Where Can I find Free Antivirus Software. | Home Security

By HughDuddy
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I am often asked what is the best free antivirus software and where can I find it? The most direct route is to go to your web browser and in the search box enter something like, " best free anti-virus software," and then have a look through the info provided.

There are many companies offering internet security programs for free, some are good, some are not so good, and some you should stay well clear of.

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.

Basically what it does is to tell you by means of a small graphic i.e. green tick that it is safe to go this website. So if you type the word, "Spyware removal "into Google's search box you will get a list of many sites offering this type of software.

Unfortunately some sites do try to get you to install what is called, "rogue software"' onto your PC. This software does the exact opposite of what you want it for. Instead of removing virus and malware infections, it actually installs them.

The benefit of the link scanner incorporated into AVGs free anti-virus software is that it should warn you of nuisance sites that make this kind of software freely available. Forewarned is forearmed seems to apply here.

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.

Companies like Avira and Avast have also built formidable reputations in providing free and paid online security suite solutions, although I have not had the time to test them as thoroughly as I would like.

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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