The top 5 Anti-virus programs   

A lot of new computer viruses appear each day, purposely created to wreck havoc on your computer system. These viruses can compromise the security of your stored data to the point of destroying them completely. That is why anti-virus programs have become a crucial component of a computer system.

As a computer user, you are most probably aware of just how widespread and how treacherous these viruses can be. The weaker ones can make your computer slow down or display annoying texts and graphics, while the sophisticated ones could totally wipe out your data or open your computer system to hackers. An anti-virus program is a software utility that is used to detect or search viruses in a computer system and eliminate them if any were found. A good number of anti-virus programs incorporate an auto-update element that allows the utility to download profiles of the latest viruses so that they can be included in it's database of viruses for removal from the system as soon as they are detected.

The emergence of computer viruses prompted the computer industry to find a cure. Thus, the anti-virus program was created. Some cynical people think that these viruses are just the creation of anti-virus companies to make money. Who knows? There might be some truth to it because as soon as a new virus is discovered it only takes a short while before an update is released to remove the new virus. But with some of the low grade AV software on the market, most of these companies couldn't code a decent virus, so it's unlikely.

Here are the top 5 anti-virus programs to guide you and help you get the best protection for your computer system.

Bit Defender

Bit Defender has a tough collection of protection tools which will keep your computer virus free. It is capable of detecting new dangers in just milliseconds. It's fast, robust, intuitive and cost effective. it's the best Anti-virus software on the market. Download your copy of Bit Defender here.

AVG Anti-Virus

It is a versatile anti-virus and anti-spyware utility which can be downloaded online. This anti-virus program provides protection from a number of viruses that could destroy your computer system. AVG can detect a potential harmful site when surfing the Net and shows a warning if one is encountered. It has an auto-update feature to keep your computer from new threats and is free of charge for personal use. The paid version is very comprehensive. We use it in the Serviceteam office. So we eat our lunch. Download AVG Anti-virus here.

ESET NOD32 Anti-Virus

NOD 32 as it is commonly known, is one of the best anti-virus program around. It can detect and remove a wide range of viruses offering you outstanding protection. It is currently being offered in two editions: the Home and the Business Editions. The Business Edition was designed to work under server environment while the Home Edition is for individual users. It also includes automatic updates and technical support services. This software is good at anti-virus, but like any good program AV or not it's speed and small size give it a winning edge over other products. Highly recommended.

Norton Anti-Virus

Norton is an anti-virus program with a variety of features from Symantec. It is able to protect your computer from Trojans, malware, spyware, phishing, and hackers. Norton scans the file you are about to copy or download and gives a warning if the file is infected. It also offers an additional protection against influence from unknown sources by securing your Web browser. Technical support is available online in case you need help. I'm actually astonished to be recommending Norton Anti-virus. Over the last few years they have written some of the fattest, nastiest, bloatware commercially available. But this product is different. It's easy on resources, innovative, fast and effective. You won't regret this purchase.

Panda Antivirus

Around for ever and never very popular. However, I like this version. For 3 reasons. I like the USB Vaccine that allows you to vaccinate your PC from threats that take advantage of the 'Autorun' application in Windows. And I also like the TruPrevent Technology. A bit like a commercial AV engine like Skeptic at MessageLabs, it uses behavioural analysis of files to detect malware like activity. And then it disables them before they can infect your computer. This surely is the way to go in the long term as computer power increases. I love a bit of AI. And finally I like that it runs quickly so I don't notice it. Panda Antivirus.

We install antivirus software and remove computer viruses in London.

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