Antivirus software protect a computer system from unwanted malicious programs and ensure its proper functioning.There are various free antivirus software available for downloads. A few good among them are:
• Avast Antivirus: The avast is one of the best antivirus software available for free downloads. It can scan the system thoroughly and updates itself everytime the internet is connected.
• AVG Antivirus: This antivirus software is also a good free version software. It has some drawbacks. The free version of this software cannot scan the files in the saved mode.
• Norton Antivirus: It is an absolutely free version antivirus software. The Norton antivirus can coexist with other antivirus software in a system and then to can perform its activity. No annual subscription fee is required for this software. It ca clean the system from virus and spywares. It takes very little time to get installed. It schedules itself with the PC to perform the scanning operation.
• McAfee Antivirus 2008: This software can be downloaded for free from torrent sites in full version. A torrent downloader is required for the said download with the help of torrent downloaders.
• Comodo Antivirus is a free version antivirus software. It does not require any registration fee.It can effectively eliminate virus and spywares from the system and also from the networks. This software gets updated automatically.
• Avira antivirus: It is a free version antivirus software. It provides protection to the PC from virus, Trojans and other malwares. It is a permanent solution to protect malicious contents in the system.It involves a certain number of steps for installation. The software gets updated automatically. It can perform automatic virus scanning, provides phone and forum support. It can update itself about descriptions of new virus available on websites.
• Panda Antivirus Pro 2009: It is a latest antivirus software developed to provide solutions for protecting the computer system from various kinds of malicious program contents. It also aims to provide security from identity theft.
• Panda Security for Linux: This offers dedicated protection to Linux based workstations. It has works in different ways for desktops and laptops.