Many manufacturers of security products produce free versions of antiviruses, which can be completely freely downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer and used on your computers.
Most developers only include anti-virus scanners without real-time protection in their free editions, but there are developers who provide a full range of tools to protect your data in their free version.
Below is a selection of antiviruses that you can download and use absolutely free.
07/19/2018, Anton Maksimov
The ranks of free antiviruses with constant protection have been supplemented by a new version of the Kaspersky Lab product called Kaspersky Free. If previously they only had a healing utility (antivirus scanner Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool), now they also release permanent protection file system and protection from malicious sites on the network.
06/12/2018, Anton Maksimov
Security is never enough. Many manufacturers of security systems think so. Including the developers of the free antivirus 360 Total Security, which includes as many as 5 engines. Yes, this antivirus has many different engines, each of which performs its own task. This includes virus detection mechanisms from Avira and Bitdefender, proactive protection QVM II, the 360 Cloud cloud system and the System Repair system recovery system.
04/18/2018, Anton Maksimov
Avast Free Antivirus is free antivirus permanently protected package. Perfect for home use. In addition to the anti-virus module itself, it has a number of additional tools that will help save data and protect you from online threats.
01/11/2018, Anton Maksimov
So we got our hands on the free Comodo Internet Security. This is a set of tools to protect your computer, which includes a firewall, antivirus and proactive protection module. I will not describe all the features of Comodo Internet Security, because, in my opinion, they are standard and are present in most similar programs. The main difference between this program and the others is that it is free and amazingly reliable. At correct setting The program allows you to secure your computer to the maximum. The other day I reviewed several comparative tests that were carried out by various companies, and the results of these tests quite surprised me. As an example, I will give the results of one of these tests.
10/05/2017, Anton Maksimov
AVG AntiVirus FREE is a world-famous antivirus program that is available free of charge to home users and is already used by millions of people around the world. Unlike many free scanners from large antivirus laboratories, AVG is a full-fledged product that can ensure the full security of your PC. AVG Anti-Virus FREE is easy to use and does not slow down the operating system (has low system requirements).
07/12/2017, Anton Maksimov
Today I will talk about another free antivirus Avira Free Antivirus, which recently settled on one of my computers. The situation with it is special, since this antivirus is not a simple scanner; it does not need to be downloaded every time you need to check the system. This antivirus hangs in memory and does everything on its own. Independently downloads and installs updates, independently checks files accessed by the operating system and various applications.
A massive attack by the WannaCry ransomware (WannaCryptor, WanaDecryptor) led to the infection of tens of thousands of computers in organizations and public institutions around the world. The malware uses a known vulnerability described in security bulletin MS17-010 and a combination of EternalBlue/DoublePulsar exploits that allow attacks on other vulnerable Windows systems on the same network. As a result, infection of one computer can lead to the compromise of the entire corporate network in the organization.
After appearing on the computer due to successful exploitation of the vulnerability, the WannaCry ransomware encrypts all files and documents of certain formats, performing remote commands, sent over the SMB protocol, and spreading to others Windows computers online.
Perhaps you are too trusting and therefore have not installed an antivirus on your PC, or the license for your antivirus has already expired, or the antivirus you have installed does not provide maximum protection, and... maybe your PC is infected!
Dr.Web CureIt! - an antivirus that is noticeably different from the programs everyone is familiar with. This utility does not work constantly, preventing the appearance of malware on the computer. It allows you to cure an already infected PC from viruses, Trojan horses, rootkits, etc. This feature of Dr.Web CureIt! determines the scope of application of this product. It can be used periodically to check the reliability of the antivirus installed on your computer, as well as in cases where, based on indirect signs, you can suspect a PC infection. In general, I benefit from Dr.Web CureIt! difficult to overestimate.
06/26/2013, Anton Maksimov
Continuing the popular topic of free antivirus, I would like to mention another development that I became acquainted with relatively recently and which I have not yet had time to write about. In theory, it would be possible to add this information to the original message, but I decided to put everything in the form of a separate note. So, today we will talk about a free antivirus from Kaspersky Lab called Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.
How to download a paid antivirus for free
Is your computer safe?
A little introduction...
Since the active entry into people's lives computer technology and the Internet arose need to protect digital information from the attacks of malware and viruses that swarm by the hundreds on the Internet.
Currently, many people use the Internet not only for entertainment, but also for the purpose of self-education, study and searching for any information. For some, the Internet is their place of work. Now many users have electronic wallets and accounts in electronic payment systems. Also, many regularly use e-mail and visit various social resources.
Of course, there are people who want to hack your electronic wallet and steal your hard-earned money. Protecting personal and identification information in the modern digital era is becoming more relevant than ever. How can you protect your favorite computer, which gives you the opportunity to communicate with friends, quickly do routine work, pay bills, play, relax, listen to music, watch your favorite movies, from the destructive effects of malware and illegal actions of hackers?
