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Security from viruses and malware is a prime concern for all. If your computer is infected even once, you run the risk of losing all important and confidential data. It can even render your machine completely useless. For this reason, everyone should have some antivirus software installed on their systems. Among the tons of free tools available in the market, some of the best ones come free of cost.
Many security firms and antivirus vendors provide free versions of their antivirus programs for home PCs. You can download these via the internet and then upgrade to the Pro version, should you feel the need for additional features.
This article talks about five free security tools that users can choose from.
AVG Antivirus
Arguably the best free tool in the market, AVG Antivirus Free is a combined tool that serves as an antispyware, e-mail and URL scanner. It allows you to turn on auto scanning and update options in addition to updating virus definitions periodically. This tool is compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000. On the other hand, if you are looking for advanced features, you can also get them on this freeware. Features like set-and-forget are also integrated with this version of AVG.
Panda Cloud Antivirus
As the name itself connotes, Panda Cloud Antivirus operates from the remote servers thereby saving your hard disk space and leaving your PCs performance unhampered. This is the USP of this freeware. It is a free tool that is capable of detecting and driving off threats like viruses, worms, Trojan, adware, etc. This product can be used by Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP users.
Avira AntiVir Personal
The AntiVir Personal from Avira is a free antivirus that defends your PC from a wide range of malicious programs like Trojans, worms, spyware and adware along with other potential malware. Thus, this is a complete solution to viruses and malware related problems. The interface of this program is very user friendly which adds value along with its competent protective features. The only drawback of this security software is its complicated setup process which can give a tough time to the beginners. Besides being compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000, the Avira AntiVir Personal also has a version that is compatible with UNIX.
Comodo Antivirus
A product of Comodo Security Solutions, the Comodo Antivirus is another free solution to all the viruses and malware that tend to affect your system. The new version comes loaded with the native Defense+ technology which makes this software adept at fending off advanced and unusual threats. Whenever it detects an unknown file, it is treated as a threat and subsequently scanned before allowing entry on your system. Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP can download this product via the internet.
digital-defender Antivirus
This one may not be among the most widely used antivirus software but it is adept enough to keep infections at bay. Digital defender is a combined solution against viruses, malware spyware and more. It updates itself on a periodic basis and requires minimal space to reside on your PC. With capabilities of any licensed antivirus like automatic virus definition updates and protection against different forms of threat, this one makes it to the list of the top five free antivirus software.
Security of computers is a perpetual concern for all. Everyone needs to ensure that their PCs are safe from web based threats so that there is no malfunctioning of the system, loss of data or privacy. Being a Windows user, you have lots of security tools to keep your computer protected from cyber rogues. You can choose between free security tools on the internet and the licensed ones as per your choice and requirements.
