Where Can I find Free Antivirus Software.

Many people ask me," where can I find free antivirus software." The easiest and fastest way to find free malware removal software is to simply do a search on Google. Type in something like, "free antivirus software," and click on the links.

There are many companies offering internet security programs for free, some are good, some are not so good, and some you should stay well clear of.

I have tried many free anti-virus programs but my favorite is the one provided by AVG. Their security suites seem to get better by the year with the most recent version (8.00) providing the most up to the minute online security prevention available.

The AVG link scanner will actually alert you to sites that it considers a threat to your online security. It does this by showing different icons that tell you whether its safe for you to proceed or not. These icons are shown in your browser when searching for specific items or keywords.

Problem is many sites are offering what is termed, "rogue software." Basically what this means is that if for instance you were trying to remove some spyware on your laptop and downloaded one of these so called "spyware removers, then installed it on your PC, some of them may actually install malware onto your system instead of removing it.

AVG's safe surfing software can or should alert you to websites that may be offering this kind of sofware to you as a free download thus helping you to avoid installing it in the first place.

AVG was not the first company to make this kind of technology available. I first came came across it when McAfee security made it popular. By now you have probably worked out that I'm a fan of AVG. Although they are my personal preference, there are others out there to choose from.

At this time I haven't had the time to test as vigorously, other software programs offered by companies like Avast and Avira. Although I can't attest to it personally, they do seem to have built up a good reputation in the internet security software arena.

Hopefully I have answered the question, "where can I find free antivirus software" to your satisfaction. Next step is to spend a little time on your favorite search engine and choose your own or follow my lead and make AVG your first choice.

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