AVG Free provides you with basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows and is available to download for free. A while back AVG upgraded to the 8.0 version. So, if you're still using 7.5 you may be in some trouble as the old version may run scans but is not up to date.We have been using AVG free for some time now and have had very good luck with it. Not only a virus protection but this software will check for rootkits and has some capabilites for spyware protection as well. The best part, AVG is not as bulky and full of junk you don't really need like some of the more popular pay-for brands.
Free antivirus software providing desktop security and data protection. avast! detects and removes all forms of malware, including spyware, rootkits and trojans. Free for home users.Us geeks have tried this software and have found it to be quite capable of living up to its claims. You have to register every 12 months or so but it's still a freebie for home users.
Download FREE Spyware Terminator with Web Security Guard
Bring your computer protection to the next level! Get a unique combination of real-time antispyware protection and alerts that help prevent you from entering potentially dangerous websites.Web Security Guard works with our proprietary database and ranks a website's threat level in search results before you enter it. Web Security Guard notifies you about potential security risks.
This software works well and has many features including real-time protection. It's also lightweight and has a nice user interface.
Spyware Terminater will run scans by itself but you will have to run the update feature once in a while in order to stay current. We use it and like it.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In their product they have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The Realtime Protection Module uses their advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, they have implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats.This is the best malware protection we have seen yet. You can use this in conjuction with most other virus/spyware software. You will, however, have to run and update it manually. For a mere $24.95 you can unlock the fearures that will do it for you. Free for home use - businesses have to pay.