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Avast! 7 is the First Windows 8-Compatible Free Antivirus, Available in Windows Store1 min read

Avast! Free Antivirus 7 is Windows 8-Compatible

Windows 8 Compatible LogoMicrosoft has enhanced security protection in its new Windows 8 operating system. Moreover, Windows 8 comes with built-in security tool called Windows Defender, which looks very similar to Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). It gives users a decent security protection and can tackle most kinds of malware.

However, you can’t always rely on Windows Defender and trust the tool to take care of everything security. It don’t have the ability to keep every malware and hackers at bay. You still need a good commercial security solution.

Avast! Free Antivirus 7 is Windows 8-Compatible

Or you can consider a good third-party free antivirus software like Avast!. In fact, Avast! is the first free antivirus software that is fully compatible with Windows 8 and is now offered in the Windows Store.

Below is the comparison chart between Avast! and MSE on protection against ZERO-day malware attacks. According to Avast!, MSE lacks the cutting edge protection against new unknown “zero-day” attacks of which avast! Free Antivirus excels in detecting.

avast vs MSE comparison chart

In the latest Avast! Free Antivirus 7, the security solution receives streaming updates from the cloud in addition to daily virus database updates, new cloud-based FileRep (file reputation service) feature, remote assistance feature to assist your friends with computer troubles. Moreover, there is a web-based avast! Account portal and improvements to browser protection with WebRep plugin.

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