Avira: The Free Antivirus You Can Trust!

By now, we should all know that antivirus is indispensable for all computer especially Windows. In the field of security product, there is a clear-cut between free and paid version; but in fact many free ones in this list of alternatives actually perform better than paid, hands down. Frankly, companies nowadays doesn't focus only on detection rate, but also user interface where many has stripped off the traditional look, and now resemble a fancy gaming mode.

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Norman Malware Cleaner: A Portable Virus Cleaning Utility!

If you have read my post on free alternatives to paid antivirus/antimalware, you should by now realise that preventing and cleaning infections is totally different module. Even there are quite many reliable cleaning solutions, only a few like Emsisoft Emergency Kit that is packed in portable to bring in pocket.

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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.

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Ad-Aware 10: Improved Perfomance With New Look!

If you can recall, Lavasoft Ad-Aware was once arguably the best antispyware program some time ago. Following the pace to tap into field of antivirus, I had always wanted to write about Ad-Aware 9 and even did some test, but I simply forgot about it; and now the version 10 has come. This time I will write without any excuse!

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UnThreat: Free Antivirus With Vipre Engine!

When comes to free antivirus, most people opt for Avast, Avira and many others. Until today the outdated me come across a not-so-famous antivirus product, UnThreat. Just like other vendors, UnThreat Free Edition is provided for no cost and registration. What is catchy about this product? It uses Sunbelt's VIPRE antivirus engine! If you do not know, VIPRE is a paid software that scored great in various tests.

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How to Run Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool!

If you do not know, all Windows come with Malicious Software Removal Tool, which will be automatically updated on every second Tuesday of each month or during Windows Update. Although it is not a replacement for any antivirus or antimalware, it can detect the most known malicious software and worms including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom.

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HitmanPro: Cleans Malware With Multiple Engines!

Speaking of removing large number or tough viruses and malwares, most technician I have seen around  recommends either Malwarebytes or Emsisoft for their effective cleaning procedures. If you are thinking why not other antivirus program like Avast!, let me make it clear that preventing and cleaning are both different, which is why many vendors develop different product for different purposes.

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Malwarebytes: Chameleon The Beast!

If your computer have ever been infected by malwares or viruses, I bet Malwarebytes is the common recommendation by many. Certainly, the free version of Malwarebytes with high detection rate along its Shuriken heuristics engine makes it to be perhaps the best in cleaning an infected system. [How To Automatically Update/Scan With Malwarebytes Free]

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Immunet 3.0: Good, But Not Flawless!

Other than Panda Cloud Antivirus that I have previously written, Immunet is another security vendor that utilise cloud-based technology to deliver its product and updates. Also provided a free solution, Immunet Free Antivirus claims to be compatible with existing antivirus installed, has small footprint and fast in detection thanks to its Collective Immunity technology.

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Panda Cloud: A Slim and Strong Antivirus!

Deciding on which antivirus software to use is not a child's play since there are so many vendors out there, and some even offers a free version. However many free version have limited functions and what they claims is not what they do.

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IObit Malware Fighter: Not Up To Par!

I love IObit's Advanced Systemcare very much, driving me to also trying their replacement for discontinued Security 360, the Malware Fighter. IObit features a very pleasant homepage (not to say a little similar to Apple's ;P), and their products do look promising.

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