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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,560
United States Rank #1,780
Reach 0.4355%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.38 days
217.65 days >
Average installed length: 114.36 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
19.9.2394 0.01%
19.8.2393 0.80%
19.6.2383 0.03%
18.5.2342 1.76%
18.4.2338 4.47%
18.3.2333 13.56%
18.2.2328 7.13%
18.1.2326 0.54%
17.9.2322 6.98%
17.8.2318 1.25%
17.7.2314 0.20%
17.6.2310 0.17%
17.5.2303 0.37%
17.5.2302 1.65%
17.4.2294 8.41%
17.3.2291 5.37%
17.3.2290 0.22%
17.2.2288 4.08%
17.1.2286 3.08%
12.3.2280 17.44%
12.3.2279 0.19%
12.2.2276 1.93%
12.2.2275 0.01%
12.2.2273 0.01%
12.1.2272 7.28%
11.2.2262 10.97%
11.2.2261 1.93%
11.2.2260 0.08%
11.2.2256 0.01%
11.1.2253 0.01%
11.1.2245 0.02%
10.0.2208 0.01%

Avast Antivirus Gratuit

Overview

Avast Antivirus Gratuit is a program developed by AVAST Software. The most used version is 12.3.2280, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is avastui.exe. The software installer includes 93 files and is usually about 1.34 MB (1,408,947 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 45% of users of Avast Antivirus Gratuit come from France, it is also popular in the United States and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.avast.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\Instup.exe /control_panel
Estimated size: 1.34 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Avast Antivirus Gratuit

Program executable:avastui.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\avastui.exe
MD5:c59eb8bd177bafb8f97d6e7647ec4de6
Additional files:
  • aswcommchannel.dll - avast! Antivirus (Communication Channels)
  • aswRec.dll - Software Health framework library
  • aswResourceLib.dll - Resources
  • aavm4h.dll - Avast Antivirus (avast! Asynchronous Virus Monitor (AAVM))
  • aavmrpch.dll - avast! AAVM Remote Procedure Call Library
  • afwcoreserv.dll - avast! Firewall Server library
  • AhAScr.dll - Avast Script Blocking library for Windows Scripting Interface
  • AhResIdp.dll - Avast Behavior Shield AAVM Provider Library
  • AhResMai.dll - Avast e-Mail Scanner AAVM Provider Library
  • AhResStd.dll - Avast Standard Shield AAVM Provider Library
  • AhResWS.dll - avast! HTTP Scanner AAVM Provider Library
  • AhResWS2.dll - Web Shield Provider
  • anen.dll - Avast Antivirus Adapter Network Event Notifier.
  • ashbase.dll - Basic Functionality Module
  • ashMaiSv.dll - Avast e-Mail Scanner Service
  • ashQuick.exe - Avast Virus scanner
  • ashserv.dll - avast! antivirus service
  • ashShA64.dll - avast! Shell Extension
  • ashShell.dll - Avast Shell Extension
  • ashtask.dll - Task Handling Module
  • ashtaskex.dll - avast! TaskEx library
  • ashUpd.exe - Avast Antivirus updater
  • ashWebSv.dll - avast! Web Scanner
  • ashWsFtr.dll - avast! Web Shield Filter Module
  • asOutExt.dll - AsOutExt Module
  • asulaunch.exe - Software Updater launch helper
  • aswAMSI.dll - Avast AMSI COM object
  • aswAraSr.exe - avast! ara service
  • aswAux.dll - Avast Auxiliary Library
  • aswBrowser.dll - Avast SafeZone Browser Library
  • aswChLic.exe - aswChLic component
  • aswCmnBS.dll - Common functions
  • aswCmnIS.dll - Antivirus independent functions
  • aswCmnOS.dll - Antivirus HW dependent library
  • aswdata.dll - avast! UI Layer library
  • aswDataScan.dll - Avast DataScan
  • aswDld.dll - aswDld Dynamic Link Library
  • aswDnsCache.dll - Avast DNS Cache library
  • aswEngLdr.dll - Antivirus engine loader
  • aswEngSrv.exe - Antivirus engine server
  • aswIP.dll - AvastIP Dynamic Link Library
  • aswJsFlt.dll - avast! Script Blocking filter library
  • aswLog.dll - Avast Log library
  • aswLSRun.dll - avast! LAN scanner wrapper
  • aswproperty.dll - avast! Property Storage library
  • aswProperty64.dll
  • aswPropertyAv.dll - Avast Antivirus AV Property Storage library
  • aswRemoteCache.dll - RemoteCache
  • aswRunDll.exe - Avast Antivirus Installer
  • aswRvrt.dll - avast! aswRvrt support library
  • aswsecdns.dll - Avast! SecureDNS engine
  • aswSqLt.dll - avast! SQLite library
  • aswStreamFilter.dll - Stream Filter
  • aswStrm.dll - avast! Streaming Update library
  • aswSZB.dll - avast! SafeZone Browser Library
  • aswUtil.dll - avast! Utility library
  • aswVmm.dll - avast! aswVmm comm library
  • aswW8ntf.dll - avast! metro notification
  • aswNg.dll - Avast NG (avast! NG core library)
  • aswcertx.dll - Avast (Cert SDK)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Context Menu Handlers
  • ashShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
  • ashShA64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
Service
  • aswidsagent.exe runs as a service named 'aswbIDSAgent' (aswbIDSAgent) "Provides Identity Protection Against Cyber Crime.".
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
  • aswRunDll.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '20161125' which loads as "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRunDll.exe" "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ef37481a-9e0e-4ad3-ba91-492324fa9ae7\247d8407-e5eb-4178-84dd-6b3e024b091b.dll",_stage2@16.

How do I remove Avast Antivirus Gratuit?

You can uninstall Avast Antivirus Gratuit from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Avast Antivirus Gratuit, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Avast Antivirus Gratuit.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 63%
Win XP 0%
  
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 63.15%
Windows 7 30.93%
Windows Vista 4.10%
Windows XP 1.81%
Windows Server 2003 0.01%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 41.86%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.51%
Windows 10 Pro 9.96%
Windows 7 Professional 7.57%
Windows 8.1 6.94%
Windows 7 Ultimate 4.96%

Distribution by countryGeography

44.68% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
  France 44.68%
  United States 42.64%
  Canada 2.20%
  Belgium 1.78%
  United Kingdom 1.47%
  Spain 1.41%
  Germany 1.04%
  DZ 0.90%
  MA 0.82%
  Switzerland 0.59%
  Italy 0.50%
  Netherlands 0.34%
  Greece 0.27%
  TN 0.22%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.99%
Acer 23.49%
ASUS 23.06%
Dell 8.59%
Toshiba 5.61%
Lenovo 5.30%
Samsung 2.98%
MSI 1.83%
GIGABYTE 1.59%
Medion 0.57%
Common models
ASUS All Series 6.45%
HP HP Notebook 5.26%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.52%
HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... 4.07%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 3.82%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.08%

About AVAST Software

avast! antivirus software provides PC virus protection.
Publisher URL: www.avast.com

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