AVAST ONE FOR MAC INSTALL
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It would be great if they had an advanced mode and a simple mode. There are a lot of preferences most of them don’t make sense and are confusing (Figure.07b). In the preferences there are obvious signs of feature-creep in how the GUI is laid out and the features made available. (Figure.07) The GUI makes it confusing as what exactly is happening as it uses “programmer terms” and not friendly labels.

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If the user doesn’t manually update (via it’s own updater) the software (3.1.1’s latest update is 2010) in a few minutes it updates itself to the latest and greatest engine/updates.

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(Figure.05) Post-Installation and PreferencesĪfter the install avast it presents itself by default also strangely it brings up Apple Mail (Figure.06) it gets especially odd if Mail isn’t configured (as it wasn’t in this test) already as it appears to continue to bring it up and completely prevents the user from shutting down until it is removed from using email protection from preferences. It serves as a front end and can be hidden from view. (which turns out isn’t the best option all the time).Īfter the installation is complete avast pops up this toolbar. None are explained what exactly it is they do (hence the awkwardness) all the user can do is accept them blindly and hope for the best. The default installation (Figure.04) has a few items enabled by default. (Figure.03) The standard installation takes 52 MB to install and requires typing in an administrator’s password.

The install is very quick (6 screens) the installer prompts the user to set some basic preferences during the installation (which is awkward). They are quite clear in stating they don’t support anything prior/older. The requirements are pretty simple as it works with Intel/PPC processors from Tiger to Snow Leopard. Prior to even downloading the downloadable installation check over the System Requirements page ( ) to verify that the target system is up to par with what the software supports.

Note: It is very important to be sure to backup your system with Time Machine or alternative backup software (Carbon Copy Cloner) prior to installation and after verifying you have the requirements necessary to install and run adequately. It’s also offered with it’s PC version for a discounted rate. It comes in a variety of subscription flavors starting at 1 Year. This software is not free, however they offer a free 60 day trial version to download from their website. The software offers the following features: Avast! Mac Edition is an Antivirus software for Mac.

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