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Top 5 Free Antivirus Programs

We all know that having antivirus is a must have while running Windows. We have compiled a list of freeware antivirus programs to keep you save - the list is based on the programs ability to detect virus, update response time, stability and features while having quality in mind the price had to be zero.

We have listed the programs by our likings - but as with most software you will have to try to find the best fit for your system and usage.



#5 - AntiVir Personal Edition 7.06

AntiVir Personal Edition is a free antivirus program for Windows computers. It has a resident component that monitors file movements for signs of viruses. It also allows you to scan your computer and repair files that have been infected. The program comes with a facility to automatically check the AntiVir website for updates to the virus definitions and download them.

Download Antivir Personal Edition 7.06 - 17 MB

#4 - Comodo Antivirus 2.0 beta

Developed by one of the world’s leading IT security providers, Comodo AntiVirus leverages multiple technologies (including on demand & on access scanning, email scanning, process monitoring, worm blocking and host intrusion prevention) to immediately start cleaning or quarantining suspicious files from your hard drives, shared disks, emails, downloads and system memory. You can also schedule your scans. The program is automatically updates itself through the internet.

Download Comodo Antivirus 2.0 Beta - 34 MB

#3 - PC Tools Antivirus Free Edition 3.6

PC Tools Antivirus Free edition protects against a variety of malware, including viruses, worms and trjojans. It provides real time scanning of executed files as well as mails. The commercial version of PC Tools includes extra protection in form of Spyware Doctor, AntiSpyware, AntiVirus, Firewall Plus and spam protection.

Download Free Edition - 12.7 MB
Download 30 Day Trial - 12 MB

#2 - Avast! 4 Home Edition 4.7.1

Avast! Home Edition is free for home users on non-commercial computers. You have to register your copy and supply them your email address so that they can send you a license key in order to activate the program.

Download Avast! 4 Home Edition 4.7.1 - 17.64MB

#1 - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5.5

AVG is one of the best known free antivirus programs you can find, the reason is simple - it's fast and featureful and covers all of your security needs.

The AVG Anti-Virus software comprises a resident program that works in the background, an email scanner (checks your email for viruses), an on-demand scanner (eg, you invoke it to scan your system), the ability to repair certain infected files, and automatic updates of the virus definitions. A more fully featured commercial version, AVG Anti-Malware is also available. The commercial version not only protects against viruses, but also spyware and other malware.

Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5.5 - 30.3 MB