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How to Compare Free Malware Scanners

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Some free scanners will accurately identify the malware infecting your computer.

Free malware programs are all over the Internet and promise that they'll solve all your computer problems. The issue with these statements is that all malware programs are not created equally. Some programs won't even scan your entire computer. This means that you'll have to do a little research to determine which malware scanner is the best one for you. This is a small price to pay for finding a free malware scanner that works.

Instructions

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      Determine which free malware programs are the most popular by using a search engine. Popularity is usually a good indication that the program has a solid word-of-mouth reputation. Additionally, this will help you narrow which programs are worth looking into. You don't want to spend time looking at a free program that few people have used. It may be a fantastic program, but you don't want to be the first guinea pig.

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      Check reviews of the programs over the Internet. Again, you can do this by typing in the name of the program and the word "review" into a search engine. You'll usually find several forums or websites that give personal accounts of people's experience with the program. You can determine if a free program is suitable for you based on these reviews.

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      Look at the specifications of each of the free malware scanners you're thinking about. See if they will perform a full system check (drives, files, etc.). Also look to see what the program will scan for. There are several types of malware, including viruses, Trojans and adware. Make sure the scanners you are looking at are able to check a variety of malware. The more a scanner is able to check, the better.

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      Pick the newest scanners from those remaining on your list. New and dangerous malware is being created all the time. The newest scanner will have the most current updates and should offer the best protections against these newer threats.

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