List of Antivirus software available for free on the Internet.
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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
OS: Windows
AVG Free is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.
- Easy to use, low system resources
- Automatic update functionality
- Real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run
- AVG’s Virus Vault for the safe handling of infected files
AVG Anti-Virus Free is only available for single computer use for home and non commercial use
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Avast!4 Antivirus Home Edition
Latest Version: 4.7
OS: Windows, Linux
avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users and non-commercial use. Both of these conditions should be met!
Features Overview
- Antivirus kernel
- Automatic updates
- Simple User Interface
- Virus Chest
- Resident protection
- P2P and IM Shields
- Integrated Virus Cleaner
- System integration
- Network Shield
- Support for 64-bit Windows
- Web Shield
- Internationalization
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Avira Antivir Personal Edition Classic
OS: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Vista 32/64 bit, Linux, Free BSD, Solaris
- Protection against Virus, Worm and Trojans
- Protection against expensive Dialers and Phishing
- Detection and delete rootkits
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Clam Win A Free Antivirus for Windows
Latest Version: 0.91.2
OS: Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows 98/Me
ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer and opensource 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.
bitdefender 10 Free Edition
Latest Version: 10
OS: Windows XP, 2000, me/98, Linux
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. If you are on an "always-on" Internet connection, bitdefender strongly advise you to consider a more complex antivirus solution.
Features
- Virus Scanning and removal
- Scheduled Scanning
- Immediate Scanning
- Skinable interface
- Quarantine
- Reports
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PC Tools Antivirus Free Edition
Latest Version: 3.6
OS: Windows Vista, Windows XP, 2000
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition provides world-leading protection, with rapid database updates, OnGuard™ real-time protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your system remains safe and virus free. PC Tools products are trusted and used by millions of people everyday to protect their home and business computers against online threats.
Features
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Comodo Free Antivirus (beta)
Latest Version: 30.2 beta
OS: Windows XP SP2, 2000 SP4
Features
- Detects and eliminates viruses from desktops and networks
- Constantly protects with real-time On Access scanning
- Proactive Heuristic analysis intercepts unknown threats
- Host Intrusion Detection blocks malware before it can run
- Daily, automatic updates of virus definitions
- Simple to use: install and forget
Comodo AntiVirus 2.0 beta, all subsequent beta versions and the final release version will each be available free to both home and business users.
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