Can you rely on a free Antivirus?
Free antivirus programs available are also numerous and diversified
like paid antivirus programs. Although free antivirus programs offer some
protection to the computer but under no circumstances they can be
compared with paid antivirus programs. After all, they are free.
Most free antivirus programs offer protection while surfing the internet. In
case anything goes wrong and the PC is invaded by some lethal malware
you cannot resort to immediate help.
Most free antivirus provide support only on their online forums. You may
get some good 'Do it Yourself' advices here also Wilders Security Forums
but even there nobody can be directly approached if you have got a free
Antivirus program.
Free Antivirus programs have generally less-frequent signature
database update than paid Antivirus programs. The PC becomes
vulnerable to newer types of 'malwares' because of this drawback.
There are of course, some free antivirus app that update their signatures
at least once daily.
In terms of scanning, free Antivirus app usually have less options compared
to paid Antivirus programs from the same company.
Lastly it may be concluded, if your purpose is only to browse the web, you
may go in for a free Antivirus program.
WARNING: If you have an online business or independent professional job
and if you have files in your PC losing of which may cost you dearly, never
opt for a free Antivirus program. Spend a little to be on the safer side.
