Install virus protection. Best Free Antivirus Programs

1. Finding malware is a top priority. In order for the program to cope with it better than other alternatives (even if paid), we supplied it with 5 engines at once. Among them, special attention should be paid to the cloud 360 Cloud, which removes unnecessary load from the system, the popular Bitdefender in the world and the System Repair algorithm for recovering damaged data.
   This interaction allows 360 Total Security to quickly find, localize and eliminate any threat to your data.
2. Cleaning hard drives and registry from junk files. Special add-ons allow you to find programs that you have not used for a long time. A powerful free antivirus launches a disk and registry scan with one click, after which the system boots and runs much faster.
3. Another reason to download powerful antivirus is free updates. All subsequent versions will be available to our users on the same terms as now FREEWARE. This means that, unlike licensed software, which requires investments every year, our

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Antivirus is a utility for detecting malicious objects that penetrate the computer system via the Internet and removable media. During the period of excessive hacker attacks and the constant emergence of new viruses and spyware, antivirus software developers improve and optimize their products for device security and secure web surfing. Internet. Competition in the antivirus market is high.

Some utilities create protection for the entire system and automatically recognize and send viruses to quarantine, others protect individual PC components, ensure a safe stay on the Internet, and some carry out a one-time scan to identify "pests" and are portable. anti-virus utilities with various functionality and computer protection.

Programs	Russian language	License	Permanent protection	Rating	Online updates	Wi-Fi protection
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	10	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Trial	Yes	9	Yes	No
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	10	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	6	Yes	No
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	8	Yes	No
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	8	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	8	Yes	No
	Yes	Free of charge	No	5	Yes	No
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	7	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	8	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	6	Yes	No
	Yes	Free of charge	No	5	Yes	No
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	8	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	7	Yes	Yes
	Yes	Free of charge	Yes	8	Yes	No
	No	Free of charge	Yes	7	No	No

A popular antivirus with over 230 million users. Works on Linux, Windows, Mac OS, for PDAs based on Android, Windows CE, Palm. The toolkits of the program protect the Wi-Fi network in mobile devices while preserving passwords and confidentiality. Four types of scans quickly detect and respond to embedded malicious junk. Security screens perform comprehensive checks on unknown sites, open files, P2P connections, and received messages.

A popular program that scans not only the computer system, but also removable media connected to the PC. The utility shows statistics on spam and malicious infiltration, monitors the file system, has a "parental control" mode, blocks dangerous websites and checks e-mail.

Utility from the well-known company "Kaspersky Lab" with basic tools for reliable computer protection. Blocks unknown sites, applications and malicious scripts. Has fast, complete, selective and external device verification. Can work together with Kaspersky Security Network. Does not provide protection of personal data, so antivirus will not be enough for financial and confidential work.

A program that scans the system in a few minutes, providing a detailed report on the threats found and their location paths. It is possible to schedule the next check with the indication of the day of the week and the start time. Parental Controls block inappropriate content.

Competitive antivirus that performs well-coordinated and decent computer protection without stressing the system. The program modules detect and eliminate ad trolls, rootkits and spyware, provide email protection and identify dangerous links. Identity theft is minimized.

Powerful utility that protects your computer in real time. Has configurable options for network security, checks downloads and scans your Facebook wall before downloading unknown links from it. Antivirus scans emails and can be password protected.

High-quality anti-virus utility with a large base of protection against more than 200,000 types of viruses. The program module monitors the movement of suspicious files, an innovative scanning method protects against previously unknown macro viruses, and later versions of the antivirus block ad spam and spyware.

Antivirus scanner for scanning objects that enter the computer from removable media. Automatically checks flash drives, tablets, multimedia players, SD cards, smartphones and digital cameras for threats, and if detected, offers to send viruses to quarantine or deletion. It has a mandatory check and guarantees the protection of confidential data from interception. Additional features include scanning potentially dangerous URLs, deleting dangerous and temporary files, and recovering damaged objects.

Powerful utility that protects the system even in minimized mode. Has full, spot, fast and rating checks. It is possible to schedule a scan and set the depth of the scan of files. Checks removable media, protects email, and continually updates versions to keep your device up to date.

