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Home Computers - Antivirus |
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| First created: | 03/18/2005 |
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Grisoft
Grisoft makes a free version of their av scanner. I do not recommend it unless you are very careful. This is becuase it only allows one automatic update per day. In todays world, that's not frequent enough. Why? Because typically a home user will start their computer and immediately check their email. And the virus scanner has not been updated yet. That's the most common way to get a virus. A home user needs an automated way to make sure that the email scanner is up-to-date. My home network, main site work network, and two small business that I consult for all check each hour for new av updates. Grisoft's product has a two year license for around $20 per year per computer.
Trend Micro
I like Trend's corporate products, but their consumer products need work. I like Grisoft and Norton better.
Kaspersky
I used Kaspersky last in early 2001. I liked the notification options. The consumer product had lots of corporate features. We moved to Norton when the 1 year of updates were over.
I have used free on-line virus scanners with great success, look at the Links (Security) section for a list. We are starting to see online spy/adware scanners as well.
Needs further research
Free antivirus programs, I have not checked this out http://http://www.free-av.com/