Where to download virus protection for free

Shaun Garrod

19 août 2011

It is no doubt that computer viruses are on the increase on a daily and even hourly basis. With this is mind, it can be difficult in choosing the best way to keep your PC safe. Many people worry about this, and are often unsure whether there really is a way of keeping their computer totally safe. However, this needn't be such a daunting task, and here this article will show you where to download virus protection for free.

Is free virus protection really better than paid virus protection for software?

Why go the free route?
The number of paid anti-virus solutions are ever increasing, and for some people, they might not quite understand how solid computer protection can be given away for free. However, there are many free anti-virus programs out there that easily outstrip their paid for cousins in terms of reliability. Benefits of free software
By paying for anti-virus software, you will also more often than not have to pay a subscription annually in order to keep your software working, such as with Nortons Anti-virus for instance. No one likes having an extra bill to pay, and in terms of anti-virus protection, this really doesn't need to be the case these days.

Free virus protection on offer today

Here are some of the best virus protection solutions that are available for free for private use. They can all be downloaded from the website of their manufacturer. Anti virus for Mac OS X
Although there are very few viruses that affect Mac OS X, virus protection for the system is still something that should be taken into consideration. PC Tools iAntiVirus
It has a simple interface and has auto-update options. Avast Antivirus for Mac
It has a hidden mode that makes it unobtrusive and also auto updates. ClamXAV Anti-Virus for Mac
This is probably best suited to those of a more technical nature. Anti-virus for Windows
Any one of these three options on offer will help you to keep your computer secure. Avira AntiVir
A great free anti-virus solution for those who are more technically-minded in terms of computers. Microsoft Security Essentials
Upon installation, this integrates well into the Windows environment, making it feel more like it is actually part of Windows, rather than a separate application. Avast! 6 Free Edition
This has many options and customisations available, and also has auto update functionality.

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