avast! Professional Edition - antivirus software solution for Windows

Some viruses may attempt to switch off a computer's antivirus software.To help keep your protection working, even against the latest threatsthat may try to disable your security protection, avast! hasbest-in-class strong self-protection built in, to make sure, no matterwhat you face, avast! carries on protecting your valuable data andprograms. This is based on the multi-award winning avast! antivirustechnology and provides an extra layer of security to ensure your dataand programs are always protected.

Based on the class-leading GMER technology, avast! can now scan yourlive system for rootkit infections; no boots disks are required. If arootkit is discovered, it is initially disabled and then if it can besafely removed without affecting the performance of the computer, it isremoved. avast! antivirus includes a virus database which can beautomatically updated to provide continuous protection againstrootkits.

Rootkits are programs that install on your computer while keepingthemselves and their activities hidden to remain invisible to the use.They represent a significant security risk on both home computers andcompany networks and are notoriously difficult to find and remove.Rootkits themselves are normally installed by a virus or other type ofmalware infection and it is therefore highly recommended that computerusers have up to date antivirus/anti-spyware software installed andrunning on their computer. One such system is avast! antivirus.

Certified by West Coast Lab's Checkmark process, avast! has fullanti-spyware capabilities built-in, to make your protection even morecomplete.

Spyware is software installed on a computer that is designed to collectinformation about the computer user, often without their knowledge orconsent. This can result in so called identity theft, or theft ofvaluable information (e.g. bank or credit card details) or proprietarybusiness data. Spyware is often developed by organized crime ringsrather than lone individuals and may be installed by a virus.

Anti-spyware built-in

avast! Professional Edition 4.8 is a collection of award winning, high-end technologies that work in perfect synergy, having one