ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FREE TRIAL

Why is an antivirus software free trial one of the best things you can do for your computer? Right now as you are reading this sentence, there is probable malware on your computer. Viruses, worms and trojans hiding in places you can't see.

And you don't even know they are there.

Malware simply means any type of malicious program infected on your system. These are usually spyware and viruses. There are literally thousands of different kinds. Most won"t stop your computer from working. In fact, most malicious programs want your system to work so that they can spread, gather personal information, or direct you to shopping sites. If this isn't bad enough, the most noticeable effect is a slowdown in computer performance. Or an annoying file or tool bar that wont go away no matter how many times you try to delete it. You want to arrest these guys, give them a trial and hope they never go free. Good antivirus software can prevent this.

Antivirus Software Necessities

Not all antivirus software programs are the same. There are certain things you should look for before deciding which free trial to try. You may just have to try a few of them before finding the antivirus software that's right for you. Some things to consider are how easy the software is to use. Can it be installed and uninstalled effortlessly?

Do you have to be an expert to understand it? Another factor to consider is how it effects your computer performance. If it slows down your computer and makes it clunky to operate, is it really the best option? Also look at how often it updates its database. Most antivirus software has the ability to either perform realtime scanning, set up a firewall or scan only when you tell it to. Realtime scanning offers a much higher degree of protection, but can hurt system performance.

Where to obtain a Free Trial

We'll start with McAfee. They offer a whole range of trusted antivirus software. Several of their products are available for a free 30 day trial. The most popular offering is the McAfee total protection package, which is meant to be an all-in-one security blanket. McAfee is a trusted name in internet security and a one year subscription to this service goes for $69.99. The free trial can be found at their website.

Our favorite antivirus software has to be a product called AVG. They offer a completely free scaled down version of their product that never expires and maintains full functionality. It's basic functions are usually more than adequate for most internet users, including anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, realtime protection, and easy updates. You can upgrade to the Pro version at anytime for $34.99. The trial software is available at www.free.avg.com.