Friends, I greet you! In this article, I will tell you where you can download a good antivirus for free. I myself use a free antivirus, and it protects the computer very well. Read on and find out how to download and install it for yourself. If you need more information, you can get it in the course " computer tricks".
There are many antiviruses, mostly they protect your computer from viruses well, but their disadvantage is that you have to pay for them. Why pay for something that you can get for free and of the same quality?
And so, we need to protect ourselves from viruses. They are harmless, which will block your access to any files on your computer for a while. But there are also dangerous ones that can steal passwords from bank cards, payment systems from mail, if they are stored on your computer.
So, to fight viruses, you need a special program that will protect your computer. It is impossible to determine which is the best antivirus, there are disputes on this topic everywhere, it is impossible to find an exact answer, each has its own pros and cons.
We will not consider all existing antiviruses, let's move on to installing ours. Before you download a good antivirus for free, you need to remove your own, which is currently installed on your computer.
To remove any program, I personally use Ccleaner, how this is done, I already wrote in the article "". So come on in and do the same.
As soon as the old one is removed, we proceed to download the new anti-virus. Visit this site and download the free version of avast antivirus. You will be offered to take a paid one, but they are not much different and it makes no sense to spend money. Don't even think about it, download it for free.
After the archive with the antivirus has been downloaded, you need to find it, where it is located on your computer. As a rule, what you download is in downloads. Double-click on the small button on the archive itself.
Now to install, you just need to click "next". Watch carefully what they will offer you during the installation, if they offer a paid version again, then uncheck it.
As soon as the antivirus is installed, the avast icon will appear on your computer. Double-click on the icon with the left mouse button and your AVAST window will open. Congratulations, you have downloaded and installed the antivirus for free.
Now you can clean up your computer. Click on "scan" and select "smart scan". So you check the entire computer completely. You can click on "scan for viruses". Here the check will be faster and only viruses will be searched.
If avast has detected viruses, then you will be offered options on what to do with this infection:
- Send to Quarantine
- Treat
- Delete
Here I want to talk about such a tool as a sandbox. You can safely run files in this sandbox that you suspect of being infected with viruses. This way your computer will be safe.
Now let's move on to the settings. To get into them, click on the gear in the upper right. Here we have updates, you can update the virus definition and update the program.
The Virus Definition Blog is a database of all available viruses. New ones are constantly appearing, so it is useful to update this database.
You can also update the avast program, they are updated every week. But you have all the updates and programs and virus databases happen automatically, so don't bother.
The antivirus works automatically in offline mode. And if you want to follow a malicious link, then it starts to warn you that it is dangerous. Therefore, in principle, nothing needs to be done manually. And if you want to know and be able to do everything in your computer, then be sure to go through training " with a computer for you in 1 day".
This article lists the TOP 10 best free antivirus programs in 2020, as well as links where you can download a free antivirus program from the official website of the developer.
The concept of free antivirus has nothing to do with piracy or hacking paid products. There are many programs available for free.
Computer viruses can bring very unpleasant surprises even if you use your computing equipment only for entertainment. But the real scale of the problem can only be felt by those who make money on the Internet. If a virus destroys your work or intruders gain access to your electronic money (, Webmoney) it will not be fun.
In order not to bite your elbows later, it is better to take care of the safety of your technique right now.
The best free antiviruses
When choosing an anti-virus program, you must be guided, first of all, by their updating. Moreover, it is not the program itself that should be regularly updated, but the virus databases. The options below have it all.
Real-time antiviruses (nonstop protection)
Avira Free Antivirus- a full-fledged antivirus for use on a home computer. The free version has no time limit and is updated regularly.
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Avast Free Antivirus- like the previous version, it works continuously, constantly protecting your computer from malware.
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SuperAntiSpyWare- has both paid and free modifications. Suitable for protecting your home computer.
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360 Total Security- a full-fledged free anti-virus program with support in Russian. Will keep your PC safe continuously.
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Panda Free Antivirus- panda is not only a kind bear, it is also an excellent protector from spyware and viruses.
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is an anti-virus product that has been awarded many awards for high-quality computer protection.
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Microsoft Security Essentials- this antivirus from the digital giant Microsoft works in real time and is able to replace many paid programs. Rootkits, trojans and spyware have a rest.
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Comodo Free Antivirus- a full-fledged anti-virus program that works effectively in the free version.
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Nano Antivirus- a free antivirus released by domestic specialists from Bryansk. Acts in real time to prevent malware from infiltrating your computer.
