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Antivirus software patch - keep up with the latest viruses

Antivirus software patch - keep up with the latest viruses

Vote: (100 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: AVAST

Version: 17.02.2011

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(100 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

AVAST

17.02.2011

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Will keep the definitions used by avast! up to date

Cons

  • Not necessary for most users of avast!
  • Must already have avast! on your computer in order for it to work

The avast! 5 VPS update is a manual security update for the trusted security software and anti-virus suite provided by avast! The primary target audience for this update are those who are already using avast! but do not connect to the Internet on a consistent or regular basis.

For most individuals, however, this update will not be necessary. One of the best benefits of avast! is that the security software suite performs automatic updates. These automatic updates ensure that the virus definitions stored in your computer's security software are up to date, and having up-to-date virus definitions is an essential tool need to keep your computer safe from malicious threats. To benefit from the automatic downloads, avast! only requires that you have a computer that regularly connects to the Internet.

However, avast! also acknowledges that not all consumers utilize the services of a reliable and consistent Internet provider. If you are constantly on the go for business, you may greatly benefit from the services of avast! as you travel from airport to airport. If you're a college student who loves the value that avast! provides, you will benefit from its services each time you take avast! with you to your local study session at the cafe that's open all night for finals' week. The freely available Internet services in both of these scenarios require the kind of security diligence provided by avast!

But consumers in both of these scenarios are taking advantage of Internet connections that are not consistent. Anyone in a similar situation who does not benefit from a reliable Internet connection should download the avast! 5 VPS update file ito remain up to date and to ensure that avast! is working properly.

Pros

  • Will keep the definitions used by avast! up to date

Cons

  • Not necessary for most users of avast!
  • Must already have avast! on your computer in order for it to work