- No matter who you are or what type of computer device you have, every device you own – from Windows PC, laptop, to your tablet – needs proper security software installed onto your device; this includes the most current up-to-date firewall, antivirus and anti-spyware, you need to be sure that your device is protected and the information you have stored is under “lock and key”.
Now this does not mean that your device is entirely secure, it just means that you are taking precautions and making it much more difficult for someone who means to cause harm to have instant access. With that said, this article will serve you with information to find the best and free anti-virus software for Windows 7 and 8 that will help to better protect your computer and all that you store on it.
The Best Free Anti-Virus Software
- Microsoft: Windows Defender
According to some reports found on the most respected websites that are dedicated to scoring the best ant-virus software available today, Windows Defender scores 5 out of 10 stars for its internet protection abilities. While it is not the best it is certainly not the worst; Windows Defender for Windows 7, Vista and XP alone is not exactly what you would hope and think that it should be but should you go with Windows Defender and install the free Microsoft Security Essentials wit it you can add a pretty decent level of protection. Though it is not what you may exactly want by way of protection but you cannot afford anything better, this is the way to go.
- Avast Free Antivirus
With a rating of 9 out of 10, Avast offers a free anti-virus that is considered to be one of the best because of its performance quality and provides great protection. It handles any and all threats quickly; without question or hesitation. It works with both Windows 7 and 8; there is no need to have any other security measures like there are with Windows Defender.
- AVG Anti-Virus
By its rating of 8 out of 10 stars, AVG comes close to Avast in terms of desired protection; and AVG’s protection that it provides is excellent. The system’s performance is better than Avast; in fact AV-Tests show that if you have a PC or another computer device that is underpowered, this will be a very good choice for your device given the protection score that is being given to this software.
- Check Point’s Zone Alarm Free Antivirus + Firewall
7 out of 10 stars are given to Check Point’s Zone Alarm Free Antivirus + Firewall Anti-virus software package; it is considered to be one the big beasts found in the free security software realm. The system performance is quite good and offers an even greater impression of its usability; it matches Windows Defender with the false positives on the AV-Tests. The question of whether it keeps your computer devices safe is answered with a resounding yes.
- Panda Security Cloud Anti-Virus
With 6 out of 10 stars, Panda Security Cloud Anti-Virus leaves a question in the mind of potential users but this question is quickly removed because of the solid protection that it provides. While it deals with known threats 100 percent, it does not do a very good job in dealing with 0 day threats; hence the 6 out of 10 rating. However, it outshines Windows Defender and Zone Alarm, with detecting 95 percent of potential threats over a period of two months while in a testing phase; this is good with what is found elsewhere.
There are several other free anti-virus products that are available and worth the time it takes to install them – not much time at all — considering the extra amount of security that they provide. You can easily strengthen any free anti-virus software that you use with one or more of Malware bytes’ Anti-Malware Free or Comodo Cleaning Essentials that are great for cleaning up any malware “infections” your device may have.
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Gregory D. Evans | Super Security Mogul 