.How can you detect a real free download virus protection?

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1. Deep says:

   January 3, 2011 at 12:49 am

   Hi

   You can download and install these tools which will protect you from malware (viruses, spyware, adware etc.)

   – AVG Anti-virus
   http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/us/frt/0

   – Spybot S+D
   http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

   – Ad-Aware
   http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

   Once you have these on your machine, update them and perform full system scans. Doing this regularly (at least once a week) is highly recommended.

   HTH,

   Deep

2. Samuel Adams says:

   January 3, 2011 at 12:49 am

   If you want a free anti-virus I recommend in order of popularity, but please choose the right one for you (install only one):

   1. AVG Free
   a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)
   b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses
   Cons: low virus detection

   2. Avast!
   a. Real-time protection
   b. It has an option to delete a virus once found
   c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.
   Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface

   3. Avira AntiVir
   a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG
   b. It’s cute umbrella icon
   c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses
   Cons: A very sluggish update

   I advise against Norton anti-virus, it’s bloated software that slows your computer down. The best anti-virus available is Kaspersky or NOD32 (recent tests at av-comparatives.org).

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