Avira AntiVir VDF Builder

Avira AntiVir VDF Builder is an ultra-simplistic piece of software that permits users of Avira Antivirus 10 to easily create the update file in order to verify the online database for the latest virus definitions and download them to maintain the security level of the system against new threats. It contains just a basic set of options that can be figured out by anyone.

No setup required, aside from Avira

The entire package consists of a single executable file which is not a setup kit. Provided that you have Avira Antivirus 10 installed on the PC, you can simply click this file to run he VDF builder.
There is also the option to save it to a pen driver or other mass storage device, in order to launch it on any machine effortlessly.

Clear-cut GUI and options

The interface is based of a small window that shows all options which you can fiddle with. All you have to do is establish the output directory for creating the VDF file, indicate the compression mode and priority level (low, normal, high), and click a button to build it immediately. There are no other noteworthy options available here.

Conclusion

Avira AntiVir VDF Builder had minimal impact on computer performance during our evaluation, thanks to the fact that it runs on low CPU and RAM. The update file is rapidly created. There were no kind of stability problems, since the tool did not hang, crash or pop up error messages. However, users should keep in mind that it only works for version 10 of Avira Antivirus.