To keep an operating system in life for a long time, it takes protection. The solution against most online attacks, is anti-virus .
A list of most used anti-virus programs (freeware & shareware) :
AVG Anti-Virus (Freeware & Shareware)
In the free version (AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition), offers two unlimited term protection services.
1. Anti virus – against Worm and Trojan viruses
2. Anti-Spyware – Protection to spyware and adware.
AVG Anti-Virus , currently offers protection at over 70 million users. It is easy to install and does not require advanced configurations / settings after installation.
AVG is compatible with operating systems Windows Vista and Windows XP.
Download : AVG Anti-Virus – http://free.grisoft.com/
NOD32 (Shareware)
Nod32 It is known as the anti-virus that consumes the least system resources. Is ideal for those who do not have very high performance computers in terms of RAM and CPU .
ESET NOD32 Antivirus, offers anti-virus and anti-spyware protection on most Windows Microsoft operating systems. Inclusive Windows 95 and Windows 98 and Vista .
Download : ESET NOD32 Antivirus – http://www.eset.ro/ (Offered for testing, Free 30 days.)
Avast Antivirus (Freeware and Shareware)
Available in Freeware (Home) and Shareware (Professional) versions, Avast Antivirus offers protection against type attacks virus, spyware and rootkit, being used by over 50 million users.
For home users (home users) users, Avast is offered free over a period of 60 days. All you have to do is register on the manufacturer's website and ask by e-mail License code.
Download : Avast Antivirus : http://www.avast.com/
Avast distributions:
– avast! 4 Professional Edition
– avast! 4 Home Edition FREE
– avast! PFP Edition
– avast! WHS Edition
– avast! antivirus MAC Edition
– avast! Linux Home Edition FREE
– avast! U3 Edition
– ADNM Download (includes the avast! Managed Client)
– avast! 4 Server Edition
– avast! 4 SBS Edition
– avast! 4 for Linux Server
– avast! for Kerio
– avast! PDA Edition
Avira AntiVir (Freeware and Shareware)
Avira (Shareware) is a protective solution offered in many variants, depending on the needs of each user. It is a good detector of viruses, malware, spy-lware and hijacking applications. In free variety (Avira Antivir Personal – Free antivirus), offers complete protection against viruses, rootkit, phishing, working (worms) and trojans (crazy horses).
An disadvantage to this anti-virus in the free version, is a pop-up that opens with the launch of the application. It can be disabled with a few clicks from settings;)
Download: Avira Antivir Personal – http://www.free-av.com
Supported by most Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus (Shareware)
Kaspersky anti-virus, is the antivirus with most fans around the world. Offers protection real time, during browsing it is sites, scans everything that moves on the operating system and makes daily updates with the latest viruses. It scans executable files, archives, mail received by pop, SMTP (via Outlook or another similar customer mail), scans the packages sent and received on the Internet / LAN.
Kaspersky anti-virus, is offered for free 30 days for testing, after which it can be purchased at $ 90 / year with license For 3 PCs. License code for Kaspersky, is only valid for a maximum period of 2 years.
Download : http://www.kaspersky.com/
