Like many other security software
companies, Avast is offering both a free basic version of their
software and a commercial advanced version that comes with extra
features. Avast Internet Security is the companies’ flag ship product
that includes all the features of the free and pro versions of their
product plus a firewall, antispam protection or identity
theft protection.
theft protection.
The German computer magazine COM
is currently running a giveaway of avast! Internet Security. The
promotional web page is accessible by anyone. While only in German, it
provides a license that works with English versions of Avast Internet
Security as well.
Here is how you can get your
free license of Avast Internet Security. Start by downloading the
latest version of the security program from the official website. The link points to the English version of the software. I have not tested other language versions, they may work as well.
Go to the promo page
and fill in your first name, last name and email address. You will
receive a license download link in an email once you click on the send
(Absenden) button.
The license file is zipped which means you need to unzip it first. Make sure you have Avast installed before you click on the License com! so geht´s.avastlic
file. A click on the file registers the program. You can alternatively
open Avast Internet Security and load the license under Registration
Options from within the program interface.
