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AVG
Anti-Virus Free Edition
Surf, and search with confidence,
while LinkScanner® keeps you safe from harmful sites. Get online and offline protection
from viruses, spyware, and other nasties. Enjoy consistently high-speed PC performance
with our new enhanced virus scanner. Automatic updates keep your protection current.
Free support is available from other AVG users in our dedicated forum at forums.avg.com/avg-free-forum.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition may only be used on one computer for personal use.
Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000. 76.6 MB download.
Avira AntiVir
Personal - Free Antivirus
A reliable free antivirus solution,
that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as
viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every
action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a
malicious program is detected. Avira AntiVir Personal is a comprehensive, easy
to use antivirus program, designed to offer reliable free of charge virus protection
to home-users, for personal use only, not for business or commercial use. Available
for Windows or UNIX. 29.4 MB download.
avast!
Free Antivirus 5.0
A full-featured antivirus package providing
continuous protection of your valuable data and programs by updating itself automatically.
Simply install and forget. It also comes with anti-spyware & anti-rootkit protection
for Windows, which are typically available only in the paid versions of many antivirus
products. It is now free of charge for HOME users for NONCOMMERCIAL use. Detection
of In-the-Wild viruses and very good detection of trojan horses, all that with
only a minimum number of false alarms. Includes the Virus Cleaner, a tool designed
for a complete removal of most common infections from already-infected computers.
Online FAQ pages and forum support. 39.9 MB download.
BitDefender
Free Edition
Features on demand virus scanning and removal. Powerful
scan engines ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild every time
you need it. The Scheduler lets you plan ahead, and schedule full system/drive
scans in the off hours, when you won’t be using your computer. Immediate scanning
allows you to check your files and folders with just a right click. By isolating
the infected files in quarantine, the risk of getting infected diminishes. You
also have the possibility to send these files for further analysis to BitDefender
Labs. When launching a scan you may choose to create a report file where you can
see statistics about the scan process. 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, we strongly advise you to consider
using a more complex antivirus solution. 59.1 MB download.
PC
Tools AntiVirus Free Edition
Protects against the most nefarious
cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal information. Going
online without protection against the latest fast-spreading virus and worms, such
as Netsky, Mytob and MyDoom, can result in infections within minutes. Provides
world-leading protection, with rapid database updates, IntelliGuard™ 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. 44.5 MB download.
Comodo
Antivirus
Dozens of antivirus programs exist, with varying prices
and different levels of effectiveness. Only this AntiVirus download however, offers
total PC protection for free. It's not some stripped down version of a paid product:
it's the real deal. Scan any drive or file. Get in-depth reports on viral activity.
Detect suspicious files that behave like computer viruses do. Even scan compressed
.zip files, where viruses often hide. All in one attractive user-friendly interface.
Unique AntiVirus Features: Proactive "intelligent"
protection intercepts unknown threats. Automatic updates for the most current
virus protection. Easy to use interface lets you install and forget: no annoying
pop-ups or false alarms. Isolation of all suspicious files eliminates the chance
of PC contamination. Defense + technology constantly protects you. 44.2 MB download.
Free Online Virus Scanners
Free online virus scanners usually will identify a virus but not remove the threat. Some anti-virus software providers may require you to purchase their software before you can disinfect your computer. Other providers may offer a limited time free trial, after which you must purchase the software to continue using it.
This is a list of the most popular free online virus scanners...
Panda
ActiveScan
Detects and eliminates more threats than traditional
antivirus solutions thanks to its latest generation technologies. An advanced
online scanner based on Collective Intelligence (scanning in-the-cloud) that detects
malware that traditional security solutions cannot detect. Find hidden threats
on your PC, such as rootkits, banker Trojans and malware designed to steal your
identity. Supports Internet Explorer, Firefox and Vista.
Norton
Security Scan
Performs the following tests and offers recommendations
based on the results: Hacker Exposure Check
determines whether your computer allows unknown or unauthorized Internet communications.
Windows Vulnerability Check will look
to see whether basic information about your computer, including your PC's network
identity, is exposed to hackers. Trojan Horse Check
reports whether your computer is safe from Trojan horses. Antivirus
Product Check will determine whether you're protected by a commonly-used
virus protection product. Virus Protection Update Check
will let you know if you're safe from the latest viruses (applicable if you have
a virus protection product).
McAfee
FreeScan
Helps you detect thousands of potential viruses on your
computer. Based on the award-winning McAfee VirusScan engine, FreeScan searches
for viruses, including the latest known "in the wild" viruses, and displays a
detailed list of any infected files. Should viruses be found, FreeScan even provides
links to more information about the viruses and what you can do to clean your
system. Also, McAfee offers free
virus removal tools for some of the biggest virus threats.
Trend
Micro HouseCall
An application for checking whether your computer
has been infected by viruses, spyware, or other malware. HouseCall performs additional
security checks to identify and fix vulnerabilities to prevent reinfection.
F-Secure
Online Scanner
Use it to find out if your computer is infected,
and disinfect your computer if needed. The product will automatically download
the necessary components and virus definition databases as it is started. The
size of the download package is about 35 MB including databases.
ESET
Online Scanner
This user-friendly, powerful online antivirus utility
can remove malware -- viruses, spyware, adware, worms, trojans, and more -- from
any PC utilizing only a web browser. The scanner uses the same ThreatSense® technology
and signatures as ESET NOD32 Antivirus, which means it is always up-to-date. No
installation required.
BitDefender
Online Scanner
An on-demand virus scanner which incorporates the
award-winning BitDefender scanning engines. You can use it to scan your system's
memory, all files and drives' boot sectors, and to automatically clean infected
files.
CA
Online Threat Scanner
Scans your computer for viruses and spyware.
The scanner is capable of detecting malware threats from within your web browser.
To use the scanner, you will be prompted to install ActiveX. Note: You may use
the scanner free of charge. Additional software is required to quarantine or cure
detected malware. Click the Buy button on the Scanner or Scan Results tab to purchase
this software.
