Selecting an antivirus for your home computer

Any user of Windows system knows firsthand about dangerous virus intrusions into the computer. Therefore, the choice of an antivirus is of interest to all Windows devotees traveling on the Internet without exception.

There are many paid and free programs designed to protect information, so novice users, and sometimes more experienced, often find it difficult to make the final choice of antivirus. Difficulties are also in the fact that the opinions of users and even specialists in their assessment often differ.

Most often, the choice is guided by the advice of advanced acquaintances, data obtained from independent experts, or feedback posted on the network. Of course, there is no ideal service with 100% protection, because, as is known, malware is constantly being created again or modified.

Each antivirus has its own strengths, but at the same time it does not lack any flaws. For example, by providing reliable protection, the program can take up a lot of space and take a lot of resources, slowing down the computer, and vice versa.

For many users the value of the product matters, and some prefer to use free software. Today, many well-known developers offer free versions with limited functionality, which can be used if you mean choosing an antivirus for your home. But first things first.

If you need to make a choice of antivirus, what should I look for?

1. Do not risk and install a new little-known program. It is best to give preference to antiviruses, which have long been known and are constantly being improved.
2. It is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail with the functionality: the program should be updated regularly, have a scanner, monitor a possible threat in the "online" mode, easily configured.
3. For those who constantly work on the Internet, it is recommended to select an antivirus with a firewall that blocks access to dangerous sites.
4. Along with paid offers, free options can be considered, especially if the antivirus is needed for the home. Some free software has earned the reputation of reliable advocates.

When choosing an antivirus, the importance of the information on the computer matters. Perhaps for home use does not need to purchase a paid program. In this case, the goal is to select a free antivirus.

According to the existing rating, the best of them are considered to be freely distributed versions of Avast, AVG and Avira AntiVir. The fourth place is completely free antivirus from Microsoft - Security Essentials, which works only in the licensing system. The application has a pleasant and user-friendly interface, is easy to install, just as easy to configure, it does its job well and can be an excellent option for home use on a Windows computer.

The best, albeit not the fastest way to choose an antivirus is to test several different programs in action on your machine. Today it is possible to download from the network trial versions, which are designed for a month of free work.