How to Get Free Anti-Virus Protection

This is a listing of free anti-programs on the internet. This is great for those who just need protection from viruses and don't worry about a ton of extras.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• computer with internet access

1. The AVG free anti-virus can still be obtained, but it has moved up in size and it is known as 8.0 now. However, good luck in downloading it, as the only copy after umpteen attempts at downloading in that which the file was completely sent to my computer--came out corrupt.
   This is available at free.grisoft.com

2. There are other programs available I have not tried but are recommended by various sites like Avira and Avast. These have links to them from sites like Sofotex or Thefreesite.com.

3. Or there is the option of doing what I did. I decided to download the newest Clamwin that's considered portable. It downloaded fine and installed fine. I consider it a really good free anti-virus program. I recommend trying it! It's available from Clamwin.com.

Tips & Warnings

• When using free anti-virus try using the highest rated and most highly recommended programs for the computer as some are complained about as not blocking all threats.
• Watch out for free trial anti-virus software as it only lasts a short period of time--get truly free programs or freeware.

Resources

• Clamwin
• AVG Free
• Avast
• Avira
• Sofotex Listing
• TheFreeSite.com Listing

[Peper007]

on 8/3/2008 I'm totally agree about avast.I have one on my computer and I'll tell you that it is a very good antivirus!

[Jenflower]

on 7/4/2008 Good article - I am always surprised that there are still people with unprotected computers. We have 8 computers/laptops in our home and 7 of them have been using AVG Free for years. It has caught viruses, cleaned viruses and runs in the background unnoticed. The 8th computer has been using Avast for two years and I have no complaints with that program either. Thanks for the info!