Thursday, January 22, 2009

Tips Buying Antivirus Sofware

So when buying antivirus software, consider the following:
1. Does the antivirus software give you 2 levels of protection? Many of the available antivirus softwares would detect and the clean away all the viruses from your PC when you run a scan. So check if your software has the same kind of protection.
2. How effective has it been with cleaning up all the infected files on your PC? Does it quarantine or remove all the infected files efficiently? It’s very important that your chosen antivirus is very effective in cleaning out all the infected files to put an end to the chance of it spreading to other files or worse, another PC.
3. Is it very easy to use? Of course, not all of us have backgrounds on IT and as such, we require something that is very simple in terms of user interface and doesn’t require too much to be able to function well. You want it to clean up your PC not learn how it works.
4. Does your chosen antivirus software come with free updates from the website? Even free ones have regular free updates. So check if the company offers regular updates for free, remember that new viruses are always on the rise and as such you want to keep your antivirus software updated.
5. Does the company offer you with great online support for some of your technical difficulties? Are they fast and helpful with responding to even your most mundane questions? A company that provides total support towards their clientele is a great thing.
So there you have it, some ideas about antivirus download sites, what to watch out for and what to look for when choosing an antivirus for you computer

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