Top 3 FREE Antivirus Applications

Most of the websites i surf, keep writing about the Best Antivirus Softwares ( which for sure happen to be the paid one’s), but when it comes to free Antivirus Softwares, we usually are ignorant.
The truth however is, and it must be told; there are many free antivirus softwares which score heavily when compared to the paid Antivirus Software Solutions.

I am putting up my list of favorites below. This list is based on Experience and Research.

1.) Avast: Avast offers a lot of protection levels like Web Shield, Network Shield, IM Shield, Outlook/Exchange Shield, P2P Protection. The best stuff is that Avast’s database is updated daily. Check it out yourself here.

2.) Avira AntiVir: Offers good file scanning capabilities and this too has a frequently updated virus database. Get Avira from here.

3.) AVG Antivirus: AVG has been an old time favorite when it comes to free antivirus softwares. Although, AVG doesnt offer the kind of features which Avast offers, what it does have in its favor is its fast file scanning and low system requirements. Get AVG from here

You might have the best of the best Anti-virus, but below are some points, i feel we must keep in mind always

1.) Having the best Anti-virus doesn’t mean you can click or install anything. There are other categories of infections like spyware, malware etc which might go unnoticed even by the Best Antivirus softwares.

2.) Ensure that your Virus definitions are always up-to-date. This helps you stay abreast with the latest patches.

3.) Complement your Anti-virus with an Anti-Spyware Software installed. This keeps you safe from the spyware and malware softwares. Read about the Best Anti-Spyware Applications.

[Update]

1.) Microsoft Security Essentials is another free anti-virus software which can be treated as best in class.Microsoft Security Essentials is very lightweight and easy to use, doesn’t slow down your PC and gives you real-time protection against viruses and malwares. In my opinion, if you do not own a paid anti-virus software and do not have any other anti-virus from the list above, Microsoft Security Essentials is a must-have. You can read more about Microsoft Security Essentials in my earlier post titled Microsoft Security Essentials Is A Free AntiVirus Software From Microsoft

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