AntiVirus Reports : Virus Removal and Firewall Antivirus Software Reports

Why this antivirus facts site exists

We've assembled a comprehensive list of "fact sheets" for various popular antivirus and firewall antivirus software applications. In addition, you'll find a nice set of articles relating to antivirus software to help you get clued in what you need to do to protect your computer from viruses.

Each antivirus fact sheet has just facts. Not opinion. If you want opinion, you can scroll down on each page and look at the list of antivirus customer comments we've assembled for that antivirus product.

How to choose an antivirus application

The internet can be a scary place for your computer. Worms, viruses, phishing attacks, rootkits, trojan horses and other malware are lurking out there, waiting for the right moment to infiltrate or damage your system. They can cripple and slow your computer, or even destroy important information.

Fortunately, you can fight back. Your best defense against computer viruses and other malware is to install a reliable antivirus program, update it regularly, and to perform scans with it on a weekly basis. Once the malware is identified, you can use the anti-virus software to eliminate it or to quarantine any areas that might be damaged.

So which antivirus program should you choose? There are lots of options out there, including ones you can download for free on the internet. But remember, this is your computer's security at stake here. Do you really want to rely on the cheapest bidder? Free antivirus software often lacks many of the security features of paid antivirus software, and thus leaves your computer more vulnerable to viruses and malware. The anti-virus programs Norton, McAffee, and AdwareBot are proven to be reliable and are trusted by the software industry's top professionals. They are quick to install and easy to use, all while providing your computer with the defense against viruses and malware it needs.

Once you've chosen your antivirus software and have it installed, the next step is to enable automatic updates. For most paid antivirus software, this option will already be enabled. New viruses and malware are being developed every week, so it's important that your antivirus software is up-to-date when you're performing your weekly scan.

Many antivirus programs begin a scan every time you re-start your computer or perform one regularly at a specific time each week. You can also initiate a scan whenever you feel one is necessary. It's important to deal with viruses and other malware quickly, before their detrimental effects have a chance to accumulate. Once the scan has uncovered them, the antivirus software will prompt you with a few ways of dealing with the malware, the most obvious of which is to delete them. However, in cases where the malware might have damaged essential files, it might be wisest to quarantine the infected areas.

The internet is full of threats to your computer's security. By selecting a reliable antivirus program and using it correctly, you can protect yourself from malware for many years to come.