1. Search malware priority task. In order for the program to cope with it better than other alternatives (even paid ones), we immediately equipped it with 5 engines. Among them, the cloud 360 Cloud, which removes unnecessary load from the system, Bitdefender, which is popular in the world, and the System Repair algorithm for recovering affected data, deserve special attention.
   This interaction allows 360 Total Security quickly find, locate and destroy any threat to your data.
2. cleaning hard drives and registry from junk files. Special add-ons allow you to find programs that you have not used for a long time. A powerful free antivirus scans disks and registry with one click, after which the system boots up and runs much faster.
3. Another reason to download a powerful antivirus free updates. All subsequent versions will be available to our users on the same terms as now FREEWARE. This means that, unlike licensed software, which requires investments annually, our

360 Total Security, unlike many of its counterparts, does not overload the system, while checking all the files loaded into it from the outside. The 360 ​​Cloud Engine constantly checks the system status and instantly alerts the user if a threat is detected.

After neutralizing the virus, 360 Total Security evaluates and restores the operating room, thereby maintaining its stable operation.

Using our free antivirus, you can optimize the startup of programs by removing all unnecessary applications, plug-ins and services that overload the system during startup. Vulnerability Protection checks the system for security updates. Applications can be launched from Sandbox mode. This is an isolated environment in which you can work with the application without the risk of harming the system. It also provides registry cleaning and safe removal of programs. This feature is especially useful for large programs that leave unnecessary files after deletion.

360 Total Security protects:

• system files and registry;
• online shopping and personal data;
• webcam and keyboard spyware.

Good day everyone!

Among ordinary users there are now different opinions about antivirus programs:

• some users believe that antiviruses are of little use, and the defender built into Windows is quite enough 👌 (The OS does not slow down and there is minimal protection - why something else?);
• others who have encountered that spoil documents (and indeed, they can paralyze the work), uses not 1, but 2-3 anti-virus products at once, arranging cross-checks;
• still others do not think about it at all, and remember antiviruses when some kind of banner appeared on the screen, and the computer began to behave unnaturally...

From my own experience, I can say that those who do not use antivirus software are punished sooner or later for their carelessness. (subsequently uses at least one anti-virus product and starts doing ).

It’s good if only meaningless files are deleted after a virus attack, but what if a diploma for six months of work, or working documents (the cost of which is higher than the cost of a PC)? 👀

Moreover, I’m not talking about the time that will have to be spent to bring the PC into working order: remove all “evil spirits”, configure (sometimes reinstall) the OS, restore some files, etc. Is it worth neglecting protection (and spend 5-10 minutes setting up now to save hours in the future)?

So, on to the topic...

Choosing a free antivirus (TOP 10 best)

Kaspersky Free

Main window - Kaspersky Anti-Virus ( free version)

One of the most famous antiviruses in our country. I note that abroad, the product often received high marks and is rightfully considered a reliable defender.

The free version is somewhat reduced in functionality, but it has everything you need: a web scanner, real-time protection, cloud technologies.

I will also add that the antivirus has a very thoughtful interface: it is convenient to use for both beginners and experienced users.

Peculiarities:

1. effective web protection on the Internet: all dangerous sites will be blocked (you will also not be able to download infected files, or they will be isolated immediately after downloading);
2. there is cloud technology kaspersky security Network (helps to quickly detect and neutralize not only viruses, but also potentially dangerous software);
3. phishing protection, email scanner;
4. protection against spyware * (however, protection against this is very weak. In this regard);
5. the ability to quickly and completely scan your computer for viruses;
6. constant and regular updates;
7. does not bother with messages about switching to a paid product (no advertising);
8. the Russian language is fully supported, compatible with all the most popular OS Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

Avast Free Antivirus

AVAST Free Antivirus - main window / clickable

Despite the fact that the program is free, its variety of functions is simply amazing... It controls everything you touch when working on a PC: documents, files, e-mail, web resources, WiFi connections etc.

Special security is provided when working with passwords, confidential information, payment systems...

