All right folks! With all these rogue trojans and viruses running all over the WWW and making merry, it would thus be imperative for some antivirus software to keep your system safe from those nasties!!!Yes , antivirus programs do not come cheap and while some of you might pass saying, "Yea right! what could they possibly find in my comp that they could use?". The answer to that? "Well, quite a bit, for a single email password is enough for one to gain access to places even your dear dearest wouldn't know about!"That secret bank account you kept your Christmas bonus in?Well, it ain't secret no more!!
Yet,all's not lost ! There are a few antivirus programs that are offered for free on the net.. And while they aren't as robust as the Nortons or the Kasperskys , they do perform a pretty neat job...
So here they are!
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011
This software provides basic protection for surfing, searching and social networking.
AVG 2011 comes with several new enhancements to the existing features such as Social Networking Protection which keeps you safe while you’re on social networks, AVG LinkScanner which checks web pages in real time before you visit them and shows safety ratings in your search engine results list.
It also comes with AVG Smart Scanning which works while you’re away and runs in low-priority mode when you return.
Compatibility : Windows XP (32-bit & 64-bit), Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) & 7 (32-bit & 64-bit).
Download AVG Free Edition 2011 hereAvast! Free Antivirus 6
This is yet another free antivirus package that incorporates anti-spyware technology, anti-rootkit and strong self-protection capabilities. It scans files quickly and does a solid job at blocking malware.
Version 6 comes with two new features - AutoSandbox (run suspicious programs in a safe and isolated virtual environment) and WebRep (provides reputation-based ratings for websites and search engine results). Other features include Web and Script Shields, Site Blocking, Behavior Shield.
Compatibility : Windows XP, Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) 2008 & 7 (32-bit & 64-bit).
Download Avast Free Antivirus 6 hereMicrosoft Security Essentials 2
For those running genuine copies of Windows,the new Security Essentials 2.0 has an updated anti-malware engine that makes the software run faster and also smarter at detecting security hazards. The software also now ties in with Windows Firewall. You can now turns the firewall on or off from the security software.
Moreover, the new version integrates with Internet Explorer to detect Web-based threats and can watch out for malware coming in through a network.
Compatibility : Windows XP, Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) & 7 (32-bit & 64-bit).
Download Microsoft Security Essentials 2 here!!
