Antivirus software is very much essential utility for every computer for protection against computer virus, worm, malware, trojan horses, adware and spyware. After complete installation of windows operating system it is recommended to install antivirus program first. Antivirus software program will not only provide protection against all kinds of virus, spyware, malware but also real time protection shield. Now many free antivirus are available online. They offer free antivirus protection program with periodic updates, real time protection. Antivirus will offer protection while surfing internet, reading email, give display warning with pop up display and sound if something harmful is detected.
Ways of Protection
- Its is always safe to scan files after download from website or email attachment.
- It is recommended to install one antivirus as two antivirus conflict with each other giving unnecessary suspicious indication of possible threat.
- Download files mostly from trusted download sites.
There are many freely available software you can look into some of these:
Free Antivirus Programs
Microsoft Security Essentials
This is highly recommended program from Microsoft ideally suited and developed for windows. It updates and provides free online real time protection very easy to operate. It requires genuine copy of window to install.
Avast! Free Antivirus
Avast is also free antivirus program. It runs light on computer, has free registration by email. It has real time shields with many features good for internet use. It also has upgraded version of pro antivirus and internet Security having more features that is available on purchase.
AVG Free
Avg also has free and paid version software. It consumes more computer system resources. Its free version has real time threat detection and its feature called "LinkScanner" that integrates with browser for safe internet surfing.
Avira Antivirus
Avira is another free antivirus used for personal use and premium version is also available with more added features.
Some Free Spywares
Spybot Search and Destroy
This is spyware free, popular and recommended. It provides live protection, browser detection and immunization. You can also try other spywares as :
There are also free Firewall Software's for providing high level of online security. Windows already have built in firewall that can be set to different level of protection.
Some of free Firewall Softwares are:
Its always recommended to keep backup of important data and update windows and antivirus regularly. You can do backup in different hard drive, portable hard disk, removable flash drives, CD-ROMs, DVDs. You can make file backup for windows. It may be necessary to format hard drive in case it is highly infected and no antivirus works. Fresh windows installation will be required.
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