Download Avira AntiVir 10.0.0.650 SP2

Viruses and malware are some of the less fun aspects of surfing the Internet and working with computers in general. Fortunately, there are several paid and free solutions to this problem. Free variants are usually less extensive versions of paid solutions from the same manufacturer. This is also the case with Avira, which offers AntiVir Personal for free to use. The program protects a Windows system against viruses, adware, spyware and phishing, and is also supposed to stop rootkits. Earlier this week, service pack 2 for version 10 of AntiVir was made available and includes the following improvements:

A full list of SP 2 enhancements include:

• Enhanced Detection and Protection
  SP 2 taps into the latest research on behavior-based and heuristic detection, which catches undiscovered malware according to the way the code looks and acts.
• Enhanced Repair Functionality
  Generic Repair and One-Click Removal functionality have been enhanced for comprehensive cleaning of the hard drive as well as the registry in the event of an infection.
• Improved Rootkit Detection
  SP 2 adds extra functionalities for more aggressive tracking of hidden malware.
• Improved Usability of WebGuard
  Avira WebGuard offers an expanded notification page whenever it blocks a harmful website.
• Expanded Scan Log
  When running a system scan, a more detailed report is now available upon completion of the scan.
• Avira SearchFree Toolbar
  SearchFree Toolbar uses the Ask.com back-end search engine and features a status indicator to help users keep their WebGuard version current. The toolbar works with Internet Explorer and Firefox web browsers.
• Improved Product Documentation
  More detailed help files and user manuals are included for those who like to read the fine print.