We get a lot of people asking "do I really need antivirus on my computer software?". The answer is Yes! In our view if you are using a computer and you are on the internet you should use a form any antivirus software.
Another question, we are asked is "should I use a free or paid for version antivirus software?" The difference between the two is that the free antivirus software not usually give you the same protection that a paid for versions. New viruses appear every day. It is therefore important for antivirus manufacturers to ensure that they have their virus definitions software authors and have them as soon as possible for customers.
For some free versions, it can take companies a week, or sometimes more than going with the antivirues definitions for their clients. This can cause a major problem if you are of those who use your computer much and surf autour on many different sites. Many people uses P2P networks, downloading music, films, etc. These sites are known to have many of the viruses and spyware on them.
Most computer repair facilities offer antivirus software to their customers. But unfortunately not everyone believes that he then needs. Now it must be said that there is no there anti-virus software program which is 100% effective. But it is much better than step.
There were a few improvements big as windows operating systems and fight against viruses and spyware. Windows XP allows a very stable operating system, it is not some important flaws when it comes to prevent viruses and spyware.
Windows Vista was called UAC. Software that is integrated in the operating system that helps combat attacks, viruses, spyware software. The combination of UAC, Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and automating update does a very good job keeping secure Vista machines. Unless a Vista user is inclined to foolish actions (such as to deliberately subvert UAC and other security services), the external antivirue protection is generally not necessary. However, download lots of software through Web sites, torrents and by e-mail can get users into the type of problems that these built-in features of protection cannot protect against.
We still believe once it is imperative for the clients to use antivirus software to help protect their computers against viruses. With any type of anti-virus software is better that not having at all.
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