Top 10 FREE Anti-Virus of 2010

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   AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
   
   
   
   
   

   Millions of people around the world use AVG Anti-Virus Free for their basic online activities. Whether it’s surfing the Internet, conducting web searches, or simply keeping up with friends on Facebook, AVG Anti-Virus Free has got you covered.
   



2. 
   Avast
   
   
   
   
   

   State of the art scanning engine provides reliable protection against viruses, spyware and other forms of malicious software.
   



3. 
   Avira
   
   
   
   
   

   Protects your computer against dangerous viruses, worms, Trojans and costly dialers.
   



4. 
   Microsoft Security Essentials
   
   
   
   
   

   Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

   
   

   Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple.



5. 
   BitDefender Free Edition
   
   
   
   
   

   BitDefender Free Edition is an on-demand virus scanner, which is best used in a system recovery or forensics role. If you are on an “always-on” Internet connection, we strongly advise you to consider using a more complex antivirus solution.
   



6. 
   A – Squared Free
   
   
   
   
   

   Not just any scanners, but a combination of two world class products – the Emsisoft Anti-Malware, and the Ikarus Anti-Virus engine. Latest tests approve that both are cutting edge in Malware detection.
   



7. 
   PC Tools
   
   
   
   
   

   PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition provides world-leading protection against viruses, worms and Trojans with rapid updates and IntelliGuard real-time technology.
   



8. 
   Spyware Doctor with Antivirus
   
   
   
   
   

   It defends your computer against malware attacks with multiple layers of protection using proactive, reactive and automatic protection to stop threats at every entry point. Now includes memory scanning, behavior profiling, and report cards to provide up-to-date protection and status monitoring for your PC.
   



9. 
   Malwarebytes
   
   
   
   
   

   Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In our product we have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The realtime protection module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, we have implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats.
   



10. 
    Panda Cloud AntiVirus
    
    
    
    
    

    Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro Edition includes completely hands-off operation with its automatic and transparent program and engine upgrades every time a new version is released, advanced anti-malware protection thanks to behavioral analysis, no nagging advertising screens and multi-lingual 24×7 technical support.