AntiVir Personal
Avira GmbH
(Non-Commercial Freeware)
Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected.
•Detects and removes more than 150,000 viruses
•Always among the winners of comparison test featured in computer journals
•The resident Virus Guard serves to monitor file movements automatically, e.g. downloading of data from the internet
•Scanning and repair of macro viruses
•Protection against previously unknown macro viruses
•Protection against trojans, worms, backdoors, jokes and other harmful programs
•AntiVir protection against viruses, worms and Trojans
•AntiDialer protection against expensive dialers
•AntiRootkit protection against hidden rootkits
•AntiPhishing protection against phishing
•AntiSpyware protection against spyware and adware
•NetbookSupport for laptops with low resolution
•QuickRemoval eliminates viruses at the push of a button
•Easy operation
•Internet-Update Wizard for easy updating
•Protection against previously unknown boot record viruses and master boot record viruses
BitDefender
BitDefender.com - (Freeware)
avast! Free Antivirus represents the best free antivirus protection currently available on the market. This edition is FREE OF CHARGE for non-commercial & home use. Its features include:
•Anti-spyware built-in
•Web Shield
•Anti-rootkit built-in
•Automatic updates
•Strong self-protection
•Virus Chest
•Antivirus kernel
•System integration
•Simple User Interface
•Integrated Virus Cleaner
•Resident protection
•Support for 64-bit Windows
•P2P and IM Shields
•Internationalization
•Network Shield
AVG Free Edition
AVG Technologies - (Freeware)
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is trusted antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. In addition, the new included LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield checks web pages for threats at the only time that matters - when you're about to click that link.
AVG Anti-Virus Free has these following features:
•Award-winning antivirus and antispyware
•Real-time safe internet surfing and searching
•Quality proven by 80 million of users
•Easy to download, install and use
•Protection against viruses and spyware
•Compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is only available for single computer use for home and non commercial use.
BitDefender Free Edition is your chance to use one of the world's most effective antivirus engines for free!
BitDefender Free Edition uses the same ICSA Labs certified scanning engines found in other BitDefender products, allowing you to enjoy basic virus protection for no cost at all.
BitDefender Free Edition is an on-demand virus scanner, which is best used in a system recovery or forensics role.
Features and benefits include:
•Virus scanning and removal
•On demand scanning - Powerful scan engines ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild every time you need it.
•Scheduled scanning - The Scheduler lets you plan ahead, and schedule full system/drive scans in the off hours, when you won't be using your computer.
•Immediate scanning - With just a right click you can check your files and folders.
•Skinable interface - You can express yourself, designing new interfaces, or you can use those drawn by others.
•Quarantine - By isolating the infected files in quarantine, the risk of getting infected diminishes. You also have the possibility to send these files for further analysis to BitDefender Labs.
•Reports - When launching a scan you may choose to create a report file where you can see statistics about the scan process.
ClamWin is a Free Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 and Vista. ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer and open source code. You may download and use it absolutely free of charge. It features:
•High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
•Scanning Scheduler;
•Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database;
•Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
•Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.
ClamWin
ClamWin - (Open Source)
Cloud Antivirus
Panda Security - (Freeware)
Panda Cloud Antivirus protects you while you browse, play or work and you won't even notice it. It is extremely light as all the work is done in the cloud.
Panda Cloud Antivirus provides you with the fastest protection against the newest viruses thanks to its cloud-scanning from PandaLabs' servers.
Panda Cloud Antivirus is truly install and forget. Don't worry about updates, configuration or complicated decisions ever again.
Avast! Free Antivirus
Avast Software
(Non-Commercial Freeware)
ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most effective protection you can find to combat today's huge volumes of Internet and email threats. It provides comprehensive antivirus and antispyware protection without affecting your computer's performance.
Using advanced ThreatSense® technology, ESET NOD32 Antivirus proactively protects you from new attacks, even during the critical first hours when other vendors' products aren't aware the attack even exists. ESET NOD32 Antivirus detects and disables both known and unknown viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, rootkits and other Internet threats.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus is also one of the fastest antivirus solutions, so fast you won't even notice it running. And it's both incredibly easy to use yet simple to tailor for your specific needs.
