Avira Anti-virus Review

 

Avira have released the official internet security for 2013. Avira 2013 offers heavyweight protection against malwares and web threats. Unlike past versions, Avira internet security 2013 offers updated features and improved usage to give you strong security.

 

Pros

The new Avira 2013 comes with a lot of benefits. It has improvements that are able to provide the following:

• Good malware blocking – Avira is greatly recommended for malware protections. It gives real time protection against all forms of malware such as rootkits, worms, dialer, malicious scripts and adware.

• Very low performance impact – Avira is able to work on the background as you continue with running other programs. The processes under Avira do not affect the overall process of the computer.

• Protection for Android is included – New Avira is upgraded to offer protection for Android Os as well

• Well-balanced feature set – Avira premium has been incorporated with great features that enhance convenience, performance and enhance security.

• Great social networking protection for kids – New Avira 2013 comes with social networking protection that blocks access to all social network avenues.

 

Cons

Some of the cons that come with the new Avira 2013 include:

• It takes longer to run and install

• Does not fully support windows 8

• Primitive data backup

 

Protection Score

Setting aside some imperfections in usability, Avira 2013 does not fail to deliver on high security protection from web hazards and malwares. Avira is ranked highly thanks to its ability to work without slowing down the computer. Avira Internet Security 2013 has been ranked 4.25 out of 5 star ratings.

 

Scope of Protection

New Avira 2013 offer protection in a variety of areas including; data backups, web and email protection, built-in firewall, android security, safe browsing and social networking.

Aside from that, Avira is capable of detecting and cleaning up threats such as spyware, adware, rootkits, dialers, Trojans, backdoor clients, phishing attacks, double-extension files, fraudulent software, privacy violating programs as well as protect all online safety angles and encompassing real-time protection.

 

How to Install

Installation of the trial version is easy. You first need to download (2 MB in size) this leads the download of latest version of the product and malware signatures.

Once the download is finished, the installation wizard will pop up; you can either choose express installation or custom installation. Next, you can choose whether to install the Avira search free toolbar. Avira recommends you do.

After this you will be asked to register the product and personal details. After this registration click next to continue. The next thing is the configuration process. After your application has been configured you will have to restart your system for the installation to be completed.

 

How to Use

Avira has a user friendly interface. The suite is not complicated and does not show a lot of options. However, you can access more options by using the menus, go to extras then configurations. Here you can make changes for the program to suit your need. You can set the firewalls, change update settings, create custom schedule and so on.

 

Features

Avira 2013 has very many new features some of which are:

• AntiAd/spyware

• Cloud protection

• Real-time protection

• Rootkit protection

• AntiBot

• Backup system

• AheAD technology

• Network drives

 

Update

The new Avira 2013 has updates from the other versions. It now offers:

• Protection cloud

• Website safety advisor

• Browser tracking blocker

• Security for android

• Advanced AntiPhishing

• Social network protection

 

Help and Support

Avira technical support center has in-depth FAQs that offer adequate knowledge on the program. You can also join support forum for additional support.