And the answer was found!
It is necessary to install on your computer a program that “knows by sight” all viruses and is capable of protecting your computer from harmful influences.
But who will do such a troublesome task as searching for new viruses and providing the latest versions of programs to protect your computer?
Right! Professionals who will stand for it take money …
This is the harsh reality of the Digital Age.
But perhaps there is another way that will save you from wasting money and provide reliable protection for your precious computer?
Where can I get a “free” antivirus?
To be honest, there are no freebies. But there is an opportunity with a minimum of effort to get what others pay money for. So, where can you find a “free” antivirus?
Everyone gets out of this situation differently. Someone chips in (for two people) for a paid version of the antivirus with a license for two computers, someone “carries” antivirus activation keys from work, someone downloads hacked versions from Varezniks, torrents and file hosting sites at their own peril and risk.
Are these methods really that effective? Can an antivirus downloaded from God knows where provide security to your computer? Nobody knows who posted the hacked version of the antivirus on the file hosting service; perhaps it was done by a hacker? Among other things, the methods outlined do not have the most important quality - versatility . The technique that will be discussed below is universal and available to every user who has unlimited internet and some free time.
If you have fast enough and, better yet, unlimited Internet access, then the following technique will help you.
It's no secret that leading antivirus software manufacturers provide the opportunity ABSOLUTELY FREE test your antivirus software for a short time, usually 15 – 30 days. These are the so-called trial versions of the antivirus product.
In order to get the FREE version of the antivirus program, you only need... This is where the fun begins. Warned - NO FREE!
To get a trial version you need:
Register on the official website of the antivirus seller ( optional )
Provide your details when registering. Those who are honest - write as they are, those who are not - write the wrong information. No one will check! ( this is also not necessary)
Specify MINE e-mail (soap). You should indicate your soap, you will receive a letter asking you to confirm your registration or a link to download the antivirus.
Download the antivirus installation file to your computer.
All! The antivirus will do the rest.
First and second points optional, but some software companies on their website ask you to register and provide basic personal data, after which they provide the opportunity to download and activate a trial version of the antivirus for 30 days. But, as a rule, getting a trial version is quite easy, all you need is an email.
It should also be noted that some companies They don’t ask you to indicate anything at all., but they simply offer to download a 30-day trial of their product. A good move to attract customers, isn't it?
What's the point in doing such a tedious job that the antivirus, after working for 15 - 30 days, refuses to work and starts begging and persuading you to buy it?
The answer to this question will be given a little later, but for now we’ll take a closer look at how to register and download a trial version of antivirus software.
Without an antivirus now - it’s neither here nor there. For many users, this is a basic program that should be installed immediately after Windows installations(in principle, this judgment is correct (on the one hand)).
On the other hand, the number of software defenders already numbers in the hundreds, and choosing the right one is not always easy or quick. In this short article I want to highlight the best (according to my version) free versions for home computer or laptop.
Avast! Free Antivirus
One of the best free antiviruses, it is not surprising that it is used by more than 230 million users around the world. After installing it, you receive not only full protection against viruses, but also protection against spyware, various adware, and Trojans.
Avast screens! monitor PC operations in real time: traffic, email, file downloads, and in general, almost all user actions, thanks to which it is possible to eliminate 99% of threats! In general, I recommend that you get acquainted with this option and test the work.
Kaspersky Free Anti-Virus
The famous Russian antivirus, which is not praised unless you are lazy :). Even though free version greatly truncated (there is no parental controls, Internet traffic tracking, etc.), in general, it provides a very good level of protection against most threats found on the network. By the way, all popular ones are supported Windows versions: 7, 8, 10.
In addition, we must not forget one small nuance: all these vaunted foreign protection programs, as a rule, are far from Runet and our “popular” viruses and adware modules get to them much later, and therefore updates (so that it can protect against these problems) will come out later. From this point of view, +1 for the Russian manufacturer.
360 Total Security
A very, very good antivirus with good bases and regular updates. In addition, it is distributed free of charge and contains modules for optimizing and speeding up your PC. I would like to note on my own that it is still “heavy” (despite its optimization modules) and your computer will definitely not work any faster after installing it.
Despite everything, the capabilities of 360 Total Security are quite extensive (and it can outperform even some paid ones; installation and elimination of critical vulnerabilities in Windows, quick and complete system scan, recovery, cleaning of tons of junk files, optimization of services, real-time protection, etc. .d.
Avira Free Antivirus
A famous German program with a fairly good degree of protection (by the way, it is believed that a German product is of high quality and works like a “clock.” I don’t know if this judgment applies to software, but it actually works like a clock!).
What is most captivating is not the high system requirements. Even on relatively weak machines, Avira Free Antivirus works quite well. One of the disadvantages of the free version is a small amount of advertising. Otherwise - only positive assessments!
