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.
INFORMATION
Just because an anti-virus product is free, does not indicate poor quality
Do not confuse legitimate security software with rogue imitation malware
Windows XP or Later |
AVG Internet Security 2012 2 User, 1 Year License Product upgrades immediately online to the latest version 2012 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 2 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.
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Windows XP or Later |
AVG Free Edition 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). For more information | User Guide | Tools
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Windows XP or Later |
Microsoft Anti-Virus Microsoft Security Essentials 2 provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials 2 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
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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 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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Windows XP or Later |
Comodo
Comodo Internet Security is the free, multi-layered security application
that keeps hackers out and personal information in.
Built from the ground upwards with your security in mind,
Internet Security offers 360° protection by combining
powerful Antivirus protection, an enterprise class packet
filtering firewall, advanced host intrusion prevention and
automatic sandboxing of unknown files.
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ClamWin 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.
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McAfee 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. |
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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 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. |
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Norton 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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