Many people ask themselves: which antivirus program to choose for Windows.
Panda Cloud
An excellent free cloud program with little system conditions is Panda Cloud. It works quietly, discreetly and safely. No configuration required after installation. Protects systems from most of the danger, thanks to the hive mind. The full operation of this program requires continuous access to the Internet, connection to the cloud, sending and analyzing information, dangerous files that it finds on the computer.
AVG
Safe and fast antivirus program for Windows. Low system requirements. Sometimes it slows down when loading some of them. AVG can be installed on other devices as well as on computers. Protection for phones. Antivirus features:
- Most effective at protecting against threats.
- Saves consumption of system reserves.
Flaws:
- Very slow checks.
- Rarely makes mistakes.
Avast
The main advantages are: free, guarantees excellent security, has all the necessary functions: analyzes in real time, protects browsers and checks Wi-Fi connections. The program has rather low conditions for systems: to work, you need a PC with Windows XP and from 256 to 512 MB of RAM. To install it, you need 2GB on your hard drive.
Pros of Avast:
- Interesting and uncomplicated.
- Customizable thanks to many add-ons.
- Protects against programs that cause at least a small amount of damage to the PC.
- Quickly checks for threats.
- The virus database is easily updated due to direct access.
Minuses:
- A simple registration must be repeated at least once a year.
- The free version can only be used for home use.
360 Total Security
The new antivirus program, however, is rapidly gaining popularity. Its creators tried to make a program that does not load the system with good protection. The 360 Total Security features: accelerate and clear. Because of them, there will be no unimportant and temporary files in the system, it will be optimized and there will be no crashes and freezes in the work. The tips were excellently worked out in it: the antivirus will advise what to do with the detected threat, when to check, update, etc.
Advantages of the program:
- The virus databases are always updated.
- Its window is very clear and simple.
- Cleanup frees up disk space and improves system responsiveness.
Disadvantages:
- Scans comprehensively.
SecureAPlus
An excellent program capable of performing functions in real time and during scanning.
Pros:
- The database is updated frequently.
Minuses:
- May hang on a weak device.
- Very demanding on PC capabilities.
Comodo
It is more often used only by experienced computer users, so it will be difficult for a beginner to set up an antivirus program.
Possibilities:
- Identifies suspected hazards.
- The equipment is updated frequently.
Flaws:
- There are cases when the result of the check will be controversial.
- Possible disagreement with certain number of files.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft’s free antivirus suite is Security Essentials. It helps to resist viruses and spyware, Trojans. Unfortunately, this package is not suitable for Windows XP, but works on Windows Vista, 7, etc. It also protects systems quite well from most of the known threats and does not overload them.
Conditions for systems:
- Suitable operating systems require a processor with a frequency of at least 1 Hz.
- VGA display resolution is not less than 800×600.
- Hard disk with about 200 MB available space.
