THE BEST FREE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE TO PROTECT THE PC

THE BEST FREE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE TO PROTECT THE PC

The title of this post is not correct, as I realized that the best antivirus there is not. The algorithms used are very advanced up to the use of heuristic algorithms to scan very well made. By now, all major software companies that create and update antivirus programs are progressed and the choice depends a lot from us. Certainly there are more bad software to be excluded. So there are a number of other best software around for virus protection. We are in 2011 and I will list those who are undoubtedly the most used and most efficient freeware virus protection.

Before listing, I explain what's a computer virus. A virus is a small program created especially by so-called hackers, with various features. A virus can take a specific name according to that for which it was created :

SPYWARE : these viruses are designed to be installed on PCs and "copying", storing them properly, sensitive data in your hard drive. It 's so that those have current account data on your computer, can be seen the account emptied.

BACKDOOR : a type of virus that sets himself the task of putting in touch our computer with hacker  computer. The attacker then gets full control of the infected PC and can do whatever he wants. The connection, of course, is so invisible and we do not notice anything.

But the list is endless as there are all types of malware as various troyan, rootkits, etc. ... It's good to say that rootkits are programs designed to hide certain processes on your PC. There is therefore said that they can hide but may contain viruses in some cases. In fact because of their characteristic hide processes, some malware exploiting them.

As mentioned, the list of viruses is endless. Where can they hide these viruses ?

1. Through pictures and images that are downloaded or attached to email.
2. In executable programs (.exe).
3. In various links on the web.

But we now see the list, describing the main features which the best free software for effective protection against viruses. Among the four that I will list, there is one that has not a freeware version (ESET NOD 32) but you believe me, it is exceptional.

AVAST ANTIVIRUS HOME EDITION

One of the most popular ad used antivirus with a downloadable version for free for home use.

Here are its basic features :

1. Simple configuration parameters.
2. Scan your system very fast.
3. Using little system resources.
4. Continuous update database virus and program.
5. GUI very well maintained with customizable layout.

WEB SITE : AVAST ANTIVIRUS HOME EDITION

AVIRA ANTIVIRUS FREE EDITION

Security software virus that is catching on among average users, given its continuing development. Its heuristic scanning system against threats not yet cataloged in the central database, is very good.

Here are its basic features :

1. GUI very well maintained.
2. Update light and silent.
3. Fancy graphics but at the same time with a menu easy to understand and navigate.
4. Heuristic system for blocking viruses not yet known.
5. A database of more than 200,000 viruses.
6. Real-time scanning in the background.
7. Update program very fast.
8. Phishing protection system.

WEB SITE : AVIRA ANTIVIRUS FREE EDITION

AVG ANTIVIRUS FREE EDITION

Also AVG freeware version, is among the most popular and downloaded by users with powerful versions  and additional scanning programs for download and use together the main AVG antivirus.

Here are its basic features :

1. Very simple installation wizard.
2. Protection against viruses and spyware.
3. Control function on the web pages to open.
4. CPU and system resource usage minimal.
5. Constant update virus database program.
6. Anti Phishing function very well done.
7. Control of USB devices when we connect them.
8. Very fast full system scan.
9. Protection system during online play.

WEB SITE : AVG ANTIVIRUS FREE EDITION

ESET NOD32 SHAREWARE EDITION

It's not freeware but who can afford its price (not very high) will finds it one of the most powerful anti-virus in circulation. Really more of a plus than others.

1. Function Remote Administrator, in the Enterprise package, which allows using a single control panel on different PCs connected to the Internet using LAN.
2. Outstanding performance and system resources used, minimum.
3. Particular ThreatSense ® Technology, which monitors the codes of programs to check into a possible future malicious operation.
4. Proactive Recognition System in real time. The virus is identified immediately and do not have time to settle in the system. The computer does not remain, even for a second, unprotected.
5. Scan report very detailed.
6. Operation designed specifically for small and large businesses with a LAN connected to the WEB.
   

WEB SITE : ESET NOD32 SHAREWARE EDITION

These are the four best antivirus. I created a real HIT PARADE 2011. For home use AVAST, AVIRA and AVG are fine. To better control virus on different computers connected via LAN, ESET NOD32 is the right solution.

Now you decide, but I recommend you to install your antivirus and I remember you that protection against attacks from the Web does not end here. I'll talk soon also about FIREWALL and scanning utility.

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