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Virus Bulletin VB100 Awards.
avast! is regularly tested by the Virus Bulletin, an independent organization focused on computer security issues.
Their VB100 test is based on 100% detection of all in-the-wild viruses without false alarms.
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avast! wins "advanced+" from AV-Comparatives
avast! awarded the highest "advanced+" rating from AV-Comparatives in its test of 16 antivirus programs’
ability to proactively detect viruses and malware without a fresh virus update.
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avast! wins top CNET recommendation
avast! is the new top antivirus choice in the CNET Security Starter Kit 2010.
The Kit is the annual list of recommended security freeware from the editors of CNET,
the world’s most popular technology review and download site.
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AV Comparatives Advanced+ (August 2009)
vast! topped the latest AV Comparatives analysis of antivirus programs with a mix of speed and accuracy.
avast! had the fastest scan time of the 16 tested programs. In addition to speed, avast! was the only
program out of the 16 tested to get a top five finish for both malware detection and low numbers of false positives.
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avast! completes "Compatible with Windows 7" Certification
avast! antivirus software has earned the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo. avast! version 4.8 successfully
completed the Microsoft testing regime to prove it can be readily installed and run reliably on Windows 7.
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Best Bet Award from PCWorld
avast! Home Edition was voted "Best Bet" among free security tools by
PCWorld magazine.
The editors were especially impressed that avast! includes seven different resident shields which protect a
user's PC, with minimal impact on system performance.
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