions supporting...

Android

In Grammarly Editor, you can view suggested synonyms of words that you just typed in your text. Now, the same feature has been added...

Advertisement

Trending