Peculiarities:

1. in 1 mouse click - the program will completely check your PC for viruses, security of passwords and confidential data;
2. one of the leaders in various AV tests;
3. minimalist design: nothing more!
4. there is a game mode: it disables all Windows and Avast notifications, frees up all PC resources for game files (so that it slows down and hangs less);
5. behavior screen: Avast not only looks for viruses, but also monitors the behavior of all programs on the PC. If suspicious activity is detected, the program may be suspended!
6. verification and wifi control connections;
7. CyberCapture: cloud protection (all suspicious files are sent to the cloud, which increases the speed of detection even of potentially unwanted software, not to mention viruses);
8. Finding and fixing vulnerabilities in your Windows OS that "help" malware infiltrate.
9. Avast Passwords: Antivirus can store all your passwords in its secure vault (i.e. you don't have to worry about losing them or remember each one - all you need to know is one Avast storage password!).

Avira Free Antivirus

Avira Free Antivirus - main window / Clickable

Avira Antivirus is also one of the leaders in various tests. In general, the antivirus stands out for its reliability (after all, German quality *), and relatively low system requirements.

Perhaps the only negative that I would note in the free version: in the new versions of Avira, a lot of notifications began to pop up, sometimes advertising. It used to be much better with this, but nevertheless, you can use the product.

Peculiarities:

1. classic scanner is complemented by artificial intelligence, cloud technologies Protection Cloud (which significantly increases the level of security: some viruses will be blocked even if they are not in the database);
2. a separate ransomware blocking module;
3. ensures high security of confidential data;
4. Browser Tracking Blocker- new technology, which blocks any attempt by ad networks to track your activities;
5. Safe Browsing - module for web surfing. Blocks dangerous sites even before they are loaded (which significantly increases security);
6. simple and convenient design (there is nothing superfluous);
7. The product is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition

One of the most popular foreign antiviruses (it has not found such fame in our country, perhaps because free product appeared not so long ago, and paid - is quite expensive).

The antivirus is very reliable: in terms of the degree of protection, it often occupies a leading position in the ratings of AV tests.

Of the minuses, I personally would not say very much user-friendly interface, and the absence of the Russian language (although there are ways of Russification on the network, but still I would like automatism 😎).

Peculiarities:

1. real-time automatic protection: all launched and downloaded files are checked, the operation of applications is controlled, etc.;
2. there is an artificial intelligence module that analyzes the behavior of all programs on the PC, and can recognize the threat in time, even if there is nothing about it in the anti-virus databases;
3. web protection module: makes it safe to work on the Internet;
4. anti-phishing, anti-fraud (protection of your payment transactions on the Internet: especially important now, when the popularity of Internet bans is growing);
5. Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10.
6. Of the minuses: the lack of a normal translation into Russian; the free version is severely stripped down compared to the full product (but still, even that provides a relatively high level of security!).

Panda Free Antivirus

Company slogan: panda free Antivirus protects you when you play computer games, working with documents, or browsing the Internet!

An excellent antivirus for a home PC (especially if you already have an old one and many antiviruses slow down on it). The fact is that Panda Free Antivirus uses "clouds" very actively - due to which the load on the CPU is reduced. (which has a positive effect on performance).

What about the degree of protection: it is at a very high level (the anti-virus took high places more than once or twice in AV tests). In addition, in addition to classic viruses, the program is able to detect adware, potentially unwanted software, spyware, etc.

Peculiarities:

1. antivirus protection your PC in real time;
2. in addition to classical viruses, the antivirus is able to recognize and remove malware and spyware;
3. USB protection module: all connected drives are checked by Panda, auto-executable files are blocked (which prevents viral infection via USB);
4. the ability to create an emergency flash drive to boot and check the computer if the system is infected with a virus and refuses to boot;
5. the presence of a game mode (antivirus will not load the PC during the game);
6. automatic and regular updates of anti-virus databases;
7. most of the operations are performed in the "clouds", due to which the antivirus is very "light" and does not load the system;
8. compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

AVZ

Although AVZ utility cannot be called a full-fledged antivirus - its capabilities are simply amazing, and it is not so rare when it is possible to "cure" a system only with its help.

In its arsenal, in addition to finding and neutralizing viruses, SpyWare and AdWare modules, there are quite a few useful features(like recovery system settings, unlocking the registry, etc.), without which it is neither there nor here (Besides, you will not find such an arsenal of features in any antivirus!).

