Best Free Antivirus Software

Published June 11th, 2008

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.

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.

AVG is one of the most reputable and better known internet security providers online. In my humble opinion they offer one of the best security suites out there, and it’s completely free. Version 8 provides a multi faceted approach to online security with your web browser even alerting you to dodgy websites!

The web surfing protection is very useful as it can alert you to websites that it deems could be a security threat. This is accomplished by showing different graphics merged into your web browsers search window. Specific graphics or icons informs you if caution is required or that site is ok to visit.

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.

I first used it when the security company McAfee bought it and started to offer it online for free. As you can probably tell I’m a big fan of AVG security software. This by no means is the only reputable company out there.

At this time I haven’t had the time to test as vigorously, other software programs offered by companies like Avast and Avira. Although I can’t attest to it personally, they do seem to have built up a good reputation in the internet security software arena.

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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