Monday, 14 May 2012

Best Free Alternatives for Paid Antivirus / Anti-Malware!

Speaking of computer security, most will be wondering of which antivirus program he should use, or whether the one he is using is reliable enough. Moreover, many doubt the effectiveness of free programs. Below are some frequently asked questions.



1. Which antivirus is the best?
Frankly speaking, there is definitely NO best program to 100% secure a system. So how to choose one? Personal preference I would say, plus a little ratings from experts.

2. Is free antivirus sufficient compared to paid?
It depends. Many do including those listed below, but many still don't.

3. Is antivirus the same as anti-malware?
No, different. However some bundle them in one, but most don't.

4. Is blocking and cleaning the same?
Again, no. There are programs that specialize in only blocking or only cleaning. Though most can do both concurrently, the result is poorer than dedicated program. Click here for more ideas.

5. Can I run multiple security programs at the same time?
Even if you can with no conflict occurs, it it strongly recommended to keep only one in real-time, whiles the others only for backup purpose.



Most Popular and Reliable Virus Blocking Programs:

Most Popular and Reliable Virus Cleaning  Programs:

**Products are listed in alphabetical order, and chosen based on tests by industry experts**

Stay safe, even with free antivirus and anti-malware.


5 comments:

A great list from you. Thanks.

Love this list!

Like I wrote before, I've tried Unthreat and I like it - It's great that you found it too!

I've never heard unthreat before! where can I download it?

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