List of Free Antivirus software for windows Vista/XP/2003/2000
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Antivirus software is a term used to describe a computer program that attempts to identify, neutralize or eliminate malicious software. This type of software is so named because the earliest examples were designed exclusively to combat computer viruses; however most modern antivirus software is now designed to combat a wide range of threats, including worms, phishing attacks, rootkits, trojan horses and other malware.
This tutorial we will see list of free antivirus software available windows operating system
Avast Free antivirus
avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for come users and non-commercial use. Both of these conditions should be met! Our company offers the Home Edition free of charge, since, in our opinion, it is possible to avoid global virus spreading by efficient prevention; however, many users are not able to or do not want to pay for antivirus software.
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2000/NT4/98/ME/95
Download avast! from here
Latest Version :- 4.7
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is an anti-virus scanner that offers Resident protection, e-mail Scanner, On-Demand Scanner, and Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files and automatic updates. The free version is limited in features, but includes all basic scanning functionality as well as real-time protection. It uses the same scanning engine as the commercial version, however updates are provided on low priority basis.
Easy to use, low system resources
Automatic update functionality
Real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run
AVG’s Virus Vault for the safe handling of infected files
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2000/98/ME/95
Download AVG from here
Latest Version :- 7.5.516a1225
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition
Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic offers the effective protection against computer viruses for the individual and private use on a single PC-workstation. It detects and removes more than 50,000 viruses and an Internet-Update Wizard for easy updating. The built in resident Virus Guard serves to monitor file movements automatically, for example when downloading files from the internet. Heuristic scanning protects Protection against previously unknown macro viruses.
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2000
Download Avira from here
Latest Version :- 7.06.00.270
Clamwin
Free, small footprint anti-virus and anti-spyware scanner anti-virus software tends to be big and bloated, use plenty of RAM and system resources, and generally clog up your system. Worse is that increasingly, anti-virus makers make it difficult to buy anti-virus software by itself, and include firewalls, anti-spyware and other software with it. If you want a clean, mean piece of anti-virus software that does just one thing — protect against viruses — you’ll want this program.
t has a small footprint, and doesn’t take up much system resources. It will scan your entire hard disk at once for viruses and spyware, or can scan individual files and folders.
It also includes a Microsoft Outlook add-in to remove virus-infected attachments automatically from your email. There is one drawback to the program, though: It oesn’t include real-time virus protection.
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000
Download Clamwin from here
Latest Version :- 0.92
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition is an anti-virus scanner, that provides real-time protection against viruses, worms and Trojans. It also offers on-demand scans, as well as automatic updates and real-time scanning of incoming and outgoing mail.
Other features include heuristic scanning and scheduled scans. The Free Edition offers limited support and non-priority updates.
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2000
Download PC Tools AntiVirus from here
Latest Version :- 4.0
Dr.Web CureIt
Dr.Web CureIt is a standalone anti-virus and anti-spyware scanner that scans your PC for viruses, trojans, adware, spyware, hack tools, rootkits, and other malware. The program does not require an installation and can be run from a USB drive. This is an on-demand scanner only, it can detect and remove virus infections but does not provide any real-time protection. Dr.Web CureIt is based on the ICSA certified Dr. web scanning engine and should provide reliable detection.
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000/NT4/98
Download Dr.Web CureIt from here
Latest Version :- 4.44
BitDefender Free Edition
BitDefender Free Edition offers ICSA Labs certified virus scanning of your files. It includes an on-demand Virus Scan, Scheduler, Online Update, Quarantine and reports. In addition, the scheduler allows you to scan selected files, folders or drives automatically at user specified intervals. BitDefender can scan inside archives, mail databases (Outlook etc.) as well as the boot sector. The free version does not include on-access or email scanning, so it is not suited as your only virus protection, however it is useful as a `second opinion scanner` since it integrates into the Explorer right click menu, and lets you easily access it when you need to scan a file.
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2000/NT4/98/ME
Download BitDefender Free Edition from here
Latest Version :- 10
MicroWorld Free AntiVirus Toolkit Utility
MWAV provides you with a FREE utility to enable you to scan for any virus, spyware, adware or any other malware from your computer. MWAV requires no installation and can be run directly from any where on your computer or from a CD ROM. It can also be run even if you have any other antivirus software installed on your computer.
