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COMPUTER ASSIGNMENT FA-3
DONE BY: FAHAD.I.MULLA
ROLL NO.: 11
CLASS: IX
SUBMITTED TO: JAFAR SIR
SOFTWARE: AVAST!

INTRODUCTION:-
Avast! (styled avast!) is a premium antivirus computer program available to Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux users, with a user interface available in 41 languages. The name Avast is an acronym of "Anti-Virus – Advanced Set". The official, and current logo of Avast! is a white orb with the letter 'a' on it and an orange circle around it, sticking out to four directions.
ADVANTAGES OF AVAST!:-
File System Shield — Real-time protection against viruses and other malware threats. Scans files as they run on your computer to keep viruses from being able to execute.
Mail Shield — Scans messages and attachments in E-mail/Microsoft Outlook/Exchange for viruses.
Web Shield — HTTP protection (local transparent proxy). Version 4.8 also allows the blocking of URLs. Scans URLs and incoming data for viruses, and aborts connections to the site if one is found.
P2P Shield — Scans P2P files from file share programs.
IM Shield — Instant messaging protection. (Scanning of files transferred through instant messaging applications)
Script Shield — Scans WebPages for malicious scripts, and disables them from infecting your computer, though they can still be used (for example, a clickable button.)
Network Shield — Basic protection against well-known network worms. Acts as an Intrusion Detection System.
Behavior Shield — Reports suspicious behavior by analyzing the behavior of programs
PURPOSE OF AVAST!
This software has a great purpose in our computers. It helps to keep our pc safe by protecting it from different viruses that are captured through internet, external device, and many more. This software is not only for pc but Avast have made a great success over the years and have developed its production for smart phones, tablets and other devices. As now a days we must have a antivirus for our devices.
ABOUT C++
C++ is a programming

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