I would imagine those needing it will be in the majority, you only have to browse the viruses and worms forum to see the numbers with out of date and vulnerable applications.
Users will no doubt be able do a custom install and uncheck this option, as they have been able with other avast shields, etc.
On contrary - the feature is needed by most people. But of course you don’t need to install it, or you can set specific programs to be ignored.
As for the name, even “Software Health” is rather long - it’s the longest text in the left menu. So if it should be changed, it should be turned into something shorter for sure, not longer.
What about “Adviser” :-\
I think there is already a Software Updater.
I’ll avoid the word “update”.
I’d rather Software Health, it’s more neutral.
As for the name, even "Software Health" is rather long - it's the longest text in the left menu. So if it should be changed, it should be turned into something shorter for sure, not longer.
Software
Risk Advisor.
Risk Analysis.
I don’t know.
If so, I suggest only “Health”.
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jefferson santiag,
If you are going to copy and paste things, then please site your sources. Otherwise, this could be considered plagiarism. This is happening too often.
no plagiarism from external sources is that clear ?
http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/What-is-the-vulnerability-protection-all-about/td-p/654777
That’s true. Avast, as a security program, should only be checking to see if a known vulnerability in an installed program has a patch, and for no other reason. Not every update every software company offers is an improvement. That’s why many companies do a controlled rollout of any updates, after checking them on a few systems on a limited basis. If the update doesn’t pass the usability test, it doesn’t get deployed further.
I like:
Patch This!
or
Patch It!
Software Health sounds more cool but I don’t think it’s really about the actual health of the software. It’s more about the updates relating to the software, thus Software Updater is the logical choice. All the smart people no doubt agree! ;D
I voted for Software Health because that is exactly what it’s for. To check the health/integrity of specific software. 8)
Me too 
Maybe an option should be “Software Integrity”?
The key point is what ‘software’ many will think it refers to avast, software is just to general a description.
What about just “Prevention” ?
For me is best if avast will concentrate all they effort on improving security. But this is only my opinion. Thank you avast for this great product, happy user for more then 5 years. Long live avast
Having up to date software is a security concern. I wouldn’t be too thrilled if a malware writer/creator found a whole in any given piece of software.