Avira Internet Security 2012 is an antivirus and security application for Windows computers. The program has a detection system that detects and removes viruses, worms, Trojans, and other threats in the system. It has anti-adware and spyware tools, rootkit protections, anti-phishing, anti-spam, and anti-bot programs. In addition, the program also has prevention methods to stop threats before they are launched in the system. These include real-time protection, web protection, and mail protection. The program also features AHeAD technology, which quarantines potential threats. The ProActive technology also detects all new and unknown threats that can enter the system.
In addition to providing security Avira Internet Security 2012 is also capable of repairing the system. The Generic Repair function takes care of some problems in the system automatically. The software also has a Quick Removal tool that removes all viruses with just one click. Another feature is the Backup System, which protects important data stored in the disk drive.
The Avira Internet Security 2012 program comes with Child Protection. Parents can use this feature to monitor and control the computer activities of children. The application also comes with a Game Mode. This suspends all program notifications whenever the user is playing a game or watching a movie.