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免費防毒軟體到底夠不夠用?Avast Free Antivirus 能擋什麼

Avast Free Antivirus 軟體圖示 Avast Free Antivirus 17.9.2322 資料更新 2017-12-23 閱讀約 6 分鐘

你剛買新電腦,或舊電腦重灌完,第一件事就是上網找防毒軟體。看到要付費的年度訂閱就猶豫了,明明只是上上網、收收信、偶爾下載檔案,真的需要花這筆錢嗎?於是搜尋「免費防毒」,跳出一堆選項,你挑了看起來名氣最大的那個,下載、安裝、下一步、完成。然後呢?它到底在背後做了什麼,你其實不太清楚。

免費防毒軟體最讓人困惑的,就是「免費」兩個字。你怕它功能殘缺,裝了等於沒裝;又怕它整天跳廣告叫你升級,煩到想直接移除。更麻煩的是,網路上說法不一,有人說免費版就夠了,有人說一定要買付費版才安全。你需要的不是更多宣傳口號,而是搞清楚免費版實際涵蓋哪些保護、有哪些限制、什麼情況下該考慮其他選擇。

01Avast Free Antivirus 免費版到底能防什麼?

根據官方說明,它提供即時掃描、惡意軟體與勒索軟體防護、網頁防護、電子郵件防護,以及行為防護——會觀察應用程式有沒有突然出現異常行為。另外還有智慧掃描,可以一次檢查系統漏洞、不安全設定、可疑附加元件和過期軟體。這些都是免費版包含的功能,不是試用限制。

02它會不會一直跳廣告叫我升級付費版?

官方資料顯示,Avast 確實有付費版本,免費版提供的是基本防護。至於會不會頻繁推銷,官方沒有明說,但從軟體設計來看,免費版通常會在某些功能上引導使用者了解付費方案。如果你很在意這點,安裝時可以留意設定選項,看能不能關閉促銷通知,或直接搜尋其他使用者對這方面的實際經驗。

03裝了之後電腦會不會變慢?

官方說法是最小化對系統效能的影響,不應該明顯拖慢電腦,但也承認過去有用戶反映過效能問題。實際情況取決於你的硬體規格、同時開了多少程式,以及掃描時機。建議安裝後先觀察幾天,如果覺得變慢,可以調整掃描排程,避開你常用的時段,或改用快速掃描代替全系統掃描。

04除了防毒,它還有什麼附加功能?

官方列出的功能包括:Wi-Fi Inspector 會檢查家用網路有沒有弱點或陌生裝置連入;Browser Cleanup 可以移除瀏覽器工具列和被綁架的搜尋引擎;Software Updater 會提醒你更新重要軟體;Remote Assistance 可以讓別人遠端幫你處理問題;Do Not Disturb Mode 則在全螢幕玩遊戲或看影片時封鎖彈出通知。這些都包含在免費版裡。

05多久要掃描一次才夠?

官方建議至少每週跑一次全系統掃描,同時也可以隨時手動執行快速掃描。另外,病毒定義檔的更新很重要,官方說會定期釋出更新,建議安裝後開啟自動更新,確保能偵測到最新威脅。如果你常下載檔案或瀏覽不明網站,可以考慮增加掃描頻率,但不需要每天全掃。

06我電腦很舊,跑得動嗎?

這套軟體支援 Windows 7 到 Windows 11,所以舊電腦在系統相容性上沒問題。但官方沒有提供最低硬體需求,實際跑起來順不順,要看你的記憶體和處理器。建議安裝前先確認電腦規格,安裝後留意開機時間和日常操作有沒有明顯延遲。如果電腦本來就跑不太動,可以考慮關閉一些非必要的附加功能。

07我英文不好,介面只有英文會不會很難用?

這套軟體的介面語系是英文,官方沒有提供中文介面。如果你不習慣看英文,操作上會需要花時間摸索,尤其是設定選項和掃描報告。不過基本功能的位置通常不難找,網路上也有不少中文教學文章可以參考。如果你希望介面是中文的,可能要考慮其他有中文語系的防毒軟體。

08我已經用 Windows 內建的 Defender,還需要裝這個嗎?

