Free Anti-virus programs
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Although I have used a number of these anti-virus programs, either in the past or currently, by listing them here I do not endorse, advertise or claim suitability of these programs. If they fail to catch something, or you loose data as a result of their use, I cannot be held responsible.
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Avast Antivirus
Website: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
Notes: Free after registration, users must re-register yearly.
AVG
Website: http://free.avg.com
Notes: Detects some malware, regularly updated.
Clam AV (Windows port)
Website:http://www.clamwin.com/
Notes: At the time of writing, version 0.95.3, doesn't include a "real-time" on-access scanner. ClamWin is a port of ClamAV which is released under the GNU GPL.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Website: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials
Notes: Microsoft's free antivirus offering, also detects malware.
