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ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

These days, it is absolutely essential that you have good anti-virus software installed on your system. To this end I have listed below some of the best, free security applications around.

 

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AVG Internet Security

 


 

 

 

 

 


Windows 2000 or Later

New ProductAVG

Internet Security

3 User, 1 Year License

   Product upgrades immediately online to version 9.0 to give you the most up to date internet security available and continues to update free throughout the duration of the license. Provides complete protection for up to 3 separate computers.

When you go online you want to be able to surf, search, download, bank, and shop safely. With AVG Internet Security, AVG's most advanced protection, you get a worry-free online experience every time. Internet Security’s multiple layers of protection mean you don’t have to worry about identity theft, spam or viruses. And it’ll even prevent you from accidentally visiting harmful sites.

   AVG Anti-Virus
   AVG Link Scanner
   AVG Resident Shield
   AVG Web Shield
   AVG Anti-Spyware
   AVG Anti-Rootkit
   AVG Firewall
   AVG Anti-Spam
   AVG System Tools


For more information | FAQ

64-Bit Compatible

 

 

AVG Free Edition

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

Windows 2000 or Later

AVG 9.0
Free Edition

Anti-Virus

   AVG is the well-known anti-virus protection tool. AVG Free Edition is available free-of-charge to private, non-commercial and home computer users for the life of the product! Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high-level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG is easy-to-use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements).

(Use of the Free version of this software within any organisation or for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited).

Now also contains anti-spyware scanning as standard.
 

For more information | User Guide | Tools

64-Bit Compatible

 

Microsoft Security Essentials

 















Windows XP or Later

Microsoft
Security
Essentials

Anti-Virus

  Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home 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 always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want—without interruptions or long computer wait times.
 

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64-Bit Compatible

 

BitDefender Free Edition

 
 



 

Windows XP or Later

BitDefender

Anti-Virus

   BitDefender Free Edition is your chance to use one of the world's most effective antivirus engines for free!

BitDefender Free Edition uses the same ICSA Labs certified scanning engines found in other BitDefender products, allowing you to enjoy basic virus protection for no cost at all.

BitDefender Free Edition is an on-demand virus scanner only, it does not have any resident or live scanning ability.

This product should be used as a virus removal tool only.
 

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64-Bit Compatible

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ClamWin Portable

 





Windows 98 or Later

ClamWin
Portable

Portable Anti-Virus

   ClamWin Portable is the popular ClamWin antivirus packaged as a portable application, so you can take your antivirus with you to scan files on the go. You can place it on your USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive or a CD and use it on any computer, without leaving any personal information behind. Features: high detection rates for viruses and spyware, regular virus database updates. ClamAV team regularly updates virus databases to include a new virus/variant immediately after it appears, standalone virus Scanner.

64-Bit Compatible

 

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McAfee Stinger

 



Windows ME or Later

McAfee
Stinger

Virus Removal Tool

   Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system.

 

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

 

 


Windows 2000 or Later

Malicious Software Removal

Virus Removal Tool

   The malicious software removal tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found..

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McAfee Removal Tool

 




Windows 2000 or Later

McAfee
Anti-Virus

Software Removal Tool

   Use the McAfee Removal Tool to remove a failed installation or damaged McAfee product.

Running the McAfee Consumer Product Removal tool (MCPR2.exe) removes all 2005, 2006, and 2007 versions of McAfee consumer products.

 

Norton Removal Tool

 




Windows 98 or Later

Norton
Anti-Virus

Software Removal Tool

   Use the Norton Removal Tool to remove a failed installation or damaged Norton product.

The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton 2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003 products and Norton 360 from your computer.

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