Full version software: 2012

0 Download Microsoft Security Essential Antivirus

Developed by the same company that created the popular Windows operating system, Microsoft Security Essential is an antivirus solution meant to keep malicious files away from the computer, offering all the other tools typically integrated within similar products.

At first glance, Microsoft Security Essentials might seem a pretty basic and simple solution that is not able to provide better protection than one of the many freebies out there. Fact of the matter is that MSE is quite the opposite in this respect, since it just as effective as any other top antivirus products out there.
It comes with easy and fast installation, very fast scanning processes and amazingly quick updates delivered to one's computer as fast as they are released by the team over at the Redmond-based software manufacturer.
Regarding its user interface, Microsoft Security Essentials does not bring anything new to the table. It is well organized and clean though, helping users get their scanning jobs done within minutes. The GUI is somewhat of a proof that the strength of a antivirus solution does not particularly rely on its looks, but rather on its efficiency.
There are three built-in scanning modes, Quick, Full and Custom, and each user can choose the mode they prefer. The additional tools help users stay on the safe side, featuring real-time protection and virus definitions updates, as well as dedicated utilities to select the files and processes that need to be excluded from scan.
Overall, Microsoft Security Essentials is easy to install, fast and clean, it runs quietly in the background and it updates periodically to ensure computer protection.
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Size: 9.81 MB
Version: 4.0
License: Free
Author: Microsoft

0 Download kaspersky Antivirus

Labels: Antivirus

Kaspersky Anti-virus is one of the most powerful antivirus solutions currently on the market, providing an excellent detection rate, combined with real-time protection and definition updates delivered to every computer on a regular basis.

The interface is pleasant and makes you believe you're using an application that's only focused on basic functions, although the powerhouse hidden under the hood is worth every single penny.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is capable not only to discover and remove threats on your computer, but also to protect your email client, instant messengers and web traffic, regardless of the browser you use.

The program provides a total of three scanning modes, depending on your needs: 'Full Scan' to check the entire computer, 'Vulnerability Scan' to look for system and app vulnerabilities that may allow for malicious attacks and 'Critical Areas Scan' to verify the objects that are loaded with the operating system at startup.

Scanning takes a while though, especially if you have a lot of files, and sometimes slows down your computer when trying to clean or remove infected files. Virus definition updates, on the other hand, are delivered to your computer in no time and you won't be bothered at all by this task.

There are also a bunch of other useful tools to lend you a hand to stay on the safe side, including the so-called 'Kaspersky Rescue Disk', which can be turned into a bootable CD or USB flash drive to detect and remove infections with ease, a 'Privacy Cleaner' tool, a 'Browser Configuration' utility to make Internet Explorer a bit safer and 'Microsoft Windows Troubleshooting' to check and optimize OS-related security settings.

Kaspersky Anti-virus has the power to guard your whole computer, regardless if you refer to files, mail, Internet or instant messaging clients, comprising dedicated features for each of these categories.

Overall, there's little chance that Kaspersky Anti-Virus will not perform at its highest your system will be protected regardless if you're receiving and sending e-mails, chatting, downloading files or just browsing the web.

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Size: 147 MB
Version: 13.0
License: free
Author: kaspersky

0 Download Avira Antivirus

Labels: Antivirus

Avira AntiVir Personal seems to be the right choice for all those who are searching for a solution with decent performance and regular updates, just to be sure infections stay away from their precious data.

The developers over at Avira have always offered a well-organized interface, and their latest antivirus solution makes no exception to this rule. Fortunately, although it's supposed to fight against viruses, the application comes with a handy user interface that lets you configure it with ease.

Avira only offers a bunch of settings, so advanced users should have no problem to deal with them, although beginners should too find the whole application quite easy to use.

The installation process is not that pleasant though. If you have Windows Defender installed, Avira advises you to remove it before continuing the installation. We chose “No” because it would make much more sense to use Avira together with Windows Defender, and not as a single solution.

Continuing the installation brings you to another important moment: you must decide whether you wish to install a toolbar, which is actually the reason why the app is marked as ad-supported.

Scanning is the kind of process that requires minimal interaction from the user. Choose the hard-disk you want to scan and let Avira do its magic. Scanning is not too fast though, and you may have to wait a little while to get rid of the worms. The speed of the scanning process obviously depends on the amount of data stored on your computer, so more files means more time.

Avira promises to protect your computer against viruses, worms and Trojans AntiDialer protection as well as against dialers and rootkits, spyware and adware. In addition, there are dedicated tools to provide mail and web protection, plus a separate firewall to make sure you're going to stay on the safe side.

In the end, Avira's antivirus solution seems just right for those who want nothing more than a software capable of blocking viruses and Trojan horses. The interface is more than decent, but a faster scanning process would be great. Still, what you pay is what you get, and Avira is clearly a smart pick.

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Antivirus features

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Keep the PC clean
Automatically detect and remove auto-runs
Block hacker and scripts
Live update and support
Multi language

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Size: 85.92 MB
Version: 2013
License: Free
Author: Avira

0 Download Avast Antivirus

Labels: Antivirus

Avast Free Antivirus represents the best antivirus protection available and is available free of charge for non-commercial, home use. It is designed to protect your valuable data and programs, as well as keep itself up-to-date. It also comes with the kind of built-in features that many vendors charge for additionally, or don't include at all such as anti-spyware, anti-rootkit and strong self-protection.
avast! Free Antivirus is aimed at preventing several types of computer threats, including those that are not technically computer viruses such as spyware and even rogue anti-spyware, and can also make a virus Recovery Data Base which is used to recover files when they are infected.
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Size: 89.31
Version: 7.1
License: free
Author: Avast