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Avast… the world's number 1 antivirus (apparently). Simply click this link and enter your details. You'll eventually get an email with a license key, but be patient as the servers are being hammered right now. Enjoy :)

TechRadar Pro has partnered with Czech-based security outfit, Avast, to offer free 12-month licenses of its award winning Total Security 2015 security package to all our readers, regardless of their location. The deal, which has been struck exclusively with Avast, is worth up to £30 (about $45/AU$60) and can be used on one computer only.

You can decide to keep Avast Pro (it will revert to the free edition), remove the application or extend the subscription at the end of the first year; significant discounts are available. To get your hands on that license, simply complete a short survey, provide with your email and subscribe to the TechRadar Pro newsletter (you can always unsubscribe at any time).

Your email will only be used to send the appropriate details regarding this promotion and for the TechRadar Pro newsletter registration. To get your license, please complete the form here. The offer will end on June 19th at 1500 (UK time). Note that existing TechRadar Pro newsletter subscribers can also apply for a code. It will be sent to you automatically and you should always check your spam box.

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  • pyramid on 15/06/2015 - 22:07

    Avast or BD? BD is consuming almost 120 MB.

    • fryandlaurie on 15/06/2015 - 22:15

      Avast definitely takes less memory when idling. I think mine is around 70MB. Give it a try.

      • pyramid on 15/06/2015 - 22:16

        Thanks.I just uninstalled BD. I was having issue while saving word doc which was taking ages. So uninstalled BD and checking if it was causing the problem.

  • Muscles on 15/06/2015 - 22:09
    +1

    Awesome. Nice find.

  • superforever on 15/06/2015 - 22:16
    +4

    Already received the license file.

  • yht on 15/06/2015 - 22:31

    Which one is better, BD or this ? My IE browser at random time got an error and "Fix The connection" message. Does anyone know if this is caused by BD or something wrong with my internet connection ?

    • gabos on 15/06/2015 - 22:44
      +18

      IE Browser, that's your problem friend.

      • KiLLUMiN4Ti on 15/06/2015 - 22:48
        +7

        http://i.imgur.com/XmG35.png

        • lj87 on 15/06/2015 - 23:45
          +2

          C'mon Firefox! Whip out your All-In-One-Sidebar, wield it like a sword, and finish him!

        • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 21:44
          -1

          Completely unrealistic.

          Firefox should be trying to dress the same as Chrome.

      • WT on 16/06/2015 - 11:39

        Thanks Tom

    • Tuttorix on 15/06/2015 - 22:47

      Yeah, it's probably in stealth mode. You need to manually turn it off from probably the privacy settings.

      • yht on 15/06/2015 - 22:54

        I think it is on auto pilot mode. Any difference ?

        • Tuttorix on 16/06/2015 - 00:22

          Thats the general mode. Stealth should be in firewall or something.

  • Click_It on 15/06/2015 - 22:46

    Great deal TA

    Even though I'd given up on AVAST due to reasons of bloat, $60 for free is a deal for me.

    Perhaps silly question but is it 1 license per computer?

    • pyramid on 15/06/2015 - 22:50
      +1

      Yes, 1 license per computer.

      • Click_It on 15/06/2015 - 22:53

        Thanks

        • ShipShapeRC on 16/06/2015 - 09:03

          Time to use those extra gmail accounts then!

        • Click_It on 16/06/2015 - 10:31

          @ShipShapeRC:

          Lol I already did, only got key sent to the second account I used. I guess they're onto that?

        • ShipShapeRC on 16/06/2015 - 10:41

          @Click_It:
          I have one I registered the free version with and that wont get a license but other addresses avast dont know give me a license. So I got 4.

        • Click_It on 16/06/2015 - 10:50

          @ShipShapeRC:

          Ahh. Maybe that's it then. Of the 3 I used certainly 1 has been used for free in the past, maybe 2.

          Ok I have several email addresses so I'll try again later, wanted 3 in total. Thanks :)

  • shapers on 15/06/2015 - 23:00

    Did anyone else get avast automatically installed on their phone/ tablet after installing it your computer?

