Reliable operation of the computer requires installations of the antivirus software. Downloading of distribution kits of freely distributed antivirus software is carried out from pages of loading of the official sites of the developer companies as use of third-party resources can constitute danger to safety of work of the operating system.
Each personal computer requires installations of the antivirus software necessary for its cleaning of malicious applications and also prevention of the subsequent infection. It is free of charge possible to download a good anti-virus package both on the official site of the developer company, and on third-party resources. Loading of an antivirus from the official site is preferable as in this case the user is protected from the troubles connected with installation of the infected software.
Avast!
This antivirus takes a high position among preferences of domestic users. The program possesses impressive feature set, including tracking the started applications in real time and an alerting system about danger of visit of doubtful Internet pages. Stable work of an antivirus and regular loading of updates requires free registration. The free version differs from commercial in lack of an antispam and firewall. Official site of the developer: avast.com.
Avira AntiVir Personal
Free antivirus different from similar programs English-language interface and effective system of detection of new viruses. Except freely extended there is also paid version of the program which is offered to be installed periodically to the user. Advantages of the commercial version is the remote technical support and the increased level of protection against run on the harmful websites. Official site of the developer: free-av.com.
AVG
The anti-virus package which is promptly gaining popularity thanks to complex protection against different types of malicious software and lack of additional advertizing. The program has the pleasant user interface and is supported by all widespread operating systems. Advantages of AVG are noted by awards of different competitions. Official site of the developer: avg.com.
Comodo Antivirus
Integrates in itself an antivirus and a firewall, however the advanced functionality requires selections of bigger random access memory capacity. Abilities of Comodo Antivirus to recognition of malicious applications are flush with analogs, and exceed them in some indicators of testing. Official site of the developer: antivirus.comodo.com
Microsoft Security Essentials
The antivirus from the Microsoft company which is not requiring payment for installation and downloading of bases of updates. Its feature is the possibility of installation without the need for reset of the computer. A lack of this software is some sluggishness in work and the high level of consumption of resources of memory. Official site of the developer: microsoft.com.
Panda Cloud Antivirus
Positive sides of an antivirus of Panda Cloud Antivirus are high degree of autonomy and the intuitive interface. For loading of updates cloud computing are used. The antivirus possesses a full complex of security features from all types of the malicious software. The main difference of the free version consists in absence a firewall protection. Official site of the developer: cloudantivirus.com.