Free Anti-Virus and Security Round-up

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Every now and then, my laptop needs a clean re-install. On my list of essential programs, is anti-virus. Over the past few years, I’ve gone for Norton Internet Security. It does a good job I think, even if it seems to slow my system down a bit.

Well, this morning I was chatting with my twin brother Peter (we’re supposed to be identical, so how come I’m better looking than him?)..

Peter pointed me to Microsoft’s new offering - its free anti-virus program - Microsoft Security Essentials

Hmm.. how does that compare to Norton Internet Security.. A quick search revealed some interesting updates.. It seems, that Norton still has a reputation for slowing the system down somewhat. BUT.. quite a few people swear by a few other free programs, and which seemed to have excellent feedback. The same ones cropped up again and again.

I think maybe, we might be close to the point where free anti-virus, malware and security might just do the job..

Take a look at the programs people talked about - these are all free by the way:

Microsoft Security Essentials - www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

MalwareBytes’ Anti-malware - www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

SuperAntiSpyware - www.superantispyware.com

Avast Anti-virus - www.avast.com

All the best,

Paul.

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