Computer Tech Tips » Free Anti-Virus Software http://www.computertechtips.com Tips from real computer techs Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:20:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Free Anti-Virus Software http://www.computertechtips.com/security/free-anti-virus-software http://www.computertechtips.com/security/free-anti-virus-software#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:59:59 +0000 admin http://www.computertechtips.com/security/free-anti-virus-software Anti-virus software keeps your computer and network safe from malicious viruses that can compromise your data and computer systems.  I have used many times of anti-virus programs including McAfee, Norton, Trend Micro, AVG, and CA.  Most of these require a subscription service and many of them consume your computer’s memory causing programs to run slowly.  I recommend the free version of AVG or Avira.  I have found these anti-virus packages to out perform all of the major anti-virus systems including McAfee and Norton.  I have also seen them catch viruses faster! If your computer is running slow, you might want to see if your anti-virus software is “hogging” all of the system memory.  You can download the free versions of AVG and Avira here:

Avira: http://www.free-av.com/en/download/1/avira_antivir_personal__free_antivirus.html
AVG: http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

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