這取決於你對 Defender 的信任程度。微軟內建的防毒軟體提供基本保護,而 Avast 額外提供 Wi-Fi 網路掃描、瀏覽器清理、軟體更新提醒等功能。如果你只需要基本防毒,Defender 可能就夠了;如果你想要更多主動檢查的工具,可以考慮安裝。但要注意,同時裝兩套防毒軟體可能造成衝突,建議擇一使用。

09它更新頻繁嗎?會不會很久沒更新就失效?

根據版本紀錄,這套軟體近 12 個月更新了 2 次,更新頻率不算特別高,但也不算長期停滯。病毒定義檔的更新和軟體主程式更新是兩回事,官方建議定期檢查更新並即時安裝。如果你很在意更新頻率,可以到官方網站查看最新版本釋出時間,再決定是否適合你。

10我只需要基本防護,不想研究設定,這套適合嗎?

如果你不想花時間調整設定,這套軟體的智慧掃描可以一鍵檢查多個項目,安裝後預設設定也能提供基本保護。但介面是英文的,而且功能選項不少,如果你完全不想碰設定,可能還是選更簡單的防毒軟體比較省事。另外,免費版沒有電話客服,有問題只能靠官方知識庫和社群論壇。

11這套軟體有離線安裝包嗎?我不想線上安裝。

官方網站提供的是線上安裝程式,但網路上可以找到離線安裝包,搜尋「avast offline installer」就能找到相關資源。離線安裝包的好處是可以存起來,之後重灌電腦不用重新下載。不過下載時要注意來源是否可信,避免抓到假檔案。官方沒有明確提供離線安裝包的載點,這點需要自行確認。

12我擔心免費版保護不夠,是不是該直接買付費版?

官方資料顯示,免費版提供的是基本防護,付費版才有額外功能,例如更進階的防火牆、VPN、密碼管理等。如果你只是日常上網、收信、看影片,免費版涵蓋的範圍通常夠用。但如果你常下載不明檔案、瀏覽高風險網站,或需要額外隱私保護,付費版的功能才有意義。建議先試用免費版一段時間,覺得不夠再考慮升級。

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What's new in this version:

Avast Free Antivirus 17.9.2322
What's new:
- Now you can send feedback and bug reports from Settings > About
- Recycle Bin content can now be shredded via Windows contextual menu (Avast Premier only)
- Redesigned Scan & Shields screens in the Protection menu for easier navigation
- Redesigned Avast Passwords UI for easier use
- More detailed status reporting to Windows Security Center in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
- Nested virtualization support for AMD CPUs
- Better proxy detection by setup and update from Windows settings

Fixed:
- Fixed a problem with white UI (you might see more processes AvastUI.exe now, but that's OK)
- Sensitive Data Shield now works with Windows XP and Vista
- Anti-Phishing Protection in Web Shield now works with Windows XP
- Clicking Scan Details in the Notification Center no longer starts another scan
- Fixed Avast service crash when a license expires
- Fixed performance scan in Performance > Cleanup Premium
- Fixed issue where Behavior Shield sometimes cut off a user’s Internet connection
- False positives can now be reported directly from threat detection warnings (File Shield)
- Fixed boot issue on Windows XP when Virtual PC driver is installed
- Fixed BSOD caused by conflict between DELL percsas3 and Avast Self-defense drivers

Avast Free Antivirus 17.8.2318
Fixed Bugs:
- Erasing malware detected and removed by Behavioral Shield from the chest when other malware was restored
- Adding custom folder to be protected by the Antiransomware Shield

Avast Free Antivirus 17.7.3660
- Change log not available for this version

Avast Free Antivirus 17.7.3631
- SafeZone Browser is not installed with clean AV installation anymore
- Several bug-fixes

Known issues:
- Setup: Cleanup component cannot be uninstalled via modify installation or from UI
- Setup: Passive mode is not activated when another Antivirus solution is already installed
- Game Mode: All game mode rules are turned off by default (this setting is reloaded after restart)
- Affects both clean installation and update
- Sensitive Data Shield: When protected documents are modified, such documents are no longer protected
- Sensitive Data Shield: When protected document is stored on device which is unplugged and plugged back to the computer, such documents are no longer protected
- Sensitive Data Shield: Changing rule allow/block in settings are not saved (the rule cannot be changed due to this)