Key Benefits:
•Protection from the Unknown
•Finds Malware Other AV Companies Missed
•Built for Speed
•Easy on Your System
•Easy on You
ESET Smart Security is a security suite for your PC including the following solutions: Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Rootkit, Anti-Spam, Anti-Theft, Firewall, Parental Control, and Web and Email protection. ESET Smart Security ranks among the leaders in virus, trojan and spyware detection and deletion. It's very fast and uses less system resources than most competitors.
ESET Smart Security utilizes heuristics and a cloud-based file reputation system to detect the newest threads. It's Anti-Theft feature allows you to track a stolen laptop on a map, view the thief via your laptop’s webcam (if it has one) and lock it with a password.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
ESET - (Commercial Trial)
ESET Smart Security
ESET - (Commercial Trial)
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McAfee VirusScan
McAfee - (Commercial Trial)
Stinger is a quick and installation-free standalone tool for detecting and removing prevalent malware and threats, ideal if your PC is already infected. While not a replacement for full fledged antivirus software, Stinger is updated multiple times a week to include detection for newer Fake Alert variants and prevalent viruses.
Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware •Protects irreplaceable files, such as family photos and personal financial documents
•Identifies spyware and adware before they can run on your PC
•Cleans viruses and virus-like threats automatically
•Prevents the spread of viruses to other PCs
•Updates automatically to protect against new threats
This download is for a 30 day trial.
McAfee Labs Stinger
McAfee Labs - (Freeware)
Kaspersky anti-virus protects you from the Phishing and Malware sites that you wouldn't otherwise know were attempting to steal from you.
At the same time, the Kaspersky Security Network allows your computer to report when it discovers a threat that hasn't been seen before. All 250 million Kaspersky users benefit from our combined knowledge!
Kaspersky features include:
•Protects from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware
•Scans files, email, and internet traffic
•Protects Instant Messengers
•Protects From Unknown Threats
•Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
•Disables links to malware sites / phishing sites
•Global Threat Monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)
•Blocks all types of keyloggers
•Automatic Database Updates
•Free Technical Support
Note: This is a 30-day commercial trial
Immunet provides essential antivirus protection for PC users. Immunet provides extra antivirus protection that is light, fast and compatible with existing security products.
Fast Antivirus: Immunet leverages the speed of cloud computing to deliver real-time protection to your PC.
Light Antivirus: Immunet is up to 35 times lighter than traditional antivirus solutions.
Real-time Antivirus: Immunet provides cloud-based protection that is always up-to-date against viruses, spyware, bots, worms, trojans, and keyloggers without slowing down your PC. No need to download any virus signature files!
Companion Antivirus: Immunet is compatible with existing antivirus products to help protect you better. Add an extra, lightweight layer of protection for free.
Community Antivirus: Immunet's Collective Immunity technology protects all users the instant that a virus is detected on one PC.
Immunet Protect Free
Immunet Corporation -(Freeware)
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Kaspersky - (Commercial Trial)
Norton Antivirus
Symantec - (Commercial Trial)
Norton Antivirus stops viruses, worms, spyware, bots, and more - Keeps your system protected against all types of malicious threats. Norton Insight delivers innovative intelligence-driven technology for faster, fewer, shorter scans. Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes provide you with up-to-the-minute protection. Norton will also prevent virus-infected emails and instant messages from spreading, so you can feel secure while you keep in touch. Lastly, Norton blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites. Surf the Internet with confidence.
Key Technologies:
•Antivirus software
•Spyware remover
•Bot protection
•Browser protection
•Internet worm protection
•Intrusion prevention
•OS and application protection
•Rapid pulse updates
•Recovery tool*
•Rootkit detection
•Norton Insight
•SONAR behavioral protection
This is a 30-day commercial trial
Virus scanner, firewall, data backup, anti-theft and parental control - Norton 360 target’s all those user that like to use only one program for their digital protection. An intuitive user interface allows for easy execution of all above tasks. Hard-disks, memory cards, USB drives and other media can be scanned for viruses, trojans and spyware either ad-hoc or on a regular basis. The Anti-virus signature frequently updates automatically to ensure protection against latest malware and viruses. Backups can be stored locally or online in Symantec’s cloud storage. A browser extension warns users of web threats. This includes highlighting malicious search results on Google, Bing and Yahoo. To protect user identity, login data like usernames and passwords are encrypted and saved on Symantec’s secure servers.
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It's easy to tell if your PC is secure - when you're green, you're good. It's that simple.
Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want - without interruptions or long computer wait times.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Corporation - (Freeware)
Norton 360
Symantec - (Commercial Trial)
