There are many anti-virus software programs that are available for users and the choices can be quite daunting
. The majority of programs work well and really there are not any big differences between them so it is not necessary to spend a lot of time trying to choose the best one. It can be very confusing as most programs offer many extras that are not needed by the average user.
It is also not necessary to spend a lot of money. In fact it is possible to set up an efficient anti-virus system on your computer for free by installing a few programs. Microsoft offers a program called Windows Defender, which protects the user from spyware. It runs in the background and gives you updates occasionally about it's progress. This program can be combined with a back up called Spybot_S&D, to ensure if any spyware gets through Windows Defender it'll be caught. Then add a reliable free an anti-virus program such as AVG Free from Grisoft and you have a complete protection against viruses, worms and trojans. The programs are easy to install and can be found on the relevant home pages of the programs.
It is important to check for updates regularly by visiting the website home pages so if any new viruses appear the program is ready for them. So keep your ear to the ground for any news on new viruses to watch out for. I hope that you have found this article useful and it has saved you time and money.