You have got to be kidding. This reviewer left out the phone and email support as well. I have used the email before when I had and install problem (after I replaced a hard drive). They responded very very quick and it certainly wasn't an automated response! They also said the on demand and resident scanner were good. Ha! Avast catches things McAffee and Nortons miss. I have to wonder who owns and interest in this publication? Many aren't as "independant" as the claim. I know from the auto industry that review are often not independant. I notice that it is an eCatapult site. I went to eCatapult.com. Stange, when I clicked on "about us" I couldn't access the page. Even after disablling my firewall for the site. I know from the auto industry that review are often not independant.
It takes avast 12min to scan 20GB disk of mine (Maxtor,5400 RPM,2MB cache) :P :D
It also would have a much better look if it was consistent throughout the package. For example, the "on-demand" scanner window has a nice interface which is intuitive and easy to use. Most of the other screens have a standard Microsoft Windows look and feel to them. Overall, it doesn't seem quite as polished as many of the other programs reviewed.
Hahaha... and take a look at this one (form the same review - link martik gave us in his first post):QuoteIt also would have a much better look if it was consistent throughout the package. For example, the "on-demand" scanner window has a nice interface which is intuitive and easy to use. Most of the other screens have a standard Microsoft Windows look and feel to them. Overall, it doesn't seem quite as polished as many of the other programs reviewed.
NOT POLISHED AS MANY OTHER PROGRAMS ???
Is he blind or just stupid ? Oh my God... Oh my...
http://www.anti-virus-software-review.com/avast-review.htmlThis review is more s list of statements, I miss the foundation of these statements. For each statement I read, I think: how did they come to this rating and to this conclusion. How do they measure?
Any comments on this rather poor rating of Avast. I have tried the top-rated bitdefender but prefer avast because it has more options such as email, p2p, autoupdate etc.
I use a router and enable the firewall therefore no need for a SW firewall.
I use a router and enable the firewall therefore no need for a SW firewall.
My understanding of a router is it effectively masks (stealth) all ports downline of the router, so blocking most/all incoming hostile traffic.
But what stops outbound traffic ??? not your router, unless it also has some sort of software interface?
If my understanding is incorrect I'm sure someone will correct me.
You say you enable the firewall, the Windows XP default one I assume? If this is correct then you need to cross your fingers as well as it is pretty basic at stoping outbound trafic. Many people recommend that you use a third party firwall rather than the XP firewall.
Perhaps you need to do a LeakTest at grc.com and confirm your router protects you from outbound traffic.
Script Blocking
Script Blocking technology monitors Java and VBS scripts and alerts users of virus-like behavior. They stop these viruses before they can infect a system without needing virus definitions.
Macintosh No No
My last problem with the review is the reviewer claiming that Avast!
looked like shit: "It also would have a much better look if it was
consistent throughout the package. For example, the "on-demand" scanner
window has a nice interface which is intuitive and easy to use. Most of
the other screens have a standard Microsoft Windows look and feel to
them. Overall, it doesn't seem quite as polished as many of the other
programs reviewed." Well, I'm sorry but when you rate an Anti virus
based on it's look there's a fucking problem. That comment really
pissed me off, because AVG looks like it's from some Windows 3.1 -
blocky, disgusting and overall shitty.
Oh, his response to me was very fulfilling:
Forget Grisoft, what about the other products that are ranked higher?
Why aren't you ranking yourself against the top products?
-sorry about the double posting.
I have Avast Pro as my antivirus, Sygate Personal Firewall Pro and the firewall that comes with XP as my firewall. I also use Foxmail as my email client. I can now finally say that I feel safe with these products whereas previously, I couldn't.