The detection database will constantly be kept updated on a daily basis to detect newer spyware and adware, plus the engine is constantly being improvised for faster and intelligent detections.
Supported Versions :- Windows Vista/XP/2000
Download MicroWorld Free AntiVirus Toolkit from here
Latest Version :- 9.0
Antidote Super Lite version
Freeware lite version of the commercial Antidote program. It utilizes the same virus database as the commercial version.
Supported Versions :- Windows XP/2000/98
Download Antidote Super Lite version from here
Comodo Anti-Virus
Comodo Antivirus provides real-time scanning, where it resides in memory and checks your programs for viruses as they are run, as well as on-demand scanning for viruses. You can also schedule your scans. It automatically updates itself through the internet. This is a Windows program.
Supported Versions :- Windows XP/2000
Download Comodo Anti-Virus from here
atest Version :- 2.0 beta
If something is missing from this list please letus know we will add to this list.
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thanks for this list for choose to kind of antivirus
from the list you had mentioned which one is the best?
avast,AVG,Antivir
Searching for avast key edition 4.7
Is Spyware any good??
Thnx for the list, it helps a lot.
nice list! add more antivirus softwares.thanks
please prepare norton to be free download.
vikrant you will be lucky to get a free download of norton, that would be piracy and could get you arrested. This is a list of free non pirated antiviruses, if you have to pirate a copy of norton then go elsewhere to get it.
nuf said
hi,
i looked at yr list, as am new with antiviruses ,
and are using a netbook ,with xp programme,
i dont know which one to choose.
and ,are they totally safe,?my carsperski free antivirus ,stops tomorrow..
should i delete it , first ,and then try to add ,avast,for example?
thank you so much , and blessings
Downloading AVG. Thanks for the list. I used to have an old version of Norton, except It’s not compatible in Windows Vista and I’m not bothered to buy another one.
I tried to download the AVG protector, and I couldnt get it to work. I have a Windows Vista with Norton antivirus still on, but I cant pay to have it kept on.
When I was downloading AVG, a box popped up that asked me if I wanted to continue, and I hit continue, than a box small box popped up that said FILE IS CORRUPT!!
Is it because I didnt get rid of Norton yet? I tried another antivirus protector, and the same thing happened. What should I do? Norton is still running, but I havent paid for it and I dont know how long it will keep going for.
Please help
HI, i am using Vista Business with a great combination of Avast and Windows Defender. I think its the best FREE solution.
P.S. Great List by the way. THanks
Sir,
I got Windows Vista. Which antivirus I should use for Vista. Pls suggest. Regards
Hello,
I most recently had my comuter redone. I really dislike anti virius that bugs me all the time and gives me trouble. I actually haven’t had it in the last 5 years…. til now . I would like to find one that would suit me and work for my computer which runs on xp. If you could assist me in my search I would be very apperciative. Thanks
tq for the info.
I Use Windows Vista. Which anti virus I should use for Vista. Pleas suggest.
sir, I have windouws vista and Norton antivirus is going to expire. which will be better for my PC and I want to (free) download from internet. plz advice me.
I have windouws vista and Norton antivirus is going to expire. which will be better for my PC and I want to (free) download from internet.
I’m having same problem as Patricia from 1/24/09. I have Vista OS, and when I try to download AVG, Avira, or Avast the download is extremely slow and I eventually get message installation cannot complete, file corrupt. I have already deleted Norton and have no other antivirus programs running. I would like to download free antivirus software, but so far cannot. Can you help?
Hi…
Thnx a lot 4 ur list… i´m mounting a server with Win2K3, nd need free AV that works with it.
ur list helped me a lot! i´ll prove feww of them nd i´ll see wich one results better to me…
best regards
i have vista on my daughters computer and cant afford antivirus for her im a single father what one should i download for her
download antivir free edition
Guys, you dont have to worry no more… The best free antivirus on the market is avira!!!
Ive been using it for 6 months now and my pc is spotless..if u wana get a second opinion whether ur avira really works, try downloadiong the kaspersky trial version and run a full scan with avira disabled in order to see the results.
Also, kaspersky is pretty cool,..pity its not free
I have windows 2000 and everything takes forever to download. I tried AVG and it didnt work. I also tried clamwin. Is it because I have 2000?