Antivirus software is one of the optional, but very important components of any operating system. Currently, there is a wide variety of representatives of this software on the market, so it is often difficult for the average user to determine for themselves which antivirus they need. But among all the most popular are free anti-virus programs, which will be discussed in this article.
Avast
Avast is a great representative of the free antivirus program for Windows. Almost everyone knows about this software, and the program received such popularity for a reason. In addition to its distinguishing features, such as ease of use, configuration flexibility, multifunctionality, a beautiful graphical interface and the like, Avast is an excellent antivirus that can compete with paid analogues. According to independent testing, Avast is able to recognize 99% of threats in Windows 7th and 8th version and 97% in 10th.
But there is a fly in the ointment. The fact is that Avast is a free antivirus program for 1 year. Once the free registration deadline, you will have to pay for the renewal.
Dr.Web Curelt
The next representative of free antivirus programs is Dr.Web Curelt. This is a branch of the main anti-virus software Dr.Web, and unlike its "big brother", Dr.Web Curelt is completely free. Due to the fact that this is a branch, it cannot be considered a full-fledged antivirus. The fact is that it does not work in non-stop mode, it should be started once or twice a month in order to analyze the system. Experts recommend using this free antivirus program in tandem with another antivirus, for example, with Avast.
360 Total Security
The next free antivirus program is 360 Total Security. She could not help but get into this peculiar TOP. Why? Because it is precisely this free antivirus program that Microsoft recommends on its website. And for good reason. Independent tests have shown that 360 Total Security fights viruses no worse than paid antiviruses.
If you start to list the advantages of this software, then they are as follows:
the antivirus is completely free; there is no demo period;
detection of a large amount of malware both during scanning and in real time;
low entry threshold, that is, an ordinary user just needs to download and install an antivirus without performing flexible configuration;
does not give a large load on the PC.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is a free version of the well-known Bitdefender antivirus. But all the difference between them is the functionality (it is truncated in the free version). It’s worth going straight to the merits of the program, and they have the following:
- intuitive interface that does not load the user with unnecessary information;
- lack of annoying pop-ups in the system;
- a large percentage of malware detection (according to the results of the AV-Test laboratory, the antivirus detected 100% of threats);
- systematic updating of the virus database;
Avira antivirus
Continuing to list free anti-virus programs in Russian, you should not miss Avira Antivirus. This is once the most popular antivirus among all the others, but unfortunately, he lost this position. However, this does not mean that the program is bad, on the contrary, it even has several functions that can only be found in paid analogues. But still, Avira Antivirus will not be able to give 100% protection, it is rather a basic protection. For an ordinary user who uses a computer only to access the Internet and games, it is perfect, but if you encounter more serious problems, it is better to limit your familiarity with this antivirus.
AVG AntiVirus Free
Among all the competitors presented in this article, AVG AntiVirus Free is the least popular, however, this does not affect its productivity, so to speak. According to the test results, AVG showed results comparable to the same Avast. When considering this software for the role of your antivirus, pay attention to the following advantages:
Kaspersky Free
Who does not know about Kaspersky? Everybody knows! It is this antivirus that has become popular in the CIS. For a long time it had only a paid version, but over time, Kaspersky Lab released a free version, of course, with truncated functionality. However, this did not cancel the effectiveness of the antivirus. Let's look at its advantages:
simple interface, as they say, no frills;
huge virus database, which is constantly updated;
the speed of the free version exceeds the paid analogue;
high level of virus protection both in the system itself and on the Internet.
But you can’t be silent about some of the shortcomings, for example, the omission of some viruses or the absence of many useful functions, such as a firewall or parental control. But in general, these are trifles, because Kaspersky Free copes with its work perfectly.
Panda free antivirus
It is worth saying right away that Panda Free Antivirus is the first antivirus that started using cloud technologies. This decision led to a decrease in the occupied space on the computer and a reduction in the cost of its resources, while its operation did not become less efficient, but even improved.
The advantages of this antivirus include the following:
convenient and beautiful interface, which even a beginner will understand;
a large percentage of malware detection;
high protection on the Internet;
automatic verification of off-system devices;
Frequent update of the virus database;
Game Mode.
Comodo AntiVirus
Few people know about Comodo antivirus in the CIS. It turned out that with us it is not common. However, this program is a worthy competitor to all paid antiviruses. However, it is not suitable for everyone, but rather for experienced users, since the program has a huge number of add-ons and various functions that you need to configure yourself.
Comodo AntiVirus has the following advantages:
high percentage of detection of potential threats;
the presence of an intrusion prevention system;
the presence of a virtual desktop;
a huge number of tools that help provide flexible configuration of system protection;
systematic updates.
SecureAPlus
The last free antivirus program for this Windows computer in this article will be SecureAPlus. You can say a little about this antivirus, and not because it is bad, but because it has all the same characteristics as other antiviruses. But of course, not without distinguishing features:
the ability to carry out flexible verification settings;
there is a silent mode;
Frequent update of the virus database;
full compatibility with all versions of Windows.
But this is all the little things compared to one very busy mode, which allows you to significantly increase the effectiveness of this antivirus. The fact is that SecureAPlus has the ability to integrate other anti-virus programs. This mode is called "Integration".