Friday 3 May 2013

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Top 5 Free Anti-Virus Software

The internet is a dangerous place so not only do we need to protect ourselves and our details online, we also need to protect our computers. Anti-Virus software will be your best option; I know most of you will not want to pay for this software, so here is five of the best FREE anti-virus software so you and your computer can stay protected without having to fork out every month or year.



1. Avira

The Avira software is very easy to download and it offers you and your computer protection as soon as you download it. This software will block any viruses, trojans, worms and rootkits. It will also get rid of any adware and will provide a website security rating so you know what websites are safer to visit and what aren’t. You can scan your computer at any time just to check for yourself whether you have any threats or not.

2. AVG

This is one of the most popular anti-virus software. It is another software that is extremely easy to download and very easy to use. Like Avira, it begins protecting your computer straight away. It offers the basic computer protection, including detecting and stopping any threats, viruses and malware. AVG do offer paid protection, but just the simple free version is enough for you and your computer to stay safe when browsing the internet.

3. Avast

Avast is another popular anti-virus software that millions of people have already downloaded. It is a simple download, although you should make sure it is compatible with your computer. The Avast software offers anti-virus and anti-spyware protection. Malware is difficult to detect and it can potentially find information about you by using your browsing history, but Avast will be able to find and stop any threats to you or your computer.

4. ZoneAlarm

ZoneAlarm is a big name when it comes to anti-virus software and there is no reason why it shouldn’t be. It offers a lot for a free version of the software, including anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, an advanced firewall and identity protection. With ZoneAlarm, you and your computer are made invisible to hackers, so you will never need to worry about whether you are in danger. Also, like Avira, ZoneAlarm runs a website safety check to make sure you are not visiting risky sites.

5. Comodo

The Comodo anti-virus software is a reliable software for everyday use. Not only can it detect suspicious files, it can also prevent viruses, malware and spyware and it runs quick scans. There is a paid version of the Comodo anti-virus software, but this is not necessary just for everyday personal use. You and your computer will be safe and protected from online danger with this Comodo software; you will not have to worry about a thing!

If you are looking for a simple anti-virus software that will cover your day-to-day computer activity, then any of the free software above will be perfect for you. They all have products you can pay for,

but there is no need when you are just using your computer for personal things instead of business related tasks.

About the Author:

Katie Belliveau loves blogging and she can write about pretty much anything; she
especially loves writing about business. She suggests taking care of your business both online and
offline, which means, install anti-virus software and improve office security.