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Avast Premier

Our most advanced PC antivirus. All our best features, all included

Ongoing protection available 30-day money-back guarantee Download trial

This top of the range antivirus is not like the others

Because it blocks all webcam-hacking, and stops ransomware before it starts. It protects your PC, home network, and passwords against zero-second threats with smart cloud-based detection. It updates your apps automatically and shreds your data permanently when you say so. That’s why you’ve never seen protection like this before.

Avast Webcam Shield

NEWKeep spies and snoops off your webcam

Private files

NEWKeep hostage-takers off your files

Avast Software Updater

Update your apps against security gaps

Avast Data Shredder

No data left behind

Look inside Avast Premier

Our most advanced antivirus gives you our complete range of security and performance features.

Firewall

Keep hackers on the other side of the wall with this essential security feature that monitors and controls what goes in and out of your computer.

Anti-spam

Dodge spam and other malicious content, so you can focus on the emails that truly matter.

Real Site

Protect yourself from hackers who attempt to hijack your DNS (Domain Name System) settings, redirect you to fake sites and steal your banking details.

Wi-Fi Inspector

Automatically detect weaknesses in your home Wi-Fi and strangers piggybacking on your network.

Intelligent Antivirus

Detect and block viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware and phishing. We use smart analytics to stop threats before they affect you.

CyberCapture

Automatically send suspicious files for analysis in the cloud, and push a cure to all Avast users if it's a threat.

Behavior Shield

Spot and block suspicious behavior patterns for zero-second protection against unknown threats and ransomware.

Smart Scan

Find all those cracks which allow malware to slip in, from unsafe settings and passwords to suspicious add-ons and out-of-date software.

NEWRansomware Shield

Block ransomware and other untrusted apps from changing, deleting, or encrypting your personal photos and files.

Automatic Software Updater

Old and outdated programs can slowly chip away at your security wall. Keep your software up to date automatically and you'll be less vulnerable to attacks.

Sandbox

Test and play with suspicious files in a safe environment before you let them run on your computer, making sure they don’t wreak havoc on your PC.

Passwords

Lock all your accounts with one secure password. We’ll manage the rest of them for you, so you can log in quickly and securely.

Data Shredder

Keep your secrets safe by permanently deleting sensitive files once you’re done with them so they can't be recovered.

NEWWebcam Shield

Stop webcam spying for good. Now apps have to ask you for permission to use your webcam, so you always know who’s watching.

Passive Mode

Want to use another antivirus but still enjoy Avast features? Put us in passive mode: we'll still be there when you need us.

Game Mode

Put notifications on hold automatically to make the most out of your gaming sessions, or any other full-screen experience.

Browser Cleanup

Rid your browser of toolbars, add-ons and other extensions that were installed without you noticing.

Avast Account

All your Avast-protected devices in one handy place. Manage your licenses, locate your mobile devices, and stay super-organised the easy way.

In-product support

Having trouble with your Avast? You don’t have to search far and wide to get help. Just send us a message from your very own Premier.

System requirements

* Both the 32- and 64-bit versions, excluding Starter and RT editions.

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