Free Antivirus Software For My Computer
Posted on June 20, 2008 at 7:08 pm by Hugh Duddy
“Where can I find the the best free antivirus scanner,” is one of the questions I am asked more than any other. My answer is simple, do a search for something like free antivirus software on Yahoo or Google and have a look at the info they provide.
Most companies that operate online offer a free version of their antivirus software alongside a trial version of their paid software. The important thing to keep in mind is that like nearly everything else some are excellent, some are average and some should be avoided like the plague.
Many of the better known companies like AVG offer what I consider to be, an excellent anti-virus solution. The latest version not only includes an AV scanner but also a spyware scanner and built in protection for web surfing, phishing attacks etc.
The AVG link scanner will actually alert you to sites that it considers a threat to your online security. It does this by showing different icons that tell you whether its safe for you to proceed or not. These icons are shown in your browser when searching for specific items or keywords.
The problem of, “rogue software,”seems to be on the increase. This type of software once installed on your PC or laptop can install spyware, viruses and all sorts of nuisance malware.
AVG’s safe surfing software can or should alert you to websites that may be offering this kind of sofware to you as a free download thus helping you to avoid installing it in the first place.
AVG was not the first company to make this kind of technology available. I first came came across it when McAfee security made it popular. By now you have probably worked out that I’m a fan of AVG. Although they are my personal preference, there are others out there to choose from.
There are others like Avast and Avira, which seem to have a good reputation and are used by many to protect their systems from worms, viruses and all types of malware infection.
Back full circle to, “where can I find free antivirus software.” I hope that I have given you enough relevant information for you to spend a little time researching so you can make your own informed decision. Alternatively you may decide just to take my word for it and make the AVG free download page your first port of call.
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