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Free
AntiVirus Programs
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition provides basic antivirus and anti-spyware
protection for Windows. It is for private and non-commercial use only.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-free-all-product
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your
home or small business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and
other malicious software.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that
is simple to install, easy to use, and is automatically updated to
protect your PC with the latest technology.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx
Paid For
AntiVirus Programs
VIPRE®
Antivirus
Finally Antivirus Software That Won't Slow Down Your PC!
Download a free fully functioning
30-day trial
http://go.sunbeltsoftware.com/?linkid=411
ESET Smart Security 4 Trial Download
ESET Smart Security delivers proactive protection against new attacks
during the critical hours when other vendors' products are not aware
a new attack even exists. It also blocks spam and includes a personal
two-way firewall.
http://www.eset.com/us/download/free-trial/smart-security
Other
Recomendations
Introducing Sandboxie
Sandboxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them
from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer.
http://www.sandboxie.com/
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a high performance anti-malware
application that thoroughly removes even the most advanced malware and
spyware. With one of the fastest, most effective quick scans and malware
removal capabilities on the market, this program is the perfect addition
to your PC's defenses.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php
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Tech Notes
So how do I choose the best AntiVirus?
There is no such thing
as the best when it comes to Anti-Virus software or any security program.
They all have different strengths and weaknesses. One may detect what
another leaves behind.
Since you have no idea ahead of time which virus is going to be attacking
your system it's anybody's guess which program, paid for or free is the
right one.
Also remember that the
criminals will always have access to the same security programs the public
is using, and it's never very long before they discover a way to defeat
their protection for a short while. Think cat and mouse.
The most important thing
is to at least have something installed and up to date. Even if it can't
prevent or remove an infection you will most likely have some kind of
warning.
Whatever you choose
please use/install only one. You won't be happy with your computer if you
try to run two at the same time.
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"The
less you know about your computer the more vulnerable you become to those
that do..." |
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