Free Antivirus Software For My Computer
Many people ask me,” where can I find free antivirus software.” The easiest and fastest way to find free malware removal software is to simply do a search on Google. Type in something like, “free antivirus software,” and click on the links.
A lot of companies offer both paid and free versions of their security software. Most of these software suites are good but some can be a real drain on your system resources and some should be completely avoided.
Many of the better known companies like AVG offer what I consider to be, an excellent anti-virus solution. The latest version not only includes an AV scanner but also a spyware scanner and built in protection for web surfing, phishing attacks etc.
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.
McAfee, one of the better known providers of internet security packages made this kind of technology widely popular. Ok so its obvious that AVG is at the top of my list for free antivius software but they are not the only kids on the block.
There are others like Avast and Avira, which seem to have a good reputation and are used by many to protect their systems from worms, viruses and all types of malware infection.
Hopefully I have answered the question, “where can I find free antivirus software” to your satisfaction. Next step is to spend a little time on your favorite search engine and choose your own or follow my lead and make AVG your first choice.