Avast Free Antivirus 17.6.3625
- We found bug in licensing, so we just released new version with fix

Avast Free Antivirus 17.5.2303
- This version contains fixes under the hood, mainly for SMB customers

Avast Free Antivirus 17.5.2302.0
- New feature: Ransomware Shield (for Internet Security and Premier)
- New warning system on dashboard
- Warnings added to notification center
- Redesigned some popups
- Notification counter added to tray icon
- Fixed issues with public profile in Firewall

Avast Free Antivirus 17.4.3482.0
What's new:
- updated GUI engine
- fixed notification of finished Smart Scan, now it correctly shows the results instead of starting the scan again
- fixed several crashes in Web Shield (including corruption of large downloaded files)
- fixed crashing during update of virus definitions on 32-bit OS
- viruses detected by File Shield are now correctly moved to quarantine
- firewall profile is correctly recognized also when you connect via different network adapters
- fixed problem with empty windows profile on Windows 10 after avast update
- right-click explorer scan now runs in main window

Avast Free Antivirus 17.3.3443.0
- 2291: Fixes crash in installer

Avast Free Antivirus 17.3.3442.0
Fixed:
- Firewall: Fixed internet connectivity not working after update (until restart) on Win XP, Vista and 7 - should now always work immediately
- HNS: Fixed incorrectly displayed vulnerabilities - vulnerability info is now correct
- Web Shield: Fixed SSL scanning issue on some sites - sites now load correctly
- Issues with login to roaming profile after update
- Passwords: Fixed issues with self-authorization and import from Easy Pass
- Issue with installation on Braswell CPUs
- Network problems after update on Vista
- Numerous crashes fixed

Avast Free Antivirus 17.2.2288
Fixed:
- not working User interface after update
- problems on Windows Vista after update
- issues with SecureLine license after update
- conflict with Comodo firewall
- installation of web extensions on 64-bit version of Firefox
- problems with opening Avast UI after installation
- security issue in SafeZone browser banking mode

Avast Free Antivirus 17.1.2286
- Improved user interface - simplified navigation, new brand colors, notification center
- Behavior Shield - better protects you against ransomware by monitoring running programs for suspicious behavior
- Game mode - helps reduce distractions and lag times by automatically prioritizing your game’s performance and suspending all unnecessary background notifications and processes while you play
- Free version no longer requires email registration
- Performance improvements - faster webpage loading and app launching thanks to optimized hashing algorithms
- Wi-Fi Inspector - previously called Home Network Security, this feature now detects even more problems and vulnerabilities on both home and public networks
- Passwords - faster UI and improved browser integration
- Real Site - our new name for SecureDNS, which prevents DNS hijacking to help you avoid visiting fake websites

Avast Free Antivirus 12.3.2280
Fixed:
- Slowing down computer during installation
- Unavailability to select other language during installation

Avast Internet Security 2016 12.3.2279
New:
- Passive mode - new compatibility mode, which should solve compatibility issues, when Avast is being installed on a pc, where other AV is installed (and registred to WSC), Most of the shields are turned off, Avast should be updatable.
- Added SafeZone browser, Security browser extension and SafePrice extension to Settings->Components for better management

Fixed:
- BSOD for Skylake processor running Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- Randomly opening Avast UI bug
- SafePrice browser extension component is not installed during update when Browser extension was not installed in the previous version
- Compatibility problems with PICO(Bash) processes on Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- Incorrectly displaying firewall network profile notification
- Avast is correctly recognized in Windows Security Center after upgrade to Windows Anniversary Update
- Showing all passwords as reused in passwords list

Avast Free Antivirus 12.2.2276
- Regular monthly program updates - automatic and silent, configurable via Settings
- Fully compatible with Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- The new Components menu in program Settings - an easier way to control which components are installed and running

Avast Free Antivirus 12.1.3076
- Change log not available for this version

Avast Free Antivirus 11.2.2738
- Change log not available for this version