Choosing The Right Anti-Virus Software

Many people believe that when they buy a new computer, they can bring it home, hook it up, and immediately begin playing games and listening to music. Although this is possible, it is not always wise. Many people forget one of the most important steps, downloading anti-virus software!
Anti-Virus software is crucial to your computer for many reasons. There are thousands and thousands of computer viruses and malicious programs on the internet. There are also new ones being created every day. These programs can cause your computer (and you) hell. They may delete your data, send your data to criminals, spy on everything you do on the computer, use your computer to hack into someone else's computer, etc. You've spent a lot of money on your new computer, so protecting yourself from these dangers is crucial!
Ten years ago, it was a lot easier to protect yourself from viruses. There were only a few anti-virus solutions available. You went and bought one, installed it, and kept it updated. These days though, there are countless different anti-virus solutions. Some of them are great, some are good, and others are horrible and should not be trusted with protecting your computer. So how should you figure out which anti-virus software to use?
First off, you should consider the software and how easy it is to use. Complicated software doesn't necessarily make it better. Some of the easiest anti-virus solutions are also some of the best. In addition, if a program is too complicated, you might miss out on a key setting that makes the difference between a virus and no virus. Go with an anti-virus solution that you feel comfortable with that you will know how to work.
Another thing to look at is just how much of your system resources does the anti-virus software take? This is important because you don't want an anti-virus program that is constantly using up all of your RAM and making your computer slower. You don't want to start getting in the habit of turning off your anti-virus protection just so your computer will go faster. Go with an anti-virus solution that doesn't take up many of your resources. Make sure it's light, but powerful.
Also, there is one of the most important features of the anti-virus software, and that is how well it works at removing viruses! If the anti-virus software has a history of failing to remove viruses, it's best to avoid software like that. Remember, you don't want software that's 60% effective or 75% effective. You need software that will be protecting your computer 100%.
Something else to point out, don't worry too much about an anti-virus programs features when it comes to spyware prevention. Sure, spyware prevention is nice, but don't let it be the deciding factor in picking an anti-virus product. Don't get me wrong, spyware prevention is VERY important. However there are separate free programs that can do the job when it comes to stopping spyware. I use separate anti-virus and spyware protection, and there is nothing wrong with you doing it either.
In closing, I hope this makes your decision a bit easier when it comes to figuring out which anti-virus solution is right for you. If you would like specific recommendations, then consider checking out my blog.

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