Peculiarities:

1. detection and removal of SpyWare and AdWare modules (very popular lately);
2. neutralization of Trojan programs, network worms;
3. search and elimination of vulnerabilities in Windows;
4. the ability to restore many system settings (even if they were blocked by a virus);
5. the ability to restore the blocked system registry;
6. (make it the way it was Windows installation). Note. : many viruses changing this system file- blocking access to popular Internet sites, including social media sites. networks, antiviruses, etc.;
7. analyzer running processes(helps to identify the virus among system processes(often, they disguise themselves as them));
8. the ability to execute your own scripts (for experienced users. The option helps to restore the system frequently and remove many types of viruses when other utilities are powerless).
9. completely in Russian, works in Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10.

Note: AVZ is a very versatile utility, and all that I have given above is just a small part of its capabilities.

AdwCleaner

One of the best free utilities to clean from ads not only the system as a whole, but also browsers in particular.

If you began to appear advertising banners, teasers, ads, etc. "good" not even on those sites where they have never been - most likely, your browser is infected with a virus. As a rule, in these cases, the classic antivirus will not find anything... and this is where AdwCleaner will help...

Peculiarities:

1. removal of advertising modules - Adware and Toolbars (does an excellent job of cleaning browsers, which have been increasingly infected lately);
2. elimination of potentially unwanted software from the system;
3. Hijacker removal (note: these are special scripts that replace start page in browser);
4. regular utility updates;
5. compatibility with the latest Windows 7, 8, 10; support for all popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Opera, IE, etc.

👉 Note

Relatively recently, this utility was bought by Malwarebytes, so you can immediately download the program which will also include AdwCleaner - i.e. we get 2 in 1!

360 Total Security

Pretty young, but rapidly gaining popularity antivirus. It contains 4 anti-virus "engines" at once: Bitdefender, Avira, 360 Cloud and its own, Qihoo (several more to come).

Thanks to this "assembly", the detectability of viruses, potentially unwanted software, adware, etc. is at a very high level.

What else captivates in this antivirus is the presence of modules for optimizing and cleaning the system (that is, this 360 Total Security, in addition to its key task, also helps to speed up the system, which you will agree will not be superfluous!).

Peculiarities:

1. several antivirus engines: Bitdefender, Avira, 360 Cloud and its own, Qihoo protect in real time against many types of threats;
2. web protection (supported Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Yandex.Browser);
3. modules for protecting online banking, personal and confidential information;
4. intelligent protection: analyzes the behavior of software on your system. If unnatural activity is detected, the "guilty" program will be blocked (it helps in the fight against viruses that are not in the database);
5. modules for cleaning and optimizing the system;
6. anti-ransomware module ( new threat on the Internet, which is gaining popularity along with cryptocurrencies);
7. comfortable design in minimalist style;
8. Russian language support in full, compatibility with Windows 7, 8, 10.

Comodo Internet Security

Comodo internet security- main program window

Great free product from Comodo! Favorably differs from the rest in that you get not only an antivirus, but also a firewall in the kit (moreover, quite "suspicious": it will quickly put things in order and disconnect all "unnecessary" applications from access to the network, which only "eat" traffic and do not bring any benefit).

I also note that the antivirus is very reliable and has received high awards more than once. Of the minuses: perhaps, I would not recommend installing it on weak machines, the program is quite demanding on resources.

Peculiarities:

1. classic antivirus (real-time protection), supplemented with Anti-Spyware modules (against spyware), against network worms, adware, boot record protection;
2. built-in firewall: protects everything network connections making networking safer (very few programs where this addition is free);
3. the presence of a cloud antivirus module: some of the scanning functions are carried out on Comodo servers, which has a positive effect on the speed of detecting new viruses and on your CPU load;
4. module for protecting online banking, confidential information, etc.
5. the presence of a game mode: a positive effect on PC performance in games (besides, you will not be distracted by various notifications - the antivirus will turn them off);
6. user-friendly interface in a minimalist style: you can quickly customize the program "for yourself";
7. regular updates of anti-virus databases;
8. compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 (full support for the Russian language).

ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus

Pretty good antivirus (licensed by Kaspersky) coupled with a full-fledged two-way firewall. A kind of combine for those who do not want to use two products separately.

Note: The product is free for home use only!

Peculiarities:

1. full anti-virus protection (Kaspersky license);
2. excellent two-way firewall (received high awards in independent tests more than once);
3. built-in anti-spy;
4. the presence of cloud protection, working in real time;
5. the ability to quickly manually block access to the Internet for any of the applications;
6. protection of confidential information;
7. blocking phishing sites on the Internet;
8. checking all downloaded and launched files;
9. no Russian support (yet...);
10. compatible with OS Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

PS

The material of the article is based on independent tests of anti-virus products (, etc.), and personal experience work with similar software.

