5 Entirely Free Antivirus Solutions For Home Users

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1. AVG Free

AVG Free is one of the best antivirus and anti-spyware solutions available for a simple free download from their website. AVG is compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP. It is claimed to be used by over 80 million users. In the latest available free version, AVG has added a LinkScanner that warns you of potentially dangerous links before you click them. AVG Free's database of viruses can be easily updated online too.

Download AVG Free.

2. Avast! Home Edition

Avast! Antivirus Protection is another great solution, with it's free edition available for home users at no cost. Avast includes spyware protection, a simple interface and a built-in Web Shield to provide internet security also. Avast supports more versions of Windows than AVG Free.

Download Avast! Home Edition.

3. Avira AntiVir Personal

Avira AntiVir Personal is another entirely free antivirus solution that can be downloaded from the web instantly. It provides basic protection against viruses and trojans and also features a basic anti-spyware solution integrated into the freeware.

Download Avira AntiVir Personal.

4. Clamwin Free Antivirus

Clamwin Free is an open-source virus cleaner available for a free download. Clamwin consists of most features that the above described have, but does not have a real-time scanner which means files must be scanned manually. However, it is a great tool for virus and spyware detection as it is free and is constantly being improved.

Download Clamwin Free Antivirus.

5. Panda Cloud Antivirus

Panda Cloud Antivirus is another free antivirus solution. It is themed on it's 'Cloud' protection, claiming to provide the latest and best-researched protection with simple handling and easy setup.

Download Panda Cloud Antivirus.

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