Default settings are chatty. You will get popups for: “You’re protected,” “Wi-Fi Inspector scan complete,” “New driver update available,” “Try our VPN for 70% off.” Fix: Go to Settings → General → Personal Privacy and disable all marketing offers. After that, it’s quiet.
Verdict: 4/5 Stars – A feature-rich heavyweight that stops threats cold, but demands patience during setup. Avast Premium Security v23.9.6082 -build 23.9.8...
This feature alone justifies the premium price. Even if malware gains admin rights, Avast blocks any unauthorized process from modifying your Documents, Pictures, or custom-selected folders. I tested this by trying to save an encrypted test file—denied instantly. Default settings are chatty