If our results are close to theirs, we know we're not the only ones seeing what we are if the results are significantly out-of-line with our own, we redo the tests and add even more viruses and a larger set of malicious sites to test against. These samples are of both well-known (or what should be well-known to the antivirus companies and brand new ones that are hitting our various anonymous honeypots across the Internet.Īfter measuring how the antivirus software performs against these different threats, we then compare our results against those from well-known independent test labs as a sanity check of sorts. Then, we start the tests by using our own in-house samples of viruses and other malware.
We install each antivirus program onto freshly loaded and fully patched versions of Windows. Since most infections today happen because of un-patched software, this feature gives you a real edge in security over the other two versions.Īs with the firewall upgrade in the Internet Security Suite, this feature alone is a reason to upgrade.Īdd to it the "File Shredding" feature, which securely deletes your files and removes any trace of them, and at almost the same price as the Internet Security Suite, it makes a compelling case for itself.Įach product we review, including the three versions of Avast shown on this page, goes through multiple stages of tests. Then, when Premier finds your system has out-of-date software, it prompts you to upgrade it. With its automatic patching feature, Avast Premier looks at all the software installed on your PC.Īnd continually monitors it for security patches. It includes all features of their Antivirus and Internet Security editions and adds two others.
This internet security solution is aptly named, "Premier," and this version is Avast's top-of-the-line product for the year.
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