Antivirus: Personal Vs. Premium
If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of having your computer infected with a virus, you know how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to remove it. The best protection against viruses is to have anti-virus software installed.
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Kinds of Antivirus Software
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When you search the web, you'll see that there are any number of antivirus programs available. Some are classified as "personal" while others are called "premium." In general, premium programs are more robust than personal.
Personal Antivirus
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If you go with a personal antivirus program, you'll find there are less features available to you than if you went with a premium package. Additonally, most personal antivirus programs have an "ad-based" system in place.
Premium Antivirus
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Premium antivirus programs tend to be more inclusive. In a personal antivirus program, you might only have protection against the bare minimum of viruses, while a premium program will give you protection against ad-ware and spyware, and block unwanted traffic.
Safety Issues
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Be careful of the sites from which you download your program. Some of the antivirus programs out there actually contain malware or spyware, which can compromise your computer. Always download directly from the manufacturer of the software. You can find a list of safe antivirus programs at www.virusremovalguru.com.
Test Driving the Software
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In many cases, you can download the premium version of the antivirus program and have a 30-day trial period. During that time, you can evaluate the "premium" features and decide if they are what you need.
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