    • Click_It on 15/06/2015 - 23:08
      +1

      Haven't gotten the email yet but FWIW I actually use AVAST on my phone. It slows down app-installs (scans) and a little bloaty for my liking but overall I find it a decent package and my Note3 is more than capable. It includes "lost phone" security measures too. Can't compare it to anything as it's the only AV I've ever used but I'd imagine there are worse options out there :)

    • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2015 - 11:45

      Not sure how you managed to do that. lol
      During the installation you get asked if you want it on your phone too, but how on earth would the installation access your phone?

      • shapers on 16/06/2015 - 12:09

        I have no clue, I'm pretty sure I pressed decline on that screen as well.. I checked my other phone and it installed itself on there too!
        The only thing I can come up with is that on my laptop I'm logged into my Google account in chrome, avast must exploit that somehow and install it through my Google play account on my phone..

        • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2015 - 12:11

          Yes! That's exactly how it's done. Just go into your application manager and uninstall it. You can also remove it from your google play account.
          There's no reason to have anti-virus on your phone unless you download unverified 3rd party apps and surf shady websites on your phone.

  • hokonfan on 15/06/2015 - 23:02

    still waiting for the license….

  • Geekomatic on 15/06/2015 - 23:08

    Clicked the link, got the email, ran the license, have pro in all of about 2 mins!

    :)

    Ta TA!

  • StewBalls on 15/06/2015 - 23:08

    Sweet, thanks TA! :)

  • firedragon on 15/06/2015 - 23:28

    Thanks OP. I like Avast.

  • cdl1109 on 15/06/2015 - 23:28

    Sweet post, Avast always being the best and I am with them for ages.

  • Timetraveler on 15/06/2015 - 23:45

    mine came instantly.

    • StewBalls on 16/06/2015 - 01:55
      +2

      Phrasing…

    • SlartiBartFozz on 16/06/2015 - 13:58
      +1

      Geez — You probably need more than just protection then — I think there's medication for that.

    • elkherd on 17/06/2015 - 10:43

      tobias funke, is that you?

  • dadeadman on 15/06/2015 - 23:47

    Great deal. This is one of the best anti virus for windows. But I just don't like anti viruses. They slowdown the start up and windows defender is pretty good at detecting dirty files. I have not used anti virus for last 5 years and still have no signs or symptoms of virus in any of my devices.

    • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 02:03

      Windows Defender is still a real time security product though.

  • hokonfan on 15/06/2015 - 23:47

    1.5 hrs…… still not receiving anything….

    • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:10

      Try again, I used a hotmail.com and a mail.ru and got both within a few min, i did 30min ago. Check your junk folder too. Mail.ru sent to junk for me, hotmail just normal :)

      • hokonfan on 16/06/2015 - 14:29

        Thanks i got it with different email address….

  • [Deactivated] on 15/06/2015 - 23:49

    i like norton. ill pass ;)

    • superforever on 15/06/2015 - 23:52

      But your computer didn't like Norton … :p

      • [Deactivated] on 15/06/2015 - 23:53

        i wonder if it will blend.

        • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:08

          Neg, Only 1 antivirus and seriously blow off nortons, not worth the hassle. Im in IT and its just bloatware and doesn't do as good of a job as some free packages.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2015 - 00:10

          @aussiedealseeker:
          is there a mac version?

        • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:14
          +1

          @tuzii: Yes, https://www.avast.com/en-au/free-mac-security

          I cannot comment if the year free licence will work on Mac, I guess it would. Hope this helps :)

          Thats the free now pro version page btw, I downloaded that a few weeks back, got the attachment in the email from this promo, open it and it automatic upgraded me to pro. I think you can download pro str8 from the offer email but. :)

        • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2015 - 00:17

          @aussiedealseeker:
          nice work, got it for commodore 64?

        • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:20

          @tuzii: Haha, Im a SNES boy. Was there viruses on Commy 64s haha

        • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2015 - 00:22

          @aussiedealseeker:
          i still have my snes works 100%
          Iim gunna give this ago on my mac though
          thanks

        • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:26

          @tuzii: welcome :) Remember if its not for you, you can just uninstall. Ive tried so many anti-virus programs both paid and free and the "free" version of this seriously works well. 12 months free pro version is a really good bonus :)

        • ShipShapeRC on 16/06/2015 - 09:06

          @tuzii: They are updating the Vic 20 version so it should be out soon.

        • uniqualz on 16/06/2015 - 10:24

          @aussiedealseeker: The PRO and FREE versions are identical on Macs. The PRO is just for businesses to license and use.

        • Pterodactyl on 16/06/2015 - 17:26

          @aussiedealseeker: what would you recommend instead? ETA obviously the price is right for Avast…

      • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:07

        Haha

      • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 02:10
        +1

        Maybe back in 2006 your comment made sense :p Not a fan of Norton but the performance is quite good (in independent benchmarks).

        Last time I used avast was on my housemates computer - had to turn off the shields as it was preventing me from cleaning up the infection on her laptop.

        Not really a fan of AVs in general as there are much more effective ways to prevent infection — while using a fraction of the resources.

        • SlartiBartFozz on 16/06/2015 - 14:03

          Norton's scan performance, effectiveness and false positives are certainly improved since then. However, it is still a more resource hungry suite than many alternatives such as Avast. It also causes our corporate IT department a lot of issues with networking. It simply not worth the cost, paying for an inferior product even compared to many free options.

        • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 16:16
          +1

          @krzystoff: Performance is about resource usage and overall effect on the system. Norton has consistently been a top performer in AVC tests for at least the last ~7 or so years. I can't comment on networking.

          The days of Norton being a resource hog are long behind us, but the jokes from that time are still with us ;)

  • TRANCE on 16/06/2015 - 00:00
    +3

    I've been using Avast for a decade, my fav antivirus. The free version hasn't let me down all this time, but now that I have the Pro version I feel like I can do some extra dodgy stuff err lol.

  • illumination on 16/06/2015 - 00:02
    +1

    Avast vs the built in Windows one? I think it's called Windows defender? Supposedly the one in Windows 8.1 isn't bad..

    • razormadness on 16/06/2015 - 00:06

      I use microsoft security essentials. Pretty much the same thing but it's pretty good.

      • illumination on 16/06/2015 - 00:17

        Yea that one! I mean maybe I'll just get this one for the sake of it….

      • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:19
        -1

        Just make sure microsoft still support security essentials. I know its no longer offered in new windows versions. Still doesnt hurt to run with avast or avg

      • syousef on 16/06/2015 - 06:14

        Security Essentials use to be great but is the worst for detecting new viruses now

        http://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/

    • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:17

      Use avast along side defender. Defender is quite shit in some areas. Together they work well :)

      • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2015 - 11:13
        +3

        Avast will automatically disable Defender/MSE and you should leave it disabled. They are not designed to work in tandem and the only thing it will do is slow your computer down.

        • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 16:26

          Exactly right tantryl. They're effectively using two antivirus programs.

          The people who think "more is better" when it comes to real-time protection just slow their systems down unnecessarily - and potentially reduce security due to conflicts with resource access.

  • Froot Loops on 16/06/2015 - 00:07

    I gotta say, I go on shit loads of shady websites and have always been loyal to AVG or Sopher (uni anti virus they give us for free) and Avast truly is awesome, Ive gone 2 months on the free version with no viruses, which is odd. I also love how it blocks shitloads of ads and popups

    • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 01:59

      When's the last time you had a virus?

  • imcold on 16/06/2015 - 00:55

    My security software prevented me from using the Avast site had to give it permission before it could take my details for the promotion.

    • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 01:58

      Which security software?

      • imcold on 16/06/2015 - 10:56

        Noscript firefox plugin.

        • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 16:27

          Well that's what it's meant to do - if you've set to to default deny scripts other than those from sites you've specifically whitelisted.

