But,
there is another dilemma: With so many products on the market,
which one do you choose? There is no right and wrong answer
here but some people are concerned about the difference between the free
programs offered and the ones that you have to pay
a yearly subscription for.
Lets backtrack a bit and talk about viruses. Unlike the
ones that humans deal with, the computer variety can often be found and
eliminated before they cause trouble.
Computer viruses get into your hard drive and wreak
havoc. They slow your computer down by taking up your hard
drive space. Once there, they can infect your programs and steal
personal and financial information. What you are left with is a big
mess that is a pain in the neck to fix.
Antivirus software may come pre-installed on your
computer. If it does, it is likely a free trial or
a paid subscription that you ordered with the
system. Either way, its job is to detect viruses within items on your
hard drive and remove them according to your specifications. When the
paid subscription is up for renewal, youll receive pop-up messages
warning you that your system is about to be left unprotected.
What many computer owners dont know is that you
have a choice. You dont have to pay for antivirus software
because many companies offer it for free. We have all heard the adage,
You get what you pay for, but, just like everything else, it is best
to shop wisely before making a choice.
Ideally, you want antivirus protection
to alert you when a virus is trying to hack your system. Spyware
also falls into this category. You want software to let you know if
anything you have or will download contains spyware.
Many free anti-malware programs can do
that for you. Free doesnt mean cheap, just minimal.
Some companies offer a program that does what you need, but offers the
extra bells and whistles for a fee. Depending on your computer usage,
the bells and whistles are not always needed. They take up extra hard
drive space and don't always get used.
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For the
current most popular FREE Anti-virus, go to CNET
Download and navigate to Windows, Mac or portable device.
You will see a list of the most popular Free Antivirus
software descriptions and prices where appropriate. Be
sure to read the reviews before making your choice.
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For a person like yourself, who is careful about where they
go on the Internet, basic free antivirus protection will work.
Protecting
yourself with some basic surfing and downloading guidelines is half the
battle.
Here is more good advice: While you are still within the
free 30-day trial that the manufacturer gave you, compare free and paid software.
If the free software gives you the features you need, go for it. You
can always change later.
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