Each time you execute a file or an application, Avast Free Antivirus will check for possible threats. It has a resident scanning tool that once activated stays minimized as an icon in the toolbar. It has two types of interfaces: a simple one for nonprofessional users, and an advanced one for more knowledgeable users. Besides that, it is easily integrated into your system, offering real-time protection services. It can detect a great number of known viruses and is capable of tracking modifications done by many types of malware. Avast Free Antivirus is an antivirus tool developed for the Windows operating system.