Free Antivirus Protection Review
#1 avast! - Free Edition                                                              
Review date: 05.02.2011

Description:

The Home edition provides a robust protection against trojan horses and other malware threats. In addition to scanning e-mail, Avast! ver. 6.0 can delete all or specified attachments. The new user interface is easier to use and offers more control in reporting. Finally, avast! free antivirus also offers detailed reviews of the results thanks to a well designed graphic interface.

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Software Summary:

The scanning engine of the software is certified by ICSA Labs. Good AV packed with a lot of features.

Main Features:

  • Comprehensive package
  • Version 6.0
  • Compatible Windows 7
  • Continuous protection
  • Includes anti-spyware
  • Home use only
  • Free phone support
  • On-access scanner

Review:

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Enables to control each aspect of system againt potential threats. The program shows a status icon in the Windows system tray to indicate its current protection.
  • Enables to effectively scan your personal computer.
  • Ability to upgrade to the paid version, anytime.
  • The Macintosh edition is also available. (paid version).
  • Automatic installation. The software doesn't require a reboot.
  • Integrated mail protection. Processor Pentium 3 minimum.
  • The program runs only on PCs with Windows XP and newer.
Overall, the freeware is a top-notch virus program. It does really the job without any special configuration. Besides, the compatibility problem with ZoneAlarm has been solved with the latest version. Improved sandbox logging. Excellent detection rate.
#2 Kingsoft Free Antivirus - Cloud Protection                             
Review date: 05.02.2011

Description:

The program enables to manage your security settings and options from the home screen. It detects and removes malicious programs designed to gain access to your PC.

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Software Summary:

Less intrusive alert system. Easy-to-understand status area.

Main Features:

  • History cleaner
  • Scheduled scan
  • Compatible Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit)
  • Disk cleaner
  • System repair tools
  • Process supervisor

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  • Layered Service Provider: the Repair module troubleshoots corrupted files.
  • Prevents virus spreading via USB flash device.
  • Uses little processing power and runs quietly in the background.
  • Shields your system from autorun.inf.
  • Block Instant Messaging (IM) virus.
  • Enables to keep tracks and activities of all processes running on your system.
  • In the case that a file is corrupted, you can move it to a quarantined area.
Easy to deploy and use, the freeware provides comprehensive virus protection for your computer.
#3 Dr.Web CureIt - On-Demand Scanner                                     
Review date: 05.02.2011

Description:

Dr.Web CureIt is a standalone virus scanner. The program removes infected files from the system and performs regular checks in the Windows operating system.

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Software Summary:

Based on the ICSA certified, the application can be run from a USB drive.

Main Features:

  • Daily updates
  • Supports several languages
  • Version 6.0
  • File size: 40 MB
  • Heuristic analysis
  • No installation needed

Review:

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Updated at least once an hour.
  • Free to use for as long as you like.
  • Scanning of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Limited support.
  • Uses several layers of protection.
Capable of cleaning infested files, Dr.Web CureIt blocks automatically the unknown programs before they reach your computer. The paid version lets you cure workstations and servers running MS Windows.
2011 Free Antivirus Protection Comparisons
  • This category contains freeware (i-e software you can download and distribute without any payment) designed to stop and remove computer viruses from users' computers.

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