Antivirus is a utility for detecting malicious objects that penetrate the computer system via the Internet and removable media information. During the period of excessive activity hacker attacks and the constant emergence of new viruses and spyware, antivirus software developers are improving and optimizing their products for device security and secure web surfing on the Internet. Competition in the antivirus market is high.

Some utilities create protection for the entire system and automatically recognize and send viruses to quarantine, others protect individual components PCs provide a safe stay on the Internet, and some carry out a one-time scan to identify "pests" and are portable. In the article, we will consider the most popular and worthy anti-virus utilities with different functionality and computer protection.

A popular antivirus, whose fans have become more than 230 million users. Works on Linux, Windows, Mac OS, Android PDAs, Windows CE, Palm. The program tools protect wifi network in mobile devices with the preservation of passwords and confidentiality. Four types of scans quickly detect and respond to embedded malicious junk. Security screens carry out a comprehensive check of unknown sites, files opened, P2P connections and received messages.

A popular program that scans not only the computer system, but also removable media connected to the PC. The utility shows spam and malicious intrusion statistics, monitors the file system, has a "parental control" mode, blocks dangerous websites and checks email.

A utility from the well-known company Kaspersky Lab with basic tools for reliable computer protection. Blocks unknown sites, applications and malicious scripts. Has quick, full, custom and check external devices. It can work together with Kaspersky Security Network. It does not protect personal data, so antivirus will not be enough for financial and confidential work.

A program that scans the system in a few minutes and provides a detailed report on the threats found and their location path. It is possible to schedule the next inspection by specifying the day of the week and start time. " Parental control» blocks inappropriate content.

A competitive antivirus that performs well-coordinated and decent protection of your computer without any load on the system. The program modules detect and eliminate advertising trolls, rootkits and spies, provide email protection and identify dangerous links. Theft of personal information is kept to a minimum.

A powerful utility that provides real-time computer protection. It has configurable options for network security, checks downloaded files and scans the Facebook wall before downloading unknown links from it. The anti-virus scans emails and can be protected with a password.

A high-quality anti-virus utility with a large protective base against more than 200,000 types of viruses. The program module monitors the movement of suspicious files, an innovative scanning method protects against previously unknown macro viruses, and later versions antivirus block advertising spam and spyware.

An anti-virus scanner for checking objects that get on the computer from removable media. Automatically scans flash drives, tablets, multimedia players, SD cards, smartphones and digital cameras for threats, and if detected, suggests sending viruses to quarantine or removal. It has a forced check and guarantees the protection of confidential data from interception. To additional features includes scanning potentially dangerous URLs, deleting dangerous and temporary files, and restoring damaged objects.

A powerful utility that protects the system even in minimized mode. It has full, selective, quick and rating checks. You can schedule scans and set the depth of scanning files. Scans removable media, secures email, and constantly updates versions to keep your device up to date.

A powerful free antivirus with five optimized engines and protection against various kinds of viruses. The program protects web surfing, checks Wi-Fi and removes programs without a trace. In offline mode, two engines are turned on and the antivirus continues its work. Also implemented is the ability to check software, restore the system after attacks and failures, analyze media and protect the webcam. The anti-virus product analyzes the operation of suspicious files and has an anti-virus sandbox.

An anti-virus program with a unique heuristic mechanism that detects unknown threats and activates the utility even if it is blocked. Blocks malicious websites, anti-rootkits and spyware attacks. Does not conflict with other programs and antiviruses and constantly updates the database.

A program that detects adware, malicious plugins and unwanted software on websites. Detects objects that "fly" into the system when installing some programs, blocks unwanted toolbars and "pests" that change home page in the browser. Does not require installation on a computer and can be used portable from removable media.

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The number and variety of external threats is changing every day. Therefore, the issue of providing reliable protection for your computer should be approached with all responsibility. Trojans and dialers, phishing attacks, spyware and worms - and this is far from full list malicious files shared by suspicious Internet resources.

What should be the protection to prevent danger from these objects? Which program will not only be reliably responsible for the safety of the entire database, but will also economically use computer resources without interfering with the work of other software at the same time?
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