27/05/2013
Best of the Best Free Anti-Virus Program!
If you cannot surf the web, visit Facebook, YouTube, Google, email friends and family, then you might as well just watch TV. When you get a cold, headache or muscle pain, do you go to the doctor right away? Most people will try to take care of themselves by resting, having a bowl of soup,or taking some aspirin. If things get worse then you go see a doctor. You can apply the same principle when you get a computer virus. Don’t panic, use an Anti-Virus protection software and scan your computer. If the problem persists then you are best advised to take your computer to a good professional repair shop.
Which free Anti-Virus application should I use?
The answer is as many as possible. THERE IS NOT A SINGLE ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM that can detect and clean all computer threats
Does this mean I should install all Anti-Virus programs?
I don’t recommend it, but if you do, expect your system to slow down.
there are FREE Anti-Virus programs that are sufficient to protect a home computer. We recommend you install at least the first three.
AVG - AVG offers Core Protection for free but consider the advantages of the Internet Security Solutions. It offers Chatting and downloading protection, Wireless Network Safety, etc. To get the free version, you will need to install the trial version. When you uninstall the trial version, you will be prompted to switch to the free version.
http://free.avg.com/ww-en/homepage
Malwarebytes - Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. The free version is as good as the commercial version except it doesn’t give you realtime protection. In non technical terms, you need to manually scan your computer as often as possible.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
CCleaner - CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use but always backup your registry.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
Ad-Aware FREE Internet Security – The Free version includes Essential Internet Protection with antivirus & anti-spyware available for personal home use only. Business use is prohibited
http://www.lavasoft.com/index.php
Once you have installed your free anti-virus protection, take the following additional protective measures:
Backup your computer!
Scan all portable / external media before using it.
Update your Anti-virus signature / definition file on a regular basis.
Some free versions will not protect your system in real time mode.
Do not ignore signs and computer error messages. It could get worse.
Only use Anti-Virus recommend by people you trust. Keep in mind that anti-virus protection sometimes generates false alarms. A common cause is when a program file has changed size but for a valid reason. Another common indicator that you may have a false alarm is if your anti-virus protection claims that a file may contain a virus but does’t know the virus’s name. Don’t delete files unless the anti-virus protection software specifically recommends it, recognizes the viruses name, and it otherwise looks like a reasonable suggestion. Use Google to verify the virus.
Good Luck and have a virus free system