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Avast is a popular antivirus software that is available for both Windows and Mac. Many people use it because it is well-known and has a good reputation.

However, some people have complained that using Avast can slow down their computer.

In a study published in 2016, researchers from the University of Utah found that using antivirus software, in general, can slow down a computer. The study tested a range of antivirus programs and found that they all had some impact on the speed of the computer.

The study found that the slower the computer, the more of an impact antivirus software had. The worst offenders were the commercial antivirus programs, which slowed down the computer by an average of 30%.

While this study is not conclusive, it does suggest that antivirus software may have a negative impact on the speed of a computer. If you are concerned that Avast may be causing your computer to slow down, you may want to consider switching to another antivirus program.