Panda Free Antivirus
A very lightweight antivirus (lightweight - because it consumes little system resources), which performs all actions in the cloud. It works in real time and protects you when you play, when surfing the Internet, when downloading new files.
Another advantage of this option is the fact that you don’t need to configure it in any way - that is, once you install it and forget it, Panda will continue to work and protect your computer automatically!
By the way, the database is quite large, thanks to which it removes most threats quite well.
Microsoft Security Essentials
In general, if you are the owner new version Windows (8, 10) - then Microsoft Security Essentials is already built into your defender. If not, then you can download and install it separately (link given above).
The antivirus is quite good, does not load the CPU with “left” tasks (i.e. does not slow down the PC), does not take up much disk space, and protects in real time. Overall, a very good product.
AVG AntiVirus Free
A good and reliable antivirus finds and removes viruses not only those that it has in the database, but even those that are not in it.
In addition, the program has modules for detecting spyware and other malware (for example, the ubiquitous advertising tabs built into browsers). Among the shortcomings I would highlight one: from time to time (during operation) it loads the CPU with checks (rechecks), which is annoying.
Comodo AntiVirus
The free version of this antivirus is designed to provide basic protection against viruses and other malware. Among the advantages that can be highlighted: an easy and simple interface, high speed, low system requirements.
Main features:
- heuristic analysis (detects even unknown new viruses that are not in the database);
- proactive protection in real time;
- daily and automatic updates bases;
- isolation suspicious files in quarantine.
Zillya! Antivirus Free
A relatively young program from Ukrainian developers shows quite mature results. I would especially like to note the well-thought-out interface, which does not overload the beginner with unnecessary questions and settings. For example, if everything is fine with your PC, you will see only 1 button indicating that there are no problems (this is a significant plus, considering that many other antiviruses are literally inundated with various windows and pop-up messages).
You can also note a fairly good database (more than 5 million viruses!), which is updated daily (which is another plus for the reliability of your system).
So, where to download antivirus for free? It should be noted that trial versions Many antivirus programs can be downloaded for free. However, if you have downloaded such well-known antiviruses as “Kaspersky Antivirus” or “Dr. Web", then after the trial period you must either buy a key to this antivirus, or refuse to use this antivirus program. Of course, if you wish, you can download keys for antiviruses from the Internet, but this is often fraught with consequences, since instead of keys, you can download viruses. I suggest downloading a good free antivirus for your home PC.
I bring to your attention Avast - a free antivirus that is quite suitable for protecting your home computer from viruses. At the time of writing these lines, the seventh version is available Avast antivirus. I offer two sources for downloading:
Let's consider the second option in more detail. By clicking on the link above, we will be taken to the Avast antivirus download page.
Avast antivirus download page
As can be seen from the figure, there is both a free version of Avast antivirus and paid ones. Since we plan to use the free version, let's click on the "Download" button in the first column.
At the next stage, click on the “No, thanks, I prefer free protection” button.
Click on the button “No, thanks, I prefer free protection”
That's not all. In the next window, just click on the “Download Now” button.
After clicking the “Download Now” button, the antivirus download will begin
On at the moment, the size of the program distribution is 85 MB. Naturally, with the release of new versions of the antivirus, the size usually increases.
This version of Avast is designed to work with such operating systems like Windows XP, Vista and 7. Avast antivirus practically does not slow down your computer.
Avast antivirus remains operational for 30 days, after which you just need to register your program and receive a key for 14 months. After 14 months, you can request a new key and so on.
Here's what some users actually write about using the free version of Avast:
“Hello avast staff! By looking online and reading good reviews about your antivirus program, I decided to try AVAST. My wife and I really like the simplicity of AVAST. It's nice to have AVAST's voice tell you when an update is in progress, without having to press buttons on confirmation windows to clear the screen. I noticed that the program does not affect the performance of the computer: other programs run without slowdowns or tedious interruptions. KEEP WORKING IN THE SAME SPIRIT. Thank you very much for the free software for home computers."
“Recommending avast! I have earned a good reputation among clients: satisfied avast! they are in no hurry to buy a replacement. Sometimes clients call or visit me a week or two after installing avast! and they say, “Because of all these so-called vendors, I thought the program would slow down the computer a lot, but it runs so smoothly that I hardly notice it.” Avast code! written and compiled better than other programs that, at first glance, should consume less computer resources."
Some users believe that Avast is an unreliable antivirus, that it does not detect viruses that Kaspersky detects. Previously, i.e. about 5 years ago, these statements were more significant than now, since Avast developers are constantly improving their antivirus. Naturally, Kaspersky should be more reliable than the free version of Avast, because you have to pay money for it :)
In conclusion, one simple truth: No antivirus can provide 100% protection for your computer, because... viruses appear before the “medicine” is on them.
