New to avast 5 free and I can't find specific information about the Behavior Shield.
What is it and do I need it? Is it the malware detector?
I use Malwarebytes free (not a resident) and scan every few days or so.
yeah... that's the avast5 unknown parameter
, it refers to a set of rules that do exist currently only for 32 bit systems. So if you wanna have any use of it right now you need to be on a 32 bit version of Windows. The BS, from the rare things I've heard about it, watches the system and alarms you for unusual behavior. It's not a malware detector but again, a system watcher. Also, you won't be able to interact with it like with a HIPS, you'll just have the opportunity to report an issue detected by it to Avast for further analysis. Can't tell what follows exactly