Powerful free antivirus with five optimized engines and protection against various kinds of viruses. The program protects web surfing, checks Wi-Fi and removes programs without leaving a trace. In offline mode, two engines are turned on and the antivirus continues to work. Also, it is possible to check software, restore the system after attacks and failures, analyze media and protect the webcam. The antivirus product analyzes the operation of suspicious files and has an antivirus sandbox.

An antivirus program with a unique heuristic mechanism that detects unknown threats and activates the utility even if it is blocked. Blocks malicious sites, anti-rootkits and spyware attacks. Does not conflict with other programs and antiviruses and constantly updates the database.

A program that detects adware, malicious plugins and unwanted software on websites. Detects objects that "flew" into the system when installing some programs, blocks unwanted toolbars and "pests" that change the home page in the browser. Does not require installation on a computer and can be used portable from removable media.

Many manufacturers of protection products release free editions of antiviruses, which can be downloaded completely from the official website of the manufacturer and used on their computers.

Most developers include only anti-virus scanners in free editions without real-time protection, 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 for free.

07/19/2018, Anton Maksimov

The ranks of free antiviruses with constant protection have been supplemented by a new version of a Kaspersky Lab product called Kaspersky Free. If earlier they had only a curing utility (antivirus scanner Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool), now they also release real-time protection of the file system and protection against malicious sites on the network.

An interesting free antivirus program is released by Microsoft. The utility is called the Malicious Software Removal Tool. This tool automatically scans your computer for a number of malicious programs and immediately removes them when found. The tool is not a replacement for the usual antivirus utility, it only allows you to perform an express analysis for the presence of common viruses.

Free antivirus has nothing to do with piracy or hacking of paid products. There are many programs distributed free of charge.

This article lists the TOP 10 free antivirus programs, as well as links where you can download a free antivirus program from the developer's official website.

Computer viruses can bring very nasty surprises, even if you only use your computing hardware 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.

Best Free Antivirus Programs

When choosing an anti-virus program, you must be guided, first of all, by their updateability. Moreover, it is not the program itself that should be regularly updated, but the virus databases. The options below have it all.

Real-time antivirus (continuous protection)

Avira Free Antivirus- a full-fledged antivirus for use on a home computer. The free version has no expiration date and is regularly updated.

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Avast Free Antivirus- like the previous version, it works in a continuous mode, constantly protecting the computer from malicious programs.

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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 antivirus program with support in Russian. Keeps your PC safe at all times.

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Panda Free Antivirus- panda is not only a kind bear, it is also an excellent defender against spyware and viruses.

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Is an antivirus product that has won many awards for quality computer protection.

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Microsoft Security Essentials- This antivirus from digital giant Microsoft works in real time and can replace many paid programs. Rootkits, Trojans and Spyware are taking 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- free antivirus, released by domestic experts from Bryansk. Acts in real time, preventing the penetration of malware onto the computer.

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Zillya 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 scan)

To fully protect your computer from malware, it is recommended to periodically scan it for viruses with various antiviruses. We have discussed antiviruses that work continuously above. Here is a list of antiviruses that sometimes run for a one-time scan.

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 searches for viruses and system vulnerabilities. Checks your computer and tells you what other programs might have missed.

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If your computer stops working due to a virus

It happens that a virus has hit your computer so badly that you are not even able to run an antivirus program or scanner. What to do if a virus has blocked your computer?

The main thing is not to panic. You will need to find a work computer. Download a special anti-virus utility on it and use it to create a bootable 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 will help clean the system.

Kaspersky Rescue Disk- a distribution kit of the recovery disk and instructions on how to configure and use it.

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Dr.Web Curelt! Live CD- utility to restore the computer using a CD / DVD drive or USB drive.

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Should you buy a paid antivirus?

Everyone decides for himself whether to buy a paid antivirus or use a free one. Naturally, the paid versions provide more features and capabilities. 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 behavior on the Internet (do not visit suspicious sites, do not download pirated programs, do not click on pop-up banners), and also check devices connected to a computer (flash drives) for viruses, then constant use of one of the listed antivirus programs and periodic checks with an additional utility.