What is the best free antivirus software of 2011?
What is the best free antivirus software of 2011? In a field of overwhelming choices, one antivirus product consistently earns the respect of antivirus testers. Answer: Avira AntiVir Personal is a free antivirus product that is highly recommended by many antivirus testers, including About.com. Why is Avira AntiVir a respected product? There are many reasons, not the least of which is that the product is proven over time (it is currently version 9, which is a testimony to how it has evolved steadily over the years). It is available in a free version and a premium paid version, both of which have plenty of appeal. PROS: • A free version is available (the price is paid by popup window advertising). • AntiVir offers both antivirus and antispyware defense. • AntiVir has many options for scanning: look for rootkits, choose specific drives, look inside passworded