Free AntiVirus SoftwareAVG AntiVirus Free Edition - I've been using AVG AntiVirus Free Edition for over three years. It is a feature-rich antivirus software that offers all of the options a home user will need. It is completely free for personal use and it is updated quite frequently. One advantage of AVG Free is that is uses far less RAM than Norton or McAfee. It integrates into the Windows shell, allowing you to right-click on any file and scan it for a possible virus. Real-time protection and automatic updates come standard. avast! Home Edition - Another full-featured antivirus package designed for home users and non-commercial use. Active Virus Shield - Advanced detection technology to help stop known and new viruses, spyware and other malware before they attack you. Always-on, automatically checks for updates every hour- providing real-time scanning and protection against virus threats. Easy-to-install, works with most Windows operating systems. Provided by AOL, but free to anyone. Trend Micro Housecall - This is a free online virus scanner. You scan any PC that is connected to the Internet. This does not provide any lasting protection, it's merely a scanning and removal tool. |