AntiVirus Reports : The Tragic Irony in the War Against Viruses

The Tragic Irony in the War Against Viruses

Have you heard what the latest ironic twist is in the war on computer viruses? It's supposed-virus or trojan-removal tools that actually are viruses or spyware in themselves.

If you are reading this article, chances are you are interested in virus removal for your laptop or desktop computer. Maybe you are purchasing a new system and are trying to decide what anti-virus system to choose. Maybe you are, like many others, already a victim of a virus, and are trying to remove it from so your computer doesn’t regress from a high-tech and expensive piece of machinery into a piece of junk that you will put into your next garage sale. Whatever the case, you are looking for information and advice, and you have come to the right spot. This site is dedicated to weeding out the myths and false assumptions about virus prevention and removal. It is concerned only with providing to the general public to most up-to-date and progressive facts about the best ways to protect and save your computer’s integrity and optimal performance.

Now, if you were to enter the keywords “virus removal” into any major search engine, you would be inundated with a plethora of offers promising “free” virus removal software. Of course you would, like any other money-minded individual, be tempted by such offers. Everyone likes saving money. However, taking advantage of any of these free offers would be an extremely ill advised decision, for a number of reasons. To begin with, many of these free applications may actually cause viruses rather than prevent them. This is because downloading many free virus protection programs also involves downloading spyware. And while spyware is not inherently harmful, it does infiltrate your computer by tracking your browsing history. This form of tracking leads not only to more spam mail, but may also lead to viruses that worm their way into your computer through email. In fact, it is advisable, in the grand scheme of computer protection, to not only purchase virus protection, but also spyware protection for your home computer.

One of the other main problems with settling on free virus protection is that these offers generally only last for a short, trial period. Which means the meager viral protection that you receive generally only lasts for 30-90 days. Why is this a con? Well, it means that every month or so you will have to re-download another free virus protection application to your computer. Unless you are an extremely organized individual with a lot of space in your daily planning calendar, chances are you do not have time to do this. And if you forget to continually re-subscribe to these free offers and your protection lapses, you may leave your computer vulnerable and unprotected in the mean time. The bottom line is this: you spent a substantial amount of money investing in a home computer system, and spending just a little more on a comprehensive and trusted virus protection program isn’t just smart, it will save you money in the long run.