  • paulaus on 16/06/2015 - 02:04

    thanks got 3

  • wowsuchdeal on 16/06/2015 - 03:29

    Are they locked to the email you use?

  • vavs on 16/06/2015 - 03:52

    Does anybody use 360 Security? How does that compare against the tried and tested others?

    • Cheap Rich Guy on 17/06/2015 - 01:16

      360 reports a lot of false positives at present.

  • netizen on 16/06/2015 - 04:25

    Thanks mate.

  • HardQuiz on 16/06/2015 - 07:55

    Cheers TA

  • timohill on 16/06/2015 - 08:44

    Awesome, thanks, have used Avast since 2003.

  • dealspider on 16/06/2015 - 09:35

    Bitdefender is still number one according to these websites:

    http://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus
    http://chart.av-comparatives.org/awards.php?year=2014

    I have used Avast, Avira, Norton, Comodo, AVG and few other. Bitdefender is the best todate. Yes it used a bit more RAM tho not as much as Chrome :)

  • bernsy on 16/06/2015 - 10:05

    what about AVG ? seems ok and pretty discreet

  • smodahf on 16/06/2015 - 10:15

    I have also used all of them and avira seems the least clunky but if you are infected only certain things like anti malware will actually save you, i'm talking about mass infection, stuff that none of the anti virus picks up. avast seemed to take up more resources than it was worth honestly

  • Woosah on 16/06/2015 - 10:39

    thanks heaps!!!

  • shaybisc on 16/06/2015 - 10:47
    +1

    I use free Avast and they annoyingly popup on a daily basis to tell me that there is loads wrong with my computer, which they will fix, if I pay up. It will be interesting to find out now what those dire problems are- my money is on not much.

    • imcold on 16/06/2015 - 11:07

      You can fix them normally by just turning off scheduled scans.

      I'm just using Avast right now. 6 months ago I was using Avast + Norton.. but the Norton license has expired so I uninstalled it.

      About 2 years ago, I must have decided Avast was better than AVG can't remember why but yeah so I made the switch.

      I guess the only downside with Avast is they want you to reenter your email every 6 months just to continue using their free version.
      Ironic how they asked a questionnaire about how people would like to use automated software updates.

      • shaybisc on 16/06/2015 - 11:15

        I don't have scheduled scans.

    • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 16:35

      How sure are you that it's from Avast? Sounds more like the usual fakeAV malware people seem to get.

      • shaybisc on 16/06/2015 - 16:42

        They are from Avast all right. If you follow them you go straight to upgrade to paid version.

        • RJK on 16/06/2015 - 16:47

          Sounds pretty annoying. If software starts hassling me, then it doesn't stay on my PC for very long ;)

          What specifically does it say is wrong?

        • shaybisc on 16/06/2015 - 17:01

          @RJK:

          Outdated software- computer running slow- stuff like that.

  • FUZHA on 16/06/2015 - 11:05

    Thanks TA…

  • djevoultion on 16/06/2015 - 11:10

    Thanks just as my AVG free license ran out

  • fvalemus on 16/06/2015 - 11:21

    All good, thanks TA. Got the licence via email straightaway, 2-3 minutes to apply and update.

  • Obey on 16/06/2015 - 11:25

    Thanks OP.

  • testeagles on 16/06/2015 - 11:34

    Anybody received email to gmail address? My @live came through fast but have been waiting 4hrs on gmail, still nothing…

    • shaybisc on 16/06/2015 - 11:38
      +1

      2 to gmail addresses instantly.

      • testeagles on 16/06/2015 - 12:00
        +1

        So weird, went back in and filled the form in exactly the same way with my gmail and it came through instantly.

        • ShipShapeRC on 16/06/2015 - 13:28

          If you already have used that email for the free version it will ignore it. I tried repeatedly with no success so I used ones avast does not know and they all came through quickly.

  • paulaus on 16/06/2015 - 11:46

    2 to gmail addresses instantly as well

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