How to Download Free Antivirus Software

Antivirus software protects your computer from malicious software.

A computer virus can cause internal damage to your PC and slow performance. You can prevent that by installing antivirus software on your computer. Many free programs are available online, including AVG Anti-Virus Free, Avast! Free Antivirus and Microsoft Security Essentials

Instructions

1. Download AVG Anti-Virus Free from free.avg.com. This program protects your computer from viruses and spyware while you're surfing the Internet or chatting on your social network. The product has been around for more than 10 years and has a strong following. It is also available for mobile devices.

2. Navigate to avast.com and download Avast! Free Antivirus. Like AVG, this product protects against viruses and spyware. The program has a small resource footprint, according to Avast Software.

3. Install Microsoft Security Essentials (microsoft.com/security_essentials) on your computer. This program guards against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, or malware. It updates automatically to keep your computer free of newer viruses and runs in the background.

Tips & Warnings

• Research before downloading anything!

Resources

• AVG Free
• Avast! Free Antivirus
• Micrsoft Security Essentials