Where Can I find Free Antivirus Software.
Published June 5th, 2008“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.
Most companies that operate online offer a free version of their antivirus software alongside a trial version of their paid software. The important thing to keep in mind is that like nearly everything else some are excellent, some are average and some should be avoided like the plague.
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!
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.
Problem is many sites are offering what is termed, “rogue software.” Basically what this means is that if for instance you were trying to remove some spyware on your laptop and downloaded one of these so called “spyware removers, then installed it on your PC, some of them may actually install malware onto your system instead of removing it.
The link scanner from AVG which is installed into your browser comes in really handy to help prevent this from happening. It should keep you away from sites that may try and trick you into installing their dodgy software. This kind of web surfing software has been around for quite a while although not many end users are aware of it.
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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