As we’ve mentioned before, on April 8, Microsoft stopped supporting and releasing updates for one of its most popular operating systems, Windows XP. The only exception the company has made since then was in May, when it released a patch to resolve a major vulnerability in Internet Explorer. P anda Security however, has continued offering protection and support for all our customers with XP installed on their computers. And that’s not all. Recently, put to the test the protection capabilities and performance impact of 23 antivirus products for Windows XP, and, got the perfect…

Comodo Antivirus for Linux (CAVL) offers the same great virus protection as our Windows software with the added benefit of a fully configurable anti-spam system. Featuring on-access and on-demand virus scanners, CAVL also uses cloud based behavior analysis of unknown files to provide unrivaled protection against zero-day malware. The powerful AV engine is complemented by a highly configurable mail gateway to filter spam and block email-borne threats. Comodo Features: Proactive AV protection intercepts all known threats Automatic updates for the most up-to-date virus protection…

Once again, Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ tops the favourite list for the best free anti-malware application. Shaun Dormon, the writer at The Register wrote his top 10 excellent FREE PC apps to brighten your Windows and he is surely impressed on how we have successfully revamped and improved our legendary application. Here s what he has to say about Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+: If you d asked me a decade ago who the go-to firm for free security software was I wouldn t have hesitated to shove LavaSoft s Ad-Aware down your throat. Until recently, however, they seemed to have taken a…

Enhanced Browser Support – Run scans in your favorite browser, such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Netscape, and more. Destination Scanning – Select specific files or folders for quick scanning of suspicious objects. Anti-Stealth Technology – Detect and clean hidden threats automatically from your system with ESET’s anti-rootkit technology, built on a key component of ESET s Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus programs. Quarantine – Delete or quarantine infected files into a special folder, where they no longer pose a threat to your system. Quarantined…

Microsoft will include antivirus in Windows 8 for the first time in the history of Windows. But will this software-the new version of Windows Defender-provide adequate protection against viruses, spyware, and other malware? Let s take a closer look at what Windows Defender provides, and whether its features are enough to keep you safe. Bear in mind that even though Microsoft will include Windows Defender in Windows 8, PC manufacturers may disable the program on new PCs that carry preinstalled antivirus software from a third-party such as Norton or McAfee. The preinstalled third-party…

Antivirus & Mobile Security Completely free and with a few stand-out features to boot, you shouldn t overlook the simply-titled Antivirus & Mobile Security. As well as the usual anti-virus scanning, this also includes some safe-browsing options, among them encryption for things you type into your browser. One of our favorite bonus features here is Candid Camera Thief ID, which takes selfies of the thief if your phone gets stolen - though using Android Device Manager should be your first port of call if your device gets stolen. Antivirus is a free antivirus app…

Thanks for asking this question. Lots of people don’t realize that it’s not a good idea to run two antivirus programs simultaneously. In fact, many antivirus programs will not install if another antivirus is detected on your system. Running multiple antivirus programs on the same computer can cause conflicts resulting in false positive detections, a slowdown in performance, or system instability. Therefore it is strongly recommended to uninstall all other previously installed antivirus applications before installing avast! on your computer. Most antivirus companies produce a…