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Zilla Antivirus- the basic version of the antivirus program will protect your home computer from viruses in continuous mode.
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Virus scanners (one-time check)
To fully protect your computer from malware, it is recommended to periodically scan it for viruses with different antiviruses. Antiviruses that operate continuously, we have considered above. Here is a list of antiviruses that are sometimes run for a one-time check.
Dr.Web Curelt!- a free utility from a well-known developer that scans and detects computer viruses. For each scan, you need to download a new version. The utility is updated regularly and is constantly updated with new databases.
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Kaspersky Security Scan- a free scanner that scans for viruses and system vulnerabilities. It will check your computer and tell you what other programs might have missed.
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If the computer stops working due to a virus
It happens that a virus has hit your computer so seriously that you are not even able to run an anti-virus program or scanner. What to do if a virus has blocked the computer?
The main thing is not to panic. You will need to find a working computer. Download a special anti-virus utility to it and use it to create a boot disk or USB flash drive.
After that, start the infected non-working computer using this disk or flash drive. The bootable anti-virus utility will start before the virus and help clean the system.
Kaspersky Rescue Disk- the distribution kit of the recovery disk and instructions for setting it up and using it.
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Dr.Web Curelt! Live CD- a utility for restoring your computer using a CD / DVD disc or USB drive.
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Is it worth buying a paid antivirus?
Buy a paid antivirus or use a free one, everyone decides for himself. Naturally, the paid versions provide more features and functionality. For inexperienced users, this can be critical. As a rule, the issue price is only 1000 rubles per year.
But, if you follow the rules of conduct on the Internet (do not visit suspicious sites, do not download pirated programs, do not follow pop-up banners), and also check devices connected to the computer (flash drives) for viruses, then constant use of one of the listed anti-virus programs and periodic checks by an additional utility.
Many manufacturers of protection tools release free editions of antiviruses that can be completely free to download from the official website of the manufacturer and use on your computers.
Most developers only include 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 of charge.
07/19/2018 , Anton Maksimov
A new version of a Kaspersky Lab product called Kaspersky Free has joined the ranks of free antiviruses with real-time protection. If earlier they had only a curing utility (Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool anti-virus scanner), now they also release real-time file system protection and protection against malicious sites on the network.
06/12/2018 , Anton Maksimov
Security is not enough. Many manufacturers of protection systems believe 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 task. This includes virus detection engines from Avira and Bitdefender, QVM II proactive protection, 360 Cloud, and System Repair.
04/18/2018 , Anton Maksimov
Avast Free Antivirus is a free antivirus suite with real-time protection. 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 network 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 a 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 rest is its free and amazing reliability. When properly configured, the program allows you to secure your computer to the maximum. The other day I reviewed several comparative tests that various companies were conducting, and the results of these tests quite surprised me. As an example, I will give the results of one of these tests.
05.10.2017 , Anton Maksimov
AVG AntiVirus FREE is a worldwide known antivirus program that is available free of charge for home users and is already used by millions of people around the world. Unlike many free scanners from major antivirus labs, AVG is a complete product that can keep your PC secure to the fullest. 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 him 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. It independently downloads and installs updates, independently checks the files accessed by the operating system and various applications.
A massive attack by the WannaCry ransomware (WannaCryptor, WanaDecryptor) has infected tens of thousands of computers in organizations and public institutions around the world. The malware exploits a known vulnerability described in security bulletin MS17-010 and a combination of EternalBlue / DoublePulsar exploits that can attack other vulnerable Windows systems on the same network. As a result, infection of one computer can lead to compromise of the entire corporate network in the organization.
After being introduced to a computer due to the successful exploitation of a vulnerability, the WannaCry ransomware encrypts all files and documents of certain formats by executing remote commands sent via the SMB protocol and spreading to other Windows computers on the network.
Perhaps you are too trusting, and therefore did not install 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 usual programs for everyone. This utility does not work all the time, preventing malware from appearing on the computer. It allows you to cure an already infected PC from viruses, Trojan horses, rootkits, etc. This feature of Dr.Web CureIt! defines the scope of the product. It can be used periodically to check the reliability of the antivirus installed on the computer, as well as in cases where, by indirect signs, one can suspect a PC infection. In general, Dr.Web CureIt! hard to overestimate.
06/26/2013 , Anton Maksimov
Continuing the popular topic of free antivirus, I want to mention another development that I met relatively recently and which I have not had time to write about yet. 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.
