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There is some great free antivirus software available, here's our pick of the best
Antivirus protection for your computer is indispensible and there is certainly no shortable of programs available. The problem is choosing one, so we have rounded up the best paid-for options available. For our expert picks of the best paid-for antivirus software, click here.
All the software detailed below will work in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.
Avast! Free Antivirus 7Avast Free Antivirus is worth a look as it is easily configurable and has some interesting features. Click here for our expert review.
Click here for free download | Score: 5/5
AVG Free 2013A generally well-designed free security program for Windows 8. The interface matches Microsoft's latest operating system too. Click here for our expert review.
Click here for free download | Score: 5/5
Microsoft Security EssentialsA very good program offering only the absolute essentials that works well on less powerful PCs. Click here for our expert review.
Click here for free download | Score: 4/5
Zone Alarm Free Antivirus + FirewallFor a free product, Zone Alarm is impressive. It includes a firewall, 5GB of online backup and plenty of advanced settings. Click here for our expert review.
Click here for free download | Score: 4/5
Avira Free AntivirusSome great features, but it can be a bit of a memory hog when scanning. Lots of advanced settings in Expert mode too. Click here for our expert review.
Click here for free download | Score: 3/5
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FreeAn extremely basic product that can be handy on a PC that's already infected, but it cannot protect PCs from infection in the first place. Click here for our expert review.
Click here for free download | Score: 2/5
PC Tools Antivirus FreeTakes antivirus protection to its stripped-down minimum, with few compelling attractions even though it is free. Click here for our expert review.
Click here for free download | Score: 2/5
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