Opinion about antivirus packages

[Benjhonson]

I was having desktop with Microsoft windows XP operating system installed on it. While surfing the facebook last night there was a virus attack on my system. The virus attack corrupted most of the files which was used are used by windows and my system crashed. I have installed a new operating system and also I wanted a new antivirus program that can protect my system from virus while browsing the internet. Also provide me some suitable tips while surfing on internet.

[Sheenas]

AVG is one of the antivirus software that can protect your system from virus. AVG antivirus is freely available so you can download and install the AVG software on your system. The AVG antivirus provides many features. The features of AVG are such as given below:

• AVG antivirus can scan a particular link and determine whether it is authenticated or not.
• AVG has an inbuilt firewall that blocks the unwanted programs from entering into the system.
• It can scan on a periodical basis.
• Scan send and received emails across internet.
• If some files has been corrupted then the ability to repair it.
• AVG has an inbuilt virus vault in which infected files are stored.

[Bharat89]

Another antivirus program than can protect your system from virus is AVIRA antivirus. The features of AVIRA antivirus is given below:

1. User interface is very simple and user friendly to use.
2. Security mode is provided for user so that they can choose their own type of security.
3. It supports malware removal and new ANTIVIR guard. The guard is capable of repairing your system. The malware removal can work in case of unknown or active malware.
4. Quick removal of virus in a single click.
5. Netbook support for laptop and also provides antirootkit protection.

[Zacharia]

Avast antivirus is a freeware antivirus program that can protect your system. Avast antivirus program was developed by Avast Company in the year 1988. Avast antivirus is basically for workstations. The features of avast antivirus are as follows:

• Avast antivirus has a Antivirus kernel which is developed on certified antivirus engine.
• File System Shield scan files on the computer to keep virus from being able to execute.
• Mail Shield scans messages and attachments attached to email.
• Web Shield scans the URL for virus and blocks the URL if it contains unwanted programs.
• Provides support for Anti-spyware and Anti-root kit capabilities.
• Automatic updates are going on continuously to keep the virus database update.
• Audible alarms for playing message if a virus has been detected.
• User can also scan the system when it boots using avast antivirus.

[Caiden]

While you are using the internet you need to follow certain tips to protect your system from virus, malware, spyware etc. below are certain tips to follow:

1. Update your operating system on regular basis.
2. Put the windows firewall on so that it checks for the incoming traffic.
3. Delete unwanted files, registry keys.
4. Install a good antivirus software and update it with the latest update file.
5. Do not download music, games etc. form unauthorized sites because while downloading you may also download virus.
6. Scan the email attachments before opening it.
7. You should always backup your data before virus attack